A hidden gem. I am writing this review after reading the whole volume 1, from the auxiliary chapter to chapter 411. ... In depth review in comments. ... Now, here's a pro tip before you start reading this novel: Do NOT skip content. ...

I stumbled across this novel randomly and I was initially expecting a run of the mill ‘villain with a system’ perspective, but I am glad it subverted my expectations. The story is quite intelligent in that it introduces you to a ‘villain’ that is more of an anti-hero, in my opinion, who has advantages because of his rebirth and the system, but still has to use his wit and experience to figure things out as they come…he doesn’t just get everything handed to him on a platter. I also like that the plot is multi-layered and we find things out just as the protagonist does so in a sense we are living the experience along with him. I will say though that at the start, the plot was slow getting off the ground but it’s understandable since the author is learning the ropes as well. Overall, it’s a great book so far, and I can’t wait to find out more as things develop further!

Hello, as the tag beside me name suggested, I am the author of this novel. This will be the tenth review on this book. Madatory 5 stars ofcourse. If you're reading this, don't forget to check out this novel and if you have already done so, do review, comment and vote! And if you have even done that, then thank you, you have made this nobody authors day! Lots of love!!

Overall, it's a pretty good take on a system cultivation novel that's very interesting with a likeable main character. The MC is a genius prince who, after being killed, returns to the past with memories intact, and he gains a cultivation support system to help him change his fate. He's capable of learning from past mistakes and using the information he brought back from the future to achieve his goals as well as his revenge on those who took part in killing him. Also, since he's written as an anti-hero, or you could say cunning/ruthless, he is capable of making decisions without being overly concerned about people and things that have nothing to do with achieving his goals. Also, he's not the type of character to simply return kindness that was given to him. In fact, he seems slightly cynical and distrusting towards others, believing they have their own motives and plans behind their actions. Which is understandable considering his position as a prince and his experiences from his past. The main things that can be considered an issue would be lack of supporting characters for now, since the MC is currently too weak to let his intentions to be known and his general distrust toward others. It would be great to see him gain some loyal friends or subordinates in the future. However this can also be considered a boon if you don't like stories where the MC simply gains loyal followers by just walking around. Another negative would be that the world setting isn't explained enough. For example, there were mentions of different levels of spiritual energy within the world, but there is no mention about the difference between them and how it effects the power scaling of the world. For example, the MC is currently in a place with a lower concentration of spiritual qi, but there is no mention about how strong the cultivators are in this area in comparison to the MC's current strength. It also doesn't explain the cultivation realms very well. Currently, all we know is that the first major realm is Qi-Refining then Qi-Stabilization. It's also inferred that there are 10 stages within each realm, seeing how the MC broke through to Qi-Stabilization realm from level 9 of Qi-Refining realm. However there isn't any mention of the sequence that comes after Qi-Stabilization. There is mention of Half-saints and saints but that should be a much higher realm than the current MC. I feel like there should be an explanation even if it ends up turning a chapter into an info dump.

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[An Enjoyable Story That Will Awe You] Solid plot, fluid writing style, sound storyline, great concept, and awesome execution. A cultivation story where we follow the journey of our protagonist that isn't actually the protagonist, and whose fate lies in an untimely death, killed by the actual protagonist. The story is immersive, thanks to its descriptive nature and sound grammar. The story is interesting and draws you in. I am liking how this story is turning out. It is a well-deserved read.

