“The Alchemist’s Rise” (傲世丹神, 2025) is a high-fantasy wuxia donghua adapted from the popular light novel by Furious Snail (发飙的蜗牛). Produced by Ruo Hong Culture and released on iQIYI, the 12-episode 3D animated series follows the extraordinary rise of Chen Xiang, a boy born without spiritual power—considered crippled in a world where cultivation determines one’s destiny.
Desperate to awaken his dormant potential, Chen Xiang risks his life and journeys into a forbidden land to craft a rare medicinal pill capable of opening his sealed spiritual veins. There, fate intervenes: he accidentally rescues two mysterious girls—one a goddess, the other a demoness—each carrying ancient power and deadly secrets. Through this encounter, Chen Xiang awakens a dormant divine bloodline, forging the first step toward his legendary path as the Dan God—the unrivaled alchemist of his era.
As Chen Xiang grows stronger, he shoulders the responsibility of protecting his father, defending his clan, and challenging corrupt sects and tyrannical forces across the cultivation world. Blending alchemy, mythic beasts, divine battles, romance, clan conflict, and martial arts cultivation, The Alchemist’s Rise delivers a vibrant world filled with danger, adventure, and explosive action. With impressive animation, powerful character arcs, and multiple story arcs—including the Jade-Seizing Arc and Taiwu Arc—this adaptation brings the renowned novel to life with cinematic flair.
Perfect for fans of soul-awakening cultivation, alchemist MCs, system growth, gods & demons hybrids, and classic Chinese fantasy epics.
