The Eclipse Immortal — Touching Down

Information

Status

Hiatus

Year

2022

Author

B.Z. Harding

• Chapter 2.3
  Dec 26, 2023
• Chapter 2.2
  Jan 1, 2023
• Chapter 2.1
  Dec 25, 2022
• Chapter 8
  Dec 24, 2022
• Chapter 7
  Dec 23, 2022
• Chapter 6
  Dec 22, 2022
• Chapter 5
  Dec 22, 2022
• Chapter 4
  Dec 21, 2022
• Chapter 3
  Dec 21, 2022
• Chapter 2
  Dec 21, 2022
• Chapter 1
  Dec 21, 2022

Reviews

Community Reviews(7)

• AustimizedRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  For fans of Xianxia / Cultivation who find the whole unlocking the Dantien / growing to an obscene level of power part of the story slow and boring, here's the story for you. Spoilers for volume 1 here.
  While the first several chapters start out with the 12 year-old MC struggling as a mere peasant who is denied the right to cultivate, his power grows at an exponential level. From merging with the powerful spirit of an ancient tree and gaining access not only to its skills but, more importantly, its vast array of knowledge and its ability to aid him physically/spiritually his power-level continues to ramp at an accelerating rate.
  From forms learned by [minor spoiler alert] and "uncle" who is more of a demon to learning he's not human but something far more potent, his power level surges until their escape from a qi battle results in them facing a dungeon core.
  "Oh, so this is a delve then?"
  That's what I thought, but not so fast. In a twist, he and his tree are soon off making their own pocket universe (for a few millenia) and we're off to Volume 2 where, presumably, the MC and his tree friend explore being gods in the realms they created.
  I've never read a story where the MC's power level so closely resembles an exponential curve; hints that Volume 1 is really the prologue to the meat of the story as the MC explores the Dao and various realms (as mentioned in the synopsis but I didn't think it would be so quick or literal!).
  Said meat is not yet served at the time of this review as only the first chapter of volume 2 exists, but this one promises to go beyond the slow grind to power most RR stories focus on and leap to adventures at (max?) power level. Fascinated to see what that looks like!
• TharsultRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  ...your audience [to long to fiish the title.]
  (some spoilers below)
  This is a classical Xianxia story. The lead character starts as a put-upon, low-ranked member of a typical cultivation village and society. He has a strange background, being adopted, and is disliked by his village as a result. Their is a proto-typical hazing/bullying that tries to stop him from being able to enter the path of cultivation, and a sympathetic ally character (actually, two) that help him to become a cultivator. His own inhernet goodness leads him to try to give his life to save someone, and in teh process, he nearly dies and unlocks his true power.
  It's a fairly dramatic shift in strength, and lets him jump from fighting no one to fighting fairly strong members.
  Pros to this story: The system is very interesting. I like the way it is handled, expecially the energy types, the power of even low ranked people that sets a steep stage, and the few numbers that show up are actually quite fascinating (a very low affinity percentage is seen as insanely ground-breaking, for example.)
  The writing is extremely descriptive. I can visualize well and its evocative.
  The Mc, with an asterik. THe MC is a nice guy, kinda humble, but not overly so to the point of rediculousness except once. For the most part he comes across as very real. I say asterisk only because his initial huge power jump feels a bit off--I honestly wish this story has paced his first power jump closer to something like cradle.
  The female companion: So far a bit bland, but an interesting potential build, and seems fairly nice. I look forward to seeing more.
  The bad: There are three power-ups that all occur vaguely dues ex amchina in the beginning. It doesn't really matter, if all three power-ups had occured at once I wouldn't have batted an eye, but because they all happen due to unrelated events taht all favor the MC it gives mild duex ex vibes and makes me nervous of the rest of the story. I'll accept any crazy starting coincedanc
• Trumpet_42Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  The story seems excellent in almost every respect so far. Initially, I felt it was progressing way too fast, but after reaching the second volume, I realized that the first eight chapters were likely to be more of a prologue. With that in mind, I believe it has great potential and agree with the rest of the reviews. I just hope the pacing slows a bit.
• RichFRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  This book is very engaging, and I look forward to seeing where it goes.
  The reader immediately is brought into a world of cultivation and a Chinese fantasy style known as Xianxia. This will not be a surprise to those who read the book’s synopsis. I suggest you do so, as it establishes details of a setting in which you will be immersed from the first few paragraphs of chapter 1.  There are at least a couple cultivation tropes which show up assuming readers will understand, such as the concept of a "core".  Since I have read such stories before, these were no issue for me.
  I perceived no flaws in the book’s grammar. I suspect the author has edited and re-edited each chapter. The style is normative of modern American prose, with short to mid-length and well-spaced paragraphs. I did not find any of the sentences awkwardly long, and his general vocabulary is broad without being pretentious.
