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The Passerby, He Turned out to Be the World-Ending Boss
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107 Chapters + 9 extra Chapters (Completed)
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Shen Jie found himself in the body of a passerby in a post-apocalyptic novel. The passerby was an ordinary person without any superpowers, just a low-level employee at the research institute. Besides conducting experiments, his usual role was to liven up the atmosphere by clapping and shouting “666”.

Shen Jie was quite satisfied with this new identity and even found a suitable partner along the way. Although his partner often went on business trips and was taciturn, he had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, capable of doing half a month’s work in a day. With this new life, Shen Jie felt content and happy every day.

After living an ordinary life for seven years, a voice suddenly appeared in his mind: “Do you want to change the fate of a cannon fodder, experience an extraordinary life? Do you want to find the meaning of life, save the broken world? The Cannon Fodder Reversal System is at your service!” “I don’t want to,” Shen Jie replied without hesitation.

The system felt depressed. It had accidentally come online seven years late, only to find its bound host wanting to live a simple life with his partner, ignoring the impending doom of the world. Even as the world was on the brink of destruction, they were still in love—

Until one day, the system discovered a secret. The soul of the host it was bound to seemed to be the culprit behind the world’s destruction.

…Help, host, please just remain an ordinary person!

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Many people in the Center of Abilities knew that Zong Lin had a beloved person he cherished dearly. This cold and taciturn human, one of the strongest superpower users, after piercing the hearts of the aliens with his spear every time, would take out the pocket watch his lover gave him and kiss it gently with his deformed hands. It was like a deep prayer, as if he were willingly trapping himself in a tender prison of love.

Rumors had it that Zong Lin’s beloved was just an ordinary person with no strength to speak of, except for a pretty face. One day, Zong Lin’s beloved was abducted by an SSS-level alien. Zong Lin went berserk, leading a group of people into the alien’s nest. There, they saw Zong Lin’s beloved holding a knife to the alien’s neck, smiling sweetly: “Two choices. One, you extend your neck for me to stab. Two, I push the knife in. Which one will you choose?”

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trynaFindthat1story
New trynaFindthat1story rated it
May 30, 2024
Status: Completed
I cried with this novel, can't tell if I'm traumatized or my memory is just that bad because I can't remember some parts very good even though I just finished it. I started one or two days ago and it's a good novel.

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I think it's slightly a loop, but I know it isn't since there's multiple worlds. I'm still confused, but I still understand to a certain point.

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NatCreeper10
New NatCreeper10 rated it
May 28, 2024
Status: Completed
One of. My favorite series. A reasonably sized novel, it came, told it's story, and left. Love that in this world of series' of 3, 000 chapter, never ending novels. The story starts out a bit slow and a bit unique. MC and ML already know each other and have been dating for 7 years by the time the novel starts. Everything also comes full circle in some unique ways. Gotta love me a good plot twist (don't read spoilers for this novel, heck better if you don't read the... more>> summery). It does start a bit slow though. <<less
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AriaSoul16
AriaSoul16 rated it
March 27, 2024
Status: c113
The plot is interesting but it is a bit slow at the beginning. The love between MC and ML seems abrupt and like love at first sight but you will understand they have a deeper and past relationship with each other as you read. The cause-and-effects and timelines and parallel worlds were used wonderfully and brought more sides to this novel. Everything is connected.
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Wynnfield
Wynnfield rated it
March 31, 2024
Status: c37
A mesh of infinite flow+dungeon breaks with our very OP couple.

MC seems to have some special background whilst trying to remain passer-by A. (Not really, he's abit of an unreliable narrator. He's really popular amongst the ability users)

The premise and all seems good, but the execution of the story and flow is a little jumbled up. I skipped ahead a little since the starting flow is quite predictable. It's a good short story about someone (with backstory. Tm) pretending to be a passer-by while saving the world.
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Alwerien
Alwerien rated it
April 13, 2024
Status: c45
I have picked this up two weeks ago and immediately fell for it.

