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Lightning Is the Only Way
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I am the author of this novel, so of course I am biased to myself.

Welcome to my book!

I thank everyone for reading my work, even if you don't like it.

I have read a LOT of webnovels, many of them translated from chinese. I have seen a lot of commonly used tropes, and as a change of pace, I wanted to create something different.

There will be nearly no "Young Masters". Only a very select few. (The absence of at least one idiot is just as bad as overfilling)

There will be no "I must save (the Honor of) my Family!"

There will be no "Heaven sent lucky chances". Heaven controls luck, and Heaven does not like the MC, at all.

I also want to show a real change in Gravis' personality as time goes by. He won't always be a wimp. He won't always be a cold-hearted killing machine. Just as emotions change, people change with them.

This is a lot to live up to, but I'll do my best.

Updates will be 2 chapters per day.

I have a backlog, so updates will be constant.

Thank you all for reading!
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Thx alot for the info, I will definitely try it
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This is crazy good for an Original Work!!! I have only read a few chapters so far. Normally I would never leave a review after just a few chapters unless the author was really bad. But this one is so GREAT at writing and the logic behind his world and world building is fantastic! This LN actually has the "heavens" of the cultivation universe/world show an intelligence or capacity to think and that it is actively continuously working against cultivators growing stronger (or also called going against the heavens). Very great start to this LN and I really can't wait to read more and get an in-depth immersion into this LN's world :-)
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my first impression of the story and that it lacks experience and care in its development, but that the author has a lot of reading baggage (I recommend reading some Korean novels, they have many good works on this escalation from the lower world to the upper), he it avoids errors that I am tired of reading. it is worth following at least until his rise to the intermediary world and see if the errors that bothers me in the work will change.Writing Quality: ok, very decent you are well located and you know what is happening, just stop repeating information that we already know (he has experience you don't need to repeat it so many times he has a stronger body we already understand that too)Stability of Updates: I don’t know, I started reading yesterday (and I’m finished (chap 96)) But I think 2 a day and very good stories need more thought which is one of the problems of this workStory Development: it has its problems, like out of hours or very sudden team skips but its ok, the problem comes in the gain and development of the intention to kill that could be more worked and more challenging because it just comes out of nowhere, it fights and it improvement he suffers and it improves happens very fast without a real challenge for something that should only grow with a life or death challenge, the fights with demonic beasts in the beginning of the story only occurred because he is absolutely sure that he will not die not only because he has experience (at least it seemed like this for me) the animals are treated as if they were stupid / arrogant (or as you call them "inexperienced") which is not a characteristic of animals but of humans (cats have fought once in their lives try to get close to a cat that you don't know or dog, there are those that will accept the approach but in the majority they will have some reaction or alert or withdrawal they will not just ignore you).
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Reading through this novel all I can say it has been a wild ride. While reading this I have laughed, I have cried, I have felt angry and happy, this novel is phenomenal. It had the perfect ending, and the story makes the reader experience a myriad of emotions. This is by far the best novel I have ever read. I haven't genuinely cried in years but chapter 1300+ hit me hard. You sir made a great novel. Please continue writing and make more stories like this.
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Anyone knows other novels with the same (or better) quality than the Warmaisach novels? Kinda feel lost now that i've read Lightning is the Only Way and Sword God in a World of Magic (waiting for more chapters of Kill the Sun to start reading it)
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LITOW definitely deserves it's rank, it's better than SGWM.
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The cringe part might be the romance near the end of the novel but that's it. It's not even cringe actually, some ppl just can't stand Romance.
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The MC is a bit of a hypocrite on a certain arc, but that also changes once some serious issues are resolved.
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Other than that, you should totally read LITOW.
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Btw, between the author's 3 novels, you could say that Gravis is the only true Main Character, it's literally like Klein in LOTM, they're from a different novel, still in the same world, but there's only 1 actual MC.
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Which one are you referring to?

He has 3 so just curious
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"Lightning Is the Only Way" is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human nature, societal structures, and the relentless pursuit of truth. The title itself, with its metaphorical force, suggests a powerful message about the transformative power of self-discovery and the courage to break through barriers.

The story likely follows a protagonist who, much like a bolt of lightning, confronts the status quo, illuminating the dark corners of their world. Through a series of challenges and revelations, the character learns that honesty, resilience, and embracing the unexpected can be the catalyst for change. This narrative explores themes of personal growth, the struggle for identity, and the importance of authenticity in an often conformity-driven society.

