The Great Yan Empire exists in a world where respect can only be earned through strength. Within this Great Yan Empire, the four great clans have always stood above the rest. Among them, a particular incident in the Lin Clan resulted in the banishment of a certain individual who went on to start his own family, in hopes of one day being recognized again by the Lin Clan, and rejoining them…
Hailing from a banished family of the Great Lin Clan, when Lin Dong was very young, he watched, powerless, as his talented father was easily crushed and crippled by the overwhelming genius of the great Lin Clan, Lin Langtian. With a despairing father, a heartbroken grandfather, and a suffering family, ever since that fateful day, Lin Dong has been driven by a deep purpose; to take revenge on the man who had taken everything and more from his family.
Armed with nothing but willpower and determination, join Lin Dong as he unknowingly discovers a destiny greater than he could ever hope to imagine when he stumbles upon a mysterious stone talisman…
Typical Chinese web novel with the Wuxia, Xianxia & Xuanhuan elements. If you have read one, you have read them all
The review is for all the 1309 chapters. This is only the Fifth fan translated novel I have read, from Chinese to English. Been binge reading them since I discovered the new world of translated Japanese/Korean/Chinese web novels.
This is a book with a huge amount of world-building with an in-depth magic system but when you look at the standard of wordsmith it is mediocre at best, do consider what I read is fan translation.
At for the plotting and storytelling itself, the starting was really good. Really enjoyed the growth of the MC from a mediocre youngster to a powerhouse. The ending did feel a bit like a downer but in comparison to other similar works, it is much better.
I love this so much better than the drama adaptation. I mean Lin Dong drama was a little too much of an immature brat. And I really love seeing the family dynamic here. Where you could see his family member going from disdain to respecting his view and opinions. And like that the Lin Dong in the novel is clear more level headed, cautious and truly a hard worker. We can see that he is someone who doesn’t rest on in laurel and always strive to improve himself.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
This is one of my favorite male lead novel, it has a lot of mixed emotions, adventures and life lessons (for me) magic, too many suspense actions and dramas. Anyway, I just dont like the Harem part(you know why! hehe) I finished the novel online for two months, binge reading haha! I highly suggest it :)
Actual rating: 3.5 Chinese edition; completed in audiobook. Will probably end up reading or at least skimming the rest of the translation once it's complete.