Both MC and ML are interesting characters. They are already together when the story starts which might be turn off for some (I like it). We do learn of their past slowly through flashbacks and their present interactions are fun.

It's the trope of overpowered MC wanting to remain a passerby, quietly living his own life and as is usual in this theme, the world is just not letting that happen. Though we also learn that his life has... more>> not really been all that ordinary anyway. The way it's written however seems really fresh and entertaining and I enjoy every time we get to discover more.

After the TL is finished, I will probably reread in one go and also update this review then. <<less
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cloclochet
cloclochet rated it
May 26, 2024
Status: Completed
If true love exists, it would be Zong Ling and Shen Jie’s love for each other across different worlds and timelines. They were already together from the start but their journey before that (in different times, worlds/parallels) was more heart wrenching and sweeter than I imagined.

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It's a journey of Shen Jie learning how to love and not wanting to lose it despite his own nature. And Zong Lin not being a braindead lover but someone who sticks to his principles while still being the only person to wholeheartedly be on Shen Jie's side. (If he ever becomes an alien, he can't kill him. He might just lock him up together somewhere he wouldn't be able to hurt anyone, take care of them until they both turn into ash 🥹). Everything was connected and planned by Shen Jie, from the system and the safety of the world, it was a sacrifice. But Zong Lin managed to become his anchor even when he become the omnipotent eternal god who's perception of himself is close to none.

”Zong Lin, you are my greatest anchor”

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I want to forget and reread this again. I thought it was simply an OP MC trying to hide his identity, getting discovered, solving the problem with the ML, and the end. But it gave me more than just a rollercoaster ride. 🥹 <<less
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B2j
B2j rated it
May 10, 2024
Status: c97
Actually better than I thought. It made me think of Evil As Humans but different and with its own merits. I don’t think the current ratings give it justice.

The story is set in an apocalyptic world, basically humans vs aliens, except humans can also become aliens and have similar abilities. The story was not boring despite the MC hiding his powers for most of the show. It remained relatively lighthearted but also action packed. I think the main attraction for this novel isn’t any thought provoking theme or imaginative storytelling... more>> but the romance. The couple has already been together for 7 years when the novel begins, which means we don’t get the ‘falling in love’ part, except for flashbacks. While that might be a minus for some, I think this story managed it really well. It just seems very natural and not forced at all. The couple also radiates chemistry and is tooth achingly sweet but also very chill, a vibe that old married couple gives off, which makes sense. I really enjoyed their love story and how it overcomes all. Despite the misunderstandings and secrets, there was never a betrayal but always acceptance between the two and that’s wholesome.

That is to say it isn’t without flaws. I think the system is irrelevant at times, same as with the original protagonist. There is no big conflicts since MC power-scales everything, which means it’s mostly emotional problems with love being the solution. The side characters aren’t delved into deeply with main focus largely on the MC and ML. Some side characters that felt important were glossed over, such as that youngest S-level researcher. The introduction of the brother was a tiny bit abrupt. Some of the side plot lines were not expanded on and just roughly mentioned. However, I think its pros outweigh the cons, with it being pretty entertaining. I appreciate the MC a lot especially and the ML was adorable as well. A very decent read. <<less
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Nerium_
Nerium_ rated it
April 18, 2024
Status: c113
Man.

This novel really was a roller coaster of feels. I love almost everything in this novel, except that it felt a bit rushed.
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Wished there was more lovey dicey scene between the main cp and what happened to the aliens at the end

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I think if you enjoyed ORV then you’ll like this novel as well
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Flabbergasted
Flabbergasted rated it
April 17, 2024
Status: Completed
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Man, I love this story so much <3 I MTL the rest of the story because I was impatient so some parts I might get wrong, I'll just start with what I love then what I don't then my personal view of the ending. Also be aware of spoilers in here because it's my first review and I don't know how to use spoiler, also I'm not trying to write a genius rank essay here so my paragraphs might divulge off topic and sometimes sound confusing (not native English speaker) (oh and any brothers and sisters getting close to the ending remember to grab tissues, I made the mistake to not expecting the ending to be something real cheerful or sum but I ended up crying rivers and now my bed is wet :D).

