Becoming Eldritch in The Cultivation World

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Description

"The stars weren’t juststars, they were theeyes of millions, who observed his every action with ancient and indifferent patience.

Eachdaywas the slowinhalationof something vast and incomprehensible, and eachnight, itsexhalation.

Thesunand themoonwere not just celestial bodies but thepupils of a giant,watching us intwilightwith a smirk.

We lived in itscarcass!

Theland, justdead skin. Theoceans,sweatfrom itsancient pores. Thelava, itsblood, still warm beneath the surface.

We walked through therotting body of a forgotten god, and called itEarth..."

...

Albert who is an avid reader of cosmic horror, like lovecraft's work, isekies into a world of cultivation where individuals refine ki and fight for resources to become 'immortal'.

Our crazy protagonist thought differently and went astray chasing after something that others fear.

This story is inspired from:

1. The various xianxia and wuxia like RI

2. Lovecraft mythos

3. Dragon Ball Z

4. Bloodborne

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2025
Author: RoboPigeon

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.0/ 5.0
Followers: 77
Views: 29,874

Chapters(54 total)

What readers say about Becoming Eldritch in The Cultivation World

“I never done a review so this is my best attempt at it. My experience so far is: The plot is interesting with some good twists I didn't expect. (First 15 chapters) The chapter have a mostly good lenght and no filler. The character is grounded and makes beli…”
Santa FungiRoyal Road4.5 / 5
“I'm not sure I'd do a proper "Advanced Review," but I'll share my personal impression: Story: For now, I'd say it's still in the development and world-building stage, but what's been shown so far already provides some groundwork. I also like the theme of "c…”
hanck95Royal Road4.5 / 5

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Community Reviews(2)

Santa FungiRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I never done a review so this is my best attempt at it. My experience so far is:
The plot is interesting with some good twists I didn't expect. (First 15 chapters)
The chapter have a mostly good lenght and no filler.
The character is grounded and makes believable mistakes, he is not perfect and same goes for the side characters.
there is mystery and anticipation for how the story continues.
the first chapters have little action, but tension which get used in some good ways.
the fights and the power system is interesting as well.
The cosmic horror segments are good as well I liked them a great deal, there are also some original ideas with the Dandelions and such.
here we come to my only real problem with the novel so far. The main character grew very strong very shortly and I am unsure If I like it. Maybe it was done to keep up with the story but it feels a little rushed.
hanck95Royal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I'm not sure I'd do a proper "Advanced Review," but I'll share my personal impression:
Story: For now, I'd say it's still in the development and world-building stage, but what's been shown so far already provides some groundwork.
I also like the theme of "cosmic horror," outer gods, ancient gods, etc., and these themes can have many underlying themes and depth. So, I'd say for now, we're only seeing the "surface"... I think I'm getting distracted.
While this is currently the MC's growth stage, there are some glimpses into what's happening in the world, and also with suspicious characters.
But presented and written in a way that's not dense or boring, it's easy to read and maintains interest... At least for me.
Character:
I'd say the character is quite natural. He's not the typical perfect gift, he's not the typical dissociative character who looks down on everyone and gives them "badasses," and he's well integrated into the world (as far as it goes for a reincarnated person with an adult/mature mindset in a child's body).
But in short: he's natural, he has personality, reasonable character growth and development, and nothing exaggerated about his personality.
style:Well, while it's a comfortable read for now and the narrative is good, the chapter deals with cosmic horror.
"Chapter 23: The Maddening Knowledge"
I'd say it could be improved. Regarding cosmic horror, some sections are left ambiguous to show a lack of understanding and capacity for what's happening, or a descent into madness...
This is the first time I've been so picky about a well-designed episode.... I want to hit myself.
But otherwise, I'd say it's fine, with a good balance between descriptions, plot, development, jokes, and story detail.
It's neither too dense nor overly filled with trivial topics that drag out the topics and chapters like "filler."
Regarding grammar, I don't have much to say. I read the story with the translator, and in the translation, it's possible that some things are overlooked