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Immortal Conqueror #1
New World
An immortal master without purpose finds renewed meaning in the form of an inter-dimensional distress call.
The that he saves the Universe's Core.
The to pass between worlds he must relinquish the power he has amassed and begin his journey to supremacy anew.
Invigorated by the notion of a worthy opponent, Aaron pays the toll and steps through the portal.
On the other side, he finds a medieval world controlled by a game-like system. Holographic panels appear at a mere thought, defining each living being in numbers, determining their classes, and changing their very selves. Conflict, wild beasts, and magical items are commonplace in the local denizens' lives.
In a world where might makes right and morality is fluid at best, the weakened Aaron at first tries to lie low. However, it is soon evident that there is no hiding who he is, what the Everwar forged him into.
The Immortal Conqueror has arrived—and will leave a river of blood in his wake as he once again ascends the path to power.
The that he saves the Universe's Core.
The to pass between worlds he must relinquish the power he has amassed and begin his journey to supremacy anew.
Invigorated by the notion of a worthy opponent, Aaron pays the toll and steps through the portal.
On the other side, he finds a medieval world controlled by a game-like system. Holographic panels appear at a mere thought, defining each living being in numbers, determining their classes, and changing their very selves. Conflict, wild beasts, and magical items are commonplace in the local denizens' lives.
In a world where might makes right and morality is fluid at best, the weakened Aaron at first tries to lie low. However, it is soon evident that there is no hiding who he is, what the Everwar forged him into.
The Immortal Conqueror has arrived—and will leave a river of blood in his wake as he once again ascends the path to power.
434 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 12, 2023
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About the author
Edward Castle
4 books188 followersI always loved games, but as time went on, I started to feel that gaming lacked something. There was too much grinding, weak stories, repetitive mechanics and other annoyances, like the dreaded microtransactions.
I had always loved reading, but eventually the novels I found began to feel stale, they were too cliche to keep me excited to turn the pages.
Then the stars aligned and I found GameLit; it was the perfect blend of my interests, it recaptured the way I had felt when gaming and the fantasy genre. I could follow the story of a character in a world that ran on game rules, whether it be in a parallel universe or full-immersion VR. I could vicariously enjoy all the parts of a game I’d loved, without being subjected to the interminable grind. I was drawn in by the notion of hyperrealistic worlds and NPCs controlled by advanced AIs, where magic required actual understanding to cast and actions had tangible consequences. The genre ticked all the right boxes for me, I’d found a new love.
Yet, the stories were so few, I’d read everything available and still, I wanted to read something nobody had written. So, I started writing myself.
Today, I write full time and am best known as the author of the Unbound Deathlord series.
I had always loved reading, but eventually the novels I found began to feel stale, they were too cliche to keep me excited to turn the pages.
Then the stars aligned and I found GameLit; it was the perfect blend of my interests, it recaptured the way I had felt when gaming and the fantasy genre. I could follow the story of a character in a world that ran on game rules, whether it be in a parallel universe or full-immersion VR. I could vicariously enjoy all the parts of a game I’d loved, without being subjected to the interminable grind. I was drawn in by the notion of hyperrealistic worlds and NPCs controlled by advanced AIs, where magic required actual understanding to cast and actions had tangible consequences. The genre ticked all the right boxes for me, I’d found a new love.
Yet, the stories were so few, I’d read everything available and still, I wanted to read something nobody had written. So, I started writing myself.
Today, I write full time and am best known as the author of the Unbound Deathlord series.
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February 16, 2024
As an astrophysicist, on a matter of principle, I have to rate this story 2 stars. First the narrator is constantly gas lighting the reader, and secondly the entire story feels like the author wrote it without putting much thought into most things.
For example, in one of the early chapters, Aaron is in an adventuring party and while traveling, before everyone else, he falls asleep. Then in the morning, Aaron called his party members inexperienced because they didn't setup protections and a night watch. But he did the same thing. He went to sleep without setting up his own protections for everyone and didn't talk to his party about doing night watch shifts.
There's also many times where the author explains something super vaugly. Like when Aaron is meditating, the author writes that he is 'unlocking the secrets of the universe' while he gains power, but what secrets? What is he learning that he didn’t know before?
Also constantly throughout the story, the author uses universe and dimension interchangeably. But they aren't the same. Dimensions are what make up the parameters of a particular universe. Dimensions are NOT different universes.
For example, in one of the early chapters, Aaron is in an adventuring party and while traveling, before everyone else, he falls asleep. Then in the morning, Aaron called his party members inexperienced because they didn't setup protections and a night watch. But he did the same thing. He went to sleep without setting up his own protections for everyone and didn't talk to his party about doing night watch shifts.
