
Strange Tales from the Start? But I’m Yang Jian!
开局聊斋?但我是杨戬啊
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- Ongoing
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- 769k Words
- Genre
- Eastern Fantasy
- Subgenre
- Traditional Eastern Fantasy
- Updated
- 2d ago
- English
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Other names
- In Liaozhai, I Can Transform into Erlang Shen人在聊斋,我能变身二郎真君Alternate title on Fanqie
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Those who enjoy the blend of *Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio* and fantasy novels should definitely check this out. The atmosphere is very well done, with scenes like the storm-swept post station and the breathing mass grave, creating vivid imagery while reading.
Haha, it's really good! The concept is so novel. I love reading *Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio*, the demons and monsters are so captivating, it cracked me up! Having Nie Xiaoqian by my side makes me feel like a pure and innocent school beauty. Super good, highly recommended!
This fanfiction of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio was a real treat to read. The atmosphere was exceptionally well-crafted, with scenes at the mass grave and Lanruo Temple being both tense and vividly depicted. The contrast between the protagonist's cautious mortal state and his overwhelming power as a True Monarch was fantastic.
I got goosebumps reading this; it's rare to see a novel about Yang Jian! Initially, I thought it was just another typical "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" novel, riding on Yang Jian's coattails, but the opening scene immediately captivated me.
The combination of the Liaozhai (Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio) setting and the character Yang Jian is quite original, avoiding the clichés of traditional time-travel novels. The protagonist, Yang Jian, survives in a world overrun by demons through careful scheming and his limited-time transformation abilities, making each comeback from dire straits incredibly thrilling.
The character of Ning Caichen is so well-written. From a timid scholar at the beginning to someone who risks his life to enter the city to gather intelligence, his growth is so touching. "Let my life end with some commotion"—reading this line brought tears to my eyes.
The combination of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio and Erlang Shen's Manifestation is absolutely brilliant! It completely breaks away from the old clichés of traditional Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, and the development of the grass god is also very interesting. The more you read, the more addictive it becomes, and I've already recommended it to my friends!
I initially thought it was just ordinary prose, but even the supporting characters are vivid and relatable. Ning Caichen's growth and the story of the stray dog repaying a debt of gratitude are both incredibly moving. The plot is engaging from start to finish. Please, author, don't abandon this story! I'm eagerly awaiting updates every day.
Awesome! The protagonist, Prosecutor Yang, is just perfect. He's not a mindless brute; he survives every desperate situation by using his wits and cunning. The scene where he uses the token to trick the demon had my palms sweating. It's so much more sophisticated than those wish-fulfillment stories where the protagonist is invincible from the start.
The game blends the world view of the original *Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio* with Yang Jian's transformation mechanic, creating a fresh and original theme. The protagonist's time-limited transformation limits the abuse of divine power, preventing mindless crushing of demons. He relies on wit to navigate classic monsters like the Painted Skin Demon, the Yaksha, and the Tree Demon.