The Song of Legend We Wove Together

Seven years later, I found this novel, which I remembered very vaguely, in my dusty bookshelf. It was so vague that I only remembered the title and cover, as well as the familiar group name after searching for the synopsis and the book club. I had even forgotten when I joined the old, overrunning group, and I hadn't joined a book club for five or six years. Actually, seven years ago I only read up to volume four. For some reason I've forgotten, I didn't continue. So I spent two days rereading the book from beginning to end. Reading it with the mindset of seven years later, I think it's undoubtedly a masterpiece, a stark contrast to the fast-paced, moe-oriented novels of this era (although it might also be because I haven't read romance novels in a long time; lately I've been reading things like "Double Pupils Opening the Heavens," "Ascension to Immortality," and "The Great Calamity Lord of All Realms" (facepalm)). The whole story is incredibly delicate and meticulous, the plot carrying the unique romantic atmosphere of that time. It brought me back to my junior and senior high school years ago, when I wasn't much older than the little fox, and I had that extraordinary empathy. Now, several years into my career, I rarely experience that kind of emotional connection anymore. Back then, I always liked to read stories with a touch of angst, but after reading them, I would always silently shed tears in bed for the plot. Thinking about it now, I really miss those days. Thank you so much, author! I hope the little fox and the hero can live happily ever after in that world! #(So cute)

I've been following this book since 2017, when I was a high school freshman. Now I've graduated, and after successfully passing the civil service exam, I finally had the chance to revisit this book, which is a part of my childhood memories. Although I've completely forgotten the plot, and even the names of the two main characters are completely forgotten, reading it from the beginning still brought back the emotions I felt when I first read it. In short, thank you to the author for creating such an excellent work, a cherished memory of my youth. #(Cute)

Even the posts from 25 years ago are gone. Those words that recorded our emotions and memories have simply vanished. It feels like a piece of my heart has been ripped out. CWM, you're doomed sooner or later. #(Crying)#(crying)#(crying)

From not reading a marriage-changing novel in a long time to discovering this one, I finished it in two nights straight. Many of the stories I've watched before involved the female lead giving herself to the male lead for free, or the male lead forcing the female lead to do things she didn't like in order to change her and thus benefit the male lead. But since the main perspective is the female lead, shouldn't the plot follow the protagonist's lead? I felt that this was unfair to the protagonist, so I didn't like watching them. Like most reviews, this novel is a bittersweet read, but it's this sweetness that makes me want to praise it. This is my first review, and it's a bit of a mess. What was most frustrating was seeing the main characters, despite being incredibly strong, constantly getting their comeuppance, especially the incompetent hero. Like Princess Rapunzel said in the story, she was willing to do anything to protect the heroine but gave up the hero's initial power. Look at what her father-in-law did! #(Angry) Otherwise, the young couple would have easily conquered the world long ago, and there wouldn't have been so much trouble. But the positive parts came later in the story; the idiot hero only realized his mistake after losing his power. Honestly, from the beginning of the Demon King and Hero theme until the finale, I thought there would be a plot where the hero, due to a misunderstanding, becomes enemies for a while to annoy the readers. But instead, the hero stood by the heroine's side time and time again (I read novels just to see mindless side-splitting). Although the weak hero couldn't change anything due to his incompetence, at least in this malicious stepmother world, the little demon king met someone he could truly trust and wasn't abandoned by everyone. So why couldn't the ending be the demon king and hero giving up their chuunibyou fantasy of saving the world and eloping into the real world?!

Just a little rant about the setting, specifically the probability of this magic appearing. One in 100,000 is an exaggeration, an outrageous one. The probability of occurrence isn't based on the total population, but rather on new births and the population of working age. What does one in 100,000 mean? It means that in a country of 1.4 billion people, only a few dozen people with magical talent would be born each year. And for a non-industrialized country, 400 million people is already the absolute limit. This isn't just rare; it means that magic can't even form a decent system.

I can't forget this book; I come back to read it every now and then.

Marking this moment, my youth in junior high.

The group chat was bombarded; I came back to take a look.

The group is gone again, time for a new one!

