The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation Light Novel 03: Abkehr

The setting feels so authentic yet fantastical — I wonder what inspired the cultural research and how it shaped the story's world-building.

The LGBTQ themes are handled so thoughtfully, but I was surprised by how deeply the characters' bonds affected me. How did the author approach writing these dynamics?

The non-linear structure added complexity but also depth. I'm curious whether this was planned from the beginning or evolved during writing.