On the Demon King’s Self-Cultivation

It's rare for an author who updates only once a year without fail to propose details about extra chapters, so with winter break approaching, I'll take this opportunity to do a short book review. Unlike Brother Green Light, who writes book reviews with profound insights, I basically write based on my mood, so please don't expect any advice from me; it might just be some boring nonsense. Let's start with my first impression of this book. At first, the demon king infiltrating the hero's party seemed like the typical "pretending to be weak to deceive others" trope. But as I read on, something felt off; the protagonist, who always spouts logic, seemed to be constantly outmaneuvered. I've also finished the author's previous book, which was undeniably slow-paced, but this one is a bit... Strange.

At the author's invitation, though my writing skills are lacking, I will offer some brief comments and also raise some issues regarding Chinese light novels. Firstly, regarding perspective. I have discussed the issue of first-person and third-person narration in light novels with the author. A common problem with Chinese light novels is their imitation of the style of Japanese light novels or anime, to the point of deviating from the conventions of the Chinese language. Third-person narration, being objective description, can be adjusted through writing style, but first-person narration faces significant challenges. As is well known, characters' psychology is dynamic and highly subjective, thus first-person narration inevitably requires some truncation, considering the plot development...

Comparing my reviews to others, I realized I only offered a superficial assessment, but I've already written it. The novel's plot unfolds quite smoothly; yes, I didn't say it's tightly paced, but it still progresses step by step. The various relationships are intricately nested, and the interconnected plot points force even a lazy reader like me to stop and read carefully, otherwise—it's really—hard to understand. Is this a veiled compliment? And it's sure to get more interesting as it goes on. The writing is incredibly delicate; the battle scenes are extremely vivid, to be precise, they feel like they're shimmering with light. Wind, flowers, rain, snow, sun, moon, and stars are effortlessly used, and all these images, combined with the scene before you, instantly bring it to life...

I've been updating this since junior high and now I'm a junior in college, awesome!

I just read the comments section. Is this novel a harem novel without a female lead? If so, I definitely have to read it. There are so few harem novels these days, let alone good ones, especially among authors like Pineapple Bun. It's a real gem. I can imagine how hard the author worked. Good luck!

I'm currently on volume 3, and why does the Demon King seem a bit weak? He almost couldn't even defeat an SS-rank enemy.

I read the first few chapters in one go and immediately realized where I was lacking. I've already read two chapters in a row. I hope the experts can give me some advice on my new book. I will continue to improve!

Hattie's Party members passing by, a shameless female hero who had intimate relations with the Demon King... YYDS

Is it because the chapters are all free and there are no push notifications that they're not popular? That's so sad.

Keep it up! I'm really looking forward to making this novel a hit and then turning it into an anime!