stick of truth new kid story
"Immortality? That can be lonely. And in the end, everyone will die. It doesn’t matter what you do to escape it—sooner or later, all shall taste death. It is already written; it’s only a matter of when and how. But glory… glory is the answer. Glory will outlive flesh and bones. Glory is what we should strive for, not immortality." ~~~~ Robin Burton was a young man who grew up with everything anyone could ever hope for: immense talent in cultivation, a sharp mind, and a wealthy family that would stop at nothing to protect and nurture him. He had everything—except the will to make use of it. "Why should I walk the same path as my ancestors? Why must I seek strength just to defeat one rival or compete with another? That is not what I was born for!" --- “…Heh\~” Robin let out a long sigh. “Pursuing power was never my goal. I left my family and secluded myself to escape those pointless struggles for authority. I wanted to explore the universe, and to explore myself first… yet time and again, I was dragged into devastating wars. I wanted to benefit people with my knowledge and immortalize my name, yet worlds fell and hundreds of billions died because of me. Ironic, hah?”
Well recommended novel. Story is about a kid who manages to pick a fruit which enables him to see and use karma. The story is well paced with relatable characters (that don't disappear after a few chapters but stick and evolve with the mc) and a detailed world. This is really well written. I'd recommend this to anyone who are tired of stereotypical Chinese wuxia novels - here you'll find familiar themes but in a new context or with a different "spin". Give it a try - be sure to stick with it until chapter ~15 where the story really kicks off.