---
title: "One Hundred Thousand Years of Qi Refining"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/one-hundred-thousand-years-of-qi-refining-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 220850
imdb_id: "tt28210907"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 360
runtime_minutes: 7
community_rating: 8.6
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "TV-G"
---

# One Hundred Thousand Years of Qi Refining (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/one-hundred-thousand-years-of-qi-refining-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

One Hundred Thousand Years of Qi Refining is a television series that premiered in 2023. The series is set in a cultivation world and follows the story of Xu Yang, a disciple of the Heavenly Lan Clan. According to the series, the Heavenly Lan Clan once reigned over the cultivation world, with all its disciples being proud and invincible. The story takes a turn when Xu Yang emerges from the Qi refining stage to find the cultivation world in decline. The series explores the expansion of the clan and the truth about Xu Yang's stagnant cultivation. The show is available to stream online and has been listed on various platforms, including IMDb and Moviefone. The series has a page on The Movie Database, which provides a brief overview of the show's premise. The show was created by Zi Shao and features a cast including Ruiyang Sun, Hanlin Li, Zhengjian Hu, and Xiongfei Tu.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A stagnant cultivator awakens to a changed world and hidden clan secrets."

### Why Watch
- Intricate cultivation world-building
- Gradual revelation of protagonist's past
- Unique take on immortal cultivation tropes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Slow pacing may test patience
- Complex lore requires attention
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and up, contains typical cultivation fantasy elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: slow-burn, mysterious, epic, melancholic, discovery-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (360 Episodes)
One Hundred Thousand Years of Qi Refining is a television series. The series is set one hundred thousand years ago in a world where the Heavenly Lan Clan once reigned over the cultivation world. The clan had a large number of disciples who were proud and invincible. Xu Yang, the only disciple of the sect, was in the Qi refining stage. The series follows Xu Yang's journey as the clan expands and the truth about his stagnant cultivation is revealed. The series explores a hidden secret that runs through the three realms of human, devil, and immortal.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 360
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (1%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 357 (99%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Shaozi
- **Networks / Studios**: Tencent Video

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuan Mingzhe** as *徐阳 (voice)*
- **Zhu Rongrong** as *凌青姝 (voice)*
- **Kang Xiaowen** as *鱼三娘 (voice)*
- **余昊威** as *鸦鸦 (voice)*
- **Sun Ruiyang** as *霍步凡、邓玄 (voice)*
- **王曼诗** as *朴灵儿 (voice)*
- **Zhou Dong** as *槐生 (voice)*
- **Xia Michen** as *刘云清、顾小白 (voice)*
- **Li Hanlin** as *苏孚 (voice)*
- **Zhengjian Hu** as *陆青峰、陈狂刀、赵龙 (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this based on a novel?
The source material is not specified in available information.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
Episode count information is not provided in the synopsis.

### Q: What genre is this exactly?
It is a xianxia cultivation fantasy series set in a martial arts immortal world.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Xu Yang, a cultivator who remained in the Qi refining stage.

### Q: What happens when he wakes up?
He discovers the cultivation world has declined and his clan has few remaining disciples.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Microsoft OneDrive](https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/signin/)
- [One Hundred Thousand Years of Qi Refining (2023-2026) - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/one-hundred-thousand-years-of-qi-refining/SsmWMovHtFAlCPy3pQ7VB1/where-to-watch/)
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- [One Hundred Thousand Years of Qi Refining (TV Series 2023- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28210907/)
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- [One Hundred Thousand Years of Qi Refining (TV Series 2023- ) — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/220850)

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