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Immortal Drunkard #1
Immortal Drunkard: Volume 1
In a world where the clash of battles and wars never ceases, the life of an ordinary person is worth no more than a fleeting moment. In this stark reality, Kai, a young orphan raised in a remote shelter, fights every day for a piece of bread and a roof over his and his loved ones' heads. However, when he confronts the true brutality of this world, his destiny changes forever.
Mysterious circumstances lead him to encounter the mystical Sphere — an artifact, a source of untapped powers. From this moment, Kai gains abilities he never imagined existed.
Why did the Sphere come to him? Can Kai master and control the gifts it holds? Or perhaps, is all of this merely hallucinations, spurred by the horrors and traumas of imminent doom?
Yet, having acquired immeasurable powers, Kai does not aspire to become a great hero or change the world around him. His thirst for knowledge propels him on a path of exploration. Majestic landscapes, ancient cities, and deeply concealed secrets of this world unfold before him.
Dive into the world alongside Kai, uncover the hidden corners of this universe, and experience the full spectrum of emotions from his newfound abilities. Don't miss the chance to witness this incredible tale!
P.s. No harem, no romance, no weak main character.
Mysterious circumstances lead him to encounter the mystical Sphere — an artifact, a source of untapped powers. From this moment, Kai gains abilities he never imagined existed.
Why did the Sphere come to him? Can Kai master and control the gifts it holds? Or perhaps, is all of this merely hallucinations, spurred by the horrors and traumas of imminent doom?
Yet, having acquired immeasurable powers, Kai does not aspire to become a great hero or change the world around him. His thirst for knowledge propels him on a path of exploration. Majestic landscapes, ancient cities, and deeply concealed secrets of this world unfold before him.
Dive into the world alongside Kai, uncover the hidden corners of this universe, and experience the full spectrum of emotions from his newfound abilities. Don't miss the chance to witness this incredible tale!
P.s. No harem, no romance, no weak main character.
- GenresFantasy
729 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2023
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About the author
Mortykay
17 books16 followersHello! I am a writer from Ukraine who initially started writing to distract myself from the routine of my day job and the events unfolding around me.
Though I may not yet be an incredibly accomplished author, I am passionately dedicated to improving my skills every day. My goal is to continually enhance the quality of my writing and the depth of the stories I tell.
Currently, I am working on an ambitious project – a series of books set in my own unique universe, titled "The Immortal Drunkard." This series is a labor of love and creativity, and I have already amassed a significant amount of text that is now in the process of being refined and shaped into books.
Though I may not yet be an incredibly accomplished author, I am passionately dedicated to improving my skills every day. My goal is to continually enhance the quality of my writing and the depth of the stories I tell.
Currently, I am working on an ambitious project – a series of books set in my own unique universe, titled "The Immortal Drunkard." This series is a labor of love and creativity, and I have already amassed a significant amount of text that is now in the process of being refined and shaped into books.
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April 22, 2024
Low effort wuxia
If I thought that AI was to the point where it could make a coherent story as long as this one, I would think this was done by AI. Perhaps that's too generous, as at least some of the short stories you can get out of AI are entertaining. This reads like someone was trying to speedrun through wuxia tropes. If you skip all the characterization and cause and affect that a good version would have and just make sure the trope is hit, primarily through dialogue just saying it was hit, then you skip immediately to the next trope, then you'll have an accurate representation of this book.
I think it might be a translation, based on a few points where there was some nonsensical phrasing that could be caused by differing words translated to the same one. Early on, our mc says something like "i want to learn and improve," and a mentor character exclaims, "learn and learn?!" in response.
It could just be that badly written, but it seems more like a bad translation to me.
Regardless, this is one of the worst reading experiences I've had in quite some time.
If I thought that AI was to the point where it could make a coherent story as long as this one, I would think this was done by AI. Perhaps that's too generous, as at least some of the short stories you can get out of AI are entertaining. This reads like someone was trying to speedrun through wuxia tropes. If you skip all the characterization and cause and affect that a good version would have and just make sure the trope is hit, primarily through dialogue just saying it was hit, then you skip immediately to the next trope, then you'll have an accurate representation of this book.