I had read less than two volumes in my younger days, but unexpectedly, after a period of rest, I finally finished it in one go recently, as if working day and night! Rereading it, I couldn't help but sigh: "The ancients have long since ridden the yellow crane away, leaving only the Yellow Crane Tower behind." Time has buried the traces of the past, but seeing the scattered new additions over the years still evokes indescribable emotions. Even though my feelings upon reading it now are completely different from back then, something has remained, something that resonates deeply within me—perhaps it's simply what my heart desires. Now for the serious evaluation: even today, I would call Chuan Ge a prime example of the classic "royal love" plot in a marriage-changing story. The story follows the familiar trope of a demon king and hero falling in love and "killing" each other. This is evident not only in the plot but also in the protagonists' relationship, which resembles a monster-fighting, event-leveling progression. It involves fighting fate, mutual redemption and growth, and a touch of tragic aesthetics... Ultimately achieving a happy ending after overcoming numerous obstacles. Undoubtedly, the core of this story is a struggle against stereotypical fates. Just as the demon king and hero romance is a classic example of challenging tradition, Yu'an must overcome the barriers of being a hero, while Emily must break free from the shackles of being a demon king, bridging the generational gap between two worlds and even the constraints of past genders. The biggest highlight of the book is how the two protagonists transcend their respective labels and the lessons they learn along the way. It is the author's skillful writing that makes Chuan Ge stand out. I am moved by Emile's magnificent spirit of stepping forward on the front lines of the two armies, touched by the contrasting daily lives of the two from the desert to the snow-capped mountains to the grasslands, moved by the ancient fairy tale of the prince on a white horse rescuing the beauty, and cheered for the repeated embraces of long-awaited reunions... It is these kinds of "sweet" moments that have left a lasting mark on readers' hearts, allowing them to be savored and praised from time to time. However, the book also has many flaws that need to be pointed out. The book's narrative style is largely characterized by static dialogue, reminiscent of Japanese RPGs. A few characters exchange words interspersed with gestures and expressions, making up a significant portion of the text. While this creates a stronger sense of immersion, it also has its drawbacks. The constant barrage of names and settings, crammed with information, inevitably leads to reader fatigue. To make matters worse, the author excessively piling on information in the postscripts at the end of chapters. Whether it's supplementing settings or explaining details, these often contain too much inappropriate information that disrupts the flow and immersion of the story, like a thorn in the side. Some even contain official spoilers, resulting in a rather unpleasant reading experience. I suspect that most readers who fail to fully enjoy this book likely succumb to these two issues. Besides these issues, problems with plot development, narrative pacing, and excessive bureaucratic drama have plagued the book throughout. I'd like to specifically criticize the second half of volume three and the academy scenes in volume four, which I feel are the most likely areas for readers to experience a letdown. The key plot points, such as the introduction, development, climax, and resolution, are handled poorly, so formulaic that it feels like the author's hand is at work... The following are some minor details; I'll just write down whatever comes to mind. —Edward, the third protagonist who can be said to be the author's favorite, went from "I am in my own hands" to "obsessed with love." In the end, he lived up to expectations and ended up with the blond guy losing big. Considering that this book is a story about the characters' struggle against their own labels, that is, their fate, it is truly gratifying that Edward was ultimately unable to break free from the blond guy label. —The lieutenant Carl, the people around Edward are all quite tool-like, especially this junior lieutenant. In my opinion, he was basically Edward's mouthpiece. His death is equivalent to Edward's heart being completely closed off, ending the possibility of male-male relationships. —Eriminu, one of the four guardians of the world, made a grand entrance and a grand exit. She is a female character, but unfortunately her screen time was too short, making her feel somewhat like a plot device, used to showcase a tragic scene in the story of the hero and the demon king. —The human-machine dragon girl, as previously commented, is the culprit, wooden, sick, incompetent, and stupid, and in the end, she really is a jack-of-all-trades... Considering that she did something decent at the end, I won't give her much more to say. —Combat mechanics, this book is really all about high attack and no defense. The strongest normal human body is just an ordinary human body. There are also overpowered props like poison. I don't know why there are no nature-based professions popular. The sword master's superb alchemy performance is also quite one-sided. The lower continent, also known as the Demon Realm, actually includes many more areas mentioned in the book. In the end, most of these places are just background scenery, glossed over, and there are no thrilling adventures waiting for the protagonist, which is a real pity. —Emile, let's talk about the main character of this book one last time. Subjectively, she had to overcome more obstacles in the process of going to the same place with Ewan, but most of them were mental obstacles. So objectively, Emile did not have to make as much effort as Ewan. After all, she was a princess who was rescued by a hero. Along the way, Emile was the great hero who troubled her. — This is a handwritten piece. I was inspired to create this by seeing a pig-nosed character by chance. I also happen to have some music on hand that might be suitable. I plan to prepare a handwritten piece between the end of the year and the beginning of the new year. The plan may change, but I can keep an eye on it! (By the way, the pig-nosed character is kind of cute, I like it a lot.)