i really dont get those genius trash gaowu tropes, like WHAT THE FUCK IS COOL ABOUT BEING CALLED GENIUS? YOU'RE STILL SOME TRASH YOUNG SCHOOL MINION, ANY SLIGHT OLDER TEACHER OR ANYTHING CAN JUST SLAP YOUR PRIDE OUT OF REALITY... wth

i had a whole comparison written, but disappeared bc the site reloaded out of nothing... so now im just going to resume.

even though i didnt read more than 17ch, the whole trope and summary shows how it will be (look at the latter chs, there are ARENAS for STUDENTS fighting 7th level something realm) if you take in consideration than the PE teacher is a 3rd lvl. the big shots on this world view would be at least 5lvl. then you come to me and say: yeah, 7,8 and 9th lvl are powerhouses, but noo those students who also are in those levels arent powerhouses, look they need to do some exam, tournaments and arena fights. while all their Professors are weaker than them.. dont mind the worldview... if anyone didnt understand, because even i didnt:

this world is like, youngsters reaching nascent soul, void refining, etc. but still being some inner sect disciple, doing tasks, exams etc.. while all their teachers were still golden cores... do u see the bullshit now? whats the point of the mc upgrading all his powers and all when all it ends in being stronger than some other student, its a perpetual young novel. the mc will never grow up to be above the system/leaders

I have already read the manhwa till chapter ~600ish.

so people who are wondering whether to read this or not, please go ahead.

One of the best apocalypse-based novels with good development and story.

I admit the start is not good, its slow and idiotic but trust me it will only improve from there.

This has great potienal and the writing only improves over time. The power scaling is also very well defined later. You will feel a sense of cultivation type ( there's always someone stronger than you) novel later. If you're a fan of apocalyptic type, then this is a must-read.

Note - MC personality is very ruthless and shrewd. There will be racism in later chapters.

For me this is very normal and okay, considering this is a rebirth + apocalypse-based novel.

Also, the rating/reviews of this novel are a little unfair/irrelevant because this novels take some time to cook. All low reviewers have hardly read 10% of this.

SPOILERS

1. Since MC dies very early, the rebirth plays almost no major role in later plot development.

2. Few characters' personalities(Teacher) will be very irritating/bad initially but will improve over time.

This is pretty good. MC is reincarnated as the villain and has lived knowing this for his childhood. But that hasn't stopped him from cultivating a good relationship with his fellow disciples which is where the main difference between him and the villain in plot comes in. He is inherently a good person and while he is a bit lustful, the heroines are even more so and that balances it out. He has a system that rewards him for "following the plot" and "being a villain". The interpretation of this initially is that he has to follow the plot but it in current chapter(ch23) he has started to realize that maybe something else is also possible and he might not have to be a bad person to be a villain. We'll see how this goes but it is definitely not just MC following the plot and heroine having some cheat due to which they fall for him. This is an organic romance due to years of companionship and care which just sees this current plot as a hurdle to overcome. Feels very refreshing compared to other stories of its genre where the MC is always the one with the initiative, this time it is just him being a good person and being caring to his peers that earns him the admiration. Other than that this looks like standard villain harem cultivation story, with a slightly naive MC, a delusional "son of luck" and heroines and side characters who seem to act irrationally and care for a "villain" instead of the "hero" but actually have their own thought and reasons and are not bound to the plot as the MC thinks.

Update at ch112: Not an eunuch MC. He actually has actual progress with the heroines which is cool. And he is kind to most people. Very nice. I will probably stick with this till the end.

✨ Protect Our Patriarch ✨

🧠 Strategy and Strength | 💼 Clan and Cultivation | ❤️ Family and Fame

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Wang Shouzhe, a transmigrator, becomes the patriarch of a struggling cultivation clan. Armed with modern knowledge, he builds his family through strategy, business, and loyalty—not brute force.

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🌟 What Makes It Unique🌟

💍 Monogamous MC – Devoted to his wife, bans polygamy.

👩‍👧 Female Powerhouse Cast – Women often outshine the men.

🏛️ Clan-Building Focus – Emphasizes management, legacy, and unity.

🧾 Satirical Xuanhuan – Reverses common tropes with wit and irony.

