Fantasy and xianxia were two common literary types that often appeared in Chinese online novels. The main difference between them was the cultural background and storyline. Fantasy novels usually take place in fictional fantasy worlds where humans and other creatures have supernatural powers and abilities. These powers and abilities could be magic, martial arts, immortal techniques, and so on. The plots of fantasy novels often involved adventure, battle, love, magic, mythology, and other elements. Xianxia novels emphasized the fact that Xianxia culture usually took place in a Xianxia world. In this world, humans and other creatures had supernatural powers and abilities, and there were usually some mysterious Xianxia elements. The plots of Xianxia novels often involved cultivation, battle, love, Xianxia legends, and other elements. In addition, the theme and style of fantasy and xianxia novels were also different. Fantasy novels emphasized magic and mythological elements, while xianxia novels emphasized xianxia culture and were more classical and legendary.