Cultural Confidence and Global Vision of Chinese New Era Literature: A Case Study of the Web Novel Lord of the Mysteries

This paper examines the cultural confidence and global vision of Chinese new era literature through a case study of the Chinese web novel Lord of the Mysteries. While web literature inherently excels in dissemination, its potential to inform serious literature remains underexplored. Lord of the Mysteries exemplifies literary excellence through its meticulous historical contextualization, profound character development, and rigorous world-building. These elements collectively enable the novel to transcend cultural boundaries and resonate with a global audience. Consequently, this study suggests a dual transformation: web literature may increasingly prioritize literary depth, whereas serious literature could benefit from embracing accessibility. To bridge this divide, creators must balance artistic integrity with reader engagement, producing works that are both critically valuable and broadly appealing.