As of early 2026, (Chinese title: Qi Jie Diyi Xian / 七界第一仙) primarily exists as a digital web novel and a popular 3D animated series (Donghua). Because it originated as a serialized web novel on Chinese platforms like 17k.com and WebNovel , it does not have a widely available, mass-market English paper edition.
At its core, The First Immortal of the Seven Realms is a Cultivation Fantasy novel that follows the archetypal "weak-to-strong" narrative but subverts it with a unique premise: the first immortal of the seven realms novel
The emotional core is heavy. Li Wei is haunted by the lovers and friends he outlived in his original realm. The novel excels at "quiet tragedy"—scenes where he sits in a crowded tavern in a new realm, unable to connect with mortals because he sees their entire lives as a fleeting breath. It is melancholic in the best way. As of early 2026, (Chinese title: Qi Jie