I think it might be a translation, based on a few points where there was some nonsensical phrasing that could be caused by differing words translated to the same one. Early on, our mc says something like "i want to learn and improve," and a mentor character exclaims, "learn and learn?!" in response.
It could just be that badly written, but it seems more like a bad translation to me.
Regardless, this is one of the worst reading experiences I've had in quite some time.
March 10, 2024
What?
The story was there but the writing was not.Did not like the writing style at all amateurish at best told like a bedtime story. If it was written differently the story would be a good one
The story was there but the writing was not.Did not like the writing style at all amateurish at best told like a bedtime story. If it was written differently the story would be a good one
May 20, 2024
Written at 62% not sure if I’ll DNF or not
Wanted to like it but just kept getting worse.
The MC has no real character other than snarky and occasionally angry. He likes alcohol and getting stronger. Also he is so prideful it hurts to read… like to an hypocritical level. Like he makes random claims of “I could beat anyone of … rank” with no reference. He also seems like a sociopath.
In need of review and correction, there are messed up names, words, grammar, etc.
All the side characters are one dimensional and are only there to move the MC forward and nothing else.
I also took a big issue with the age of the MC. At any point could the author make him older (just longer training) but no the author wants a 11 yr old becoming an alcoholic and at 13 he has s*x with a 20-30 yr old (who knows the actual age as the only description given is hair color). “But he looks and acts older”, yeah doesn’t excuse the main issue that for 8 yrs he was an orphan then he was secluded and trained. He has less that a month worth of time in actual society (after the attack) by the time he turns 13.
Wanted to like it but just kept getting worse.
The MC has no real character other than snarky and occasionally angry. He likes alcohol and getting stronger. Also he is so prideful it hurts to read… like to an hypocritical level. Like he makes random claims of “I could beat anyone of … rank” with no reference. He also seems like a sociopath.
In need of review and correction, there are messed up names, words, grammar, etc.
All the side characters are one dimensional and are only there to move the MC forward and nothing else.
I also took a big issue with the age of the MC. At any point could the author make him older (just longer training) but no the author wants a 11 yr old becoming an alcoholic and at 13 he has s*x with a 20-30 yr old (who knows the actual age as the only description given is hair color). “But he looks and acts older”, yeah doesn’t excuse the main issue that for 8 yrs he was an orphan then he was secluded and trained. He has less that a month worth of time in actual society (after the attack) by the time he turns 13.
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January 6, 2025
Very good debut novel
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
August 6, 2024
Invigorating blend of East Asian Fantasy and Western cultural norms.
I found this first book to be extraordinary. As someone who averages 200 fantasy books a year, I have to say that this novel in particular has been a refreshing read.
I enjoyed the hero’s journey of our MC, the power system, rich world building, and moral dilemmas the most. Definitely recommend this to people who enjoy Fantasy.
I found this first book to be extraordinary. As someone who averages 200 fantasy books a year, I have to say that this novel in particular has been a refreshing read.
I enjoyed the hero’s journey of our MC, the power system, rich world building, and moral dilemmas the most. Definitely recommend this to people who enjoy Fantasy.
March 28, 2024
Absolutely Fantastic
In this first book the name of the series doesn’t really apply. The main character starts as a seven year old orphan whose orphanage is destroyed by some soldiers. He gets injured but finds an old hermit who takes him in and becomes his mentor. He leaves at eleven to find his revenge. Good Stuff
In this first book the name of the series doesn’t really apply. The main character starts as a seven year old orphan whose orphanage is destroyed by some soldiers. He gets injured but finds an old hermit who takes him in and becomes his mentor. He leaves at eleven to find his revenge. Good Stuff
September 25, 2024
Very good
It's a good pick for all cultivation lovers. I liked the main character and his journey. If If I might suggest any feedback to the author, it would be to reconsider the use of "he he" to indicate laughing. I found it takes away from the dialogue but that might just be me.
