Dubu Xiaoyao  

One Step Toward Freedom, 独步逍遥, One Step Forward Freedom

The universe is vast and diverse, resulting in a multitude of life forms and souls. Each race and spirit has its unique beliefs and practices, but they all share an extravagant hope for Taoism. It's believed that every living being carries a Dao heart, which drives them to seek enlightenment through practice. The Avenue of Heaven and Earth represents good fortune or luck, where the capable thrive. However, the path to greatness requires struggle and perseverance, leading many races and souls on their journey. An era can only accommodate a limited number of individuals who achieve Tao, but those who have attained it believe they are free from future hardships. Nevertheless, even Dao is not immune to bad luck or misfortune. There's an overarching ruler governing the cycles of eras, and world cultivators strive to maintain their ambitions by nurturing all life forms. Ten thousand races and spirits rely on these caretakers for sustenance. In the past, Taoists resisted being harvested but ultimately failed. However, a pivotal figure named Ye Yu emerged, who peeled away secrets one at a time, revealing an epic picture scroll of this magnificent world. Through his journey, Ye Yu grew, experienced love and friendship, cleansed the dusty Taoist heart, and finally confronted the master responsible for harvesting all races.

Animated adaptation of Chunqing Xili Ges (纯情犀利哥) web novel of the same name.