The story is nice an relaxing, using Stardew Valley to build a pleasant atmosphere, but the world building, dungeon mechanics, and economy are so janky that it's kind of hard to enjoy. Set in a world where it's literally the end of the universe and every dungeon is Dark Souls, someone makes Stardew Valley. And then, before it's really gotten started, jams in Plants vs. Zombies. Honestly, I could probably rant for ages about how nothing makes any sense. Everyone is playing the exact same real actual land one at a time but somehow it maintains persistent independent time flows, crops, and land development. Not to mention the fact that "git gud" is a legitimate stance when supporting the people that are fighting against the destruction of everything. Workers are important, but are immediately and easily replaced by puppets. The MC can magically create things that have never been seen before ( like every single crop lol), but needs to individually order PvZ sunflowers (but not slimes). Advancement is a necessarily slow process, but a girl he went to Lord school with has a dungeon thousands of times more developed even though it's been like a week. Basically, the moment you stop to think about how any part of this works, it all comes crashing down. That said, it is a laid-back, slice of life story, though I personally think there are much better ones, there is nothing wrong with enjoying this. As long as you can put up with constant inconsistency in the world building.

This is quite good, and more than that, a breath of fresh air. I have no idea why the story is tagged 'Evil Protagonist', the MC is pretty much a good-hearted guy, but the story breaks a lot of conventions. There is no grand evil that needs to be stopped, no personal quest or revenge plot that somehow extends for three thousand chapters, and generally no real danger or driving motivation. The protagonist is truly immortal, immune to murder, and with endless lifespan. So, the whole story is essentially exploring the question of what someone might do with infinite time and no fear of death. Parts of it feel weird, but when framed in the context of a person who effectively cannot die unless they choose to commit suicide, spending a century or two messing around on projects actually makes a lot of sense. Not everyone is gonna like that, but I personally enjoyed the carefree nature of the MC, wandering through the world and playing as he pleases. I definitely recommend checking it out, it's well written and unconventional in literary structure, but don't worry if it doesn't appeal.

What a ride! This is a genuinely great lord-type novel, with none of the relentless self-aggrandizement that plagues the genre. The protagonist starts with the ability to mix and match genes, using it to improve her swarm until things start to go off the rails and she truly begins to earn the title of Zerg Queen. I won't spoil anything, but anyone that enjoys kingdom building or progression fiction this is an easy recommendation.

Far and away one of the best farming novels on the site, the author clearly knows what they're talking about and it's genuinely interesting to see them apply necromancy to solve agricultural problems in a very real way. It makes for a great slice of life story where the MC is just moving along, working on their projects, and gradually having a larger and larger impact on the world around them. Bonus points for turning a dragon into a breeding pig, and then treating it as a teaching moment to describe in horrifying detail on the exact methods by which factory farmed pigs are managed. Great realistic fantasy story with a laid back protagonist that gradually building up an economic engine from a realistic foundation.

This story's a mess. The character interactions are weird, the enemies aren't just idiots but beyond brain-dead, and every problem is solved in all of thirty seconds of insane back and forth. Essentially, all of the enemies are just rage-bait, being completely unreasonable psychopaths so there's no psychological burden to watch them suffer. It's to the point where it's honestly unclear if the protagonist is even a villain or not because everyone except for his friends are garbage. Clearly some people have enjoyed this story, but I really feel like people should have better standards. Calling it mid would be a compliment.

Ignore the Sun Blot, reviewing a story poorly for it not being something it doesn't intend to be is meaningless. This isn't a ruthless chuni competing for resources and defying the heavens. This is a fantastic story following a kind protagonist with a genuinely sincere heart for the world. The beginning is built off of misunderstandings, as the everyone believes the MC to be an incredible master while he peacefully explores and learns about the world, but it's a great experience watching him steadily grow into the unfathomable master that everyone always believed him to be. The worldbuilding is rich, the characters deeply fleshed out, and it spends time deeply exploring each of their paths. Instead of the more structured xianxia novels, the setting is a soft magic style that more closely follows actual Taoism and leans towards mythology rather than distinct formulas and clear realms. It results in a story that reads more like mythology than the almost litRPG (leveling up) style of a lot of xianxias. That said, it's a low-key protagonist that happily wanders around exploring, learning, and making the world a better place. I think it's well worth checking out, but it certainly won't appeal to everyone.

Ignore the negative reviews. This is neither a breeding fantasy, nor a face-slapping power fantasy. This is a genuinely well-written low-key family cultivation story, with realistic characters, realistic mistakes, and realistic helplessness in the face of greater powers. Despite having a heaven defying cheat, the family still has to navigate the same halls of power that everyone else walks, desperately hide their secrets, and painstakingly develop inch by inch. As they get more power and the family grows, they can wield more influence, but the story is a long way from them standing up and openly taking on the cultivation world. It makes for a great slow-burn story, with generations of well-developed characters all finding their paths. In truth the main character is less the patriarch, and more the entire family as a whole. An ensemble cast clawing out prosperity from beneath the hungry gaze of cultivators desperate for any opportunity. Strongly recommend it for anyone that enjoys low-key protagonists, but generally recommend it for anyone that enjoys kingdom building and the like. Easy rec. The only criticism I have is that the cheat is sexist, and as a result female characters are relatively unimportant despite being well-written.

This is pretty good as a low-key laid back cultivation novel. It's not perfect, a particular peeve of mine is the repeated statements that he's not a genius when the MC is out-cultivating Heavenly talents like they're worthless and constantly experiencing enlightenment, but it has very solid "watching the tigers fight" energy. Transitions can be sudden and confusing, but it's consistent in character and tone, the MC has a very reasonable perspective on the world, and it comes together pretty well. Easy recommendation, as long as your looking for a serene cultivation story rather than an action packed adventure.

Spectacular. I went in for a taste and wound up binging the whole thing. The protagonist is a black-hearted little delight, who spends the entire story scheming and stealing opportunities, to ensure that the two protagonist templates remain safely dragged down and unable to kill her. Most of the progress is in terms of pulling puppet strings and snatching things that should have belonged to the harem heroes, but the cultivation is generally satisfying with her options steadily expanding as her power grows. It's worth noting that the true protagonist is an evil protagonist, but a practical one. For the most part, the only people who suffer are the hero templates and their harem, and even then the MC doesn't treat her own people poorly. It's a fun story, not particularly dark, and other than the ending wrapping up quickly, it's a good little read. Easy to recommend.

This isn't Reverend Insanity under another name. The author is very clear that while it seems ever more unlikely that he'll be able to finish Reverend Insanity, he still won't give up, and so Ning Zhuo is a completely new character in a completely new world. That said, Ning Zhuo is a delightful menace of the 'Righteous Path', being a scheming and conniving little monster, that balances gain and reputation with every move. He's not exactly evil, but at the same time he wouldn't hesitate to murder just about anyone if it means attaining his goals. There are a lot of parallels to Fang Yuan, but it is genuinely entertaining to watch Ning Zhuo justify his demonic actions under the guise of righteousness. Plots are intricate, playing out over hundreds of chapters as friends become enemies and enemies become friends. Unexpected twists are built into the story, with seemingly inconsequential moments expanding a hundred chapters later to cast a new light on the entire situation. I could go on and on, but it's easy to recommend this story. Gu Zhen Ren has a proven record, and after six hundred chapters, it's safe to say I'm on board.