* — Need to work. ** — Not bad *** — Satisfying **** —Excellent ***** — The best Webnovel can offer. ---- Note: Don’t mind the grammar, I’m in hurry, so. Writing Style — I will assume the author is not Native English base on the writing. Tense, comma, filler words, and dots are out of place. Furthermore, the Author likes to switch words for some reason. Sometimes, confusing to read. But still a readable novel — 3.5 / 5 Story Development — Pretty much decent. After he reincarnated back in time, the plot moves right after. However, to my opinion, the plot is just too fast. In one chapter, the mc meets a Core Member of this organization called ‘God’s Legion’, which will become terrifying in the future according to the author. Despite the Author telling us God’s Legion is scary, the members aren’t, at least from what I’ve seen when he meets one of the members. The Author even bothers to fed us information about this guy telling us that he was scheming and Mc suffered ambush from him bla bla bla, but then died few chapters after his appearance. Is this really the scheming and crafty Fang Chen? Hell, he even looks at the Mc with arrogance when he saw him. If I was scheming and crafty, I would approach the Mc, befriend him, and know about his background and such as after acting. But what did I see? Author telling us Scheming Person yet instead portrait the usual ‘Stupid Arrogant Young Master Fang’. Show not tell. Telling us is like promising us such character but showing is portraying us that character. Instead of telling us ‘He is Scheming’, show us what made him ‘Scheming’. Also, Fang Chen is a future member and strategies of God’s legion, thus killing him after his appearance would affect the entire plot. By killing such a character, it made him irrelevant to the story. Take note, God’s Legion would be the hurdle the protagonist has to overcome in the story. This kind of hurdle, God’s Legion Members should be relevant to the plot and should appear with decent intellect. As for Fang Chen? Meh, he’s not. Foolish and stupid. I even doubt if he really was a Member of this so-called God’s Legion. Also as a reader, I wouldn’t care about such information if this guy would die a few chapters later or held no importance to the story. As for plot holes, I notice lots of them. For instance, the Mc was able to obtain Kill Points by absorbing Pills. Take note, pills have different grading and their effects also differ from the grade. So by telling us experience gain from pills is base on Mc’s luck makes no sense. But let’s not talk about that. Back to the point, ‘Kill’ basically means to slay and slaughter any living creature. However, gaining ‘Kill Points’ from absorbing Pills is an error and violation of the rule laid by you, Author. By writing ‘Kill Points’ instead of ‘Experience’ means you set the rule for the protagonist leveling through slaughter. But in this case, you show us Mc gaining Kill Points from Absorbing Qi which is a no-no. For other plot holes, it will consume time explaining, so I will leave it in the hand of the Author to find those. For this, I will rate 3/5, on account I didn’t read all over the chapters available. Who knows the others might appear not too stupid and Plot Holes might not Plot Holes in the first place. Character Design — As for the other characters, though lacking, let’s not talk about it. Let’s focus on the Protagonist. TLDR; No Changes! Details: He died from fighting and ambush in his previous life, which I thought the protagonist would be cunning and cautious after experiencing that event. However, there are no changes at all. After arriving in the Lower Realm, all he did was act arrogant and stupid. By basically sitting in the center of a Restaurant, no doubt will attract attention. Bang! It did attract attention. Furthermore, it was a notable figure of the younger generation. The younger generation also wants to sit where Mc was sitting?!?! Coincidence? Or Forced Plot?... And guess what happened? Mc held him in contempt, sneering, and provoking him for no reason. Also, showing off wealth in the restaurant? Isn’t that basically attracting attention? Didn’t he die from being careless in his previous life? No matter where he is, even in the place of weakest, he should have been cautious. Why now gaining a second chance, he still a stupid, usual stereotypes xianxia protagonist. For this, I will rate 2/5. Need to polish more. Update Stability — 5/5. No need to explain. World Background — Author feeding us info dumps. Most of the paragraphs I read in a chapter mostly contains info. Info. Info. And Info. For having a good concept, I’ll rate it — 3.5/5.

Overall. This book is really good even though it tends to emotionally frustrate me. The writing is good: quite smooth and fluid. Not always serious with some puns and humour. Each "info dump" are useful and reveals another side to the story (It's quite frightening sometimes to see the author villainous thoughts!😉 #badauthorisscary) The story development is continually twisting in an surprising and original direction. You won't be able to anticipate the next chapter! We can feel each intended steps. There is no irrelevant details, except details you were not paying attention to. The characters are revealed slowly. Each one has a propose (only the author which one). The MC is not our typical MC. He has his flaws (in my opinion he is quite stubborn and has a hard time being flexible, a little bit naïve sometimes) and he has his qualities (in my opinion: decisive, clear minded). As for the world background we see the world through the MC eyes and we rapidly become aware that there is a story that the MC has yet to know. Thus the MC recollection of facts is not reliable. It is seen through the System tips. The only frustrating point is that the MC tends to act alone and does not trust anyone even though he should have, regarding some things. Thus this novel is original, emotional, mysterious, and adventurous.

I will be honest, in the beginning till 200 chapter I was hopeful that this is going to be epic series. Finally now we are running out of patience due to fillers and unnecessary addition. The writing has become very cheap. It looks like author is forcing himself to write with no real wish/Passion or sentiment behind it. This, story became water down run of the mill quality. It is disheartening to see when your favourite novel become trash quality.