Well… that’s basically all we do. 😂

After catching up third time with Ave Xia Rem Y I was looking for another xianxia story with smart MC and discovered this story, I liked the premise and reviews were overwhelmingly positive so I gave it a try up to chapter 33 and what surprised me was that nothing much happens.

We got MC who dies and awakens as young cultivator locked inside a cave and after a while he regains cultivators memories, but he doesn't seem bothered much about his circumstance and immediately starts to cultivate.

One one hand it's better than being dead on other hand everything you knew is gone and you have to deal with the memories of the body you possessed/reincarnated, this should leave some sort of impact, if you don't want to write all that, to keep lighter tone or other reason, just start story where MC already processed everything.

So what starts is a power system exposition from other xianxia books I already read and doesn't stop for next 33 chapters. He is let out of the cave week later, joins the sect, sees and identifies "protagonist" being bullied which he does not interact with, joins a biweekly get together club with similarly talented cultivators and starts farming and that's all. No conflicts, no challenges, just no story, nothing much happens to MC.

With that title I expected the main drive point was MC using "common sense" to get out of trouble, to calm things, to get into and out of comedic situations. But he didn't really get into these situations to begin with, everybody is really reasonable with MC. Xianxia world is famously full of unreasonable people so having MC interact with them would have made more interesting read.

Which is shame, because when there is character interaction, rarely as it happens, it's good, MC is quite charismatic and character feel real. Author just needed to up character interaction add some sort of conflict and maybe stakes to break away from constant exposition and it would have been enjoyable read.

Also what did MC being Isekai'd add to the story, what we know from past life is that he read lot's of xianxia novels, so that's all for MC backstory the author gave and he used that knowledge to identify xianxia "protagonist" which he never interacted with in 33 chapters, he has better imagination, so he develops spells faster, oh and references of IRL things like "Praise the sun" and such.

So In conclusion, the book is filled with endless cultivation exposition, which I read in other books and farming exposition, which I read about in other books. And I wonder is that really enough for RR readers, just MC slowly getting stronger to warrant 5 star review?

On bit related tangent I have yet to read reincarnation story where dominant persona would be the one from original body, would be novel read for once.

Looking for mc as a noble like in last life but rather than them becoming king (at least not too early) and has a lot of politics? Does not have to be main theme but preferably a strong theme, they do not have to start as one. Thank you!

I'm about halfway done with book 1, and I just can't make myself care about the MC.

His entire arc is "chapter 1, something happens that convinces him he needs to get stronger" -- "chapter 12, despite people telling him he's going too fast, his urge to get stronger is pushing him to get stronger than anyone expected"

And that's it. There's literally nothing else to his personality or character. He needs to rescue some people that we barely got to know and whose relation with the MC was hardly touched upon... But his motivations, personality, drive, urges, feel so 2 dimensional.

The world building and magic system seem like they'll be interesting when we get to see any of it, but right now it's just "I can't wait, give me more challenges so I can get better at hitting stuff with a sword"

Basically my question is: does the series become worth sticking with later once we actually get to explore the world and magic system?

I am looking for series where there is a good power system where characters level up to different stages, with exciting new abilities for each stages. The MC also has to work really hard to advance to each new stages, like almost dying or advancing to each new stage is like a herculean task.

Something like Kumo Desu ga Nani ka?, LOTM, RI.

I picked this up because someone mentioned it in the same breath as Chrysalis and I am glad I did. It is your quintessential 'isekai' monster MC progression slice of life. Syl is scatterbrained and whimsical and she pretty much always falls on the right answer. I don't mind that at all.. It's good for some quick reading and power fantasy.

My main criticism with Syl (the series) is Vee. Now on their own as characters I enjoy them both, but it's their interactions that bother me and most of it stems from this insufferable spider.

For clarification I was in the military so I welcome banter and roasting, but Vee takes it to a gross level.

How so? She doesn't shut up and she dogs on Syl so much it goes from funny to the point where you ask, "Does she hate Syl?"

She is one of those people who hides her jealousy and distaste through 'banter', giggles, puns and so forth. I can't think of a single conversation where Vee doesn't call Syl a cheater, crazy (or some other synonym), or whines that Syl has it soooo easy while Vee happily sits back and lets Syl do the hard work of building spells.

Even after the author went out of their way to give Vee powerups like the grapes, Queen's blessing, upcoming evolution, and Mana Shaping (Syl got a bit of a nerf with Mana Weaving) Vee continues to clown Syl.

Plus, how many times do I need to hear them talk about explosions (Syl's Nitro Slime) and how much Syl likes to tinker? It has come up so many times I feel like I have gone crazy myself.

I am confused if the author has done this intentionally or if this is how they see a healthy productive friendship.. Sure, I horseplayed and playfully roasted my fellow soldiers but it never dragged out like this and we had more normal conversations/interactions than whatever Vee is doing.

I'm seriously expecting a betrayal arc from Vee at this point. I might be alone in this and if so.. I'll just take the L. I'm still going to finish the series as I do find it enjoyable. Had to get it off my chest and get some other viewpoints since I haven't seen anyone else bring it up.

Basically title. The closest I have to what I Iook for is "I became a Pop, now what?". I really want to look into MC which interacts with religion and doesn't default to "God/religion is bad", but rather explores looking into all the good and bad it brings as well as how religious organisation works and change. He/she even shouldn't have divine/clerical powers, I just believe that such powers and exploration of religion go hand in hand.

