烈火浇愁
Lie Huo Jiao Chou
Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire by Priest

Synopsis:When the Yao race was defeated and an era of relative peace for mankind ensued, Emperor Wu, Sheng Lingyuan, passed the rule to his nephew while he himself jumped into the Crimson Abyss, determined to die in its raging flames.
Three thousand years later, he was awakened.
Upon stepping into this unfamiliar modern era, he meets Xuan Ji, the director of the Disaster Response Department whose task is to deal with the aftermath of supernatural events that disrupt the lives of ordinary humans.
For the newly appointed director, the appearance of the long-haired demon spells nothing but trouble, while for Sheng Lingyuan, Xuan Ji's presence proves to be a hindrance. When two powerful beings stand on the opposing sides, how else could their first encounter end but with a ruthless fight?
Yet despite the initial wariness, the two are soon forced to work together to uncover the mysteries behind the past and present.
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About the novel:137 chapters + 10 extras (783,098字)

Main CP: Xuan Ji x Sheng Lingyuan (jiling / 玑灵)
Side CP: Yan Qiushan x Zhichun (qiuchun)

Genres: BL, modern fantasy, historical, supernatural, mystery
Tags: enemies to lovers, slowburn, mythology, angst, humor, younger top, happy ending
Trigger warnings: explicit descriptions of violence and gore, mentions of self-harm and suicide

Originally published on JJWXCWon the Year's Danmei Masterpiece in 2019

The novel is currently licensed in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Korean, Russian, Japanese, and Thai.
Please note that the Chinese simplified & Russian editions are censored.Adapted into donghua, manhua, and audio drama.Commonly referred to as LHJC / Liehuo / Lie HuoAbout 1.0 and 2.0:
The novel originally started serializing on Dec 31, 2018, but Priest made some heavy edits after its completion in 2019. On May 6, 2020, the first version (1.0) was replaced with the current revised version (2.0) on JJWXC. All officially published editions of the novel contain the most recent revised version.Additional links:
The "why you should read LHJC" presentation I made can be found here (may contain spoilers)
For more information about the novel, check the other LHJC carrd
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Characters:

烈火浇愁 volume 2 cover

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Originally published on JJWXCHow to purchase: JJWXC guide_______________
Simplified Chinese edition:
烈火浇愁3 volumes
Publisher: 广东旅游出版社
Format: Paperback with dust jacket
Cover artist: 鹆
Exclusive print-only extras in vols 2 & 3
Color art inserts in vols 2 & 3
Bonuses: ✓
Merch & color inserts artists: 三月一, Twle, 灼忘, 小石不识月, Reovila, 加米答Please note that this edition is censoredRelease status:
All 3 volumes releasedWhere to buy:
Taobao
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Топить в огне бушующем печали Russian edition volume 1 cover

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Russian edition:
Топить в огне бушующем печали3 volumes
Publisher: Xl Media
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Cover artists: Renibet (dust jacket), Huaepiphany (cover)
Color interior illustrations by Renibet
Bonuses: ✓
Merch artists: Letta, RACCUN, NFKPlease note that this edition is censoredRelease status:
Volume 1 released, awaiting volume 2 preorder (scheduled for summer 2024)Where to buy:
• The publisher's official store
• ComicsLV • KnizhkaUS • KnizkaPL • NaukaJP
& various other retailers
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Traditional Chinese edition:
烈火澆愁Publisher: One Bean (一豆文化)
Format: PrintUncensoredProgress reportRelease status:
Announced
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Thai edition:
เพลิงผลาญโศก5 volumes
Publisher: Rose Publishing
Format: Print
Cover artist: 鹤止山川
Bonuses: TBAUncensoredAnnouncementRelease status:
Awaiting volume 1 preorderWhere to buy:
Links will be added once preorders start
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Japanese edition:Publisher: Subarusya (Pleiades Press)
Format: Print & DigitalUncensoredRelease status:
Licensed
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Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire volume 1 art

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English edition:
Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire5 volumes
Publisher: Rosmei
Format: Paperback with dust jacket
Cover artist: 鹤止山川
Bonuses: ✓
Merch artists: 罂利, 鹿砸Uncensored• Official English license announcement
• Official translation progress
• PreviewRelease status:
Awaiting volume 1 preorderTranslation progress: 40%
Design Status: Cover background images completed, cover design in progress
(Note: the covers displayed here aren't final)Where to buy:
Links will be added once preorders start
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열화요수 digital version cover

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Korean edition:
열화요수6 volumes
Publisher: 서설
Format: Paperback (limited edition boxset) & Digital
Cover artist: Dugong (@nhyu0909 on wb / @mynet710 on twt)
Bonuses: ✓
Merch artists: 霜月UncensoredRelease status:
All 6 volumes releasedWhere to buy:
Digital edition
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DONGHUA• Bilibili Page • Official Weibo PageRelease date: October 7, 20211 season (12 episodes)
(adapts 42 chapters of the novel)• PV 1 • PV2 • Sheng Lingyuan PV • Xuan Ji PVWhere to watch in English:
• Crunchyroll
• BilibiliTV
• AppleTVEng dub bluray:
• Crunchyroll • Amazon
& various other storesJP dub: Official site
• PV 1 • PV 2 • OP • EDJP dub bluray:
Volume 1: • Rakuten Books • Animate • Amazon
Volume 2: • Rakuten Books • Animate • AmazonSoundtrack:
NetEaseCN OP 《赤火》:
• Spotify • NetEase
CN ED 《绕梦》:
• Spotify • NetEaseJP OP「烈火」by FLOW:
• Spotify • Youtube • Apple Music • Amazon Music • Other links
JP ED 「声のカケラ」by 安田レイ:
• Spotify • Youtube • Apple Music • Amazon Music • Other links

Donghua art for Japanese dubbing bluray volume 2

MANHUARelease date: October 27, 2021
99 [101] chapters (discontinued)Where to read:
• Bilibili (in Chinese)
• Ridibooks (in Korean)
• Lezhin (in Korean)
• Lezhin (in Japanese)How to buy the manhua on Bilibili:
Download the Bilibili app & set up an account; download Alipay app & set up an account (you can connect an intl. card to it); top up via Alipay, and you're ready to buy the manhua volumes.
Guide to creating a Bilibili account
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The manhua has been discontinued after chapter 99 (having adapted 82 chapters of the novel). The official English translation has been discontinued due to bilibili's international app shutting down.
There is no print edition currently.Bonus arts and uncensored kissing panels are available on the CN bilibili app for purchasing the volumes.

Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire manhua cover
Lie Huo Jiao Chou Audio Drama banner

AUDIO DRAMAOfficial Weibo PageRelease date: March 27, 2022
2 seasons (completed)• Season 1
• Season 2 part 1
• Season 2 part 2• Mini Theater for Priest's BDay
• Mid-autumn Festival SpecialHow to buy the AD:
• Guide to MaoerFM • Topping up on MaoerFM via Alipay / Google Pay / Wechat PayVA credits:
Sheng Lingyuan: Bian Jiang
Xuan Ji: Yun Weiyi• Concept PV • PreviewSoundtrack:• Theme song《烬海》 • Theme song《烬海》(VA version)
Official covers:

OFFICIAL LHJC MERCHANDISEThis is only a list of the official merch. Please consult relevant guides on where and how to buy it. Typically, using proxy services or joining group orders would be needed. Note that some of them are currently sold out.