Seizing Immortality: One Day at a Time [ Xianxia LitRPG Isekai ]

Information

Status

Hiatus

Year

2024

Author

DaoTian

• 45 — Securing Ning Xue's Future
  Apr 22, 2025
• 44 — Clear Spring Inn~
  Apr 7, 2025
• 43 — Packing Up~
  Apr 4, 2025
• 42 — Entanglements~
  Apr 3, 2025
• 41 — Near Death Regret~
  Apr 2, 2025
• 40 — Boss Fight Zhao Shi~
  Apr 1, 2025
• 39 — Traps Inside Traps~
  Mar 31, 2025
• 38 — Poisonous Luo Heng~
  Mar 29, 2025
• 37 — Serpent's Warding Formation~
  Mar 28, 2025
• 36 — Tracking~
  Mar 27, 2025
• 35 — Escalating Situation~
  Mar 26, 2025
• 34 — Accusation & Diplomacy~
  Mar 25, 2025
• 33 — Hua Rice Shop~
  Mar 24, 2025
• 32 — Crimson Thorn Deer~
  Feb 10, 2025
• 31 — Training~
  Feb 7, 2025
• 30 — Velvetbliss Peak Zhao Lan~
  Feb 6, 2025
• 29 — Fights & Disturbance~
  Feb 5, 2025
• 28 — Outer Disciples Gathering~
  Feb 4, 2025
• 27 — More about Foundation Establishment~
  Feb 3, 2025
• 26 — Diamond Skin Technique~
  Feb 2, 2025

Reviews

Community Reviews(10)

• BardLyreRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This an absolute blast in the world of cultivation with a cheeky modern twist. We dive right in with Zhen, your everyday guy who suddenly finds himself in a mystical realm, dealing with demonic sects and shady conspiracies. Oh, and he gets this nifty power to uncover one world-shaking secret a day. No biggie.
  Zhen is hilariously relatable. His internal monologues are pure gold, a mix of sarcasm and straight-up “what the heck is going on?” vibes. Watching him bumble through his new life is both endearing and laugh-out-loud funny. The side characters are shaping up to be just as intriguing, promising some juicy alliances and rivalries down the line.
  The writing? Light and breezy, perfect for a quick, fun read. The author does a fantastic job blending modern humor with ancient cultivation lore, making it feel fresh and exciting. No long-winded descriptions here—just enough to set the scene and let the characters shine.
  And the structure? Spot on. Each chapter peels back another layer of the world, keeping you hooked with Zhen’s daily revelations. The mix of action, enlightenment, and those everyday moments of “I’m just trying to survive here” make for a well-balanced story. Plus, the pacing is great; no dragging here, just a smooth ride through a well-crafted plot.
  In short, this is a fast-paced, laugh-filled adventure that keeps you on your toes with its humor, intriguing characters, and a world that feels alive and kicking. Dive in, and enjoy the ride!
• WeavervaleRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This has strong prose and has set up the promise early on.
  Grammar 5/5
  The grammar is strong with this one. I saw no issues. I suspect the only thing that I could critique here is echo words coming up once.
  Style 5/5 Third person pov ✅
  Past tense usage ✅
  This would work well with either first or third person. Stylistically it works well. The text itself as an abstract isn't just large block are large block.
  And it's got text boxes ish?
  Character 5/5
  The character is a rational actor that takes time to assess his situation and then work through things. This is something that I look for in a fiction, especially a Xianxia fic. He seems genre savvy.
  Plot 5/5
  This has a very navel gazing plot to start out which is something that you see in this genre. It's what I like and I think what a lot of people that read Xianxia will dig. This is actually an impressive way to show characters development that I hadn't thought about before.
  If you're looking for the secret sauce to cultivation this shows a way. It's got good pacing and I can't give anything but a good recommendation to it.
• WinterwispRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Overall, this is shaping up as a solid Xianxia from the get-go, with us quickly getting to the cultivator world and the MC immediately focusing on growing stronger. The opening chapters are a lot about adjusting to the new world, but there are several plotlines developed that look to become interesting, and the 'system' that our MC is gifted with is not making him OP, at least not as of yet. That's a good thing, in my book.
  We meet Zhan as he's just about to relax with a nice blanket and some TV. He's then thrust out of his normal world and into the body of a cultivator, also called Zhan. He's lost all cultivation, but is luckily inside a cultivation cave, and has the opportunity to get back on track, only... It's gonna cost him.
  Style: It's classic Xianxia, with all that goes into it. The opening is well set-up, Zhan's reaction to his situation is calm, but believable, and the cultivation world is described fine, considering we're in a cave. If there is one issue, it is perhaps that is too classic, and as of yet there is little that distinguishes it from a lot of other stories of its kind. This is something that may grow, as the character and world is further developed, and we learn more about the system that Zhan has to help him.
  Story: Solid start, good characterizations and the conflicts are maybe predictable, but for an opening that's fine. We've got some intruige mixed in, which is nice, and potential allies and enemies in equal measure. There is a lot of meditation and cultivation, though, and it's hard to make that engaging to read. The story being set in a cave might be strategically good for the MC, but for the narrative it also means there's not really all that much happening, outside of expostion and building plotpoints.
  Character: Zhan right now is pretty much a blank slate. We don't know all that much about him, and he hasn't really done much, outside of meditating--which, to be fair, he's absolutely crushing. He's clearly competent, it's again just th
• FalstaffRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  It's exactly what it sounds like.
  I read this as part of a 15k review exchange so I'm only reviewing the first 10 chapters. For additional context, these are not my genres, so please take my thoughts with several grains of salt. I'm not the target audience, so my opinion is irrelevant.
  That said, I'm of conflicting minds regarding this story. On one hand, there are technical story elements I don't like; on the other, it's genius from a business perspective. I have to give 5 stars if for no other reason than because it's expertly crafted to appeal to this market. This is how it's done. And it's clearly working, so screw my opinions. Keep on keeping on. My hat's off to you.
  That said, the first 7 chapters are all spent in a cave with no one to talk to. There's not much story or character to critique. Just the same mumbo-jumbo about qi and 8th circles and 9th circles and going back to 1st, on and on for 7 straight chapters. Good God, Lemon. The opening death was so cozy and amusing, I got all excited for a funny story but then it was base numbers and meditation.
  Again on one hand, I suppose that's a dense and efficient way to make your MC OP stronk; and if you're familiar with the genre, I suppose you just jump over those chapters to get to the good stuff, but for me, it was a baffling experience. I kept wondering when the actual story was about to begin. And I guess other Zhen is just dead. Made me feel kinda sad for the guy.
  Finally around chapter 8 the MC gets out of the cave. The first person he meets is also the person the blurb told me he's going kill soon, so that mystery was solved before it even began.
  I wish I had started reading around chapter 8. Everything before that is just standard Xianxia LitRPG Isekai tropes. There are no explanations given, because who are we kidding? No one cares about that stuff. You're in a fantasy world with qi and there's some intrigue. The MC is OP.
  Have fun.
• ZarthosRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  Let me start by saying that I enjoyed reading this story and encourage you to try it. It is well-written and flows well, and there are no glaring faults that could impede your enjoyment if you like this type of transmigration with benefits story. That said, nothing is perfect.
  Style: The writing style is detailed without being overbearing. If you like detailed descriptions of what cultivation entails, this might be for you. Also, there's no bit of exposition dump or very little of it. While that also means there's not much of the world we know, at least the story flows well.
  Story: The story is your cookie-cutter transmigration with benefits. We don't know much about why Zhen was chosen for this transmigration or where the golden finger came from, but discovering that is part of the charm of these types of stories. It's nothing genre-breaking, as of now, but it is still enjoyable to read.
  Grammar: Some grammatical errors stopped me in the process of reading, but that was because I was reading it with a critical state of mind. Some punctuation was missing here and there, and some capitalization was wrong. The reason for the four stars was that I found quite a bit of the present tense used while the text was written in the past tense. I couldn't help but stop reading when I found those. Otherwise, it's easily readable.
  Characters: As far as I read, there is not much to say, as only the main character, Zhen, has been introduced. Still, one thing I could never understand about these types of stories was how easily these characters come to accept that their world has been turned upside down. I mean, I  expect more of a reaction than just, "Wow, I just moved through dimension into a completely alien world. Now let me cultivate in peace." It feels a bit jarring, but maybe that's just me.
• storybookknightRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  Cultivation stories are a dime a dozen, but so far Seizing Immortality is ahead of the pack. The main character has a cheat talent, but it's the sort of talent which has enough of a significant downside to feel balanced. From a conceptual standpoint, I have no complaints.
  However, I do feel that the story suffers a little bit stylistically, in that there's a certain lack of detail in some of the descriptions of the setting. Sometimes, this is just an artistic decision that I personally disagree with - for instance, the choice not to tell the reader what show Zhen was looking forward to watching pre-transmigration can easily be justified as eliminating irrelevant detail, although personally I think it was a missed opportunity to inform the reader about Zhen's personality. Other gaps feel more pronounced - the most recent chapters introduce Zhen to the geography of the sect, and don't provide detail besides "mountain." Even when there are descriptions, they're also often only provided once - a little bit of spaced repetition can go a long way to cement details in a reader's mind.
  That's really my main complaint so far about the story - so far things feel a bit generic, even beyond it being a cultivation story, and more descriptions would help remedy that.
  As previously mentioned, though, the plot is well constructed so far (though it's early) and the main character is decent, though nothing special - or maybe it's just too early for him to shine, given that only a few chapters have been released. And the grammar is decent, so all things considered I'm happy to keep reading for now.
• MechalichRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  This story is, in many ways, an almost perfectly ordinary Xianxia isekai tale, one that plays pretty much all the tropes straight, in a good way. Tropes are there for a reason, so that works, and while this story doesn't start out with much uniqueness, it has a solid foundation and the potential to go pretty much anywhere while still taking the time to ground the characters and setting. At the same time, tropes are not without their weaknesses, and by playing things so straight to type, this story borrows those too at points.
  Style is straightforward, written in first-person with a narrator who mostly uses plain language and conveys events effectively without undercutting the narrative, while also adding a tinge of careful paranoia that carefully and effectively adds tension to otherwise fairly mundane events (the majority of the portion of the story to the point of this review consists of a guy alone in a cave, and it's a testament to the writing style that this scenario works).
  Grammar is fine. There are some tense agreement errors, enough to notice, but not sufficient to become a serious issue.
  Story is hard to evaluate. This tale is pacing itself carefully, which means that in terms of events, very little has happened yet. There are hints of a greater plot, but they remain hints, and the focus seems to be more on slice-of-life stylings. There's nothing wrong with any of that, but in a manner of many stories where the MC is isekai'd seemingly completely at random, it's unclear why these events matter.
  Character is similar to story. There's nothing wrong with Zhen as the MC, he's an ordinary guy with relatively ordinary thoughts trying to work his way around a fairly ordinary problem, in this case debt. It's a believable character who reacts in a believable way to his circumstances, but there doesn't seem to be any real reason why this person ended in this place at this time.
  Overall, this story works well to utilize all of the strengths attendant to an isekai Xia
• MythrnlRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  "Seizing Immortality: One Day at a Time" excels in creating a captivating blend of genres with a protagonist who is both humorous and relatable. The story’s pacing and plot development keep readers engaged, while the almost flawless grammar enhances the reading experience.
  DaoTian's writing style is immersive and vivid, capturing the reader's attention from the very first sentence. The author’s choice of words and the literary devices used paint a clear picture of Zhen's ordinary life transitioning into an extraordinary adventure. The initial scene in the cozy living room is crafted with such warmth and familiarity that it starkly contrasts with the cold, stone reality Zhen finds himself in later.
  The plot development is well-paced, blending elements of Xianxia, LitRPG, and Isekai genres seamlessly. Zhen's sudden transmigration is both a familiar trope and a fresh take, with the protagonist’s humorous and relatable reactions adding a unique twist. The story's structure, moving from Zhen’s comfortable, modern life to the harsh, mystical environment of the Abyssal Harmony Sect, is compelling. The backstory of Zhen Yu provides depth and stakes that keep the reader engaged.
  The grammar, spelling, and punctuation are nearly flawless. DaoTian demonstrates a strong command of the English language, ensuring the text is clear and enjoyable to read. There are minor typos here and there, but they do not detract from the overall reading experience.
  The characters are well-developed, with Zhen/Zhen Yu standing out as a particularly engaging protagonist. His relatable personality and humorous inner monologue make him easy to root for.
• OmniLightningRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  Mysterious start. Zhen finds himself transmigrated to a new world and in a new body. Quickly, he finds that there are plots at play against this body’s former owner. He must use his unique skill to stay alive while cultivating. Meanwhile, he is being extorted by an older disciple at the qi cave, who he suspects might also be the one responsible for the assassination attempt against his new body.
  Style: A slow-paced cultivation story with plenty of mystery also backed in. MC finds himself in a new body, with a new power, and in a new world. Now he must quickly understand cultivation and get his new body back to the level it had been before his arrival. Meanwhile he begins noticing that there is conspiracy against his new life.
  Grammar: Few issues that require attention but nothing that disrupts the reading experience.
  Character: The story so far is focused on the main character. There is mention of others, but currently, the MC is in an isolated area. The MC is intelligent and arrives with a cheat skill; he quickly uses both to his advantage in both his cultivation and discovering the plot against him.
  Story: A strong start. The MC keeps his composure, mostly, in dire circumstances, and manages to turn his situation around in short order. There are some events that might require a little more explanation for those not familiar with advanced cultivation concepts. But otherwise, a good pace and explanation of how he is reaching each level of cultivation.
• The Storm KingRoyal Road