There's also many times where the author explains something super vaugly. Like when Aaron is meditating, the author writes that he is 'unlocking the secrets of the universe' while he gains power, but what secrets? What is he learning that he didn’t know before?
Also constantly throughout the story, the author uses universe and dimension interchangeably. But they aren't the same. Dimensions are what make up the parameters of a particular universe. Dimensions are NOT different universes.
November 6, 2025
4.5 Stars
If you don't mind overpowered protagonists, I highly recommend Immortal Conqueror.
From the after-word, I conclude that Castle is an Indie author, so it is shocking how professional the writing is. This book has good grammar, great pacing, and decently fleshed-out characters. The world-building is somewhat unoriginal, but that saves time in getting the plot started.
I found the premise interesting; a weary immortal, standing on the summit of his universe, chooses to start anew in a new world seeking a worthy challenge. Sure he cheats before entering, by analyzing every facet of the new universe's rules and structure, but that's understandable.
With many lifetime's of experience, Aaron befuddles the existing power structure... side-stepping the convoluted plans of the powerful elites and blithely doing his thing. It's fun and I can't wait for more.
Note: After my third read, I feel Aaron's character would have been more relatable if he had a smidgen of love in his soul. Sure, he's the patriarch, but couldn't he sometimes be the kind-hearted grandfather?
If you don't mind overpowered protagonists, I highly recommend Immortal Conqueror.
From the after-word, I conclude that Castle is an Indie author, so it is shocking how professional the writing is. This book has good grammar, great pacing, and decently fleshed-out characters. The world-building is somewhat unoriginal, but that saves time in getting the plot started.
I found the premise interesting; a weary immortal, standing on the summit of his universe, chooses to start anew in a new world seeking a worthy challenge. Sure he cheats before entering, by analyzing every facet of the new universe's rules and structure, but that's understandable.
With many lifetime's of experience, Aaron befuddles the existing power structure... side-stepping the convoluted plans of the powerful elites and blithely doing his thing. It's fun and I can't wait for more.
Note: After my third read, I feel Aaron's character would have been more relatable if he had a smidgen of love in his soul. Sure, he's the patriarch, but couldn't he sometimes be the kind-hearted grandfather?
November 7, 2023
immortal conqueror, worth five stars.
First of all, what did I like about this book everything. An excellent, MC, witty, strong, intelligent the author doesn’t use him as a meat shield, or a punching bag. The MC’s plans are decisive and well sorted out. The book starts off at a fast pace and continues throughout, no slow spots as far as I am concerned. The author has found an excellent way through the MC of letting us know the particulars that are going on in the world that the MC is living in, an excellent way of doing it. There’s no detritus or pages of fluff describing this, or that. My only complaint is that the book may have been a little bit too short. All I can say is keep them coming with this quality, very well done read it if you like defiance, of the fall, system, change, or any book that has a smart, intelligent, decisive, main character, who is not wishy-washy.
First of all, what did I like about this book everything. An excellent, MC, witty, strong, intelligent the author doesn’t use him as a meat shield, or a punching bag. The MC’s plans are decisive and well sorted out. The book starts off at a fast pace and continues throughout, no slow spots as far as I am concerned. The author has found an excellent way through the MC of letting us know the particulars that are going on in the world that the MC is living in, an excellent way of doing it. There’s no detritus or pages of fluff describing this, or that. My only complaint is that the book may have been a little bit too short. All I can say is keep them coming with this quality, very well done read it if you like defiance, of the fall, system, change, or any book that has a smart, intelligent, decisive, main character, who is not wishy-washy.
November 4, 2023
interesting new series
I liked how this book progressed. I’m curious to see what happens next. Give it a try, I think you will find elements you enjoy.
I liked how this book progressed. I’m curious to see what happens next. Give it a try, I think you will find elements you enjoy.
May 18, 2024
Popcorn reading.
For a while I was hoping for something other than the equivalent of an action movie, but as soon as I felt a... shift?... in the character and the story, I knew we'd be treated to repeated violence and overpowering. As I write these lines, I think I'm being dishonest: he was ultra-violent from the start.
I noted a few inconsistent moments, but I didn't go back and write them down.
One passage in particular shows me that the author's state of mind is as changeable as the character's objectives (which shouldn't be, since his objective and a farmer should have fixed ideas, but... you know what I mean when I say I didn't write it all down...). In it, he explains that, given the same situation and depending on training, he would react in several different ways. I think that in reality he reacts differently from what I expected with the logic in place. Is it meant to always surprise the reader? I associate it more with inconsistency.
