Dragon of Haishan [Xianxia]

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Description

Far from the insular Sects and immortal Empires that dominate the world, the reincarnation of an ancient monster toils in obscurity as a mortal fisherman. With just a small push, that unstoppable force will be unleashed.

On an island far to the east of the Golden Tiger continent, Yang Shao lives his life as a mortal fisherman. Unknown to him, he is the reincarnation of aWar Godthat was killed eighteen years ago. With his powerful innate ability and immense natural talent, only time will tell whether this reincarnated War God will rise to the challenge or die alone and nameless like millions before him.

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Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: Abraham-DeWitt

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Rating: 4.2/ 5.0
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Apollo149Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Dragon of Haishan is a captivating blend of fantasy and martial arts. The story follows Yang Shao, a seemingly ordinary fisherman who harbors a hidden power. As the narrative unfolds, we are drawn into a world of cultivation, where individuals can harness the energy of the universe to achieve extraordinary feats.
The author skillfully blends elements of Chinese mythology and martial arts into a compelling narrative. The world-building is rich and immersive, with a detailed exploration of the cultivation techniques and the various sects that vie for power. Yang Shao's journey is both thrilling and inspiring, as he grapples with his newfound abilities and the responsibilities that come with them.
The pacing is well-balanced, with both slow-burn character development and fast-paced action sequences. The author's writing style is engaging, with vivid descriptions and well-developed characters.
Dragon of Haishan is a must-read for fans of xianxia and wuxia. It's a thrilling adventure that will leave you wanting more.
Briareus the GardenerRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Dragon of Haishan is a lovely little story, with a lot of interesting dominos being set up for later that I'm eager to see more of.
You've done a good job making the fight scenes evocative and well-structured, and the characters have potential. Louis and Liu Mei, in particular, I'm hoping to see more of in future; seeing how they manage the looming threat of Dong Hai should be interesting.
I very much look forward to seeing more from you!
CashewRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Wow this has been an impressive and enjoyable read so far! I’ve only read a few cultivation focused books, and this one feels far more accessible than others. There is a clear and easy to follow path in place for cultivators to grow, and there’s a promise of immense power growth in future chapters.
This story has a setting reminiscent of feudal Japan, but it’s unique on its own and only pulls some ideas from eastern cultures. The world feels big and fully realized and worth exploring!
Our main character is young, smart, and strong. After he learns some shocking news, he comes to hate cultivators, yet he has no choice but to become one himself. It’s a great setup sure to cause our main character some inner turmoil down the road.
The writing is super crisp and cleanly edited. It’s not flowery, yet is very descriptive and the author does a great job of painting a picture with their words. I don’t think I saw any mistakes which is a breath of fresh air for Royal Road. The chapters aren’t too long or too short and each new one helps build the world and advance the story. There’s no wasted space. It’s expertly crafted in my opinion.
Something that always bugs me with stories on here is bad/cringy/overly witty dialogue, and there’s none of that. Everything characters say makes sense, adds to the story, and reflects their personality.
I’ve sincerely enjoyed reading this so far! You will too.
Mershan27Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
It is a simple, consistent, slow pace, pack with action, and a good story and world building overall. That's my opinion.
Don't be swayed by the teenage stubborness in the early chapters since he really have little idea about cultivation and cultivators. But the mc is a character who grows and learns from his mistakes. Especially, when he gains new information and experiences, the mc will apply it for his own betterment and decisions.
Sun In The Middle Of NightRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
In narratology and comparative mythology, the hero's quest or hero's journey, also known as the monomyth, is the common template of stories that involve a hero who goes on an adventure, is victorious in a decisive crisis, and comes home changed or transformed.
Shao have been received the call to adventure, and he's at first, refusal to the call.
There're a reason a Hero's Journey is widely use, because it's good, simple, simply good.
I've read alot of Xianxia. And this beginning is honestly, a good start. It's not start with someone OP, it's not that he have silver spoon. And I love that. An MC that starting from the bottom for me personally, is way better. Because if you're a "hero" without even knowing what it like, what you're fighting for, then the story will be much more shallow for the proclaiimed hero.
Nothing to write home about on most of the things, only thing that make me give it a little bit of deduction, is the character.
From what I read, the MC have flaws. I'm not saying that he should be a perfect version of human, but the basic "it's understandable for him to think that, but he should smart enough to not do that" will helps. The reader if not feeling related to the character, might make it a bit off. But if you want character growth, you need the character to have something to growth. So it won't say it bad, just a bit off imo.
jehrbbrRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall: A great start to what looks to be an interesting xianxia. I thought the prologue was interesting and the concept of a mortal who is born with cultivation talent is cool.
Style: The style is great. As someone who has read this author's previous works, I know that he has a very refined style. This style is still present in this new story.
Story: As stated previously, I really like the story concept. I would describe the concept as "Man who hates cultivators becomes a cultivator." I really look forward to seeing the power system explained and learning exactly what the MC can do. I am also interested in seeing the significance of Japanese clothing being worn by the disciples of Shigong Temple. The author seems to have implied that that has some significance.
Grammar: The grammar is perfect.
Character: I found the main character really interesting. In the first few chapters, you can really understand his perspective on the world he lives in. The cultivators are shown to be capable of casual cruelty and you really see the anger that such cruelty creates in the MC. Beyond this, you get a brief look into the society of cultivators in the prologue. You see their hierarchical system and how someone who might see himself as the height of power is actually powerless.