I Can Steal Monster Talents: My Comeback Starts in Junior Year

Name: I Can Steal Monster Talents: My Comeback Starts in Junior Year
Author: Three Taels of Gentle Wind

我能夺取怪兽天赋，从大三开始逆

by Three Taels of Gentle Wind (三两轻风)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 1.5M Words
Genre: Urban
Subgenre: Urban High Martial Arts
Updated: 17h ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Urban Superpowers] [System] [High-IQ Protagonist] [Decisive and Ruthless] [One Female Lead] [Multiple Secret Identities]

(This novel has been adapted into a motion comic. The production is pretty good, so come check it out!)

Since the start of the Great Nirvana Era, several sudden waves of spiritual energy have swept across Blue Star, triggering the frenzied evolution of all living things.

As the old order gives way to the new, ferocious beasts and awakened superpowered individuals revel in the chaos, while those who have yet to awaken can only struggle to survive at the bottom.

Xu Chao was just an ordinary student at a second-rate liberal arts university. In his third year, he unexpectedly awakened a special ability that let him seize the innate powers of ferocious beasts, launching him on the road to a spectacular comeback.

What? Awakening two powers already makes someone a prodigy!

Xu Chao looked at the ten powers on his status screen and fell silent.

Killed a Tier 2 Shadow Rat and obtained the E-rank ability "Shadow Escape."

Killed a Tier 5 Blue-Eyed White Fox and obtained the A-rank ability "Eye of Insight."

Spent 1,000 source points to advance the beginner martial art "Windbreaker Slash" from competent to masterful.

Spent 100,000 source points to upgrade the A-rank ability "Eye of Insight" to the S-rank ability "Eye of Truth."

Spent 1,000,000 source points to upgrade the S-rank ability "Spatial Traversal" to the SS-rank ability "Spatial Shift."

And so Xu Chao lived a life of pain and pleasure! He hunted monsters like mad to earn source points, while constantly growing stronger!

I will protect my family!

I will cherish my goddess!

And so began his legendary journey...

Stats

690Chapters

173.1kReads · 30 days

2.7MReads · all time

19.9kShelves

8.5Score

7 ch/weekPace

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Having read online novels for over a decade, I can confidently say that this is a very well-written one. The plot is logically sound, tightly paced with no unnecessary details, and the protagonist's experiences are intriguing yet not mindless, unlike many other authors whose brainless protagonists make you want to stop reading after just a few chapters.
64 likes1y ago
I've been following this book for about half a year now, and I personally think it's great. It has a system, the power levels are consistent, the plot isn't melodramatic, and the romance is well-written. The only downside is the slow update schedule; it's not enough! [Smirking emoji]
55 likes3mo ago
It's a vast and boundless universe of imagination, each page pulsating with untamed spirit and vibrant colors. Using words as its pen, it sketches the myriad aspects of the world, allowing readers to wander between the lines and experience different life trajectories.
30 likes9mo ago
I finished it in one go, and it was great. I've already added it to my bookshelf. The protagonist's superpowers are quite reasonable. The only downside is the lack of interaction between him and the female lead; it can't just be about leveling up and fighting monsters all the time. Life is what truly matters.
27 likes11mo ago
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This is amazing! Honestly, it's been a long time since I've had a high-flying urban martial arts novel that I could read without skipping chapters. While it's not particularly original, it has a fresh premise and doesn't feel overly intense. The protagonist grows quickly, knowing when to be cautious and when to be ruthless. I personally really like single-female-lead stories.
23 likes9mo ago
Five stars! Although it has some plot holes, it's still a good book that requires some brainpower! This is how a thrilling novel should be written!
22 likes11mo ago
Aside from having a female lead, it has almost no flaws; it's well-written and doesn't have too many clichéd plot points.
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The book is well-written, with attention to detail and concise action sequences. The fight scenes are also well-done, making it a clean and efficient read overall. A worthwhile read! 😏
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A decent, albeit unremarkable, fantasy novel set in a starry sky. The logic and writing style are both solid.
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