Seven Seas revealed the cover for Vol. 5 of Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu, a danmei novel series by Arise Zhang (also known as Fei Tian Ye Xiang). [Source: Twitter/X, Bluesky]
Brand new interior and cover artwork for the English edition has been provided by Ruthie, who returns as series artist. Ruthie also provides cover art for Seven Seas’ ongoing Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation hardcover re-release, as well as black and white interior illustrations for Vol. 2 and onward of Joyful Reunion.
The provided summary for the volume is as follows:
THE SHIFTING SANDS OF TIME
As the capital of Chang’an prepares for a grand celebration, An Lushan and his henchmen plot to wreak havoc within the city. In their clutches is Mergen, who has surrendered his heart to the heavenly demon in order to discover his plans. At night, Lu Xu walks in his dreams, the two becoming more deeply entwined than either bargained for.
Li Jinglong believes the exorcists can stop An Lushan—and perhaps even strike down the black jiao Xie Yu, a far greater threat to the Divine Land. But when the mission unravels, Li Jinglong will put everything on the line to protect Hongjun from the demonic forces that would corrupt him—even if it means invoking a power that could spell his own destruction.
Legend of Exorcism Vol. 5 is scheduled for release on April 21, 2026. Preorders are available from several major retailers:
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Legend of Exorcism
天宝伏妖录
[Synopsis Provided by Seven Seas Entertainment:]
In the mystical Taihang Mountains, where magic flows and powerful yao roam, Hongjun has grown up sheltered from the human world. A half-yao himself, he’s never had reason to leave—until the mountain’s ruler sends him on a dangerous mission: hide his true nature and join the Great Tang Department of Demonic Exorcism in Chang’an.
Upon arriving in the bustling capital, Hongjun meets Li Jinglong, a luckless soldier with no spiritual power tasked with leading a team of extraordinary exorcists. Together, they and their enigmatic companions must face the dark forces threatening the city. But as a bond begins to bloom between Hongjun and Li Jinglong, Hongjun wonders: Can he trust Li Jinglong with the truth of who—and what—he is?
Set in the same universe as Dinghai Fusheng Records and Legend of Metempsychosis.
Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu (天宝伏妖录) is a danmei novel by Arise Zhang (a.k.a. Fei Tian Ye Xiang). It began serialization in 2017 and ran for 221 chapters. It is available to read in Chinese on JJWXC.
Chronologically, Legend of Exorcism is the second book in the Exorcism universe, taking place after Dinghai Fusheng Records and before Legend of Metempsychosis.
The series has received an audio drama adaptation, a manhua adaptation, and a donghua adaptation.
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