An all-powerful man who arrives and refuses to meddle in the affairs of mortals, insignificant in a sense, the better to do just that.
Not wanting to attract attention and doing ONLY that.Telling a character to change his specialty and spending your time forcing that character to train in it, the better to criticize it.
It's very important to evolve reactions to situations. On the other hand, all these micro-fissures in the ideas and the world belong to the red flag that will always make me stop a series. I appreciate that a story is made to evolve, but I have the feeling that he wrote according to his whims, without really going back and maintaining coherence.
In short: A forced summons where it is in reality voluntary but where the MC will lose all his powers but in fact not to help the universe but where he will have to first regain his power quietly but as quickly as possible without attracting the "Cage" and be careful but in the middle of everyone. He will not want to be spotted by the "Cage" but will give lessons and will have flashy actions, but this is to better make people believe in his selfish and interested in money character... So why does he not accept the mission at the beginning asking directly for a reward? Why didn't the king kill the summoner at the beginning who witnessed the debacle? And why didn't she run away when she came across the MC again? And why why why why
For a while I was hoping for something other than the equivalent of an action movie, but as soon as I felt a... shift?... in the character and the story, I knew we'd be treated to repeated violence and overpowering. As I write these lines, I think I'm being dishonest: he was ultra-violent from the start.
I noted a few inconsistent moments, but I didn't go back and write them down.
One passage in particular shows me that the author's state of mind is as changeable as the character's objectives (which shouldn't be, since his objective and a farmer should have fixed ideas, but... you know what I mean when I say I didn't write it all down...). In it, he explains that, given the same situation and depending on training, he would react in several different ways. I think that in reality he reacts differently from what I expected with the logic in place. Is it meant to always surprise the reader? I associate it more with inconsistency.
An all-powerful man who arrives and refuses to meddle in the affairs of mortals, insignificant in a sense, the better to do just that.
Not wanting to attract attention and doing ONLY that.Telling a character to change his specialty and spending your time forcing that character to train in it, the better to criticize it.
It's very important to evolve reactions to situations. On the other hand, all these micro-fissures in the ideas and the world belong to the red flag that will always make me stop a series. I appreciate that a story is made to evolve, but I have the feeling that he wrote according to his whims, without really going back and maintaining coherence.
In short: A forced summons where it is in reality voluntary but where the MC will lose all his powers but in fact not to help the universe but where he will have to first regain his power quietly but as quickly as possible without attracting the "Cage" and be careful but in the middle of everyone. He will not want to be spotted by the "Cage" but will give lessons and will have flashy actions, but this is to better make people believe in his selfish and interested in money character... So why does he not accept the mission at the beginning asking directly for a reward? Why didn't the king kill the summoner at the beginning who witnessed the debacle? And why didn't she run away when she came across the MC again? And why why why why
December 19, 2023
New World is a bit different from Most LitRPG tales, in that this one includes a main character who has seen them all, done everything, and grown bored with his existence. Now, as he sets out looking for a new challenge, a world calls out to him, one where the core of the world itself is calling for help. Even though he'll have to begin anew, our main character figures this will be a good challenge for himself, so off he goes, and is dropped immediately into a world where control is maintained by the upper tier, to prevent others from advancing. Well, there's one thing that this guy knows how to do, and that's advance, and he isn't going to let any upper tier organizations prevent him from accomplishing his goal for which he came to this world to fulfill, so read along, and watch as he goes from a nobody to someone who proves advancement isn't only possible, but practically necessary.
Any LitRPG fan should like this one, and those who particularly like the cultivation subgenre should find quite the hidden gem in this one.
Any LitRPG fan should like this one, and those who particularly like the cultivation subgenre should find quite the hidden gem in this one.
December 16, 2023
Too megalomaniacal for my taste.
The protagonist claims to have lived billions of years, conquering the whole universe and becoming the strongest being in existence while on Earth only 50 years passsed. The protagonist is unpleasant and pompous and just to full of himself - as he knows the deepest secrets of apparently any universe.
The submissive and swooning female companions he collects deepened the impression of the story to be just a gary stu power fantasy.
I found sentences like "when invading a galaxy, Aaron usually would..." hillarious. The same goes for his statements that he has to be a greedy, unpleasant person to prevent the oppressor of this universe from noticing him.. The 50 feet tall winged tiger (on all fours!) running around in a local forest close to rather unprotected human settlements was immensively unbelievable.
