Nine Star Hegemon Body Art

I was going through a long period of reading slump when a friend recommended "Nine Star Hegemon Body Technique," so I decided to check it out. I haven't seen any new chapters yet, but the book seems quite interesting, so I couldn't resist writing a long review to share with everyone. It's a simple book; while the language isn't overly ornate, its true essence can only be appreciated through careful reading. Some may scoff at it, but I still give it a positive review. The book doesn't have much gore, eroticism, or suspense, but the plot twists are good, and the language is simple and unadorned, showing the author's dedication. In my opinion, this book is like the KFC of the fantasy world—you might despise it, reject it, or call it childish, but you can't ignore its necessary existence! Even a grand feast isn't something you can eat every day, right? Who hasn't had fries and popcorn? Many people read novels for relaxation, and this book takes that function to its peak! It's a great read for all fantasy fans! After sharing my overall impressions of the book, let me elaborate on why I say it requires careful appreciation. Firstly, the protagonist's character is shrouded in mystery. Is it the Pill Emperor Long Chen? Or the useless Long Chen? Which one is the real me? Is it the Pill Emperor's reincarnation through possession, or the useless Long Chen merging with the Pill Emperor's soul? This is the first time I've encountered a novel with such an ambiguous structure. In my opinion, this is precisely the magician's own idea and innovation. Two souls sharing one body, regardless of who is the master or slave, should inherently be the same person. The fact that the magician doesn't explicitly state that the protagonist is the Pill Emperor Long Chen's transmigrated soul indicates that this isn't a story of a fallen king rising again. Furthermore, the magician doesn't explicitly state that the protagonist, Long Chen, is the useless Long Chen merging with the Pill Emperor's memories, indicating that this isn't a story of a mentally challenged child obtaining a magical treasure and achieving instant fame. We readers have already seen these two types of stories, and the plots are already familiar to us; often, we know what the next chapter will be like even before the author updates. The surprise of this book is that it doesn't follow these two formulas. Long Chen is both a Pill Emperor and a good-for-nothing—a fusion of two extremes, a completely new soul imprint and life system, a new story and a new, vibrant character, not just a rehash. The author's ingenuity deserves praise here. (In fact, the book is filled with a sense of exhilaration throughout.) But this is precisely where the novel's success lies. He didn't simply borrow the theme of annulment from a traditional engagement; he had his own interpretation. When Meng Qi proposed annulment, she didn't arrogantly declare, "You're not good enough for me," and bring her entire family to humiliate the protagonist. Instead, she was conflicted and embarrassed to say it. This not only demonstrates Meng Qi's high level of self-cultivation but also shows that the author didn't just scribble randomly. This approach prevents the plot from feeling stale and tedious, and instead makes Meng Qi a vivid and endearing character. Every ordinary person should have a goddess they strive for, and Meng Qi perfectly embodies that role. When her fellow disciples spoke of Long Chen's utter weakness in front of him, it perfectly compensated for the humiliation that Meng Qi hadn't experienced due to her personality and upbringing. As I mentioned, this is a lighthearted, enjoyable read; without the initial humiliation and suppression, where would the exhilarating feeling of the protagonist's triumph come from? The third point that surprised me was that the protagonist, Long Chen, wasn't portrayed as overly immature or childish. While he possessed a protagonist's aura, it remained within manageable limits. Most importantly, the author skillfully controlled the line between domineering and overbearing. While novels contain fictional and exaggerated elements, they shouldn't be too fantastical or absurd. Is it possible for the protagonist to appear with a major villain fawning over him without any description of the transformation process? Secondly, some novels fail to distinguish between domineering and overbearing, imposing their will on others simply because they have a protagonist's aura. If you didn't consider him a protagonist, in other novels, he would be nothing more than a villainous spoiled brat. The Magician, however, handled this aspect very well. When the Seventh Prince Chu Feng was tricked by Zhou Yaoyang into causing trouble for Long Chen, but was instead defeated by Long Chen and suppressed by his identity as an alchemist, Chu Feng's older sister, the Third Princess Chu Yao, sought trouble with Long Chen. However, Long Chen did not intervene; instead, he repaid evil with kindness, helping Chu Yao and later even kindly rescuing her and Chu Feng from dire straits, helping Chu Yao release the true energy that had been locked in her dantian. At this point, Chu Yao naturally developed feelings for Long Chen. However, he had also previously fallen for Meng Qi. When asked which of the two women he would choose, Long Chen responded with a wry smile, saying he wanted them both. This wry smile revealed his inner dilemma and conflict. He