Lingyun's Journey: Rising from Humble Beginnings

Name: Lingyun's Journey: Rising from Humble Beginnings
Author: Gan Que

凌云行之起于微末

by Gan Que (甘鹊)

Status: Completed
Length: 1.7M Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Fantasy Romance
Updated: 29d ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

Beyond the Three Realms lie hidden worlds; within the Six Paths dwell countless peoples.

There is no absolute opposition, only a world of myriad wonders.

An ordinary mortal sets out on the journey! She breaks through desperate situations, changes her fate, seizes opportunities, and sees through people's hearts. With sheer grit and resilience, she shatters the heavens and defies immortality!

After transmigrating, she finds herself in the body of a poor little girl about to be sold.

After finally managing to latch onto a powerful patron, she thinks she has landed in a farming story, only to discover that this is a fantastical world.

After being brought along as an extra, she finally reaches the cultivation world and becomes the disciple of a powerful master, thinking she has reached the pinnacle of life.

But she never imagined she had trusted the wrong person: she is nothing more than a life-extending remedy for her new master.

Just as all hope seems lost, she accidentally discovers that a hidden powerhouse resides inside her: a Plane Trading System.

She thinks the System will let her roam the world freely and live like an immortal.

Instead, it turns out to be... a System that screws her over!

She can't rely on anything, so she has no choice but to roll up her sleeves and get to work!

The heroine is easygoing and never lets things eat away at her. She adapts to circumstances and goes with the flow. When something gets on her nerves, she'll curse it out if she can, and fight back if she must.

If the odds are against her, she won't foolishly try to prove herself. She'll run, lie low, quietly build her strength, and wait for the chance to turn the tables.

In her world, there is no room for worry or anger to linger. Once a problem is solved, she puts it behind her and heads toward a new life with a light heart.

Her path to growth is full of thorns, not a smooth road.

So this is not a wish-fulfillment story where everything goes her way without a hitch. It focuses on how the protagonist changes as she struggles through a difficult life.

If this isn't your kind of story, read with caution!

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39 likes2y ago
There's a lot of description of the environment and characters, making the AI feel a bit overdone. The plot is excellent and very original; I loved it from the first chapter. It just has a lot of unnecessary dialogue; less description wouldn't be a problem. So I'll give it four stars. It's very good, but it needs further optimization. Keep it up!
32 likes1y ago
This is a truly original and excellent book, with a fresh and unique concept. Many stories are interspersed with glimpses of everyday life, offering readers food for thought. Furthermore, the plot is cleverly crafted, avoiding any jarring transitions. Looking back at the titles, each story takes on a special charm. Highly recommended, five-star review, let's go! 👍👍👍👍
31 likes2y ago
The author has a deep understanding and skillful use of the fantasy and martial arts genre, and handles character development, plot construction, and environmental description with great care. The characters are meticulously crafted; Ling Yun is both intelligent and resourceful, with his inner thoughts and outward expressions depicted with great subtlety.
23 likes2y ago
This is a fantasy novel full of twists and turns and surprises. The protagonist's journey through time is not smooth sailing, but rather fraught with challenges and adversity. The book boasts a unique world-building, a tight plot, and vividly portrayed characters, especially the protagonist's growth, which is filled with wisdom and courage.
21 likes2y ago
This is a really good article, I'm still reading it, taking the excellent burial ground as an example. This passage, through its delicate descriptions and clever plot twists, reveals the complex psychological interaction between Lingyun and Senior Brother Zhang, as well as the sudden change in Lingyun's personality.
21 likes2y ago
Through delicate prose, the author depicts the protagonist Ling Yun's gradual rise from an insignificant nobody to a powerful figure. The novel's plot is full of twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Furthermore, the characters are vividly portrayed, showcasing their distinct personalities and allowing readers to deeply understand their inner worlds. However, some readers feel the book is too short, leaving them wanting more. Overall, this is a novel worth reading.
21 likes2y ago
A story about cultivating immortality, rich and varied in content, with vivid plots, lively characters, a clear structure, detailed descriptions, and fluent language. I enjoyed it; it's worth reading, excellent, and highly recommended.
20 likes1y ago
The concept and synopsis drew me in, and after reading over ten chapters, I realized that something that should have been explained in one chapter wasn't finished yet. It reminded me of Feng Gong's crosstalk routine (Finding a Penny) 😅😅😅 The author's character portrayals are exquisite and nuanced. 👍 It's not my cup of tea, so I left.
19 likes1y ago
There are relatively few fantasy and martial arts novels for female readers, but this book is exceptionally well-written. The author uses a uniquely feminine and delicate style to handle both plot development and environmental description exceptionally well. The female protagonist, Ling Yun, is intelligent, resourceful, and incredibly brave.
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