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While the story felt like yet another average cultivation-mmo story at the beginning, it very quickly took a life of its own and shown how deep the author had planned the world and the plot. It is very interesting to follow the protagonist as he learns about the many aspects of both cultivation and Alchemy, and there are many currents and mysteries moving in the background. With the high release rate as a bonus, this has easily become one of my favorite web-novels.
I started this book as a third book to keep me occupied while my other books updated. Boy am I glad I started reading this! it's got a somewhat generic beginning, however it quickly becomes something more. The author is doing an amazing job with world building and character development so far and the author is open to suggestion. There are twists and turns that make this book really enjoyable and I like reading this much more than my other books currently. This would be a perfect 5 out of 5 except for one minor thing that happens in the middle of the book but it's literally only one chapter and I'm very glad that I kept reading.
I'm currently on chapter 202 and even though the novel has already passed 1000, this review will mainly be my opinion on whether it's worth reading this novel or not, so 200 chapters should be more than enough. So far I'm enjoying reading it, it's no masterpiece, but it's a decently cultivated novel without the most annoying problems that this type of novel usually has. If you like online cultivation and are looking for something like that, this novel is a slightly worse alternative but still good and interesting. Now, despite being a story worth reading, this novel has some very frustrating problems and that's why I'm giving it 3.4 stars and these problems remain the same from chapter 1 to where I am currently (202). The first of these problems is that the MC is a bit stupid. Not much, but he has a general attitude that frequently reminds the reader that this MC is certainly a little less intelligent than the average. The second problem is the interaction and development of characters, which is practically non-existent. Several characters were introduced, but none have much presence or development, even important characters such as the MC's family, mentors and friends are poorly developed, none of them seem alive, they are all clearly characters in the protagonist's story. Even the protagonist doesn't have much personality or is well developed. The third problem is the World Background, even worse than the character development. The author basically created a generic farming world, made one or two bad attempts at setting the scene, and left it at that. These three problems are really big and guarantee that this novel will never be anything more than average, but average novels can still be good reads and I recommend this one for Cultivation Online readers.
I just started this novel am currently on chapter 117 so I'll give you my honest exposure, the MC's life on earth is exposed infinitesimally.. his friends are practically one dimensional as the is no special bond between them.. that is why I believe that if the author gave them more exposure it would have ranked higher.. is it like cultivation online well no but they are similar.. but it's quite common for one novel to inspire the other.. it's good but please expose the MC more in terms of development.. people expect him to be cunning but remember he's a farm boy.. i give it 4.6 stars, the webnovel ranking is some what unfair because based on its quality and growth this novel should be in the top 20
Starts off well enough. Then takes a big dip in the 440-500 chapters. The MC is too naive and trusting. It gets to a point where it’s frustrating to read. I had to drop after a random saint level cultivator starts “training” him. It’s the forced training troupe. Followed by thanking him that I cannot stand. I would recommend this to people that like naive characters that never learn and like the author to give the MC pointless plot points to hinder them. As an example, he is training while still being injured and missing an arm… it’s frustrating.
Its the best novel after CO. i loved it .already re read it again jdfal sd \fsdh jfhsd fsd fjksdhkjf fs dgs gd fgfd sg fdgg sf g dfgs dfghdfh
Starts slow gets real good and smart past 500. Honestly thought it would just be there to pass the time but it’ worth it. The mc starts stupid and gets smarter.
really solid story woth good begining but from the last volume feels like theres alot of dead chapter that aren't usefull honest thinks the east continent arc is way way to long
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if you want to know who the god slayer is go and read this author's another work "reincarnated as energy" many secrets are reveled in that story like what happend on central continent
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I have nothing to say about the novel aside from being full of plot twists, it has great character development and world building. Now, to the spoiler part, I have reached the point where Mc was kidnapped by Xue Kuangran to heal him, seeing that one prophecy has been achieved, I wonder if the other one with the three girls, the circle that shocks and the power that he loses that another gains is going to happen? And how? I don't mind being spoiled a tiny bit.
