Unintended Cultivator - A Xianxia-inspired Cultivation Novel

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Living on the streets of Orchard's Reach, Sen never dreamed about becoming a cultivator. He barely even knew what cultivation was, let alone wanted to do it. When fate intervenes, though, he finds himself the disciple of a cultivator. Like all who find themselves on the path to defying the heavens, Sen will have to decide what kind of person he wants to be and what kind of mark he wants to leave on the world.

Current Schedule: New chapter daily, Monday-Friday.

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Status: Ongoing
Year: 2023
Author: Edontigney

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Rating: 4.5/ 5.0
Followers: 7,559
Views: 4,050,353

Chapters(371 total)

What readers say about Unintended Cultivator - A Xianxia-inspired Cultivation Novel

“This one has been an enjoyable story and I'm rather disappointed to be caught up with the current releases. I will be following and favourite -ing though because I want to know What Happens Next. The grammar and editing have been good but it is a work in pr…”
MPRRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“You end up reading a ton of stories on this site that all need a ton of work, be it plot lines/armour being ridiculous, editing, my god the editing, to just unbelievable characters with no depth. This story has none of that. Actually started this on Kindle,…”
SakageRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

MPRRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This one has been an enjoyable story and I'm rather disappointed to be caught up with the current releases. I will be following and favourite -ing though because I want to know What Happens Next.
The grammar and editing have been good but it is a work in progress so the odd bobble may slip through but I didn't really notice anything egregious.
The characters do come across fairly well. I find the MC quite likeable and he tends to have valid reasons for his actions - even during the 'Heart Demon' arc, which I do wish had been a bit more fleshed out.
All in all I've been happy to spend my time reading this one.
SakageRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
You end up reading a ton of stories on this site that all need a ton of work, be it plot lines/armour being ridiculous, editing, my god the editing, to just unbelievable characters with no depth.
This story has none of that. Actually started this on Kindle, and like 10 chapters in to book 1, i had already bought 2 and 3, and preordered 4. Then when i finished 3 about 5 days after starting book one, i figured i should check if it was a serial being posted on RR. Whelp here i am now starting book 7.
My comments in the first section mainly apply to the early novels where Eric has probably had time to go back and make editing passes. In the more recent stuff, books 5 and 6, i am finding the occasional error but again, im assuming as it gets closer to publication those will all get caught and corrected along the way.
MC is special but not overtly special in the beginning. All your given to believe is the kid has drive and one special skill, his ability to "hide", that draws interest from his Master and ends up turning him into an experiment in Cultivation.
It touches on all the common tropes of an eastern style cultivation setting, sects, arrogant young masters, etc, and like Beware of Chicken, throws everything around all twisty turny like.
TL:DR; if you like Cultivation stories, do yourself a favor and pick up books 1 through 3 on amazon and be prepared to lose a week or two to this.
F.L. RileyRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
An orphan, starved and abused by nobles, gets a chance. A chance to serve a cultivator and for his service is taught. To read, to protect himself, maybe to cultivate?
It's hard to decide whom I like more in this novel, the MC, the ghost panther, or Uncle, but each character has an identity that draws the reader in.
This follows many of the cliches that most novels dealing with Cultivation follow, but there is an added dimension, a fresh perspective that elevates this novel from bland to engaging.
FergyB20Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Found the story on the rising stars list. I had middling hope going into chapter one. Finding something that feels fresh is the endless challenge. It exceeded all my expectations.
I like the pace, not to slow to get boring before leaving the ground, and not to fast so as to not get the chance to invest care into the characters.
The author delivers what they promised at the start again and again, letting me build trust with them as a reader even above the contents of the story. They make no promises of traditional xianxia lore but spinkle in enough terms to feel grounded in classical cultivation. Even in the MC doesnt learn about typical cultivation for a while.
Once I started, I couldn't stop. The characters feel realistic and have a depth to them we see deepen as Sen learns more of what his teachers are capable of. His horizons are broadened slowly as even his teacher underestimate how much of a true blank slate his knowledge is. Yet his own perspective and talent surprise all but him as they are his normal.
I will end with saying I am looking forward to the books and author's continued growth. Thank you.
CulainRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Well written and interesting run through the cultivation journey of a street kid who gets picked up by a master cultivator and made a disciple.
This novel has a slow, seductive and enjoyable start into SEN's cultivation journey. His master is a good natured, sect destroying, thousands of years old monster who picks up a homeless kid and teaches him the cultivation way.
The hints are that SEN is immensely talented but we haven't seen him marked against anything yet so I'm looking forward to reading his first young master takedown
ArensorRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This story is enjoyable for a lot of things but I really enjoy the actual cultivation aspect of this novel. The author has gone relatively in depth with the MCs cultivation while leaving a bit of a mystery aspect which I love. The pacing is at times awkward but generally moves along pretty swiftly and the story is usually building to something. There are a lot of really great memorable moments in the story. The characters are another strong point as you have a relatively small group of core characters that are mentioned in most chapters but each has a full backstory and motivations. Author is a bit unhinged but he pumps out two chapters a day on patreon and writes a great story so what's not to love.
DestwinRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This the story of Sen, a mortal turned cultivator. We follow his journey of discovery, of building his legend and ultimately, of becoming a human and trying to hold onto that.
From making friends, enemies, saving people and going through the cultivation realms all while building himself -albeit unintentionally- his legend, under the gaze of the heavens.
Drake_EURoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The Grammar is excellent.
The MC is reasonable and realistic.
The Side Characters are decently fleshed out.
The Worldbuilding is interesting.
There are no boring parts, over the top speeches or groveling, like in other Cultivation Novels.
If you want to start reading now, do it.
What follows now is a short summary.
The Reader finds the MC living on the street, when a Cultivator comes to the town. He is drawing the Cultivators attention with his use of a special gift and ends up as his disciple.
Together they climb a mountain and meet up with a friend of MC‘s Master, during the climb the MC befriends a big kitten.
The MC learns the art of Cultivation and other things. After several years he‘s ready to go out in the world to find his own way.
He meets old friends and enemies and a name finds him.
His Master sends a protector after him, who needs some time to catch up. The MC meets an old turtle with long reaching consequences. Ends a war, meets a princess and her brother. Kills some beasts and cultivators. And needs to search for help, because of the turtle.
I intentionally left out most of the important and interesting details, to not disturb your journey through this Story. Have fun! 😉
ElrodionRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Was V5 Ch22 supposed to post before V5 CH21? I noticed that Volume 5 Chapter 22 was posted right after Volume 5 Chapter 20 and I didn't know if this was intentional on your part or if it was a mix up in the posting schedule.
Regardless, I greatly enjoy the story and I look forward to new chapters as they are rolled out.
SchusfusterRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
So, it may be unfair, but I only bother to rate the stories that actively bring me pleasure.
This story, this wonderful cultivation tale, actively and utterly is a pleasure to read. I would not have been surprised to have found this on an actual Wuxia site, because it understands the spirit and form of the medium so well. I would put this up with Demonic Cultivator, 40 Millenia of Cultivation, and Webtoon's superb Gosu, in its approach and delightful essence of the genre.
Deep and splendidly individual characters and meditations on the nature of our participation in reality somewhat remiscent of Slumrat, this is absolutely worth diving into and exploring.