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History’s Strongest Senior Brother
By august eagle, ba yue fei ying, 八月飞鹰
1836 chapters
2016
Description
It was Yan Zhaoge’s first time transmigrated into another world. He landed in a martial warrior civilization that was at the peak of prosperity. He ended up in the Divine Palace’s library, which collected and preserved the classics of the entire world from all fields of knowledge. However, a world-class calamity struck soon after, and even the Divine Palace was destroyed. Yan Zhaoge’s soul once again transmigrated into another world. The twist was he arrived in the same world, except countless years have passed. With his brain full of rare books and classics from the era of peak prosperity, Yan Zhaoge’s second transmigration to the present era was like a gamer who was used to playing hell mode suddenly finding himself playing the game on easy mode. That was just way too awesome. But before that, he would need to fix a problem. “I’m not the main character? In fact, I’m actually the main character’s love rival and the antagonistic Mr. Perfect senior brother? This script is wrong!”
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- qidian
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
History’s Strongest Senior Brother Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on History’s Strongest Senior Brother
History's Strongest Senior Brother is a web novel that initially grabbed my attention with its promise of subverting xianxia tropes. The premise of a protagonist aware of typical xianxia storylines, actively trying to avoid becoming a stepping stone for a destined hero, sounded incredibly refreshing. However, as I delved deeper, my experience became a bit more complicated.
First Impressions
The first few chapters are undeniably strong. The humor is sharp, and the protagonist, Yan Zhaoge, is a cunning and proactive character. I was immediately drawn in by the way the story poked fun at common xianxia elements like lucky encounters and arrogant young masters. It felt like a breath of fresh air in a genre often bogged down by clichés.
What Works Well
What I appreciated most was the detailed world-building. The author clearly put a lot of effort into establishing the power dynamics between different sects, the various alliances, and the overall political landscape. This created a rich and immersive setting that kept me engaged, even when other aspects of the story faltered. I also found the initial concept of Yan Zhaoge dealing with "xianxia protagonists" quite clever, offering a unique twist on familiar tropes. The author is also good at building tension and suspense, setting up scenes and battles properly, and weaving in multitude of factions into conflict.
Areas of Concern
My biggest disappointment stemmed from the novel's shift away from its initial satirical tone. The humor gradually faded, and the story began to embrace the very tropes it once mocked. Yan Zhaoge, despite his initial wariness, often falls into the role of a typical overpowered protagonist, experiencing lucky encounters and effortlessly overcoming challenges. This lack of genuine struggle made the later arcs feel repetitive and less engaging. The enemies in this story aren't Just for an arc, they have existed since the very beginning of the story, scheming, striking, and manipulating. Furthermore, there are tiers of mysteries at every layer.
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Final Verdict
History's Strongest Senior Brother is a mixed bag. While it starts strong with a unique premise and engaging humor, it eventually succumbs to many of the clichés it initially set out to subvert. The detailed world-building and competent characters are definite strengths, but the repetitive plot and lack of genuine challenge ultimately detract from the overall experience. I'd recommend giving it a try for the first few arcs, but be prepared for a shift in tone and a more generic xianxia experience as the story progresses.
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