Invincible by Picking Attributes Novel Review
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By 无谅666
509 chapters
2024
Description
Zhao Feng was reincarnated into the Qin state during the Warring States period, precisely at the time when the legendary Qin Shi Huang unified the six states. Zhao Feng reached the age for conscription and was assigned to the logistics troops, responsible for battlefield cleanup and corpse retrieval. The logistics troops were not known for their combat prowess and usually handled miscellaneous tasks. However, for Zhao Feng, it was paradise. By touching corpses: +1 Strength, +1 Speed, +1 Physique, +1 Spirit, +1 Longevity By touching elite corpses: +5 Strength, +5 Longevity By killing enemies, the attributes received doubled: +10 Strength, +10 Longevity With the collected attributes, Zhao Feng grew stronger and stronger, capable of breaking down city gates with a single punch and shattering mountains with another. Thanks to the collected longevity, he even achieved immortality. Zhao Feng relished his role in the logistics troops!
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
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My Thoughts on Invincible by Picking Attributes
"Invincible by Picking Attributes" is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. It's a novel that starts with a lot of promise, but whether it delivers on that promise seems to depend entirely on your personal preferences. I went into this with relatively low expectations, and I came out feeling…well, conflicted.
First Impressions
Initially, I was intrigued by the premise. A protagonist with modern knowledge in ancient China, coupled with a cheat system allowing him to pick up attributes? That's a recipe for some potentially awesome kingdom-building and general OP-ness. The early chapters felt a little rough, though. I wasn't entirely sold on the MC's initial lack of ambition. It felt a little forced, like the author was trying too hard to make him relatable before unleashing his full potential.
What Works Well
The action is definitely a strong point. The protagonist's rise to power, especially in the earlier arcs focused on war and kingdom building, is pretty engaging. It's satisfying to see him utilize his modern knowledge and system to climb the ranks. Also, while the romance isn't the main focus, I appreciate that the author attempts to integrate the harem aspect in a way that's somewhat consistent with the historical setting, at least initially. I also think the initial concept of picking up attributes is pretty cool.
Areas of Concern
The biggest issue I see is the shift in the story's direction. It seems like the author struggled to maintain the initial momentum and unique elements. The transition into a more generic cultivation world, with less emphasis on the attribute-picking and more on straight-up killing, is a bit jarring. It feels like the story loses its identity and becomes just another xuanhuan novel. Also, the harem aspect seems to fade into the background later on.
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Final Verdict
"Invincible by Picking Attributes" is a decent read, but it's not without its flaws. If you're looking for a unique blend of historical setting, kingdom building, and cheat system, you might enjoy the first half of the novel. However, be prepared for a significant shift in tone and direction later on. Whether that shift is a positive or negative depends entirely on your tolerance for generic cultivation tropes. I'd say give it a try, but don't be afraid to drop it if it starts to lose its appeal. It's not a masterpiece, but it's not terrible either – just…inconsistent.