Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation Collecting Guide
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi - Deluxe Editions Guide
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Introduction
Feared and hated for his sinister abilities, Wei Wuxian – the grandmaster of demonic cultivation – was driven to his death when the most powerful clans united to destroy him. Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is summoned by a young man who sacrificed his soul in a forbidden ritual, and reborn – bound to seek vengeance on the stranger’s behalf or risk the destruction of his own soul. But when an evil entity emerges, a familiar face from Wei Wuxian’s past suddenly appears amidst the chaos.
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (or Mo Dao Zu Shi/MDZS) by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (aka MXTX) is one of the foundational modern danmei series (featuring romanticised male-male love, or Boys’ Love). It was first published in English in paperback form and completed in 5 volumes. A deluxe hardcover rerelease followed, along with a full-color English manhua line, and at least one major adaptation artbook in English tied to The Untamed.
The checklist below covers the premium English print editions.
The 5 volume set of deluxe hardcover novels (completed in May 2026) is published by Seven Seas. First printings feature new jacket art with foil lettering, a foiled case illustration on linen-texture grained boards, decorative sprayed page edges, and a ribbon bookmark.
The 13-volume paperback comic (manhua) editions are also lovely editions, with French flaps, a foil-embellished cover, and 200+ full-color pages.
Before the deluxe hardcovers, Seven Seas released two collectible variants of the final paperback book, Vol. 5 which came with collectible postcards, bookmarks and other ephemera.
In addition to the books, there is a live-action series called The Untamed (available on YouTube or DVD) and an animated TV adaptation released in English as The Master of Diabolism.
Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (which literally means “the fragrance of writing ink” and “the scent of money”) is also known for several other series with nice deluxe English translations, including Heaven Official’s Blessing andThe Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System.
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List of deluxe hardback books
Written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. English translation by Suika, with editor Pengie. English-edition visual credits include Ruthie (kkcoocool) and Marina Privalova for the deluxe cover art. First printings of the deluxe hardbacks feature new jacket art with foil lettering, a foiled case illustration on linen-texture grained boards, decorative sprayed page edges, and a ribbon bookmark.
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Deluxe Hardcover Novel), Vol. 1
Seven Seas. Nov 4, 2025. 9798897650835.
Wei Wuxian returns in a new body, reuniting him with Lan Wangji as old mysteries begin to resurface.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Deluxe Hardcover Novel), Vol. 2
Seven Seas. Nov 25, 2025. 9798897650842.
The story moves into Yi City, with the corpse mystery deepening into one of the series’ most tragic arcs and pushing Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji further back into cultivation-world politics.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Deluxe Hardcover Novel), Vol. 3
Seven Seas. Jan 14, 2026. 9798897650859.
This volume centers on the fallout from Wei Wuxian’s past, the widening rift between public judgment and private truth, and Lan Wangji’s increasingly unmistakable loyalty.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Deluxe Hardcover Novel), Vol. 4
Seven Seas. Mar 24, 2026. 9798897650866.
The relationship between Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji begins to move decisively into new territory.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Deluxe Hardcover Novel), Vol. 5
Seven Seas. May 26, 2026. 9798897650873.
The finale brings the Guanyin Temple confrontation, the unmasking of long-running schemes, and eight post-ending short stories.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 1
Seven Seas. March 7, 2023. 9781638585237.
Wei Wuxian is reborn in another man’s body and pulled into a new mystery that brings him back into Lan Wangji’s orbit.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 2
Seven Seas. June 6, 2023. 9781638586258.
After a brush with danger, Wei Wuxian returns to the Lan Clan and begins to see just how much Lan Wangji has changed since their youth.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 3
Seven Seas. September 19, 2023. 9781638588511.
A flashback to Wei Wuxian’s student days collides with the present as his hidden identity and the mystery of the ghost arm both intensify.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 4
Seven Seas. December 5, 2023. 9781685797645.
Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji enter a city of the dead, where an old massacre, restless corpses, and a lingering killer converge.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 5
Seven Seas. February 6, 2024. 9781685797652.
Using Empathy to investigate Xiao Xingchen’s death, Wei Wuxian uncovers the tragic past that links Xiao Xingchen, A-Qing, and Xue Yang.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 6
Seven Seas. June 4, 2024. 9781685797768.
The devastating truth behind Xiao Xingchen’s haunting is finally laid bare as Xue Yang’s manipulations come fully into focus.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 7
Seven Seas. September 10, 2024. 9798891600881.
With the corpse nearly reassembled, Wei Wuxian heads to Golden Carp Tower to uncover the truth at the heart of the cultivation world.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 8
Seven Seas. December 3, 2024. 9798891601314.
Through two visions of the past, including his own, Wei Wuxian gains crucial insight before confronting the death he has been investigating.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 9
Seven Seas. March 4, 2025. 9798891601321.
After the destruction of Lotus Pier, Jiang Cheng loses his golden core and Wei Wuxian’s path grows darker amid war and survival.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 10
Seven Seas. August 26, 2025. 9798891609785.
At Mount Baifeng’s Siege Hunt, clan politics, public spectacle, and a startlingly intimate moment draw Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji closer together.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 11
Seven Seas. September 30, 2025. 9798893736212.
Lan Wangji grows increasingly alarmed as Wei Wuxian insists he can control powers that are beginning to exact a real cost.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 12
Seven Seas. December 30, 2025. 9798893736229.
Weakened but unbroken, Wei Wuxian stands with Lan Wangji as old loyalties, buried truths, and Wen Ning’s intervention change everything.
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic), Volume 13
Seven Seas. March 3, 2026. 9798893736236.
In the final volume, hidden schemes are exposed, Jiang Cheng learns the truth of the golden core, and Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji finally fight and feel openly together.
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Paperback special editions
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Novel) Vol. 5 — Special Edition Paperback
Seven Seas. May 2, 2023. 9781685798406.
Limited edition, one printing only release. It includes the standard book plus shrinkwrapped extras: five postcards, a double-sided bookmark, two folded mini posters, a sticker sheet, and a lined notebook.
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Novel) Vol. 5 — Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition
Seven Seas. May 2, 2023. 97801685798390.
Limited edition, one printing only release. It includes the standard book plus a bonus 8-page color comic bound into the book.
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Companion
The Untamed: The Official Artbook
Seven Seas. Jun 11, 2024. 9798888434895.
A beautiful artbook and guide for the Chinese live-action drama show.
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