  At the conceptual level, the style is denser, necessitating that the reader be alert to fully follow the story. A flow of thought might find itself weaving through several paragraphs, interrupted by several new threads. Finally that thought will complete, allowing the reader full context to what another author might have revealed up front. I am not saying this is bad; I liked it once I got used to it. But I did need to stay focused while reading.
  The characters are engaging, particular the MC and his spirit tree-tool advisor.  Something threw me for three chapters about this advisor, though.  Conceptually, an old tree might have great wisdom and intelligence.  But it also has great knowledge.  Almost every time it spoke, I was wondering, "How does it know that?"  In chapter 5 this issue is touched on, which should help me accept it going forward.  Other characters have not yet had much time to develop.  Two were written to be intentionally unlikeable.  It appears that one of those will be with the story for a while.  Maybe he will get a redemption arc.
• BlareRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  This book follows a common Xianxia plot where a poor and bullied protagonist gains cultivation and power through hard work and determination. This theme is a classic in the Xianxia genre and has proven to be a successful formula for many stories. The protagonist starts off as a lowly, mistreated character, but through his own efforts and determination, he is able to unlock his Dantian and begin his journey towards becoming a powerful cultivator. This journey is filled with challenges and obstacles, but the protagonist is able to overcome them through hard work and perseverance.
  The writing style is clear and easy to understand, providing rich details that help the reader visualize the world and the events of the story. The descriptions are vivid and help to bring the story to life, allowing the reader to fully immerse themselves in the world of the book. While there may be a few moments where the plot becomes confusing or hard to follow, the majority of the story is interesting and engaging, leaving the reader wanting more. The writing style effectively conveys the events of the story and helps the reader to understand the world and its characters.
  The grammar in this book is impeccable, with virtually no errors. The sentences are well-constructed and the overall flow of the writing is smooth and easy to follow. The grammar does not distract the reader or take away from the story, but rather enhances the overall reading experience. The author has done a great job of carefully proofreading and editing the book to ensure that it is free of errors and mistakes.
  The characters in this book are well-developed and unique, each with their own distinct personalities and characteristics. While there are a few moments where some of their knowledge or abilities may seem implausible or unrealistic, for the most part, the characters are believable and likable. The relationships between the characters are also well-crafted and add depth to the story. The characters are an importa
• ArkeanRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  A very classic style of Xianxia, starts off with a poor and bullied MC, who then gains his Dantian and cultivation and gains an opportunity through his efforts that leads into strong abilities and power.
  Style - 5/5
  The style is well presented and the information provided is easy to understand, there are great details to the story that gives you a good visual representation to the world, allowing you to imagine the scenes as they play out.
  Story - 4/5
  There are some moments where the story can be a bit confusing and hard to follow along with, however the majority of the story is interesting and engaging, letting you imagine the possibilities of what is to come.
  Grammar - 5/5
  Not much to say here, the grammar is perfect, very little to no grammar issues.
  Character - 4/5
  The characters so far are interesting and unique enough to separate each other. The only issues I've found is how knowledgeable some characters like the MC are at such a young age, or how one of the companions Hope seems to be a knowledge database even though they appear to have only gained sentience for a short period of time, however past those minor gripes the characters are great.
  Overall - 4.5/5
  Absolutely a perfect story for a fan of overpowered Xianxia fan, a recommended read and has great potential so far.
• A. StargazerRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  Reviewed at chapter 8, which is all there is at present.
  If you like Xianxia where the MC goes from a nobody putupon mortal to completely OP, then this story is right up your ally.  The foreshadowing that the MC has a unique heritage begins right in the opening.  That, combined with a 'crazy old mentor' who taught him high level techniques and a number of fortuitous encounters results in him literally skyrocketting.
  Grammatically I didn't spot any major issues.
  Style wise, I'm giving the author full marks because I feel they deserve it.  Word choice, dialogue, etc, is all quite good.
  My primary criticisms of the story.  I feel like the author is skipping ahead quite rapidly.  There's lots of cultivation and a bit of action, but not very much plot.  I feel like the author would benefit from slowing down a bit in the near future.
  Similarly with the characters, the MC starts off great, but aside from going from a newbie cultivator to an expert there's no real character development.  The supporting characters aren't really developed at all aside from being introduced.
  Once again, this story is great Xianxia, and I'm interested to see where the author takes it from here.