Master's Plan to Revitalize the Demonic Cult with Beautiful Girls

It's been two years since I last visited Pineapple Bun, and the same few books are still on the popularity charts. Pineapple Bun has really declined; it's only relying on its old books to stay afloat.

After finishing volume ten, I found the later parts a bit nauseating. This book has always been a pseudo-invincible story, and the protagonist shouldn't have such long periods of weakness. It's not that there can't be, but constantly emphasizing that he's weaker than during his fusion stage is really off-putting to the reader. In comparison, the earlier reasons for conserving spiritual energy are much better.

The error rate of both of my recent books is a bit high. I'll try my best to get the editor to correct them 🙏 but it will take some time, sorry.

Honestly, up to the point where the master is dressed as a woman, the overall impression isn't great; it's more of a passable impression. Changing the original writing style is difficult, and this is a cultivation novel catering to the trend of "pineapple buns" (a popular online novel platform). It's clear that Apple (the author) doesn't handle this type of novel very well. The overall feeling is one of "a calm surface masking a silly exterior," which is inextricably linked to her previous works. The influence of "scrolled blade" (a fictional character) is still quite profound, especially in terms of writing style. As for the plot, I can only say you can always trust Apple. Her plots are the kind that you can read without skipping chapters...

Both *Ring Blade Assassin* and *Warrior* are pure romance novels, but this book has too many harem elements, making it less appealing. The character development of the apprentices is lacking, and there are no memorable heroines like Naruto, Rei, or Felin. The characters are very stereotypical, especially the eldest apprentice, Tomoyo. Her storylines are limited to two types: either she's being affectionate with her master, or she gets upset when they can't and then twists someone's neck. *Ring Blade Assassin* took over ten volumes and hundreds of chapters to finally get together with the main characters, but this book's heroines are too rushed. The eldest apprentice gets her character within a few chapters, then the fourth apprentice (I almost forgot about this character after so long in seclusion, but she comes out and gets her character), then the second apprentice... For a reader like me who followed the author from other books...

Apple's books are really to my taste, but the character introductions in each book only have a handful of portraits, especially the male lead who always has a deadpan look and a rabbit head (quite distinctive). Couldn't the other characters at least have portraits?

Seriously, I'm fed up with this book. I've read a long part of it. I came here for beautiful girls, and this guy actually took in a brat like Yu Long into the sect. It feels like I've been fed a mouthful of shit. I have to drop this book.

Personally, I quite enjoyed this book, especially the beginning. The protagonist had a clear understanding of certain issues, wasn't feigning ignorance emotionally, and the writing style was good, among other things. In short, it had many merits, which I won't go into detail about. I'll just mention a few things I didn't like. (I've forgotten the rest.) First, there was the forced interaction between the protagonist's second disciple and the third disciple. I appreciate the mutual consent involved, but of course, it was necessary for character development, and it did lower my opinion of the second disciple. Then, after the fourth disciple's appearance, the book suddenly became dull. Before that, I was thoroughly enjoying it, but I skipped several chapters during that part, and it just felt...

First, let's consider the author's background. I haven't read any of their other books, but this seems to be their first in the cultivation genre. The premise is brilliant, with a very imaginative concept: a group of beautiful girls forming a "demonic cult" to fight against the evil thoughts of the Heavenly Dao. Seeing the title made me wonder who the "demonic cult" was, and what else a "beautiful girl demonic cult" might have besides beautiful girls, which is why I clicked on it. The pacing is perfect, with plenty of ups and downs, and the transitions between scenes and plot points are all very smooth. The title mentions "beautiful girls," so the focus seems to be on them. However, the author's portrayal of the female lead's emotions is somewhat lacking; there's very little emotional description, only a few snippets interspersed in minor details. At least in my opinion, the image of the "beautiful girls" is rather one-sided...

A novel should at least have a framework and a good plot, but your character development and writing style are like a middle school student's. Your grasp of the "enjoyment" aspect of light novels is also unclear; it's truly mediocre. Writing style 2 stars, plot 1 star, characters 1 star. In short, could the author please read more good light novels? It's like you have no original ideas, no passion for your book—it's like having an upset stomach. I hope the author can improve.