Cultivating in the Mortal World: The Path to Enlightenment
红尘修行：证道之路
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- Completed
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- Eastern Fantasy
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- Eastern Cultivation
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I've finished watching part of it, so let me share my honest thoughts. This book follows the traditional Xianxia (fantasy/martial arts) + historical fusion approach. There's no system or time travel involved; it's just about an ordinary person cultivating step by step.
This is a unique fantasy work that breaks away from the common tropes of systems and time travel. It uses the "mortal protagonist" genre as its foundation and cleverly blends historical fantasy with traditional Xianxia (fantasy martial arts). The protagonist, Lin Qingyang, has a solid growth trajectory.
This book is absolutely amazing, I was completely captivated! 🥰👍 No system, no time travel, pure mortal cultivation + historical fantasy + traditional Xianxia, it will absolutely capture the hearts of cultivation fans! The best part is the fusion of history and Xianxia! The Jiajing Emperor's reign, Zhang Juzheng's reforms, the Ming-Qing transition...
The protagonist experiences various trials in the mortal world, gaining insights into human emotions and desires. Unlike the aloof and detached immortals in other books, he cultivates his path amidst the myriad aspects of human life, becoming more grounded and relatable.
Having read many cultivation novels, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call this novel a "walking guide to cultivation" in the cultivation novel genre! I highly recommend it to readers who have certain requirements for the writing style and cultural depth of novels. The following comments contain no spoilers, so please enjoy them without worry:
The villainous character of the Church of Light is quite compelling. He's not just evil for the sake of being evil. Every time he appears, he brings up a bunch of secrets, like the mystery of the Abyss of Demons, which makes me want to rush in and tell them the truth.
The protagonist learns resilience in adversity, appreciates what he has amidst betrayal, and remains humble in victory. Every step he takes is so determined that it makes the reader feel as if they are witnessing the image of a real fighter.
Asking the question is both the result and the process. Many cultivation novels depict the cultivation world from a third-person, God-like perspective. However, the author of this novel describes the cultivation world from a first-person perspective, using his own experiences to prove the Dao. Both the difficulty in writing about it and the difficulty in understanding it require deep thought.
What is the "Tao"? How does one "enlighten" it? This book, written from the first-person perspective of "I," describes my experience of seeking and understanding the Tao, taking me on a journey from mortal to deity. Compared to third-person cultivation novels, it is indeed more difficult to write and has its own unique style.
It's pretty good. From the introduction of the characters to the gradual progression of their cultivation, it's unhurried but not dragging. The author's writing style is solid, and it's currently quite engaging. I'll continue reading.