The Reborn White Snake Seeking the Heavens
By shu nanze, 舒楠泽
1861
2025
Description
“In a fleeting glance, the floating clouds pass in an instant” Death is both an end and a new beginning. Flowers bloom and wither, an endless cycle of reincarnation. All living beings can do is let go of attachments and follow the natural course. A life of despair, dying from an incurable disease, only to be reborn as a white serpent with memories intact. As time flows, the human memories are gradually suppressed by primal instincts, a snake is a snake, never truly human. Transforming into a female serpent demon, seeking the path of immortality.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- qidian
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
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My Thoughts on The Reborn White Snake Seeking the Heavens
The Reborn White Snake Seeking the Heavens is a unique xianxia novel that has really captured my attention. It's not your typical cultivation story, and that's a big part of its charm.
First Impressions
Initially, I was drawn in by the premise of a snake demon MC. The early chapters gave me the impression of a solid, well-researched story, and I was eager to see where it would go. I quickly realized that this wasn't going to be a straightforward power fantasy, and that's where the novel really began to shine.
What Works Well
What I found most compelling is the almost melancholic, slice-of-life feel woven into a xianxia world. It's more of a journey, a contemplative exploration of an immortal being wandering through centuries of Chinese history. The action is there, but it serves to punctuate the slower, more introspective moments.
The author has created a world that feels alive, with recurring side characters who have their own lives and stories that intersect with the MC's. I appreciate that the characters are well-developed, and their interactions feel genuine. The MC herself is an intriguing character, a self-preserving snake demon whose personality evolves over time as she accumulates centuries of experience. It's a refreshing take on the typical xianxia protagonist.
Areas of Concern
One thing I noticed is that the early chapters can be a bit rough around the edges. It takes a little while for the author to find their footing, but the writing quality steadily improves as the story progresses. Also, the author seems to have a slight issue with Buddhism, which comes up quite a bit.
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Final Verdict
Overall, The Reborn White Snake Seeking the Heavens is a captivating and unique xianxia novel that I would recommend. It's not without its flaws, but the strengths of the story – the well-developed characters, the immersive world-building, and the thoughtful exploration of themes – far outweigh the weaknesses. If you're looking for something different in the xianxia genre, this might be the story for you.
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