I love, love how the author made Shen Jie and Zong Lin's relationship have an actual connection through the universes and what Zong Lin did for him at the end of the story it's so sweet, I like how in the character arc such as Lin Ze and Jiang Fan's backstory was mentioned and why they degenerated into aliens, I love b@d@ss Shen Jie is and his mind game at the end of the story was crafted to his liking, I love how at the end Zong Lin won't let him be misjudged by the people he saved and created a name for him throughout the universes it's too sweet for my heart I'm melting, this novel is great REALLY I recommend reading there was barely anything I'm dissatisfied with but ofc that's my personal opinion and preference...

Although everything in the novel like the character personality and setting was satisfying I didn't really like how the novel plots were all pushed together, like Shen Jie and Zong Lin only got like 2 days to spend together, and then literally on the next day they're out and about jumping around with the aliens again, it felt kind of rushed. I wish the two of them could've gotten more time together and about the situation at the end though they got 6 months together but there wasn't much mentioned about it and I'm still sulking, I want them to spend more time together. I also kind of hate how the author actually instilled despair into me making me really panicked about whether they'll get a HE or BE (because I couldn't find if it said HE or BE anywhere) I'm just dissatisfied with the ending I guess because they had to wait before reuniting but it's good that they're together again <3

So personally I hope the author go dunk a bucket of cold water on themself for making me cry buckets while waiting for the result of their ending, Xiao Jie and Xiao Lin deserves each other, the timelines are kinda confusing but Xiao Jie fell in love with Zong Lin in his first world (the already broken world) and it's sweet how he actually turned time back to meet Zong Lin again... Ofc Zong Lin returned the love by travelling through spaces to provide Xiao Jie with more believers, their ending was deserving but I'm sad I can't find a website with the extras... *going to cry to myself now*

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ReaderMei
ReaderMei rated it
April 10, 2024
Status: Completed
I didn't expect much but this had truly exceeded my expectations! I'm proud to say that I actually finished the novel and I really loved it. The beginning to the end were spectacular and there were many exciting things that happened that kept surprising me and kept my interest. It's not the generic and basic novels that you often read and I really found a treasure.
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Mecy
Mecy rated it
May 26, 2024
Status: c30
I don't know how other people rate this book with such a high rating. I started reading with high expectations but then it was crushed almost like haah? Am I reading the same book they are reading?

there are so many parts that don't make sense. The writing is long-winded. There are so many frustrating contradictions. This book is very annoying.

not recommended
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Ariadne
Ariadne rated it
May 21, 2024
Status: --
It was a rollercoaster ride

I was do scared that it would have a sad ending but thankfully it was HE.

Now the story had a bit of gory and violent descriptions and should be a serious plot but there were some instances that made me laugh... more>>
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like when wu yan was like weak helpless pitiful aliens and shen an who could be considered a villain was like a jealous child on seeing his brother get along with someone else

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and while I was laughing suddenly it became so that I was about to cry from worry like the ending was fast paced and it seemed like it would end with the couple separated forever but thank goodness it didnt end up like that.

The relationship between MC and ML was so deeply loving. The way they restrained themselves for the other and believed in each other even if there were secrets kept.

Overall it was a good read <<less
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Veeeeee
Veeeeee rated it
May 28, 2024
Status: Completed
My first review here, but I couldn't resist. I rate this a 4.5, but I rounded it up for a higher overall rating.

General Thoughts:

This is beautiful. The extras had me in tears. HE for anyone wondering, the couple is very sweet. Their dynamic is super cute though unfortunately we don't get to see much of it since the novel is mainly action focused.