It's a good pick for all cultivation lovers. I liked the main character and his journey. If If I might suggest any feedback to the author, it would be to reconsider the use of "he he" to indicate laughing. I found it takes away from the dialogue but that might just be me.
April 4, 2024
A hell of a ride
I loved this book. The main character is basically Goku from DragonBall, just done in a cultivation/ alchemy setting.
I'm really looking forward to the next one.
Highly recommended.
I loved this book. The main character is basically Goku from DragonBall, just done in a cultivation/ alchemy setting.
I'm really looking forward to the next one.
Highly recommended.
September 23, 2024
Excellent book.
Love this character. He keeps you interested throughout book. No boring mundane actions. The next books in series should be exciting. The sect he is joining seems perfect for the main character. Keep.up the great work.
Love this character. He keeps you interested throughout book. No boring mundane actions. The next books in series should be exciting. The sect he is joining seems perfect for the main character. Keep.up the great work.
October 25, 2024
wow this surprisingly good the title threw me off this is really a good book
So this book is a page turner from start to finish you really do embark on a journey with this guy and the power up are steady so it works out. i cant wait for the next book.
So this book is a page turner from start to finish you really do embark on a journey with this guy and the power up are steady so it works out. i cant wait for the next book.
May 12, 2024
Very good book
The only bad thing I have to say is that I wish all the volumes were as long as the first two. 5 stars
The only bad thing I have to say is that I wish all the volumes were as long as the first two. 5 stars
June 27, 2024
Great Series so Far
So far this novel has surpassed my expectations. It’s Truly unique and amazing. Especially how the Mc navigates through his problems
So far this novel has surpassed my expectations. It’s Truly unique and amazing. Especially how the Mc navigates through his problems
March 2, 2025
This book is a case study in telling rather than showing. At almost every opportunity, the author, rather than depicting the character's development, simply states, "And four months later, Kai had reached the intermediate cultivation stage," then adds some description like, "Kai battled in the Azure Hell against the kings relentlessly—most cultivators would have lost their minds."
I was a bit suspicious from the very first chapter when he was described as a caring and considerate child whom all the other children adored. At that point, he hadn't even talked or interacted with anyone, yet we were told his entire life story without anything resembling a POV. Most of the so-called "character development" felt like notes from the author meant to be depicted but instead rephrased in past tense and presented as fact.
What we're told doesn't even align with what appears when the perspective is on him and his actions. He suddenly turns into Goku—what? We were just told he was intelligent, approachable, and very considerate, but what we actually get is a brash kid who loves fighting and getting stronger.
Throughout the story, this constant shift in priorities and focus is a recurring issue. After he gets revenge on the bandits and noble who destroyed his village, he simply forgets about them and never mentions them again in any significant way. He isn't changed, doesn't grow—he just goes into Goku mode and moves on to the next xianxia trope.
It's a really disappointing execution, and it took me over half the book to realize it wasn't just a plot tool to shorten the power-building phase. A lot of books use this technique to fast-forward to the "good part"—face-slapping, spitting blood, and overwhelming might.
But it just never stopped. There were so many chances to deepen the character and tell a compelling story, but again and again, the author just didn't. None of the side characters feel real at all—they seem like they were picked off the street and told, "Hi, my name is Kai, we are best of [insert role here], now let's go." Then, the new [insert role here] just exists and acts like they've been there the whole time.
The only time any buildup happens is to highlight how epic Kai is, and then it’s right back to the regularly described "character development."
I was a bit suspicious from the very first chapter when he was described as a caring and considerate child whom all the other children adored. At that point, he hadn't even talked or interacted with anyone, yet we were told his entire life story without anything resembling a POV. Most of the so-called "character development" felt like notes from the author meant to be depicted but instead rephrased in past tense and presented as fact.
What we're told doesn't even align with what appears when the perspective is on him and his actions. He suddenly turns into Goku—what? We were just told he was intelligent, approachable, and very considerate, but what we actually get is a brash kid who loves fighting and getting stronger.