The author's writing style might weave a tapestry of vivid imagery, drawing readers into the emotional journeys of the characters. Each character's experiences resonate with universal truths, allowing readers to relate and reflect on their own lives. The novel might also delve into philosophical discussions, encouraging readers to question their beliefs and consider alternative perspectives.

Ultimately, "Lightning Is the Only Way" is a compelling read that leaves a lasting impact, reminding us all that sometimes, the boldest path – the one filled with uncertainty and risk – can lead to the brightest illumination of our true selves. It's a call to action, urging us to embrace our inner lightning and illuminate the world around us.
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When I first picked up 'Lightning is the Only Way' I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into. I knew it was a Cultivation Novel and also that it would be my second such novel. What I didn't expect was to come to enjoy it as much as I did.

From page one, the story pulled me in and dragged me along on a wild ride that I won't soon forget. I'll admit it was a bit slow to get started, (only for the first few chapters 3 tops) and I might be singing its praises a little too much.

That said, once the journey really gets rolling it never fails to entertain. Several times I was left with my jaw hanging loosely and my mind racing as I tried to figure out how Gravis was going to come out of this one on top. Other times I was left simply speechless at the developments that went down.

The characters all seem pretty fleshed out and solid. There isn't as much character detail as I'm used to, but that's not really much of a complaint at all. In ways, it helps speed the story along, while also allowing me to fabricate images of these characters all on my own. Gravis as the main character is interesting as well. Watching the way his logic and thinking have changed over these, (almost 200) chapters has been quite fun to watch.

Updates have been consistent and almost always on time so no complaints there at all. Really not an issue if you're concerned about having to wait for further developments.

The world is where things get a bit iffy for me. Is it solid enough for the story to work? Absolutely! However, I personally find the lack of certain details to be an issue. I love world-building and while there is indeed some in this story, I want to know more about certain things. That though is only a personal qualm and has no real bearing on my opinion of this novel.

All in all, I would definitely suggest giving this Novel a read. The author works hard and has only improved on his storytelling abilities as this tale has gone on. I'm giving this Novel a Solid 4.6 but if I ignore my personal issues with this novel, (and that's easy to do) its a Complete 5 Star rating!
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Tbh it's an alright story. Very cringy in places tho. At some points, it makes it seem a bit more real but then instead of learning from it. It happens again and again.

The main thing that is making me drop is the whole heaven, bad luck thing. I mean I get it I really do but you don't have to mention it and go on and on about it every single chapter.

Plus it's used in the most random ways just to make you remember again that it is there. Like when he was chasing the bandits, It was funny. He was having fun. He was heading to the city anyway, and this is just fun on the way. But then it is made out that it was heaven affecting him??? WTF how??? how will chasing bandits along the road you already have to walk affect his cultivation or will?

As long as he remembers his goal and strives for it, he can do whatever tf he wants. Just because he isn't moaning and complaining about it and isn't focusing on breaking free 24/7 doesn't mean it will weaken his will... It's honestly annoying to read about every chapter.

Then you have how can heaven even atk him like these situations... It was made out very clearly that all heaven would do is not give him luck. Okay so in random situations it is always the worst case. SO how is heaven making him chase bandits? It shouldn't be able to do that...

Plus, how will heaven even affect the mc's luck? We call it luck but luck shouldn't be a concept to heaven. Also, if the mc always had no luck then he wouldn't survive at all. Bad luck is like when he is cultivating something can go wrong and die. Never find love etc   

It will be impossible for the mc to even live let alone cultivate. Also if heaven is fair why is it taking the luck of the family? It killing random people, animals etc trying to kill the mc. How would that be fair to the other people and animals????

It would be much better if heaven was made out to be a person. Cause then everyone saying heaven is fair is clearly lying cause it's not...
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a good beginning but the mc is not ruthless enough for someone who wants to go againts the heavens. ┻━┻ ヘ╰( •̀ε•́ ╰)┻━┻ ヘ╰( •̀ε•́ ╰)┻━┻ ヘ╰( •̀ε•́ ╰)┻━┻ ヘ╰( •̀ε•́ ╰)┻━┻ ヘ╰( •̀ε•́ ╰)┻━┻ ヘ╰( •̀ε•́ ╰)┻━┻ ヘ╰( •̀ε•́ ╰)┻━┻ ヘ╰( •̀ε•́ ╰)┻━┻ ヘ╰( •̀ε•́ ╰)

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