Institute for the Study of Supernatural Things
超自然事物研究院
- Status
- Ongoing
- Length
- 266k Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban High Martial Arts
- Updated
- 5mo ago
- English
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High Martial Arts Setting, Rated 9.0 or Higher, and Not Mindless
Urban Superpowers + Academy + Everyday Life + Explosive, High-Energy Battles (Please 😭)
By the way, no Systems, no System forcing the characters to do things, no Systems. (Important things are said three times.)
Any Masterpieces About High Martial Arts or Urban Superpowers? Real Masterpieces!!
High-Quality, Enjoyable Urban Novels
Spiritual Qi Revival Novels Where the Protagonist Is Among the First Generation
Spiritual energy has only just revived, and the protagonist is really strong.
Urban High Martial Arts: Awakened Talents
Looking for books similar to "Mage Class Change: Born with a Magic Academy".
Spiritual Qi Revival Novels Rated 9 or Higher
Looking for Stories Where the Protagonist Is at the Forefront of the Early Spiritual Qi Revival!
Spiritual Qi Revival Begins, Heaven and Earth Undergo Great Changes, Set in a Modern City
Something like The Sacred Ruins
Urban High Martial Arts
Looking for books like I'm Not the God of Theater. Absolutely thrilling, high-martial-arts, highly recommended.
The Pinnacle of Spiritual Qi Revival
If you like spiritual qi revival stories, you have to read this.
Urban Superpower Novels with a Cool, Aloof Protagonist. Absolutely No Smirking or Goofing Around!
Genius Protagonists and Urban Superpowers, I’ve Read Every Novel Rated Above 9.0. Prove Me Wrong!
Looking for Spiritual Qi Revival, Global Awakening, and Superpower Novels! Thanks, Everyone!
୧( ⁼̴̶̤̀ω⁼̴̶̤́ )૭ ( ੭ ˙ᗜ˙ )੭ Thanks, handsome guys and beautiful ladies!
Urban High-Martial-Arts Novels Rated 9 or Above
Modern-Day High Martial Arts!
Read carefully before recommending! No overly hostile stuff, and no cookie-cutter plots. I’m sick of books where the protagonist gets dumped from the start and turns into a pathetic simp. Read carefully before recommending!
Recommend Urban High-Martial-Arts Stories Where the Hero Is Invincible From the Start
Urban Superpowers, Spiritual Qi Revival, and Awakening Abilities: The Protagonist Has Powerful Gifts
Urban Life Meets High Martial Arts!
I’m looking for books similar to Slay the Gods. It has a good reputation and is still being updated!
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A Demon-Hunting Party? Please, My Teammates Aren't Human!
Number Zero: Infinite Contracts
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The More You Crime, the More I Thrive: The Worse America Gets, the Stronger I Become
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Martial Arts Skill Synthesis: Turning My Rejected Exam Results into a Comeback
The Battle-Hardened Cycle of Reincarnation
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Cast-Off Child of Myth: I Am the Heavenly Dao
Search, Fight, Extract: I Keep a Low Profile and Become an Immortal in the City
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The "Cthulhu + spiritual resurgence" premise is incredibly compelling, and the idea of gods turning into calamities is stunning. The protagonist struggles to hold up humanity's dawn amidst chaos, and the world-building is both grand and oppressive. If the ensemble cast and pacing are handled well, it will undoubtedly be a refreshing and captivating post-apocalyptic masterpiece.
This synopsis is ambitious and well-developed, cleverly blending the Cthulhu Mythos with traditional fantasy "star lords" to create a rich sense of despair and epic grandeur. The writing is concise, and the conflicts are clearly defined; if it can maintain this tension, it's worth looking forward to.
The protagonist is very likable; he's laid-back, low-key, and doesn't like to show off. He never uses mindless cheat codes, but occasionally he unintentionally reveals his strength, and that kind of unintentional power is particularly endearing. The plot moves at a comfortable pace, seamlessly blending everyday life with extraordinary events, without any melodramatic or internal conflicts. It's a very relaxing watch and definitely worth checking out.
This is a very original cult-themed disaster novel, not just the usual monster-slaying and leveling-up tropes. It focuses on cognitive pollution, distorted rules, and social unrest, creating a strong atmosphere. It also incorporates traditional Chinese mythology to combat evil gods, offering both a sense of pressure and a feeling of security.
I came here on recommendation. It's a promising book with great potential; I look forward to it becoming a huge hit.
It's really good, I love it! Keep up the good work, author! Highly recommended!
Great, that's a really creative idea! I read it all in one go.