Throughout the story, this constant shift in priorities and focus is a recurring issue. After he gets revenge on the bandits and noble who destroyed his village, he simply forgets about them and never mentions them again in any significant way. He isn't changed, doesn't grow—he just goes into Goku mode and moves on to the next xianxia trope.
It's a really disappointing execution, and it took me over half the book to realize it wasn't just a plot tool to shorten the power-building phase. A lot of books use this technique to fast-forward to the "good part"—face-slapping, spitting blood, and overwhelming might.
But it just never stopped. There were so many chances to deepen the character and tell a compelling story, but again and again, the author just didn't. None of the side characters feel real at all—they seem like they were picked off the street and told, "Hi, my name is Kai, we are best of [insert role here], now let's go." Then, the new [insert role here] just exists and acts like they've been there the whole time.
The only time any buildup happens is to highlight how epic Kai is, and then it’s right back to the regularly described "character development."
September 4, 2025
The world-building and creativity on that level for this book are phenomenal. However, that is the only thing that kept me going through this lengthy book. There is so much going on for the number of pages and the age of the character.
Occasionally, I found myself engrossed in an action sequence, staying up until 1am. Yet, a good set of revisions on this book would skyrocket it into a much better place.
"Demon", "horrifying", "evil grin", or "mischievous grin" were the words of the book, which made me wonder if there was an underlying meaning. Unfortunately, I think it was a lack of creativity in the English language.
As someone who loves fantasy, one of the things that hit me the hardest was a broken law. The law of luck kept getting broken over and over throughout the book. I am quitting the series (though I finished the book). This character is unbelievably lucky. So lucky that he and another character end up choosing the exact same path forward for the main character without knowing each other and without being in contact with each other. It is, in a word, contrived. If it isn't luck, then it's a plot device. I am not sure which is worse. And one of the stated laws that the main character constantly repeats is how luck is a causeless dice with infinite facets. Yet somehow the main character survives horrible events and keeps getting lucky. In some cases, I think the author may have wanted it to come across as overcoming obstacles, but it felt to me more like imbalanced luck. Subconsciously I feel the author agrees, since one of the minor characters complains about it in the wasteland. The character says something to the effect of "I never find things, and you run into them constantly."
Anyway, the reason I am harping on so many of these things is that they can be fixed. It's a good story, but it has the potential to become a great story. That is my frustration.
Occasionally, I found myself engrossed in an action sequence, staying up until 1am. Yet, a good set of revisions on this book would skyrocket it into a much better place.
"Demon", "horrifying", "evil grin", or "mischievous grin" were the words of the book, which made me wonder if there was an underlying meaning. Unfortunately, I think it was a lack of creativity in the English language.
As someone who loves fantasy, one of the things that hit me the hardest was a broken law. The law of luck kept getting broken over and over throughout the book. I am quitting the series (though I finished the book). This character is unbelievably lucky. So lucky that he and another character end up choosing the exact same path forward for the main character without knowing each other and without being in contact with each other. It is, in a word, contrived. If it isn't luck, then it's a plot device. I am not sure which is worse. And one of the stated laws that the main character constantly repeats is how luck is a causeless dice with infinite facets. Yet somehow the main character survives horrible events and keeps getting lucky. In some cases, I think the author may have wanted it to come across as overcoming obstacles, but it felt to me more like imbalanced luck. Subconsciously I feel the author agrees, since one of the minor characters complains about it in the wasteland. The character says something to the effect of "I never find things, and you run into them constantly."
Anyway, the reason I am harping on so many of these things is that they can be fixed. It's a good story, but it has the potential to become a great story. That is my frustration.
September 5, 2024
The story would be more believable as a 2nd chance hero as he doesn't behave according to his age, he is absolutely irreverent and nothing shocks him. Somehow it seems that everything is a game for him.
I like the protagonist's humble origins as they explain his need to become stronger by any means. I just would have preferred him being able to pay back the kindness to the orphanage later #sigh#.
The revenge arc is not bad but done overly fast and in a very carefree arrogant manner. I would have preferred a slower careful step by step approach.
I understand that the author wanted to explain how the protagonist evaded the lust temptation part of the training by having the hero be that young but a 11 year old drinking fanatic who acts like a 2nd chance hero is problematic as well..
