The Astral Sea

Self-Published

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Description

Rydel saw an opportunity to become what he had always desired after getting reborn into a fantastical world. His objective? Travel across the world free and unrestrained.Alas, not everything is sunshine and rainbows. He will need to avoid calamities and psychotic gods, taking advantage of any chance to become stronger.A cultivation litrpg novel that will hook you without mercy.Release schedule is every day at 9pm GMT, the average chapter length is 2000~ words.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2022
Author: Melkyal

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Rating: 4.2/ 5.0
Followers: 1,267
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Community Reviews(8)

JWoodrellRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Nice story so far, while keeping power creep to a minimum. I tend to get the characters slightly mixed up so the names arent as distinctive enough from each other. Look forward to where it is going. I dont have any issues with the language choices it is very conversational rather than "oh look i have an english degree" type of complexity which makes it easier to read.
TheBlindIdiotGodRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
It's about time somebody wrote a story with/about other kinds of elves than just the typical Forest Elf, Dark Elf, or a species of elf that basically just discard the fact that they can use magic so that they can just focus on the physical aspect. I like how the MC mainly focuses on his magic and that fact that that magic is mainly focused on the Cosmic/Astral type is even better. Do you know how boring it gets to read novel after novel about people going on and on about the usual and overdone magics like fire magic or lightning magic? That is not to even mention the fact that the system mechanics are fantastic. I've always disliked how in most system novels, people can only get stronger by either levelling up or by basically becoming useless battle-hungry Meatheads. In my opinion, this is one of the best novels I've read. Thanks for writing it, Melkyal.
tnts_dedRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Having read up to the 11th chapter, I have found myself in quite the need for more content.
The setting is quite laid-back and chill. There's no impending threat or menacing bad guy to be seen which allows you to completely focus in enjoying in the characters and their mutual interactions freely. Of course, it’s very early in what will probably be a long journey, so the tone may very well change during its course, what that’s an issue for future reviews.
Said characters are actually rather engaging. Everyone has its own bit of personality and unique quirks making them feel natural and real and not just NPCs created to be in the background around the MC.
Grammar on the the other hand is not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but it doesn’t really make reading unbearable, so with English not being the author's mother language I would say is more than acceptable.
All in all, if you are looking for a lifechanging experience or one of the future pillars of the genre you might not find it here, but if you just want some more than decent novel to enjoy yourself then you may have just found what you were looking for.
Sir. Bluddington IIIRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I find this novel very enjoyable and can't wait to see what next our buddy Rydel will go through next. The things that stands out to me for this novel is the cool mix of wuxia and system themes, and I also think elves are cool, because elves have pointy ears and humans don't so that just makes them inherently better in all aspects.
emily_mccoshRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
This is one of those stories I've sat down and binged quite a bit of, and I'm planning on binging more soon. Elves are an immediate yes for me, and it's fun to read another take on them. Rydel is a fun MC, and I like watching him grow at such a young age. The side characters are loads of fun as well, especially Rydel's mentors. Reminds me a bit of Eragon with more elves. :)
luda305Royal Road
★★★ 3.0
This is a reincarnation xianxia LitRPG with forest elves. It's admittedly a page-turner, and yet on the other hand is both awkward to read at times and cringey to read about.
This is admittedly one of the harder stories to review for. I've read a fair bit (perhaps more than usual for a review), and while it does seem clearly flawed to my mind, I have a hard time pinning down exactly what the problems are that are turning me off to the story. That said, here are what I can identify:
First and foremost, the writing style is pretty stilted at times. This is admittedly one of the harder things for me to describe, but it's also the one thing that bothers me the most. I often feel like I'm reading a report or an outline. It's dry at times, rushed at others, and altogether lacks the natural flow that a good story has. I wish I could describe it better, but I can't, so this is the best caution I can give.
Second, the protagonist powers up way to fast and easily. At several clear age-based developmental points, it's clear that the protagonist is far, far more powerful than anyone in the village ever has been at such points, and perhaps more so than anyone on the peninsula if not the world (the worldbuilding isn't fleshed out enough to clarify this). So, yes, he has superlative power. I'm not really sure I get where the other reviewers disagree on this point.
As to how he gets/earns that power, a significant portion is explained by the reincarnation and in a way that makes even more sense within the world than most reincarnation fictions do. That said, there are several parts in the childhood training montage where he gets exceptionally lucky and stumbles across some thing or another that allows his power to grow exceptionally. I can somewhat accept a protagonist that gets chosen by luck, but I find it harder when a protagonist is heaven's favored child and gets it handed to them on a silver platter.
Third, I'm not sure what the LitRPG contributes to the story. It doesn'
DrAltRoyal Road
★★★ 3.0
The main character is an elf who does xanxia world type cultivation. There are menus, companions, 'genius' type comparisons, and really powerful antagonists. The prose is mechanical and sometimes has a hard time grabbing you. I was hoping to enjoy more of it and watch the author get better at writing, but instead this went on hiatus and never returned. Thought it had some neat ideas but it wasn't top tier. Thanks for sharing this work, author.
G36silverRoyal Road
★★ 2.0
It's a nice read, but feels like a first draft rather than a polished story
The dialogues feel wooden.
The characters doesn't really standout and there's barely any description. There is no struggle to level, even at 10 years old mc is said eclipse most of the elders which doesn't make any sense if you think about it and kinda ruins the pacing of the story
Story wise it is a generic reincarnation/isekai with no major changes other than the addition of cultivation and wood elf lineage. The main character's past doesn't play any role whatsoever other than making him strong willed?,There is no clashing of morality or any other ethical dillemas when they slaughter a group of human I wonder why he included reincarnation if it doesn't change anything in the first place
The author has mentioned English is his second language and it clearly shows, The writing is clunky with limited vocabulary and it really frustrates me ,it could have become a great story if the author tried enough.
Eventhough the writing has many faults,I feel like the author can greatly improve this story if he improves his writing skills
Overall it feels bland compared to many other well written stories posted here.