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I was initially really excited to read about a novel focused on alchemy; few authors would have the courage to write about pill-making instead of depicting bloody action-packed battles and adventure. However, despite being quite an enjoyable novel to read, I ended up disappointed. The novel isn't 100% focused on alchemy, and the title is extremely misleading. The protagonist is definitely an alchemist, but that's not the story's main focus. After reading 400 chapters I realized... In reality, this is the kind of generic novel where the protagonist has the ability to learn anything very easily due to their high talent, so instead of solely focusing on alchemy, he waste time learning about numerous other things like formations, swords and fighting techniques. In truth, I'd say alchemy only comprises 25% of the entire novel. 50% of the time is spent in battles and learning about fighting and formations. The remaining 25% is allocated to other things like relationships and daily life. Another detail that bothers me a lot is the protagonist's irrational stupidity and naivety. Being a country bumpkin living on a farm far from the big city and having lived away from school isn't reason enough for Alex to act so childishly and naively. Only a 5-year-old child would do the things him do. But Alex are an adult in college. People without experience of social interaction don't act like him. This constantly takes me out of the story. Worse, in the first few chapters, no one tries to take advantage of the protagonist; everyone he meet is trustworthy and good, which doesn't make sense in a cultivation world. It takes almost 100 chapters or more for any consequences to occur. By then, I was so frustrated that I almost gave up on continuing to read. It's completely different from reading Cultivation Online for example, where the explanations for the protagonist's naivety and childishness makes a lot of sense. Not to mention, the author obviously drew too much inspiration from Cultivation Online. There are so many similarities that it almost becomes plagiarism, but I can assure you it's not. On the other hand, it's quite a fun novel to read—the plot about the real world, the mystery surrounding the game, what happened to humanity, and the protagonist's actions—all quite interesting things. I really like that Alex has a good heart and doesn't desire to kill or do evil things for selfish reasons. It's refreshing amidst the sea of novels where all the protagonists are cold and kill without hesitation. Ultimately, this novel would be perfect if that scene where the protagonist receives two masters had never happened. If the protagonist didn't waste time learning combat and instead focused solely on alchemy, it would be incredible. I wanted to see Alex become an alchemist step by step, rise in the sect hierarchy, become increasingly famous until he catch the attention of the sect leader. Then he could create increasingly incredible pills and travel the world using the alchemist skills to help countless people. Discovering new recipes, creating new recipes. A talented alchemist who would need unorthodox means to protect himself. Taking steps ever higher toward the peak. That would indeed be the Eternal Cultivation of Alchemy.
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i like this story however the whole thing with gates mana and awkening is very offputting like earth is the real world and theyre just in side of a pocket dimension
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Writing Quality ***** very good Stability of Updates ***** very good Story Development ** disappointing Character Design * bad World Background **** good I gave low marks because of a golden rule that I follow very diligently, I don't read anything when the main character has sentient clones. I'm disgusted by this. I was flustered by the time invested, and with the note that it ended for "me", I really liked the more positive theme of the book, and I was very flustered that it ended in a depressing way for "me".
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Mc tolol, gak tau apa ngentot bangsat anjing, kayak tinggal di hutan amazon gak tau apa apa ngentot .........................................................................,...........................................................
This is one of the best novels I have ever read. The twists and turns after chapter 450 are incredible to say the least. Believe me guys if you persist till around chapters 450-550 you will definitely find it worth it.
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The author has an amazing grasp on what makes a great story with compelling characters. It does appear to start off a bit generic but the author masterfully weaves in pieces of foreshadowing that help explain and elevate his plots. Highly recommend this story for fans of stories where alchemy plays a major role throughout the series.
Honestly I'm a reader that's not overly picky. everyone is complaining about how dumb the mc is but I don't mind. In fact, I rather enjoyed this novel a lot. well enough to get me to a bit over 550 chapters. But the story decisions made at this point are very frustrating to the point that I no longer want to read it. It's not that it's bad but 550 chapters in I'm invested in the mc. the REAL mc. It's not that what you did isn't an interesting idea it's just an extreme let down because it took way too long and lets us get too attached to the real him. if you were gonna do something like that don't give us so much IRL in it. it honestly doesn't even feel like the same story.