I have very mixed feelings about the overly fast progres and the rather excessive fateful encounters of the protagonist which made him preposterously arrogant. Normal encounters with human enemies of his or lower level are almost entirely absent and he constantly states his belief to be able to defeat higher levels..
The constant laughs of the protagonist made him feel rather deranged.
I found the protagonist's cultivation method both fresh and the more it went on increasingly annoying- especially at the end of the book.
The power of the protagonist, his wealth and the amount of his mastered skills at the end of book 1 were rather ridiculous for me.
Some thoughts/comments:
Decapitation by spear?
If someone intends to assassinate a high profile target in plain sight i would better not to publicly introduce oneself.. if he was cleverer he just would have waited a day teleported in and killed the guy..
I hated the protagonist's obsession to call his friend fatty or fatso even in public.
I like the protagonist's humble origins as they explain his need to become stronger by any means. I just would have preferred him being able to pay back the kindness to the orphanage later #sigh#.
The revenge arc is not bad but done overly fast and in a very carefree arrogant manner. I would have preferred a slower careful step by step approach.
I understand that the author wanted to explain how the protagonist evaded the lust temptation part of the training by having the hero be that young but a 11 year old drinking fanatic who acts like a 2nd chance hero is problematic as well..
I have very mixed feelings about the overly fast progres and the rather excessive fateful encounters of the protagonist which made him preposterously arrogant. Normal encounters with human enemies of his or lower level are almost entirely absent and he constantly states his belief to be able to defeat higher levels..
The constant laughs of the protagonist made him feel rather deranged.
I found the protagonist's cultivation method both fresh and the more it went on increasingly annoying- especially at the end of the book.
The power of the protagonist, his wealth and the amount of his mastered skills at the end of book 1 were rather ridiculous for me.
Some thoughts/comments:
Decapitation by spear?
If someone intends to assassinate a high profile target in plain sight i would better not to publicly introduce oneself.. if he was cleverer he just would have waited a day teleported in and killed the guy..
I hated the protagonist's obsession to call his friend fatty or fatso even in public.
November 13, 2024
On to book Two.
I enjoyed the story. It was entertaining and I’d recommend it.
I do have some demerits to mention, mostly little things that just bothered me somewhat and might sound more harsh than intended as I vent a bit.
First, stories are about people so any time you have long stretches without character interactions I find it tedious. The excessive detail of his cultivation techniques and pondering the laws of the universe are fine the first time or three but they get old real quick. Same with the constant internal monologues that are practically a necessity when in secluded cultivation and hermit mode.
That summed up many of me annoyances with the book and genre in general, though I did enjoy the book overall. The second main criticism is the ending. Things got boring and tedious after the big climatic fight before he went to cultivate. I won’t spoil it but mainly that fight felt like the climax to me and then we had 10-20 or so chapters of drawn out cultivation and internal battles that wasn’t that interesting to me. You already knew what would happen and it could have been summarized in a few thousand words instead of 10-20 ten or twenty thousand. I don’t know why authors think a tedious intricate analysis of minute details on how things work is interesting but it’s something I see pretty regularly in these type of books, so make most readers will like it.
Anyway, overall I’ve said a lot more negative stuff than positive in my review but overall it’s a good read! I considered giving 5 stars, but with how the ending disappointed me I couldn’t justify it. Still a good book and I’d recommend it for sure.
I enjoyed the story. It was entertaining and I’d recommend it.
I do have some demerits to mention, mostly little things that just bothered me somewhat and might sound more harsh than intended as I vent a bit.
First, stories are about people so any time you have long stretches without character interactions I find it tedious. The excessive detail of his cultivation techniques and pondering the laws of the universe are fine the first time or three but they get old real quick. Same with the constant internal monologues that are practically a necessity when in secluded cultivation and hermit mode.
