How Can the Dignified Sect Master of the Netherworld Sect Be a Girl?

The series is complete! Hooray!

In a time when light novels dominate the internet, this story has truly amazed me. The language is beautiful, skillfully employing various rhetorical devices, and the romance is sweet without being cloying—a true gem among transformation novels. If I had to point out a flaw, it would be this: the story is far too short. Also, the psychological descriptions of the protagonist after her transformation aren't particularly prominent; later on, she's practically a girl! And is the author a girl? Definitely! Keep it up! (ง •̀O•́)ง (ง •̀o•́)ง✧*. ٩(ˊωˋ*)و✧*. O(*^▽^*)o♪

First, the characters are all well-developed, with foreshadowing and plot twists. Second, the plot is excellent, the romance is perfect, and the sweet moments are delightful. Third, I think this book needs some angst; I personally prefer a bit of angst (which seems contradictory to the second point...). The reason for deducting one point is the slow update speed; perhaps fewer readers mean less motivation for the author. (Although the synopsis says the author is new, I don't see it...) I don't want a good book to go unnoticed.

Treasures in the Peach Blossom Pit

I just realized that Captain and this book are by the same author.

The beginning was a little awkward, but the later parts were really well-written; this is what makes it feel more like a novel.

This is the most meaningful novel I've read since I started reading Pineapple Bun. The author's writing is excellent. Thank you, author!

If you also enjoy Mao Ni's writing, then we're like brothers and sisters from different fathers and mothers.

There's practically no gender-swap element. Honestly, they should have just written a female lead from the start to avoid the discomfort of expecting a gender-swap story. The genuine feeling of a gender-swap is completely absent; the protagonist is constantly talking about snow right from the first meeting, the pacing is too fast. The female lead's playful personality is also a complete letdown; it's something a man shouldn't have. And while I could understand if you didn't practice righteous cultivation, having to be punished by a tree to practice demonic cultivation—have you forgotten your deep-seated hatred? Then, when the plot requires it, you suddenly revert to that attitude, which is really irritating and contradictory. The early episodes were extremely off-putting, but the overall plot has its merits; at least it's not trash. However, for someone like me who came for the gender-swap aspect...

The novella feels like reading a light novel version of "The Legend of the Shepherd God," with each story intricately linked, layer upon layer, slowly revealing the past. It's quite well-written.