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After reading about 400 chapters, I can honestly say it's an okay novel. Let me explain. I'll try not to spoil. The MC is a country bumpkin who has entered college. He's probably the most innocent college kid I've ever read, and I have read quite a repertoire of books so his mental state threw me off. His true mental state feels more like a 14 year old freshman in high school. It can be at times very frustrating at how kind and giving he can be to the point of being a pushover yet at the same time admirable. The MC (Alex) is truly one of those innocent zero to hero in the making. Now I can understand this can dissuade people from continuing but if you can endure his once in awhile stupid behavior you can see his miniscule growth in character. (It's been 400 chapters and I can say he has gone from Innocent Stupid to just Less Innocent) Now do I recommend this book? I'd say it's like a more tame kid friendly version of Cultivation Online so if you liked that story you probably will like this one except with Alchemy added onto it. Would recommend it to friends who like a not OP MC with cultivation only. My True Score is a 6.8/10 Close to 6.9 but it's not nice enough.
It is a good novel, although they should add tragedy to the tags. The protagonist loves it by its author in the same way as those of Spiderman, hard love, very hard, or for the construction of character development.
@snoring panda can you help me understand what happened on chapter 554. the soul thing is confusing me a lot can you provide some clarification so to what happened. Is the Alex in the real world not Alex and somebody else. and did the real Alex transfered into the game permanently? can you please explain ?
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I read good portion into the book by my suspension of disbelief can only carry me so far. It is fascinating how everyone in the book asks the dumbest questions for exposition. All main characters seem to be naieve and lack any sceptisim when it comes to the "game world" or how the Alex got OP abilities. Characters feel so lifeless especially Alex. I can't speak for the whole book because I had to stop reading.
this is by far the worst novel I have ever read on character development. The MC is the dumbest person ever. he never thinks before doing anything. whatever bad has happened in the story has all been his fault because he is stupid. I am currently on chapter 825 but there is no change in character development. The author please do something about it, you are clearly ruining this novel. also please be clear about his cultivation at all times.
I always thought Goku was stupid till I understood and he is just naive but this Mc I at first thought he is just Naive till I understood he is a complete Idiot
when something reveals in this book readers go crazy for moarrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello, Author here. I decided to write this novel because of my love for alchemy in cultivation novels. while there will be every cultivation-related plot point going on in the series, it will mostly focus on Alchemy. I tried to make the MC clueless about cultivation at first, and that came off as being dumb initially. however, that changes within the first 10 chapters. Please do give it a read, especially if you like Alchemy as I do.
While the story felt like yet another average cultivation-mmo story at the beginning, it very quickly took a life of its own and shown how deep the author had planned the world and the plot. It is very interesting to follow the protagonist as he learns about the many aspects of both cultivation and Alchemy, and there are many currents and mysteries moving in the background. With the high release rate as a bonus, this has easily become one of my favorite web-novels.
I started this book as a third book to keep me occupied while my other books updated. Boy am I glad I started reading this! it's got a somewhat generic beginning, however it quickly becomes something more. The author is doing an amazing job with world building and character development so far and the author is open to suggestion. There are twists and turns that make this book really enjoyable and I like reading this much more than my other books currently. This would be a perfect 5 out of 5 except for one minor thing that happens in the middle of the book but it's literally only one chapter and I'm very glad that I kept reading.
I'm currently on chapter 202 and even though the novel has already passed 1000, this review will mainly be my opinion on whether it's worth reading this novel or not, so 200 chapters should be more than enough. So far I'm enjoying reading it, it's no masterpiece, but it's a decently cultivated novel without the most annoying problems that this type of novel usually has. If you like online cultivation and are looking for something like that, this novel is a slightly worse alternative but still good and interesting. Now, despite being a story worth reading, this novel has some very frustrating problems and that's why I'm giving it 3.4 stars and these problems remain the same from chapter 1 to where I am currently (202). The first of these problems is that the MC is a bit stupid. Not much, but he has a general attitude that frequently reminds the reader that this MC is certainly a little less intelligent than the average. The second problem is the interaction and development of characters, which is practically non-existent. Several characters were introduced, but none have much presence or development, even important characters such as the MC's family, mentors and friends are poorly developed, none of them seem alive, they are all clearly characters in the protagonist's story. Even the protagonist doesn't have much personality or is well developed. The third problem is the World Background, even worse than the character development. The author basically created a generic farming world, made one or two bad attempts at setting the scene, and left it at that. These three problems are really big and guarantee that this novel will never be anything more than average, but average novels can still be good reads and I recommend this one for Cultivation Online readers.
