Modern fantasy novels and the Classic of Mountains and Seas were both important parts of Chinese literature and had a far-reaching influence. Modern fantasy novels usually combined fantasy elements with the real world to create a fictional world view and storyline. The Classic of Mountains and Seas was a compilation of ancient Chinese myths and legends. It contained rich mythological stories, monster legends, geographical landscapes, and other contents with a strong historical and cultural color. There were many mysterious creatures and magical legends in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, such as the nine-tailed fox, the Taotie, and the demons. These creatures were also depicted in modern fantasy novels, such as the Heavenly Silkworm Potato in "Battle Through the Heavens", Lin Dong in "Martial Yin Yang" and so on. The characters and plots of modern fantasy novels often appeared in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, such as Hu Bugui in Ghost Blows Out the Light, Sun Wukong in Journey to the West, and so on. The Classic of Mountains and Seas and the modern fantasy novels are both treasures of Chinese literature with unique artistic and cultural values.