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(神墓), translated as "Divine Tomb" or " Tomb of Fallen Gods ," is a seminal Chinese web novel by Chen Dong that has since been adapted into a popular donghua (Chinese anime) . Core Premise and Plot

: Readers often note that the protagonist and other characters are not always traditional heroes; they are often ruthless or "jerks" in their pursuit of power and survival in a harsh world. Adaptations Chen Dong | Wanmei Shijie Wiki | Fandom Shen Mu

The story follows , a young man who mysteriously wakes up in a cemetery 10,000 years after his death. He crawls out of his own grave in the "Tomb of Fallen Gods," where the most powerful deities and demons of the ancient era are buried. (神墓), translated as "Divine Tomb" or " Tomb

: Driven by the desire to find his lost lover, Yuxin , and to uncover why he was resurrected while the gods perished, Chen Nan embarks on a journey that pits him against powerful sects and uncovers a massive cosmic conspiracy. Key Themes and Style He crawls out of his own grave in