That summed up many of me annoyances with the book and genre in general, though I did enjoy the book overall. The second main criticism is the ending. Things got boring and tedious after the big climatic fight before he went to cultivate. I won’t spoil it but mainly that fight felt like the climax to me and then we had 10-20 or so chapters of drawn out cultivation and internal battles that wasn’t that interesting to me. You already knew what would happen and it could have been summarized in a few thousand words instead of 10-20 ten or twenty thousand. I don’t know why authors think a tedious intricate analysis of minute details on how things work is interesting but it’s something I see pretty regularly in these type of books, so make most readers will like it.
Anyway, overall I’ve said a lot more negative stuff than positive in my review but overall it’s a good read! I considered giving 5 stars, but with how the ending disappointed me I couldn’t justify it. Still a good book and I’d recommend it for sure.
November 25, 2024
Don't waste your money.
After reading the entirety of book one and some of book 2 I have came to the conclusion that the author cannot write and i mean that with no disrespect, but it's just very obvious. Or maybe that the book is translated. That would probably explain it. But still even if it's a translated book, still has problems.
My number one evidence that the author cannot write is the amount of telling that happens in this book. We are told that this character feels this way. Are these characters curious instead of showing us the author just constantly tell us.
The next thing is that everything is explained and I mean every single thing.
Like why the main character likes to wear black? And why the main character think the way he thinks. And the list can go on and on, but I'm not going to go on and on.
This one annoys me the most about the book. And it's the one that ultimately made me drop the book Every single body in the book is sucking the main character's Dick Some do it literally some did figuratively , mc Can Disrespect Anybody and he gets away with it, including the so-called masters But make anyone disrespect the masters. They're instantly killed on the spot.
This should have remained on Royal road where it belongs with the other fan made stuff. This is not ready to be a book. It needs so many stuff. To be even considered a book The mere fact that the author thinks that people should buy this garbage is a Disrespect.
After reading the entirety of book one and some of book 2 I have came to the conclusion that the author cannot write and i mean that with no disrespect, but it's just very obvious. Or maybe that the book is translated. That would probably explain it. But still even if it's a translated book, still has problems.
My number one evidence that the author cannot write is the amount of telling that happens in this book. We are told that this character feels this way. Are these characters curious instead of showing us the author just constantly tell us.
The next thing is that everything is explained and I mean every single thing.
Like why the main character likes to wear black? And why the main character think the way he thinks. And the list can go on and on, but I'm not going to go on and on.
This one annoys me the most about the book. And it's the one that ultimately made me drop the book Every single body in the book is sucking the main character's Dick Some do it literally some did figuratively , mc Can Disrespect Anybody and he gets away with it, including the so-called masters But make anyone disrespect the masters. They're instantly killed on the spot.
This should have remained on Royal road where it belongs with the other fan made stuff. This is not ready to be a book. It needs so many stuff. To be even considered a book The mere fact that the author thinks that people should buy this garbage is a Disrespect.
January 23, 2025
Very interesting
First, I like this book and the universe it is set in. Second, I like the main character, too. My main criticism is the use of exclamation points. Please only use them in 1) conversations between characters and 2) very sparingly. Unless they are shouting at each other, in which case sprinkle them freely. But please remove them from the descriptive texts. If the situation is astounding, let the character say so, like this: "Wow! I've never seen walls so tall before. Who could have imagined such a thing?"
I would let the characters discuss their surroundings rather than just describe them, as that is a great way to kill 2 birds with 1 stone. We get to know them as they get to know their surroundings.
Other than this punctuation issue, I found no serious issues with the writing. No typos, no misspellings, great paragraph structure, and world-building is on pace with character development.
Suitable for all ages, recommend for teens and preteens. Great to borrow or buy.
8 out of 10 unicorns.
🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄
First, I like this book and the universe it is set in. Second, I like the main character, too. My main criticism is the use of exclamation points. Please only use them in 1) conversations between characters and 2) very sparingly. Unless they are shouting at each other, in which case sprinkle them freely. But please remove them from the descriptive texts. If the situation is astounding, let the character say so, like this: "Wow! I've never seen walls so tall before. Who could have imagined such a thing?"
I would let the characters discuss their surroundings rather than just describe them, as that is a great way to kill 2 birds with 1 stone. We get to know them as they get to know their surroundings.
