Qidian Original Web Novels

Qidian is the leading Chinese-language original web literature platform operated by China Literature Limited, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Shanghai. The platform aggregates millions of registered authors and hundreds of millions of readers, making it one of the most influential online literature destinations in the Chinese web novel industry. The content catalog spans multiple literary genres including xuanhuan fantasy, xianxia immortal cultivation, wuxia martial arts, urban fiction, historical fiction, military themes, gaming literature, science fiction, mystery, and light novels, with a cumulative catalog exceeding several million published titles. Qidian pioneered the paid reading subscription model for web literature, generating sustainable creative income for authors through VIP chapter subscriptions and cultivating numerous best selling web fiction authors whose works have been adapted into television dramas, films, animated series, and video games. Many popular titles originating on the platform such as Battle Through the Heavens, Joy of Life, and Lord of the Mysteries have achieved massive readership and successful cross media adaptations across Chinese entertainment markets.