100.000 Years of Refining Qi donghua

What It Is

• One Hundred Thousand Years of Qi Refining is a cultivation donghua (original net animation / ONA).
• Studio: Suoyi Technology.
• Episode runtime: roughly 10-13 minutes each.
• Status: Ongoing, with a large number of episodes (100+, even more), updated frequently.

Plot / Premise

• The story begins with the Tianlan Sect dominating the cultivation world 100,000 years ago — disciples were powerful, arrogant, and unmatched.
• The protagonist is Xu Yang, a disciple of Kaishan (or affiliated with the Tianlan Sect) who is stuck in the Qi Refining stage. He retreats into seclusion (for 10,000 years) to break through his cultivation.
• When he returns, he finds the cultivation world has declined. The sect is nearly extinct (only a few disciples left), power has shifted, and threats loom.
• Xu Yang vows to restore the glory of Tianlan Sect, repel powerful enemies, uncover hidden truths. Secrets span the three realms: humans, demons, immortals. He faces choices that could lead him toward godhood or corruption. The fate of sect and world hangs on his decisions.

Major Elements & Themes

1. Cultivation & Time
   The long-duration cultivation (100,000 years) gives Xu Yang a lot of time, power, and mystery, but also introduces stagnation, decline, and challenges that mere power alone cannot fix.
2. Sect Revival
   The trope of reviving a sect that once was powerful but has decayed — with “only a few disciples left” — is a core driver. It raises the stakes for leadership, responsibility, loyalty, and rebuilding.
3. Hidden Truths & Mysteries
   As Xu Yang gains influence, secrets from the past emerge: Why was the sect decayed? What prevented him from ascending? What lies between realms? The three-realm mystery (humans/demons/immortals) is key.
4. Moral Choices: God vs Demon
   Xu Yang must choose which path to follow. Such moral ambiguity is common, but here it’s emphasized: does one’s thoughts or choices define whether they become a godly figure or fall into demonic corruption?
5. Overpowered MC with Minimal Struggle
   From fan discussions: Xu Yang is very strong from early on and often faces enemies who underestimate him. There’s less growth through hardship and more dominance from status already achieved.

What Fans Like

• The sheer scale and mythic sweep: the idea of someone cultivating for tens of thousands of years gives a sense of grandeur.
• The OP-ness of Xu Yang is satisfying for those who enjoy watching a powerful character dominate opponents with little resistance.
• The frequent episode releases make it easy to binge or follow steadily.

Criticisms & Weaknesses

• Repetitiveness: Many episodes show the MC defeating underestimating enemies, little opposition, or enemies that are too weak. Some viewers find this repetitive.
• Shallow character arcs for many side characters; focus remains largely on Xu Yang.
• The plot can feel slow in terms of story progression (though high in power display). Some arcs drag before meaningful complications appear.
• Animation & visual polish are basic in many episodes; being short runtime often means simpler fight scenes or limited effects.

Watch / Format Details

• Episodes are around 10-13 minutes each.
• Scheduling / updates: It appears new episodes come out regularly (e.g., every few days or twice a week depending on region).
• Platforms/Studio: Suoyi Technology, streamed via various donghua streaming sites. Official platforms vary.

Who Might Like It

This donghua is a good match for you if you:

• Enjoy cultivation stories with Overpowered MCs from early on.
• Don’t mind minimal struggle / facing weak opponents early.
• Like long series where the MC is powerful, fights many adversaries, and gradually uncovers mysteries over many episodes.
• Appreciate fast content (short episodes) that you can follow regularly without heavy time investment.

It might be less enjoyable if you:

• Prefer deep character development for all characters, including side ones.
• Want substantial struggle, hardship, or slow build before the MC becomes strong.
• Prefer cinematic animation or high production value per episode.

Final Thoughts

One Hundred Thousand Years of Qi Refining (炼气十万年) is a donghua that leans heavily into the OP MC + cultivation fantasy aesthetic. Its scale, ambition, and mystique (100,000-year cultivation, sect decline, multi-realm mystery) are compelling, especially if you enjoy watching a strong character uphold and rebuild a decayed legacy.

If you’re okay with repeated “MC smashes underdog opponent” scenes and want a show you can follow steadily, this delivers a lot of episodes and continuous display of power and revelations. But if you expect deeper emotional arcs, more struggle, or side-character development, you might need to lower expectations in those areas.