Introduction: A Portal to China’s Xianxia RevolutionWhen Chinese Paladin premiered in 2005, few anticipated how Hu Ge’s mischievous grin and Liu Yifei’s ethereal presence would birth an entire genre. This 34-episode adaptation of the 1995 RPG game didn’t just entertain – it codified the DNA of xianxia (immortal heroes) storytelling, blending Taoist cosmology with coming-of-age […]