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👍 Highlights👍

🏙️ Deep worldbuilding and multi-generational development.

😂 Dry humor, lighthearted tone, and character variety.

📈 Smart progression through politics, not just fights.

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⚠️ Common Criticisms⚠️

🚺 Gender Bias? – Males often feel sidelined or used for breeding.

😒 Parental Favoritism – MC favors his daughter over his son.

💤 Slow Start – Long setup, minimal combat early on.

🤕 "Comedic Abuse" – MC is often bossed around or punished for laughs.

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📚 Who Will Enjoy This?📚

Readers tired of typical face-slapping MCs.

Fans of slow-burn strategy, satire, and strong women.

Those who enjoy cultivation with a side of slice-of-life.

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🧾 Final Take🧾

A bold, brainy subversion of the cultivation genre. Loved for its originality, but divisive for its tone and gender dynamics. Not for everyone—but unforgettable for the right reader.

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Pretty good. This is the third one for me with this kind of similar premise. Other 2 have been added to recommendations.

So MC gets a "simulator" and it helps him simulate "virtual" lives in which he will help one heroine grow into a powerful character. As is the norm in this kind of novels, he will eventually die which will cause the heroine to become a Yandere and then they gain memories of the "Simulation" and come find him. MC: *surprised pikachu face*

If you have read other novels of this kind then this is very very similar. Nothing new in the general execution. Where this diverges is that from looks of it, his "system" is actually helping him regain memories of his actions, and the past is already set in stone, which means that whether he interacts with his system or not, the things that he will simulate have already happened and the actions in the system cannot be change.

The harem is also not too big from looks of it. The heroines have their own "temaplate" but since all are Yandere, the personality while varied, overlaps quite a lot.

This really spins the story into a different narrative. Until my current chapter, things are slowly opening up and story is interesting over all. I recommend to people who either like this kind of novel or have never read something similar to give it a go.

Very traditional Xianxia setting. MC is reincarnated into a game he has played where he was building a dao of ruthlessness character. The book starts with the MC being in a damaged state due to being stuck by backlash due to some reason(probably due to going against the heavens?). The book is vague intentionally at many places to seem more deep than it is. If you have seen some cultivation movies then this is pretty much exactly like that. There is a lot of sudden things happening which is a characteristic of this kind of eastern fantasy where the supernatural and cultivation elements keep influencing the normal ancient settings. It is interesting to read if you have the patience for it. The vibe is pretty dark overall with a true dog eat dog world setting. The characters are changing as more of the plot happens and you can really get immersed in this world if you want. Just go with the flow and don't dig too deep. It is very fun and how different character act and how their relationships are with the MC of the past and of present is very interesting and the contrast is kinda cool. Worth it if you want to read a good cultivation novel with a good helping of harem. The harem isn't perfunctory kind where they fall in love at first sight, but is built up. Like at this point(ch77) we have one confirmed relationship and that has been brewing for 1500 years. True star crossed lover shit. Very romantic. I loved it. Recommended!! I will update the review if my thoughts change as more relationships and world setting is added in more chapters.

Edit at ch100: Alright the Author flipped the script. Not bad. This got more interesting. I won't spoil the plot twist but it seems we are gonna have a dangerous shuraba at some point. This is gonna be epic if Author can maintain this quality. Looking forward to it.

Very sweet and very fun. While some of the initial setting is a bit hand wavey, once you get to the main part which is the relationship between the MC and the Twins everything settles down and you get to enjoy the absolutely sugary sweet romance and familiar affection. At ch71 the girls are aware of their feelings and are also aware of the fact that the MC just sees them as siblings and have decided to actively pursue and prepare for the future. The MC on his part is conscious of them but keeps suppressing the thought with sibling affection so we definitely gonna get a good ending on this one(I hope. Else I will drop the rating). No other harem members or complicated relationship drama. Till now it is all sunshine and rainbows for the most part with a good sweet SoL and romance feel. I hope we maintain atleast the general vibe even if we get some trial and tribulations to add some drama to make that tag work in the future.

Recommended if you want a good sweet romance with 2 very close childhood sweethearts and a caring and worthy MC.

Edit at ch96: MC finally has accepted that he likes them romantically and is willing to accept their affections. Great victory! It should be stable sugary romance going forward surely.