  ★★★ 2.5

  It’s standard chinese cultivation novel slop.
  It has all the common tropes. 5 paragraphs worth one sentence of content, immediately repeated with slightly different wording, and repeated again next two chapters. Actually interesting information being glossed over. A whiny annoying MC who complains how his absolute cheat ability is the slightest bit limited. Overly exaggerated emotions that change on a dime whilst reading a letter.
  And of course the font of annoyance slowly simmering inside you because actually interesting ideas are being butchered in execution.
  If you are able to effortlessly skim read your enjoyment will probably be higher. Sadly I need effort to do it because it always feels disrespectful.
  If you can read the badly written and even worsly translated novels out there, then you will certainly like this one because it doesn’t make you want to claw your eyes out. It is markedly better in quality than the other popular ones out there, with a sufficient amount of interesting ideas.
  But if you are used to a higher standard of style and internal dialogue - you will feel like having overeaten on a bag of cheap unhealthy greasy burgers after years of healthy and delicious home made ones. Disappointed, dissatisfied, bloated and greasy.
  To the author I suggest some style exercises. You don’t have to copy the actual writing style of chinese cultivation novels if you want to write one. Their setting is what makes them - not the style. And if you are repeating yourself merely to fill some preconceived amount of words - stop that, it just dilutes and worsens your product. You don’t win through quantity but through quality on here.