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Xianxia

Literal Translation
A supernatural variant of wuxia incorporating elements of Taoist and Buddhist mythology — immortals, cultivation (the practice of developing spiritual power), heavenly realms, demon clans. The genre has produced several of the most popular Chinese dramas of the last decade including The Untamed.