Other than this punctuation issue, I found no serious issues with the writing. No typos, no misspellings, great paragraph structure, and world-building is on pace with character development.
Suitable for all ages, recommend for teens and preteens. Great to borrow or buy.
8 out of 10 unicorns.
🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄
October 11, 2025
excellent cultivation novel
Immortal Drunkard is an excellent cultivation novel—one of the best I’ve come across since A Thousand Li. The story maintains a great balance between action, power progression, and world-building. The characters are engaging, and while it occasionally dives a bit deeper into cultivation details than I personally prefer, that’s more a matter of taste than a flaw.
The pacing is fast and exciting, with constant momentum. Even though the main character is undeniably overpowered, the presence of even stronger figures keeps the stakes high and the tension alive. I know many readers appreciate rapid development, and I just hope the world continues to expand at the same compelling pace as the protagonist’s growth. If it does, this series has the potential to stay as captivating as this excellent first book.
Immortal Drunkard is an excellent cultivation novel—one of the best I’ve come across since A Thousand Li. The story maintains a great balance between action, power progression, and world-building. The characters are engaging, and while it occasionally dives a bit deeper into cultivation details than I personally prefer, that’s more a matter of taste than a flaw.
The pacing is fast and exciting, with constant momentum. Even though the main character is undeniably overpowered, the presence of even stronger figures keeps the stakes high and the tension alive. I know many readers appreciate rapid development, and I just hope the world continues to expand at the same compelling pace as the protagonist’s growth. If it does, this series has the potential to stay as captivating as this excellent first book.
January 1, 2025
4 stars
Very nice. There was some excessive formality and redundancies in the writing, but it wasn’t a deal breaker. I'm just happy to read proper grammar after I binge read a bunch of improperly translated web novels for about a year. Hahaha *maliciously smiles* And I'm glad he's more prone to be a philanderer than a romantic. The trope of the male protag in a cultivation story falling in love or into a passive position with the first pair of bre- beautiful eyes he sees got old real quick. That Kessia character might be a concern, though, for the future, but hopefully, it won't come to that.
Very nice. There was some excessive formality and redundancies in the writing, but it wasn’t a deal breaker. I'm just happy to read proper grammar after I binge read a bunch of improperly translated web novels for about a year. Hahaha *maliciously smiles* And I'm glad he's more prone to be a philanderer than a romantic. The trope of the male protag in a cultivation story falling in love or into a passive position with the first pair of bre- beautiful eyes he sees got old real quick. That Kessia character might be a concern, though, for the future, but hopefully, it won't come to that.
May 8, 2025
it this the best progression fantasy I have ever read?
- no
is it the worst progression fantasy I have ever read?
- definitely not!
i honestly love Kai he is the kind of character that is truly honest about his desires and he is neither a "good or bad" person, he just is.
the word maleficent/maleficently is used to excess and could easily have been swapped with something else like ;; menacing/menacingly, mischievous/mischievoisly or roguish/roguishly.
and it would not have changed the meaning of the story but rather have given more depth to Kai as a character.
will definitely continue reading about Kais adventures ♥️
- no
is it the worst progression fantasy I have ever read?
- definitely not!
i honestly love Kai he is the kind of character that is truly honest about his desires and he is neither a "good or bad" person, he just is.
the word maleficent/maleficently is used to excess and could easily have been swapped with something else like ;; menacing/menacingly, mischievous/mischievoisly or roguish/roguishly.
and it would not have changed the meaning of the story but rather have given more depth to Kai as a character.
will definitely continue reading about Kais adventures ♥️
March 15, 2024
wonderful story
Very good story. Quite a few twists. Curious about Kai’s origins. The story draws you in so much you can ignore the at times amateur writing. My biggest complaint that keeps it from being a 5 star is the constant description and name calling of one of the characters. He is fat, rotund and all the other words. We got it. Even constantly the calling him these descriptions by the MC straddled the line of friendly jesting and being mean. No other character had their body shape put out there so consistently.
