The Old Ones Descend: I’m the Hand Behind the World’s Transformation

Name: The Old Ones Descend: I’m the Hand Behind the World’s Transformation
Author: Fallen Leaves in an Empty Forest

旧日降临：我是改变世界的黑手

by Fallen Leaves in an Empty Forest (落叶空林)

Status: Completed
Length: 300k Words
Genre: Urban
Subgenre: Urban High Martial Arts
Updated: 1y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

No romance. The mastermind behind the scenes has no feelings. No characters from other anime or movies appear, and all characters in this story are adults.

“I once transmigrated to a universe ruled by the Old Ones.” Hualuo sat in his divine kingdom, cradling a thermos. “Beneath the fearful curtain of night hung a scarlet blood moon, and twisted fishmen lurked in the depths of the ocean.”

“Worms of the void fed amid the chaos, while civilizations among the stars eyed Blue Star covetously.”

“And then?”

The System asked.

“And then?” Hualuo smiled. “They became my nourishment, using their final strength to corrupt a universe without magic. However...”

“I am the Creator of the new age.”

In brief:

To preserve his humanity, anchor his soul, and gather the authority of the Creator, Hualuo was reborn in a universe where spiritual qi had only just begun to revive.

Beneath the brightly lit night sky, who could find a potion and open the door to the supernatural?

The Goddess of the Night cast her darkness over the Federation, while the Lord of Ice and Snow roared across the plateau.

The Sword Immortal's blade brought frost to fourteen provinces, while the Wayfarer traveled from the Northern Sea to Mount Cangwu in a single day.

The peerless Onmyoji commanded the Hundred Ghosts' Night Parade, making the dead speak of the living's sins.

The ruler of the underworld seized the Goddess of the Yellow Springs by the throat, mocking the lofty gods.

The Enma clan built a livestreaming network, broadcasting the voice of the supernatural.

“So,” Hualuo said, setting down his thermos, “this is a world where everyone can become a dragon.”

“I became a sane Creator, and humanity developed at a faster pace.”

“It’s a win-win.”

Stats

75Chapters

10Reads · 30 days

35.8kReads · all time

6.3Score

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Reader comments 18

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It's really good! It's the kind of book I like, and I didn't feel any melodramatic plot points throughout. The characters' intelligence didn't drop at all either. Overall, it's a great read \(//∇//)\. Maybe it's because it's a new book, so there aren't many readers yet. But I believe that gold will always shine, and even if a pearl is forever covered in dust, it will one day show its brilliance.
10 likes3y ago
It's very well written. There are quite a few books in the "spiritual energy revival" genre, and this one feels quite good. The writing seems polished; it's obvious the author might have an outline. But one thing is certain: the author's "one-update beast" style won't last long on Tomato (a popular Chinese web novel platform).
7 likes3y ago
Author, I have a suggestion for you. I think your writing style is a bit too anime-like, which lowers the overall sophistication and makes it a little jarring. I suggest using a more cinematic style, like using details like eye contact and lighting to develop the characters. But since it's text, you can be a little more imaginative! (Doge) I really like the subject matter. Keep it up, author!
6 likes3y ago
The subject matter is good, but it's not enough!
5 likes3y ago
Strange, I clearly wrote the first review of this novel, why did it disappear? For those who come later, I'd like to say that the author's writing has improved rapidly. The first 20 chapters were... Well, let's just say they weren't great, but the later chapters are much better.
4 likes3y ago
The premise is great, but I don't know why, the art style changes drastically from one style at the beginning to another in Japan. It feels really strange to me, and I don't know about others, but it's like watching a story about spiritual revival in China, a strange and difficult struggle for survival, while in Japan it becomes... Well, an anime style.
4 likes3y ago
It's so good! The only problem is that the extraordinary feeling in the book is a bit weak.
3 likes3y ago
Honestly, it's very good. However, I still have a small suggestion: don't write anything too obscure; it would be best to add a couple more lines to explain. [Please update more frequently!] Author, please update soon! I've prepared gifts for you 😘 [Please update more frequently] That's pretty good behind-the-scenes work 😘
3 likes3y ago
Author, please keep up the good work and update soon! Approval from a little bookworm x1
2 likes3y ago
Can you explain what rationality is?
2 likes3y ago