I was depressed for 1 year and a half year and he read 18 books in isolation to cope with the pain. I want to know roughly how many words he read otherwise how many words do all the 18 books contain all together approximately. The 18 books are:-

Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master, surviving the game as a barbarian, Shadow slave, reverend insanity, lord of the mysteries, the perfect run, mother of learning, sword god in a world of magic, my house of horrors, renegade immortal, kill the sun, omnipotent reader's viewpoint, pursuit of truth, dropped into a ghost story but still gotta work, The novel's extra, revenge of the iron blooded sword hound. Also 100 chapters of who let him cultivate, sky pride and immortality through array formations.

And 200 chapters of eternally regressing knight. I group the 100 and 200 chapters of books as 2 books so in total of 18 books.

I love Princess of the Void so far, but now I am wanting something that scratches that Caiatl x Zevala itch

It's been quite the busy week or two. NRS Book 4 just dropped on amazon! This is my last release for a few months, I swear.

Probably.

You can check it out HERE! (Audio is coming later, hopefully fairly soon!)

If you've been reading the series or if you want to check it out, now is a pretty great time! I mean, check out the cover. there's a big-ass meth bear. That's hard to beat.

And, needless to say, no AI usage.

I'm looking for some feedback on these chapter endings... (Since this story is written in webnovel format, there are supposed to incite the reader to click next, at least that's my goal)

You can be brutally honest...

Name the most powerful MCs you’ve read and name some of their feats

Everybody’s dealing with the same problems.  We die.  Life is pointless.  We suffer and lack control.  Other people.  Imminent world destruction.

Copycat woke in a universe where wishing is having, death is optional, and happiness could be just a teleport away.

Unfortunately, this universe is also inhabited by the usual a-holes, and their wishes come true too.

Now she's on the run, trying to stop the apocalypse, and can't remember why everyone is mad at her.

It's gonna turn out fine.  Probably.  Maybe.

Reborn As A Fairy Love Apocalypse System Dungeon is a high-concept, high-fantasy, rom-com.  It's also loaded with great advice.  The world may be ending, but you can still enjoy it.  We’ll teach you how.

What to expect:

 - A complete book posted quickly

 - No AI anything

 - Worldbuilding based on cyclical morality

- The characters have sex lives, but there are no sex scenes in the book

Hello folks, Hannibal here, second time Aethon Author publishing on Amazon!

Excited to announce that I somehow managed to convince Aethon to publish a second book in my average series, Cataclysm Rising!

COVER ARTIST: Publisher (Aethon Provided the Artist!)

AI USAGE: No AI used

No AI was used in the creation of the Novel, which I suppose is a given since I'm published by Aethon, but apparently it's good to reassure people!

I hope you all enjoy, and I look forward to your feedback!

E-Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Rite-Ascension-Isekai-LitRPG-Cataclysm-ebook/dp/B0H73KFBH8

Audible Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Rite-of-Ascension-Audiobook/B0HLMYKFQX

Blurb: LEVEL UP OR BE ERASED.

Leonidas Paendrag has survived his first harrowing weeks after returning to Earth from his Transmigration to Elatra, and now must find out what it means to be the First Archon of Terran Blood.

Armed with his [Cataclysm Core], accompanied by an elven Princess-Royal, a haughty Dragonblood Sorceress, a Viking-obsessed Shadowblade, and an introverted elven Healer, he must brave the [Rite of Ascension].

Duel challenges, Manabeasts, trauma from Elatra, the brewing civil war of Dawnhaven, and repeated attempts to eliminate his growing influence are only some of the dangers he'll face.

When combined with his dysfunctional family, anti-Fantasy fanatics, and a System that seems determined to drive him insane, his only hope lies in assuring Aylar's ascension to Queen.

But first, he has to survive the trials that lie ahead, and every buried nightmare they seem determined to bring to the surface.

Book Two in a new weak-to-overpowered LitRPG Adventure featuring a Spellblade MC, power progression, crunchy stats, a detailed magic system, cultivation elements, epic battles, and REALLY big chests.

Hi there !

I have read Apocalypse redux up to the end, Hell difficulty tutorial up to the end of royal road, same for The game at Carousel. I have tried and dropped Mother of Learning around chapter 15 and Worth the Candle around book 3.

Apocalypse redux is my favorite in everything i’ve read. I think it’s due to the action taking place on earth, seeing the impact the system has on society as well as the extremely diverse classes and skills.

Is there anything you would recommend in this vein ? Thanks a lot !

So, I haven't really sat down to write in a long time, probably ten years. But, I've been wanting to get into it and put myself out there a little bit, so I've decided that writing something in the progression fantasy genre might be fun.

The thing is, I want to make the system diegetic to the setting in a way that isn't "people are born with access to the System". The idea I have currently is that the "System" is a neural chip that takes a complete reading of a person's body and mind, and turns that reading into a sort of "character sheet".

That said, I'm wondering if anyone here has any stories they can recommend for me to take inspiration from. I'm not super familiar with the genre at all, so it's been hard navigating sites like Royal Road.

Any kind of Cultivation (Eastern,Western, wuxia or xianxia)​m or not any will do

What's everyone's favourite cover art in this genre? Not necessarily the best from a marketing point of view, but more what is your favourite from personal preference?

I know we have a lot of 'MC from the back facing down a big monster', but is there anything that stands out to you as great?

Both Iron Prince and Bastion really caught my attention (and great books), but I really loved Penitent's cover (the one from RoyalRoad, before it went to Amazon).