I Use Technology to Revitalize the Underworld

By 炀师

3.5

CompletedchineseWeb Novel

Genres

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romance shounen ai supernatural

Chapters

178

Started

2022

Description

Feng Jingchen, a model youth raised under the red flag, had just stepped out of the college entrance examination room when the Yama Seal fell from the sky and hit him on the forehead, making him the newly appointed King of Hell. The Yama Seal dragged Feng Jingchen into the underworld, a place filled with tr*sh, a nauseating stench, and desolate ghostly smoke. Yama Seal: Quick! Pick up the tr*sh and sell it to the dimension system for resources. Let’s work hard to build a better new underworld, young man! Feng Jingchen looked at the sudden change in his life’s trajectory and fell into deep thought. *** Later: Feng Jingchen: The talisman patterns in the cultivation world seem to be divided into many small modular components. Let me try to industrialize the process. Yama Seal: Don’t even think about it! This is one of the most mysterious paths of the Dao—machines could never replicate it! And yet… The formation factory in the underworld started production, not only boosting underworld employment but also flooding the multiverse markets with countless cheap yet high-quality talismans. The once dilapidated underworld began to show signs of prosperity. Yama Seal: ??? *** Feng Jingchen: The awakening potion from the magical world works great, but it tastes awful. If I turned it into a carbonated drink, it should sell like crazy. Yama Seal: Impossible! It’s made with magical materials. Adding bubbles without energy would make it explode! And yet… Fengdu brand energy carbonated drinks took the multiverse by storm. Evil spirits causing chaos on earth turned themselves in, just to avoid paying scalpers for the delicious drink. Yama Seal: Who am I? Where am I? *** Feng Jingchen: I noticed that the sealed objects in the Cthulhu world continue to wreak havoc as long as they aren’t sealed. Do their energies not deplete? Let’s buy some and use them as perpetual motion machines! Yama Seal (hesitant): Worth a try? And yet… All the sealed objects in the Cthulhu dimension were worked to death! Yama Seal: Congratulations, Your Majesty. The people of the Cthulhu New World now revere you as the Supreme Evil God!! Feng Jingchen: … *** Reading Notes: CP: Murong Qiao x Feng Jingchen. Not a background-only ML, this is important! The author really can’t write synopses anymore T^T There is a side CP, so beware if that’s not your thing!

Publication Information

Original Publisher: jjwxc
Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

I Use Technology to Revitalize the Underworld Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on I Use Technology to Revitalize the Underworld

"I Use Technology to Revitalize the Underworld" is a unique blend of supernatural, romance, and technological advancement that definitely kept me on my toes. The premise alone, combining the underworld with modern tech, is intriguing, and while the execution isn't flawless, there's a lot to appreciate.

First Impressions

Initially, I was drawn in by the promise of a cold, calculating protagonist paired with doting love interests. The fusion of shounen ai and the supernatural also piqued my interest. The concept of a protagonist using science to revolutionize the underworld felt fresh, and I was eager to see how the author would blend these elements.

What Works Well

The world-building is, without a doubt, one of the novel's strongest points. I particularly enjoyed the way the author incorporated scientific principles into the supernatural setting. The MC's approach to the underworld as a new, unexplored field of study was fascinating, and his explanations of how supernatural phenomena could exist within a materialistic framework were clever.

The slow-burn romance between the MC and ML also deserves praise. While the romantic development takes a backseat to the plot, the dynamic between the two characters is compelling, especially their contrasting personalities. The fact that both characters are OP doesn't detract from the enjoyment; instead, it allows the story to focus on their interactions and how they support each other.

Areas of Concern

However, there are some aspects of the novel that I found problematic. The pacing can be inconsistent, with some sections feeling drawn out and filled with unnecessary details. This can make the story feel longer than it actually is, and at times, it felt like I was reading a minute-by-minute account of the MC's daily life.

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Final Verdict

Despite its flaws, "I Use Technology to Revitalize the Underworld" offers an engaging and imaginative reading experience. The unique blend of science, the supernatural, and romance, coupled with strong world-building and compelling characters, makes it a worthwhile read for those who can overlook its shortcomings. It's a solid 3.5/5 for me – a novel with brilliant ideas that could use a bit more refinement.

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