Other than that wonderful story. Highly recommend.
Very good story. Quite a few twists. Curious about Kai’s origins. The story draws you in so much you can ignore the at times amateur writing. My biggest complaint that keeps it from being a 5 star is the constant description and name calling of one of the characters. He is fat, rotund and all the other words. We got it. Even constantly the calling him these descriptions by the MC straddled the line of friendly jesting and being mean. No other character had their body shape put out there so consistently.
Other than that wonderful story. Highly recommend.
October 8, 2024
Decent story but hopefully the author improves
Enough storyline. However, I do hope the writer improves his writing style as the series continues. Too many switches between first second and third person and not very smooth transitions from paragraph to paragraph and I lost count of how many times the author use the words a malicious smile or haha. You do not need to vocalize when someone is laughing. I think we get it as the reader.
Enough storyline. However, I do hope the writer improves his writing style as the series continues. Too many switches between first second and third person and not very smooth transitions from paragraph to paragraph and I lost count of how many times the author use the words a malicious smile or haha. You do not need to vocalize when someone is laughing. I think we get it as the reader.
January 17, 2026
The more I read, the more the protag's personality comes across as that pink haired kid from The Jester of Apocalypse series.
Heck .
This was okay. I enjoyed that the protag wasn't made to suffer like the last couple cultivation books I read.
Will pick up the sequel.
3/5 Stars
Heck .
This was okay. I enjoyed that the protag wasn't made to suffer like the last couple cultivation books I read.
Will pick up the sequel.
3/5 Stars
March 1, 2024
Enjoyable Read
I have to say I enjoyed this story. The MC WAS NOT overly heroic or prideful with just the right amount of evil to make the character interesting. Lastly, although there was a western take on an Asian concept, I was happy not to read "You Dare". So all's good, you'll get a coherent cultivation story with lots of action and growth and no mention of mount tai.
I have to say I enjoyed this story. The MC WAS NOT overly heroic or prideful with just the right amount of evil to make the character interesting. Lastly, although there was a western take on an Asian concept, I was happy not to read "You Dare". So all's good, you'll get a coherent cultivation story with lots of action and growth and no mention of mount tai.
January 28, 2025
Entertaining, But Could Use Editing
An entertaining story, but it would really benefit from some editing. Spell check alone does not cut it, and often corrects to the wrong word. Overall it was enjoyable and was good enough that I am planning on reading the next book in the series.
An entertaining story, but it would really benefit from some editing. Spell check alone does not cut it, and often corrects to the wrong word. Overall it was enjoyable and was good enough that I am planning on reading the next book in the series.
May 21, 2024
Great read
The book has great pace to it the main character is different and more interesting than most loved the world building ,the action scenes are well written and fight scenes easy to follow loved it from the start great series !
The book has great pace to it the main character is different and more interesting than most loved the world building ,the action scenes are well written and fight scenes easy to follow loved it from the start great series !
March 21, 2025
A worthy read. I have read the entire series and I strongly recommend it.
A 12 book series that is worth the read. I would highly recommend for anyone who is a fan of this genre. Salutations to The immortal drunkard and all those who enjoyed his journey.
A 12 book series that is worth the read. I would highly recommend for anyone who is a fan of this genre. Salutations to The immortal drunkard and all those who enjoyed his journey.
April 11, 2025
fun
It’s a pretty good fast paced story of a youth that thinks like an adult, becomes overpowered, and finds everything funny.
The narrator is wonderful.
Story could use some editing to reduce word overuse of immediately, instantly, subconsciously, and laughed.
Please enjoy
It’s a pretty good fast paced story of a youth that thinks like an adult, becomes overpowered, and finds everything funny.
The narrator is wonderful.
Story could use some editing to reduce word overuse of immediately, instantly, subconsciously, and laughed.
Please enjoy
September 12, 2025
immortal drunkard
A really great story line. I like the characters and all that develops over time with young Kai and his grandfather and friend Diso. I look forward to his next journey.
A really great story line. I like the characters and all that develops over time with young Kai and his grandfather and friend Diso. I look forward to his next journey.
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