This story isn't afraid of showing a scarred, abused, and hungry 12-year-old lopping off the arms of her enemies before nuking them with lightning.
That example should give you a good idea of the story's limits, which, compared to many in its genre, are virtually nonexistent.
That reason alone might warrant 3 stars, but I'll add another star because the story, despite being very journey-based with its fair share of tournament arcs, pays attention to detail and invests a lot in world-building. So, get your notepad out and start writing down the names of minor characters because there's a good chance you'll see them again in a very different context.
Furthermore, while I haven't done an in-depth analysis of the themes within this specific web novel, unlike many reincarnation stories, this one has very clear themes that are hard to describe without spoiling. It delves deeply into topics like how the main character, who is a sword, copes with not being a living being, and how his continuous growth in strength affects his mind. Another interesting theme is the intense racism caused by a cultural divide and the difficulty of changing it due to the resistance from those who don't want to alter their thinking.
One of my favorite aspects of the story that many other readers have overlooked, and for which I discount their reviews, is the characterization of the two main characters. This is best illustrated in a future chapter involving time travel, where you can see two very different versions of the main characters, driven by the sword being slightly more powerful in an alternate reality. Fran, the cat girl protagonist, is a lost child who has found healing through gaining a family and, over time, more friends and family. Because she has experienced loss and despair in the past, she is willing to sacrifice her blood, flesh, and body to protect what she has regained. In the alternate reality, however, the sword, which had been a trustworthy partner and essentially family to her, becomes just strong enough to become a divine sword, but in the process, it loses all its humanity. It becomes more like an AI, answering questions rather than offering opinions. In this alternate reality, this change breaks her, as she loses someone dear to her in a way that swinging a sword cannot fix.
I wouldn't call this a masterpiece, but unlike many other novels I've read before coming to this website, I can confidently say this wasn't a waste of time, and I quite enjoyed the experience.
So far, I'm really enjoying it. The world-building is quite unconventional yet intriguing, with people awakening their own unique worlds at the age of eight. They evaluate these worlds based on various factors, which sets it apart from the typical isekai trope where the main character (MC) relies on divine intervention. It's refreshing to see the MC actually consider his actions instead of just relying on a god-like system, especially since the system mostly provides him with valuable insights and options rather than granting him invincibility. I'm curious to see how far this civilization will progress, as the MC's assistance might become less relevant when they advance to space technology. However, his system still offers support, making it an engaging read. Keep up the good work! ?
The narrative progresses steadily, and the plot's intrigue stems from the numerous unanswered questions, piquing my interest to continue reading. This story stands out from typical BL穿越文, so I'm eager for more chapters (usually, I don't comment, but the desire to read more compels me). Although I understand the main character (MC) is adjusting to a new environment, I believe he should have shared his transmigration and true identity with the love interest (ML), not necessarily for honesty, but because it might alleviate their concerns and allow for mutual support, given how the MC has shown kindness to the ML multiple times. Together, they could be stronger. Overall, the MC and ML have portrayed authentic characters, and their growing connection resonates with readers. In summary, it's an engaging and enjoyable read.
4.7 stars, a sh*t ton of people saying it’s good, albeit from many months ago, slow updates, low chapter amount. Time to jump into more hornet nests. I make good decisions, trust me.
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I’m currently on chapter 140, and it’s pretty good, in my opinion. Translation is iffy and questionable, but the plot is decent. The dialogue gets a bit confusing at times though. I like it, but it’s kinda bad. Kinda like dumpster fires. “It’s so bad, yet why am I continuing? Is it actually good?”
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Few minutes later, I now know why. It does the same thing that made SS and LOTM so attractive to me. The characters know things. They know things beyond what the reader knows, some things that the reader should know, but don’t.
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I love that, and these 3 are the only novels I’ve read where that does that. Everything else you always feel like and know you know more than the protagonist.
Thank you.
Idk how that's your first assumption regarding the ranking. Off to h*rny jail you go
I don't understand how this story flow it say eden is 11 years old and hastred is 26 and had a son? But why in the eden plot he say their only age gap is 5 years?
Yeah bro and I feel that something lost everytime when reading good Chinese novel also I just need some relaxing novel no fighting no cultivation ( I know there is some power on mc but it just some spatial space for putting item) just a protagonist dealing with life and accomplish something realistic
increase your charm pleaseeee
This is my favorite LN of all time. The quality of the character writing and development, world-building, and progression as well as the actual presence of nuanced themes in this novel are peerless. This is not a novel for those who want to journey with an indestructible mc; even though the mc does get overpowered at the end, the bulk of the story and the reader's emotional investment focus on his struggle to become not just pointlessly overpowered, but overpowered enough to do something meaningful. I will say that because this story circumnavigates the cheap instant gratification qualities that factor into a large portion of other light novels, it can feel as though it is dragging on and the author is focusing too much on depth, thus slowing the tempo down to a slow crawl. However, the author has a unique ability to ensure that even those parts of the story are valuable, so those moments end up becoming some of the most satisfying and nostalgic parts later.
Best combat writing ever.
This is quite an interesting and light novel with some repetitive dialogue, but the foods / menu are always new. I find this entertaining. ( ╹▽╹ )
is this worth it ?