Heavenly Tyrant’s Indignation

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Synopsis: Diyuan wasn’t the one who found the heaven defying skill that would turn a cultivator into a weapon of mass destruction. No, he found a little niche of a skill in the same room. It was a two-for-one combo skill that he gained. Except, one of the two skills didn’t seem the work, and the other teleporting-like skill had some heavy limitations. And yet, he was someone smart enough to make the most of it. Thousands of years ago, tribulation thunder destroyed the world. Ascension to the upper world was cutoff. Cultivators could only live up to 1,000 years old. Was the path to immortality truly severed? Some Information: Cultivation age matters (if it takes centuries to hit a realm, then centuries it will be).Chapters may be longer than what you're used to.Weekly releases on Mondays.Cover art commissioned by me to FeiHai. Actual title added by me afterwards using Paint.net lol

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Status: Ongoing
Year: 2025
Author: Senior Brother Fatty Wang

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Rating: 4.8/ 5.0
Followers: 221
Views: 25,275

Chapters(44 total)

What readers say about Heavenly Tyrant’s Indignation

“As of Ch 5, the characters seem well-written (well, the main characters. Rest in peace, no-name antagonists who mysteriously die after angering the protagonist) and I'm curious where things are going. Well worth a follow. If there's a weakness I'm worried a…”
Charlie___Royal Road5.0 / 5
“Well, this is a classic xianxia story if I’ve ever seen one—and that’s not a bad thing. Many newer works in the xianxia cultivation genre have lost their charm by introducing “System” elements (as if a world already filled with mystical powers still needs g…”
EverdreamRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(5)

Charlie___Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
As of Ch 5, the characters seem well-written (well, the main characters. Rest in peace, no-name antagonists who mysteriously die after angering the protagonist) and I'm curious where things are going. Well worth a follow.
If there's a weakness I'm worried about, it's probably that the protagonist(s) are doing these things that we're told have far-reaching consequences, but we the readers might not always have a clear enough idea of what's going on for that to be believable - it can be bad if the mechanism feels like a deus ex machina (I had no idea the big voice announcement from the sky was coming or why it makes sense in-universe), or if we don't have enough understanding of the setting to connect actions or attributes to the supposed consequences (this is fine to leave hanging for a while, but should slowly fill in over time, not be a single hidden fact).
Also, there's a typo in the synopsis :P (and -> an illegal kill).
EverdreamRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Well, this is a classic xianxia story if I’ve ever seen one—and that’s not a bad thing. Many newer works in the xianxia cultivation genre have lost their charm by introducing “System” elements (as if a world already filled with mystical powers still needs game-like mechanics that break internal logic), or by outright reincarnating someone from Earth, who then uses fictional knowledge or surface-level science to become unreasonably overpowered.
In this story, we get a classic, stoic-like protagonist: Diyuan. He is a traditional cultivation genius, and—as in most xianxia stories—his goal is to reach the peak of cultivation. While the story uses some familiar cultivation terms, its system is surprisingly well-developed and includes unique twists that help it stand out.
Although the synopsis states that “cultivation age matters (if it takes centuries to reach a realm, then centuries it will be),” this rule doesn’t fully apply to our MC (minor spoiler). Diyuan blazes through the early stages of cultivation, but this accelerated progression is somewhat justified within the world’s internal logic—and aided by the protagonist’s luck—rather than feeling arbitrary.
The mystery surrounding the world is particularly engaging and is one of the story’s more unique and interesting aspects. I hope it will be explored in even more greater depth as the story progresses.
In conclusion, this is an engaging classic cultivation story (without an annoying harem). If you’re looking for an action-oriented MC who isn’t a mindless “murder hobo,” but still delivers well-earned beatdowns with a no-nonsense attitude, this story definitely scratches that itch.
WalkThruWaterRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Hey! Really enjoying your story. World building is great, I’m just past book one, and I like how things are slowly expanding. Your characters are likable, and with some great interactions that give depth (Diyuan and his family coming to mind here.) The pacing is good, the writing smooth with a few edit errors, but not so much I’m losing immersion. I look forward to reading more and seeing how it keeps playing out.
MyrdinRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
The MC is a bit of a Gary Stue that always has answers or skills for everything, but the novel is very entertaining.
I binged it in one day and barely slept. It is a really cool story that reminds me heavily of novels like I Shall Seal the Heavens or Renegade Immortal.
Simil A'CrestRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
A highly imaginative cultivation novel with exceptional worldbuilding and well-defined characters, but uneven character focus and a protagonist whose power gains sometimes feel unearned.
Pros
Creative worldbuilding: pocket-world hunting, clan balance, and the interaction between different worlds are all intriguing and original.
Interesting magic/system mechanics: the level-transition mechanics and artes add depth and structure to the setting.
Rich historical echoes: I enjoy how the book hints at a larger past and the consequences of how the world used to be.
Clever, distinct characters: the cast is well-defined and produces engaging social encounters and conflicts.
Strong arcs and pacing moments: the Reflection Pagoda arc stands out — a satisfying training montage done well.
Cons
Weak follow-through on early character dynamics: the Yuhan/Yunya pairing at the beginning promised a compelling underdog dynamic (think Zorian from Mother of Learning), but their interactions drop off and rarely drive the plot afterward]
Protagonist power progression feels contrived at times: too often Yuhan “discovers” just the right power or social rule needed to advance the plot, which pushes him toward Marty Stu territory. Occasional exceptions (e.g., the gambit for Mugong’s ring in chapter 5, where an ability is cleverly leveraged) show how earned progression can work, but most power gains lack that same payoff.
Highlights
Reflection Pagoda arc — best part of the book; love a well-executed training montage.
Worldbuilding and social mechanics — consistently compelling and worth reading for alone.
Suggestions
Give the Yuhan/Yunya interactions (not necessarily romantic, mind) more screen time and tangible influence on the story’s trajectory.
Make power gains feel earned by showing more consequence, limitation, or clever chaining of existing abilities rather than plot-driven discoveries.
Bottom line
A creative, characterful cultivation story with standout worldbuilding and moments of great