Slowly Turning Protagonist to the Dark Side Novel Review

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By yǐ chún, 乙純, 乙纯

3.8

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chineseWeb Novel

Genres

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action adventure fantasy martial arts romance smut xianxia yaoi

Chapters

171 chapters

Started

2016

Description

The villain forced relations with the tender young male protagonist who saved his life. He raised the male protagonist while carrying a bun (child). Su Wenliang who had survived for three years in the Apocalypse, transmigrated into a cultivation novel 《Three Thousand Great Wildersness》, becoming the early stage villain BOSS Liang Wensu. Not only he had to face large numbers of savage enemies, but also deal with the Love Snake Parasite in his body. In order to change the ending of being tortured to death and dying without an intact corpse, Su Wenliang took the initiative to change the plot. However, it was to no avail as the plot was too powerful. When he was forced to flee with severe injuries, he plucked tender young savior in passing. The reality was he unable to overwhelm him and was rather the one being pushed down. Ten years later, he found out that the beautiful young boy during that time was the shining male protagonist, and that he carried the male protagonist’s child in his stomach. Every month, the parents needed to do the Dual Cultivation to urge his growth.

Publication Information

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

Slowly Turning Protagonist to the Dark Side Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on Slowly Turning Protagonist to the Dark Side

"Slowly Turning Protagonist to the Dark Side" is quite the rollercoaster! I jumped in expecting a dark transmigration story, and while it delivers on some fronts, it definitely has its ups and downs. It's a cultivation novel with a unique premise, but be prepared for a potentially bumpy ride.

First Impressions

The initial chapters grabbed my attention. The concept of the MC transmigrating into the body of the original villain, especially while the original is still somewhat present, is intriguing. There's a certain appeal to the MC trying to navigate this precarious situation, trying to prevent the villain's tragic end while dealing with the original's memories and desires. It definitely hooked me in the beginning.

What Works Well

I appreciated the MC's character development. He's not an overpowered Gary Stu, which is refreshing. He struggles, makes mistakes, and genuinely tries to survive and protect those he cares about. I also liked that he retains some villainous traits, which felt realistic considering his circumstances. The ML is also a good character, honest and kind, and their relationship is a definite plus, with the ML falling first. The world-building is also quite detailed.

Areas of Concern

While the beginning was strong, I found myself losing interest as the story progressed. The cultivation grind can get repetitive. The pacing felt off, with numerous time skips that made the relationship between the MC and ML feel somewhat shallow. The ending also seems rushed, with important plot points glossed over. I also found the author's world building to be tedious at times.

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Final Verdict

"Slowly Turning Protagonist to the Dark Side" has a lot of potential. The unique premise, engaging characters, and detailed world-building are definitely strengths. However, the pacing issues, rushed ending, and some unresolved plot points hold it back. If you're a fan of cultivation novels with a dark twist and are willing to overlook some flaws, it might be worth a read. Just be aware that the journey might be more enjoyable than the destination. I would give it a 3/5.