Fellow Daoist, Ascend to Heaven at Once

[Light Palace Review] Reviewer: Blood's Smile Genre: Creative Xianxia (Fantasy/Martial Arts) Suitable for: Authors who want to innovate Hello everyone, I'm Blood's Smile. Today I'm bringing you a Xianxia novel called "Fellow Daoist, Ascend to Heaven Quickly." These days, Xianxia novels have to put in a lot of effort to grab attention. How can one write something new without falling into clichés using old themes? The author of this book has made an attempt, and more importantly, his writing style is very smooth and natural, making for a seamless reading experience. The protagonist, Changtian, is a transmigrator who was brought to the mortal realm by a powerful figure to restore order...

First, let me organize my thoughts (I almost laughed myself to death.). Ahem, let me clarify here that I rarely give a book a perfect score (a staunch adherence to the standards of a hardcore reader), but this book truly deserves a very high score in all aspects. Even if it were evaluated on Longkong (a Chinese online literature review platform), it would still get an A+ (yes, be proud, author!). Actually, when it comes to Chinese novels, compared to science fiction, suspense, fantasy, and light novels, many readers immediately think of Xianxia (fantasy/martial arts). It's no exaggeration to say that Xianxia novels are both the entry-level and pinnacle genre of Chinese fiction. But it is also because of this...

Hmm… First of all, congratulations to the author on the book's release! I'm a little disappointed; such a good book will have to be paid to read from now on… Then, I'd like to offer some suggestions, and I hope the author will consider them! First, the pacing is too slow! Aside from the initial fight with Tiancan, there are only four major plot points, which feels a bit padded and lacks substance. Second, there's a logical problem. Changtian mentioned before that he deals with dozens of ascended ancestors every year, but during that time he completely stayed in the sect doing nothing. Is it just a coincidence that no one ascended that year? If this is considered a game, then "supervising the ascension personnel" is undoubtedly the main quest…

I'm finding the character development of Changtian very unsatisfactory. He used to be a carefree ruler of the immortal realm, always ready to argue with Zuo Ning and spank Yi Jun, but now he's as timid as a dog, always watching his step when meeting people. Is she Changtian's girlfriend? Or is there some other reason? The lack of romance makes it awkward to read. I don't know what the author is trying to write. Changtian calls her "Senior Sister" so affectionately, but it still makes me uncomfortable. And Zuo Ning—I haven't seen any romance between them at all. Zuo Ning suddenly falls for Changtian, but how does Changtian discover this? How does he understand it? How does he resolve it? The author doesn't explain any of this. It just suddenly feels like Zuo Ning has become...

Although I haven't read many, only a few dozen chapters, the first dozen or so were okay, but the later ones felt a bit wordy. It's fine if the plot develops comprehensively, and more focus on supporting characters is also fine, but I always felt some characters didn't need so much emphasis. For example, that Steward Wang or something; the protagonist drinking with him alone could fill several chapters. And then there's that senior brother; just the suspense surrounding the relationship between the protagonist and the young master could fill several chapters. It's too verbose. I wanted to see more of the protagonist; I didn't find any particularly outstanding charm in that senior brother. Sigh.

Take a day off on New Year's Eve

The deliveryman hadn't received an apology, and the man known as the Devourer of Heaven hadn't even heard a word of apology... Oh, that child is very good, just a little willful... In a less dramatic context, isn't it just what the rich girl said after her servants nearly crippled a passerby, and she was beaten up by another passerby who went home to complain? "That child is kind-hearted..." I read until midnight, still feeling uneasy. I don't know if any readers would like such a person, but I strongly dislike him. Despite the flaws, the book is still extremely exciting up to the end of the first volume (I won't read the later parts), with humor and plot development going hand in hand. The author, Xiaoyu, is quite good.

The discrepancy between the book's plot, title, synopsis, and tags is widening! To be honest, the pacing of the first few chapters is vastly different from most of the later content... If the author wanted to include more romance and slice-of-life elements, that wouldn't be a problem; in fact, many people enjoy that. However, this domineering synopsis and overly prominent tags are really jarring. It's supposed to be the protagonist's responsibility for immortal ascension, but... Didn't you say you were complaining because you never get a break? Wasn't it for world peace? With all this free time, do you even respect your words?

1. Yi Jun: Probably the female lead, and personally, she's my least favorite. I don't know why, but most female leads in novels are unlikable. In my opinion, her personality is that of a crazy woman, even though there are moments when she's portrayed as a person. Her relationship with the male lead is forced and feels inexplicable. They haven't experienced anything together, haven't faced life-or-death situations together, and haven't grown up together. In other words, they have nothing but bickering. Yet, they inexplicably fall madly in love. Imagine what they'll remember years later? Their arguments? 2. Zuo Ning: Slightly more likable than Yi Jun. Same as above. 3. Jiu Jiu: Very vividly portrayed, especially...

I've been following this book, *Fellow Daoist*, for quite a while, probably since it was first released. Today, I suddenly felt like writing a review. In short, it's a great book. The plot is humorous, and the male lead is incredibly good at showing off. It's just so satisfying to read! One second the villain is trying to cause trouble, and the next second the protagonist turns the tables – awesome! 👍 But it's not without its flaws. To be honest, the second volume isn't as exciting as the first. It's a bit chaotic and rushed. Also, the author left too many plot holes, and many haven't been filled yet. However, this isn't really a flaw. My personal reading suggestion is to wait until it's fully released before reading, as the author sometimes updates...