had indeed fallen in love with Meng Qi at first sight, but through their long companionship, he had also developed feelings for Chu Yao. In other typical novels, the author would likely have confidently declared that he wanted them both. However, the wry smile used by the author in this description suggests that he had his own considerations; the protagonist, Long Chen, is assertive, not domineering. So-called domineering is simply unreasonable and tyrannical. So-called domineering aura refers to the imposing presence, the valiant and majestic spirit, the powerful momentum, and the resolute spirit. One is a personality trait—unreasonable and self-centered in specific matters; the other is an aura—imposing, commanding, and assertive, requiring no action to overwhelm the reader. "The phoenix will not perch on any tree but the parasol tree, the setting sun will not fall except in the west, the Yangtze River will not flow except into the East Sea, and I cannot live without you." Long Chen perfectly embodies the domineering aura of a man, not just arrogance. "I want it all" is his true feeling. His bitter smile is a sign of respect for Chu Yao and Meng Qi. He smiles bitterly because he knows that polygamy is unfair to Chu Yao and Meng Qi, but his own desires as a man and his own resolute and domineering spirit compel him to utter the words "I want it all." This alone makes this novel surpass many others. Secondly, since we've discussed the protagonist's domineering aura, we must also mention his domineering aura in other aspects. In every novel, the initially weak protagonist inevitably seeks a powerful backer to rely on, and Long Chen, the protagonist of this book, is no exception. Since the protagonist has the identity of a Pill Emperor, his backer must be related to alchemy. Furthermore, in the novel's setting, alchemists are a highly respected group. Therefore, the protagonist, Long Chen, finds the Alchemist Guild as his backer and becomes an apprentice of its president, Master Yun Qi. This is enough to deter those who want to harm Long Chen. However, when they realize they can no longer allow Long Chen to continue developing and must eliminate him even with the Alchemist Guild as his backer, Long Chen has already grown to a point where they cannot easily destroy him. Of course, the villains initially dared not touch Long Chen because of the threat from Long Xiaotian, but this still demonstrates Long Chen's wisdom. This is the domineering wisdom of Long Chen. After severely injuring Zhou Yaoyang, the Zhou family came to question him. When the leading lieutenant was arrogant, Long Chen did not show any fear, nor did he choose to appease them or bide his time. Instead, he immediately beheaded the lieutenant, making a powerful display of force! This is the domineering power of Long Chen! At the auction house, having been tricked by Marquis Ying, even though his status was far lower and he was already in dire straits, Long Chen still targeted Marquis Ying's most desired weakness when bidding for the Muscle Regeneration and Bone Building Pill, forcing Marquis Ying to spend a fortune and swallow his anger. "I will not offend others unless they offend me; if they offend me, I will retaliate!" This was Long Chen's domineering spirit! At the same time, the protagonist Long Chen's wisdom and strategy were deeply admirable. If anyone else had done the same, they would not only have offended Marquis Ying but also become the target of everyone's attacks and shunning, since many in the capital feared Marquis Ying, the only one there. However, a few words Long Chen uttered left a deep impression on me. When Marquis Ying questioned Long Chen about whether he was deliberately making an enemy of him, Long Chen cleverly replied: "It's not that simple. I auctioned this item for several reasons: First, even if I buy back this ancient pill at a high price, I won't lose money. If I offer it to my teacher, he won't dare to scold me; he might even praise me. Second, you just tricked me, which made me very unhappy. I have a strange temper; I like to eat everything, but I don't like to suffer losses. Third, as pillars of the Fengming Empire, my father, Marquis Zhenyuan, guards the border, fighting bloody battles and making great contributions to Fengming, yet my family is destitute, barely able to support a few dozen servants. You, Marquis Ying, are as famous as my father, spending your days idly in the palace, yet you can rake in so much wealth. So I'm very curious about the difference between people, and I wanted to test just how rich your family is, how many times more wealthy than my Long family?" This passage is powerful and logical, clearly stating that the speaker has no intention of being enemies with the Marquis of Ying, but rather that the Marquis's previous actions were unprovoked, thus distancing himself from any deliberate intent. Secondly, it explains the plight of his father serving the country on the border while his family lives in poverty, evoking sympathy. Finally, a playful question, ostensibly praising the Marquis's wealth, subtly implies that the Marquis has profited far more than his father and wants him to relinquish it all at the auction. I was deeply impressed by this emotional intelligence, and also particularly admire the author's writing skills. Besides the protagonist Long Chen's own domineering presence, the other characters also possess unique personalities and traits. The