Taoist priest, times have changed
A piece of treasure coin brought Yun Song to a great era that was surging with wind and surging clouds.
Here, there were foreigners with strong ships and cannons, warlords and factions everywhere, rich people living in luxury, and people displaced.
Here, there were also monsters, evil spirits, python immortals, dragon corpses, living tombs, dead jade, paper figurines stealing lives, stone Buddhas buying luck, old cats worshiping the moon at night, wild foxes stealing coffins, ancient towns sending messengers of death every day, old villages in the old capital, ten miles of foreign fields filled with haunted houses, white bone temples hidden in thousands of people's pits, and thousand-year-old demons appearing frequently in nameless cities.
Here, there were two sides to the treasure money. The money was used by humans, and the money was used by ghosts. The Cloud Pine had two sides. It was a Taoist priest in Taoist robes, a lonely soul, a ghost, a zombie, an evil Buddha, and a wild city god…
PS：
This book is also known as " I thought I was a Taoist priest, but I turned out to be a ghost?"
" You thought I was a ghost, but I'm a bunch of ghosts!"
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Reborn as Megatron is an ambitious Transformers fan novel that blends the popular isekai/reincarnation genre with the expansive mythology of the Transformers universe. The story follows Jake, a devoted Transformers fan who dies in an unexpected accident and awakens in the body of Megatron at the moment the Decepticon leader begins his rise on Earth. Equipped with the Strongest Transformer System, Jake gains the opportunity to reshape the fate of Cybertron and alter the course of the legendary war between Autobots and Decepticons. One of the novel’s strongest elements is its fresh reinterpretation of Megatron. Instead of portraying him purely as a villain, the story explores the perspective that Megatron’s original goal was the survival and restoration of Cybertron. By placing Jake a fan who already sympathizes with Megatron’s motivations inside the character’s body, the narrative creates a compelling “what if” scenario where the events of the Transformers universe unfold very differently. This premise immediately gives the story strong momentum and keeps readers curious about how the timeline will change. The system mechanics also add an engaging progression element. Upgrades such as the Omega-level spark, the disintegration multiform cannon, triple-changer abilities, and the merging of the Fallen introduce a sense of power growth that fits well within the sci-fi setting. The system rewards feel significant and often reshape the direction of the plot, especially when Megatron gains full control of the AllSpark and later absorbs the abilities of the Fallen. These moments give the story an exciting escalation in stakes and scale. Another highlight is the large narrative scope. The story moves beyond the events of the original Transformers film and expands into galactic politics, Cybertron’s reconstruction, and humanity’s technological evolution. Megatron’s decision to rebuild Cybertron and eliminate the division between Autobots and Decepticons adds an interesting ideological conflict rather than a simple good-versus-evil dynamic. At the same time, Optimus Prime and the Autobots pursue their own path, forming an alliance with humanity and searching for relics like the Matrix of Leadership and the Ark on the Moon. The action scenes are also a major strength. Battles between Megatron and characters such as Optimus Prime and the Fallen are dramatic and energetic, capturing the scale and brutality expected from Cybertronian warfare. These confrontations often serve as turning points in the story, highlighting Megatron’s rapid rise in power and influence. However, the novel does have some areas where it could improve. The pacing can sometimes feel rushed, particularly during major events like character defeats, upgrades, or large strategic developments. Certain scenes might benefit from more detailed buildup or emotional depth. Additionally, with the story introducing many powerful abilities and large-scale changes to the Transformers timeline, some readers may wish for deeper exploration of the consequences of these changes. Despite these minor issues, Reborn as Megatron succeeds in delivering an engaging and imaginative reinterpretation of the Transformers universe. Its blend of isekai storytelling, power progression, large-scale worldbuilding, and iconic characters makes it a compelling read for fans of both Transformers and system-based reincarnation stories. Overall, the novel offers a creative and entertaining take on a classic franchise, presenting a version of Megatron who is not just a conqueror, but a leader determined to reshape the destiny of Cybertron itself. With its expanding storyline and evolving conflict between Megatron and Optimus Prime, the series has strong potential to grow into an even more complex and exciting saga