Honestly, I was expecting a fluffy slice of life since I'm new to BL and this is one of my first novels with an established relationship, but oh... more>> my god it is so much deeper and sweeter than that. I am not joking when I say our leads would die for one another (˚ ˃̣̣̥⌓˂̣̣̥)

I agree with the recent 2-star review in that some parts can feel disjointed and, once I learned that this is the author's first work, I can notice that in how the tone shifts very suddenly and it feels like the deeper plot points are only introduced at the end with very little foreshadowing in the early chapters, which is incredibly jarring when you read in a short time frame. However, the emotions of our leads are so realistic and the way they manage to convey their love through their actions is so ugh and it's a testament to how well the author understand their characters. Hats off to that, this genuinely made me cry. Towards the end, you really root for the characters and their goals. So, if you've only read a couple dozen chapters, don't expect much depth.

Technical Aspects:

Plot - 4/5 It could've been done better, especially the exposition and such, and also the latter/middle chapters tend to dump a lot at once which may cause confusion. Some things seem to be forgotten completely only to be reintroduced much later and others are so abruptly shoved in that it kind of confused my brain. Objectively, it's more a 3-3.5. But, the way the leads love each other are really shown in their actions and the hardships they go through for each other and it's just so touching that I can't help but be biased.

Characters - 4/5 Again, there are certain things that could've been executed better. For example, the side characters have very little presence
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except for MC's little brother

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but they're so well written in terms of character depth and just wow, I can't rate them any lower than 4 out of sheer awe at how romantic a couple they are

Writing Style (which may have been lost in the TL process) - 3.5/5 Honestly, though there were some confusing parts, I really enjoyed the occasional poetic descriptions (which somehow didn't feel all too chunni) and the heartfelt dialogue between our leads that served as a way to further their established relationship (finally, without going through the push and pull of denial lol). It didn't feel too drawn out, there were basically no parts where I felt like rushing through a chapter. So, like, call me biased, but I had a good time ¯_ (ツ) _/¯

TLDR; It's good towards the end but can be confusing, the leads have great chemistry but the other characters lack, well, character (so don't read for the side characters), and the writing isn't bad, in my opinion. The extras are great (made me cry for a bit lol) and are actually worth reading. Give this a shot, but expect the tone to shift and for the majority of the early chapters to not focus on the romance. <<less
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VickNoxt
VickNoxt rated it
May 22, 2024
Status: Completed
The world building is great, the ML has a personality rather than the typical silent stoic type, MC was a well-written character though I don't like him much in the extras. The extras is like the prequel to the main story where MC is ... more>>
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a demon king/almost God who has no feelings. His very existence destroys the world. ML sacrificed himself to stop MC but realizes MC simply doesn't understand feelings. So when he died, he wished that MC could be free and feel love. MC decided to turn back time and grant ML's wish (with the warmth and love from ML).

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Delsantineia
Delsantineia rated it
May 20, 2024
Status: c116
I will never forget this story. I will re-read it again and again♥️♥️ their story in side chapter is so bittersweet but also fulfilling.

I highly recommend for you to start reading it. You will never regret listening of what I just said. 😊
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RavensChrome
RavensChrome rated it
May 1, 2024
Status: c60
Giving 4 stars but dropping this due to conflicting interest on what I wanted to read. I kinda played myself thinking I would be reading a mainly romance story but it's all in depth action that I wasn't mentally prepared to read.

The biggest thing that kind of threw me off about the pacing of the story is that I thought the discovery of the 'culprit behind the world's destruction, ' as stated in the summary, would be revealed right away or in the first ten chapters. Including the scene of... more>> the dramatic reveal of MC not being an ordinary person. In the summary.

I know it's a thing that authors do sometimes in the summary to hook in readers. But that kind of spoilers ruins the pacing for me since I expect whatever is in the summary to be knowledge that's universally established at the beginning. I don't mind spoilers, but the level of hype in the summary did not match the tone of what I've read so far.

With that being said. This IS a really good story. I love the setting, the relationship MC and ML has, and the tension of the apocalyptic issues that drives the story. I do want to see MC and ML have more screen time together but that's just me wanting to read a romance story. It's definitely worthy of 4 stars.

There are gore scenes but I personally didn't find them that bad. Mostly body horror. Disclaimer for those that don't like that but it's not too descriptive <<less
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