servant, A'man, nearly ten feet tall, is like a behemoth, yet his heart is as simple and innocent as a child's. When Long Chen wanted to take him in, those around him reminded him of A'man's large appetite, but he disregarded this and continued to accept him, demonstrating a discerning and assertive character. "If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them." Even if A'man had a huge appetite, he trusted his judgment and believed A'man would grow into a valuable asset! Secondly, Long Chen's father, Long Xiaotian, was also a domineering man. He had guarded the border for many years, personally leading an army of 500,000 against the barbarians. However, in recent years, the court had cut off his supplies, yet he still held the border, finding ways to survive. Even though only 200,000 of his 500,000 troops remained, even though food supplies were a constant problem, and most importantly, even though his wife and son were far away in the capital, living in poverty, none of this could justify leaving his post or abandoning his duty. He stood like a giant statue on the border, forever guarding the barbarian lands. When the villains tried to force Long Xiaotian to submit by using Long Chen and his wife, Long Xiaotian declared that if his family suffered even the slightest harm, he would immediately lead his troops to attack the capital. A dragon has scales; touch them and you die! This is Long Xiaotian's domineering spirit! This is also Long Xiaotian's deepest love. While the romance between the male and female protagonists in this novel is well-written, with its tenderness and entanglement, leaving the reader uncertain whether Long Chen would choose Meng Qi or Chu Yao if forced to choose only one, what I saw most in this novel was familial and platonic love. When Long Chen was down on his luck and severely injured, it was his mother who tirelessly protected him. She exchanged her only valuable jewelry for tens of thousands of gold coins to obtain a discarded elixir to heal him. Although the elixir wasn't the decisive cure, this act of protection is still deeply memorable. When Long Chen mentioned wanting to annul his engagement with Meng Qi, Madam Long was so angry that tears streamed down her face. These tears weren't just for her love for Long Chen, but also for the deep helplessness and self-reproach of parents who couldn't provide their child with a wealthy and powerful environment, leading to the annulment of the engagement. In fact, this kind of emotion isn't limited to novels; similar scenarios constantly unfold in real life. Despite the betrayal of fate, Long Chen was actually happy. He had a complete family, a loving mother, and a father burdened by the shackles of his country and family. Although the magician didn't focus much on Long Xiaotian at the beginning, we've already come to know this general, whom many both fear and admire, through the descriptions of other villains. Besides his family, in the early stages of Long Chen's downfall, there was a friend who stood by him throughout, even helping him with his entire family. That friend was Shi Feng. When Long Chen was able to cultivate the Nine Star Hegemon Body Technique and was about to have a life-or-death duel with Li Hao, everyone was pessimistic about Long Chen's chances. However, out of trust in Long Chen, Shi Feng still listened to him and bet 200,000 gold coins on Long Chen to win. Shi Feng's family wasn't wealthy; because the Shi family members were straightforward, hot-tempered, and not good at business, they were actually less well-off than families like Fatty Yu's. To raise the money, he pawned his weapons and armor, scraping together enough for a crazy adventure with Long Chen. Tell me, what more could one ask for than such a friend? In today's society, borrowing money from friends is the most hurtful thing to do, and how many true friends are there? And how many are truly willing to lend a hand? It's fair to say that without Shi Feng's help, it would have been extremely difficult for Long Chen to accumulate a large sum of money in the early stages. Later, when Long Chen cultivated the Nine Star Hegemon Body Technique at Shi Feng's house, he even caused the house to collapse, yet no one in Shi Feng's family blamed him. A drop of kindness deserves a spring of gratitude. When Shi Feng was targeted and brutally beaten by the people of the Great Xia Kingdom because of his close relationship with Long Chen, Long Chen stood up for him and avenged him severely. This is true, heartfelt friendship! In conclusion, this novel offers many surprises and is worth reading. I also hope the author updates quickly so I can get through this reading slump.

Having you is enough

The Nine Star Body Technique is celebrating its 8th anniversary! I was lucky enough to be there! 😆

I've been following this story for several years, and it's become an indispensable part of my daily life. Now I don't want to rush the updates, but instead, I feel a little worried and reluctant to let it end, thinking about how it will eventually come to a close.

Congratulations to Old Demon on his recovery! He'll be updating twice a day again 😊

I've been following this book for years, and it's indeed well-written. Thanks, Lao Mo!

It's such a blessing to be able to read such a wonderful book!

This is well written; I finally understand it in depth.

You said you could finish this year, but you won't be able to finish next year.

Big update!