I just started this novel am currently on chapter 117 so I'll give you my honest exposure, the MC's life on earth is exposed infinitesimally.. his friends are practically one dimensional as the is no special bond between them.. that is why I believe that if the author gave them more exposure it would have ranked higher.. is it like cultivation online well no but they are similar.. but it's quite common for one novel to inspire the other.. it's good but please expose the MC more in terms of development.. people expect him to be cunning but remember he's a farm boy.. i give it 4.6 stars, the webnovel ranking is some what unfair because based on its quality and growth this novel should be in the top 20
Starts off well enough. Then takes a big dip in the 440-500 chapters. The MC is too naive and trusting. It gets to a point where it’s frustrating to read. I had to drop after a random saint level cultivator starts “training” him. It’s the forced training troupe. Followed by thanking him that I cannot stand. I would recommend this to people that like naive characters that never learn and like the author to give the MC pointless plot points to hinder them. As an example, he is training while still being injured and missing an arm… it’s frustrating.
Its the best novel after CO. i loved it .already re read it again jdfal sd \fsdh jfhsd fsd fjksdhkjf fs dgs gd fgfd sg fdgg sf g dfgs dfghdfh
Starts slow gets real good and smart past 500. Honestly thought it would just be there to pass the time but it’ worth it. The mc starts stupid and gets smarter.
really solid story woth good begining but from the last volume feels like theres alot of dead chapter that aren't usefull honest thinks the east continent arc is way way to long
Reveal Spoiler if you want to know who the god slayer is go and read this author's another work "reincarnated as energy" many secrets are reveled in that story like what happend on central continent
Reveal Spoiler I have nothing to say about the novel aside from being full of plot twists, it has great character development and world building. Now, to the spoiler part, I have reached the point where Mc was kidnapped by Xue Kuangran to heal him, seeing that one prophecy has been achieved, I wonder if the other one with the three girls, the circle that shocks and the power that he loses that another gains is going to happen? And how? I don't mind being spoiled a tiny bit.
Reveal Spoiler I was initially really excited to read about a novel focused on alchemy; few authors would have the courage to write about pill-making instead of depicting bloody action-packed battles and adventure. However, despite being quite an enjoyable novel to read, I ended up disappointed. The novel isn't 100% focused on alchemy, and the title is extremely misleading. The protagonist is definitely an alchemist, but that's not the story's main focus. After reading 400 chapters I realized... In reality, this is the kind of generic novel where the protagonist has the ability to learn anything very easily due to their high talent, so instead of solely focusing on alchemy, he waste time learning about numerous other things like formations, swords and fighting techniques. In truth, I'd say alchemy only comprises 25% of the entire novel. 50% of the time is spent in battles and learning about fighting and formations. The remaining 25% is allocated to other things like relationships and daily life. Another detail that bothers me a lot is the protagonist's irrational stupidity and naivety. Being a country bumpkin living on a farm far from the big city and having lived away from school isn't reason enough for Alex to act so childishly and naively. Only a 5-year-old child would do the things him do. But Alex are an adult in college. People without experience of social interaction don't act like him. This constantly takes me out of the story. Worse, in the first few chapters, no one tries to take advantage of the protagonist; everyone he meet is trustworthy and good, which doesn't make sense in a cultivation world. It takes almost 100 chapters or more for any consequences to occur. By then, I was so frustrated that I almost gave up on continuing to read. It's completely different from reading Cultivation Online for example, where the explanations for the protagonist's naivety and childishness makes a lot of sense. Not to mention, the author obviously drew too much inspiration from Cultivation Online. There are so many similarities that it almost becomes plagiarism, but I can assure you it's not. On the other hand, it's quite a fun novel to read—the plot about the real world, the mystery surrounding the game, what happened to humanity, and the protagonist's actions—all quite interesting things. I really like that Alex has a good heart and doesn't desire to kill or do evil things for selfish reasons. It's refreshing amidst the sea of novels where all the protagonists are cold and kill without hesitation. Ultimately, this novel would be perfect if that scene where the protagonist receives two masters had never happened. If the protagonist didn't waste time learning combat and instead focused solely on alchemy, it would be incredible. I wanted to see Alex become an alchemist step by step, rise in the sect hierarchy, become increasingly famous until he catch the attention of the sect leader. Then he could create increasingly incredible pills and travel the world using the alchemist skills to help countless people. Discovering new recipes, creating new recipes. A talented alchemist who would need unorthodox means to protect himself. Taking steps ever higher toward the peak. That would indeed be the Eternal Cultivation of Alchemy.
