This story is incredible and confusing, let me explain, the characters are unique in their own ways, the story is fun, interesting and heartwarming. I absolutely adore all the characters in this novel, the story is well written and overall enjoyable to read. I love how their world isn't small and is rich with myths, different/cool sects and items XD But it's so confusing because so much is happening at such a short amount of time and my poor brain cells can't keep track on what's going on or who... more>> is who sometimes. I'm here to read it all over again and even take notes to keep track of things if necessary. <<less

I'm late writing this review since it's been maybe 2 months since I finished it. I enjoyed the story overall, but towards the end it started falling flat since I just wanted to finish it. The romance is how I thought given Priest is towards it, so I wasn't expecting how MXTX writes romance. It's a good story to check out and the character writing was amazing. I don't have much thoughts on the plot as I don't remember it as well.

The things I liked:

The unique MC and ml, the found family and tight bond between the sect members and

the substantial yet character maintaining- development of ML MC, along with their mutually respectful- yet so in character romance.

... more>> Like, Cheng Qian is a wooden block with stone heart- even in love, he can't handle extreme stickiness or shows physical affection. But becomes extremely tolerant and has his own moments of vulnerability and affection he shows. It's different, it fits.

Now the problems—

First, the plot. I. I didn't really understand what was the underlying cause and effect in the story. What and who did why what? That was basically me reading. Ok, it might be my fault for not thinking carefully but I really tried. Their conversations changed directions from one thing to another, then some new person pops up, some new array... Smthn of past... idk man.

I mean I think I understood somewhat, but I am not too sure.

Second, the side characters (and Li Yun)

Forgotten af. They, being quite weak can't participate much in battles, but they appear once, disappear in the chaos then appear again, randomly. Not much depth, being sticky more or less.

Third, the cultivation world. I understand the philosophy of heaven and earth and all, but I couldn't comprehend some of the cultivation techniques despite having read many novels.

Seriously, what technique allows you to increase in size?? Wha??

All in all, a bit of incomprehensible plot, negligible romance balanced by ever changing plot and humor + family

That's basically is lu yao imo. <<less

This absolutely tops my favorite web novel list when it comes to these genres such as slice of life and comedy. I love how the author draws depth from all the characters and its interesting to see their group dynamics when they interact with each other or with other people. A very enjoyable read.

For my cons ... more>>

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it would be the whole cultivation action sequence near the end is a bit confusing. The author switched up the pace for the power struggle and I have no problems with it but I do miss their slow daily lives from the first half of the novel.

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At first the characters were like cute little kittens snuggling next to each other for warmth, and in the end, they became mighty tigers able to protect their home

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I will miss all the characters a lot! <<less

4.25 Stars

Dayum, this was good! The pacing was fantastic. It never got close to being draggy or too fast! The characters pftt. Amazing, hands down. I loved our five main characters and the two masters! Their character development was wonderful to watch. And the plot! I was invested the whole way! The ending events got a bit overt and too big but all the plot twists whoa. A big factor was the truly good writing compared to most other light novels I've read, and the translations were so good! All... more>> the sudden feels were so natural I didn't noticed I was crying until I was crying loool It got so long and many things have happened that now, a year or so later, I don't really remember anything hahaha But I did remember that the characters felt so real and I loved them all so when all the bad things happen, ahhh my heart hurts haha

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Such excellent work. Even with different translator works, all bring the best to express author beautiful work! I have read Golden stage, it’s also an excellent book, but it does have alot of aghast and lots of dog blood drama and winding politics. And the steampunk mixed world building used lots of my brain juice. Lol. So was hesitant to read Fuyao. But luckily I did. This piece is just excellent! So funny and yet thought provoking. Maybe there’s alot humorous scenes there that sometimes the sad moments feel not... more>> so bad. This story really nostalgic to me. Love the plots and excellent description and poetic thoughts that author wrote and great interpretations from the translators. Only Priest work can really read the sentence one by one and can’t help wanting more. Thank you <<less

This is one of the greatest novels, I have ever read. The story line is pretty unique and it managed to surprise me very pleasantly. I love it too much.

Really liked the characters and how they grew up. Very complex magic and action scenes, however, which were at times hard to follow. This could be due to my lack of knowledge of Chinese mythology and culture and maybe the translation, too.