TLDR: if you enjoyed reading stories like Reverend Insanity, you might enjoy this.

Sick of reading generic novels about arrogant young masters who barely have two functional brain cells?

Martial Cultivator is an intricate story where any random character's IQ is higher than everyone in MGA combined. Every character has their own agenda and schemes to achieve their own goals. The dialogue is engaging and has greater depth, showcasing each character's thought process and motivations. This novel might feel slow initially, but it gradually draws you in and captivates you with the... more>> story instead of nonsensical planet-exploding power levels.

There's a lot of foreshadowing and subtle hints given which makes the reader ask questions. The author doesn't give you the answer straight-up, so you might need to speculate based on the nuanced interactions between characters.

Highly recommended for readers who enjoy a more complicated story where the characters engage in wits rather than just power level. But the strength of this novel is also its weakness because readers who enjoy mindless generic novels will find this boring. <<less

Great read. Akin to Ze Tian Ji and Immortal Devil Transformation. The story has smart MC with interesting cast of characters. Battle scenes are concise and tactical without ridiculous move names. As I read it, I can clearly sense the machinations of the world moving so I haven't been bored at all. It really helps that there hasn't been useless training montage.

Engaging read so far. As another reviewer said, it has similarities to Ze Tian Ji and Immortal Devil Transformation, it also reminds me a lot of Nightfall. The dialogue is good and the characters have solid reasons for acting the way they do, that said, it doesn't have the same literary flair as the other novels mentioned above, though this does make it an easier read.

The MC is mysterious and badass, though, still has embarrassing moments, which is refreshing. He has no talent for the immortal path, so is forced... more>> to take the route of a martial cultivator to accomplish his goals (whatever they are).

Equally refreshing is how this (so far) is a cultivation story grounded in the mortal world, away from the various immortal sects. Unlike other novels, where mundane and immortal are firmly separated, these sects are a blight on the Great Liang Dynasty, treating the country and its people as ants.

Naturally, MC has clashed with the sects, that said, however, the MC has unknown origins and unclear motivations meaning Great Liang may not necessarily be a sworn ally either.

I'm looking forward to reading more, and would definitely recommend it. <<less

Really good one, the dialogue is engaging, the character also really flash out, with interesting trait.

It's bit slow because the story spent so much depth on the character and their inner self, absolutely worth the read.

Also kinda similar to Older Er Gen works.