Reveal Spoiler i like this story however the whole thing with gates mana and awkening is very offputting like earth is the real world and theyre just in side of a pocket dimension
Reveal Spoiler Writing Quality ***** very good Stability of Updates ***** very good Story Development ** disappointing Character Design * bad World Background **** good I gave low marks because of a golden rule that I follow very diligently, I don't read anything when the main character has sentient clones. I'm disgusted by this. I was flustered by the time invested, and with the note that it ended for "me", I really liked the more positive theme of the book, and I was very flustered that it ended in a depressing way for "me".
Reveal Spoiler Mc tolol, gak tau apa ngentot bangsat anjing, kayak tinggal di hutan amazon gak tau apa apa ngentot .........................................................................,...........................................................
This is one of the best novels I have ever read. The twists and turns after chapter 450 are incredible to say the least. Believe me guys if you persist till around chapters 450-550 you will definitely find it worth it.
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Reveal Spoiler The author has an amazing grasp on what makes a great story with compelling characters. It does appear to start off a bit generic but the author masterfully weaves in pieces of foreshadowing that help explain and elevate his plots. Highly recommend this story for fans of stories where alchemy plays a major role throughout the series.
Honestly I'm a reader that's not overly picky. everyone is complaining about how dumb the mc is but I don't mind. In fact, I rather enjoyed this novel a lot. well enough to get me to a bit over 550 chapters. But the story decisions made at this point are very frustrating to the point that I no longer want to read it. It's not that it's bad but 550 chapters in I'm invested in the mc. the REAL mc. It's not that what you did isn't an interesting idea it's just an extreme let down because it took way too long and lets us get too attached to the real him. if you were gonna do something like that don't give us so much IRL in it. it honestly doesn't even feel like the same story.
Reveal Spoiler After reading about 400 chapters, I can honestly say it's an okay novel. Let me explain. I'll try not to spoil. The MC is a country bumpkin who has entered college. He's probably the most innocent college kid I've ever read, and I have read quite a repertoire of books so his mental state threw me off. His true mental state feels more like a 14 year old freshman in high school. It can be at times very frustrating at how kind and giving he can be to the point of being a pushover yet at the same time admirable. The MC (Alex) is truly one of those innocent zero to hero in the making. Now I can understand this can dissuade people from continuing but if you can endure his once in awhile stupid behavior you can see his miniscule growth in character. (It's been 400 chapters and I can say he has gone from Innocent Stupid to just Less Innocent) Now do I recommend this book? I'd say it's like a more tame kid friendly version of Cultivation Online so if you liked that story you probably will like this one except with Alchemy added onto it. Would recommend it to friends who like a not OP MC with cultivation only. My True Score is a 6.8/10 Close to 6.9 but it's not nice enough.
It is a good novel, although they should add tragedy to the tags. The protagonist loves it by its author in the same way as those of Spiderman, hard love, very hard, or for the construction of character development.
@snoring panda can you help me understand what happened on chapter 554. the soul thing is confusing me a lot can you provide some clarification so to what happened. Is the Alex in the real world not Alex and somebody else. and did the real Alex transfered into the game permanently? can you please explain ?
Reveal Spoiler I read good portion into the book by my suspension of disbelief can only carry me so far. It is fascinating how everyone in the book asks the dumbest questions for exposition. All main characters seem to be naieve and lack any sceptisim when it comes to the "game world" or how the Alex got OP abilities. Characters feel so lifeless especially Alex. I can't speak for the whole book because I had to stop reading.
this is by far the worst novel I have ever read on character development. The MC is the dumbest person ever. he never thinks before doing anything. whatever bad has happened in the story has all been his fault because he is stupid. I am currently on chapter 825 but there is no change in character development. The author please do something about it, you are clearly ruining this novel. also please be clear about his cultivation at all times.
I always thought Goku was stupid till I understood and he is just naive but this Mc I at first thought he is just Naive till I understood he is a complete Idiot
when something reveals in this book readers go crazy for moarrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello, Author here. I decided to write this novel because of my love for alchemy in cultivation novels. while there will be every cultivation-related plot point going on in the series, it will mostly focus on Alchemy. I tried to make the MC clueless about cultivation at first, and that came off as being dumb initially. however, that changes within the first 10 chapters. Please do give it a read, especially if you like Alchemy as I do.