The protagonist claims to have lived billions of years, conquering the whole universe and becoming the strongest being in existence while on Earth only 50 years passsed. The protagonist is unpleasant and pompous and just to full of himself - as he knows the deepest secrets of apparently any universe.
The submissive and swooning female companions he collects deepened the impression of the story to be just a gary stu power fantasy.
I found sentences like "when invading a galaxy, Aaron usually would..." hillarious. The same goes for his statements that he has to be a greedy, unpleasant person to prevent the oppressor of this universe from noticing him.. The 50 feet tall winged tiger (on all fours!) running around in a local forest close to rather unprotected human settlements was immensively unbelievable.
November 28, 2023
A bad book with poor writing
This was not a good read. I have read plenty of cultivation based stories in the past and while they all tend to have certain tropes this one was bad. The main character is just better than everyone at everything because he is. The writing is too lazy to actually explain things or differences so it just becomes plot armour repeatedly. The MC is morally right in every case just because he knows better and he never actually explains anything to anyone because then the author would have to actually do some real world building. Another notable issue is side characters. Everyone other than the MC is useless and 2 dimensional with no character building to speak of
This was not a good read. I have read plenty of cultivation based stories in the past and while they all tend to have certain tropes this one was bad. The main character is just better than everyone at everything because he is. The writing is too lazy to actually explain things or differences so it just becomes plot armour repeatedly. The MC is morally right in every case just because he knows better and he never actually explains anything to anyone because then the author would have to actually do some real world building. Another notable issue is side characters. Everyone other than the MC is useless and 2 dimensional with no character building to speak of
December 2, 2023
Condescending but interesting
I truly don’t understand authors obsession with harem building or with subservient attitudes. I mean how degrading is it to pet someone on there head and act like they are a good dog. It’s annoying anime tropes that delusional folks find appealing. Other than that I like the magic system. Cultivation based systems tend to be boring and have slow progression but this one was half way interesting (and the only reason I give the book 3 stars). General writing and story were also well put together.
I truly don’t understand authors obsession with harem building or with subservient attitudes. I mean how degrading is it to pet someone on there head and act like they are a good dog. It’s annoying anime tropes that delusional folks find appealing. Other than that I like the magic system. Cultivation based systems tend to be boring and have slow progression but this one was half way interesting (and the only reason I give the book 3 stars). General writing and story were also well put together.
November 16, 2023
Book one
This is an overpowered cultivation story. Even though it says he gave up his power to go to a new dimension, he didn't really. It's just a matter of how much his body can hold. After all knowledge is power and he didn't allow his mind to be reset.
Writing and editing were decent. Mistakes will be on Goodreads. You can no longer find this series on Royalroad.
I like the way the MC thinks and agree with him so far.
8/10
This is an overpowered cultivation story. Even though it says he gave up his power to go to a new dimension, he didn't really. It's just a matter of how much his body can hold. After all knowledge is power and he didn't allow his mind to be reset.
Writing and editing were decent. Mistakes will be on Goodreads. You can no longer find this series on Royalroad.
I like the way the MC thinks and agree with him so far.
8/10
November 17, 2023
Almost, but not quite.
I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars because the main character is a tiny bit too ruthless for my taste. It's a good story and a good first book for a new series, don't get me wrong. But why are the cultivation books characters always so overly prideful to the point of stupidity? I mean like irrational stupidity. Most people cannot be like that most of the time. But then these books are not reality just based in reality to a certain extent.
I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars because the main character is a tiny bit too ruthless for my taste. It's a good story and a good first book for a new series, don't get me wrong. But why are the cultivation books characters always so overly prideful to the point of stupidity? I mean like irrational stupidity. Most people cannot be like that most of the time. But then these books are not reality just based in reality to a certain extent.
March 14, 2024
I wanted to like this.
I did read this entire book. It was a chore. I wanted to like it. It had a good story idea. It was overall, well written. BUT. The main character was horrible. There was no depth, no likeability, no well, character to him. Just "I say so, so it is."
He reminded me of the worst parts of authority, and it really turned me off. I wish the author the best, but this book was not for me.
I did read this entire book. It was a chore. I wanted to like it. It had a good story idea. It was overall, well written. BUT. The main character was horrible. There was no depth, no likeability, no well, character to him. Just "I say so, so it is."
He reminded me of the worst parts of authority, and it really turned me off. I wish the author the best, but this book was not for me.
November 7, 2023
Typical "courting death" story
It started great but the MC quickly turned into the standard arrogant, misogynist, petty cultivator who would kill anyone (including innocents contrary to what he said) for the slightest sideways glance. I was hoping this would be different but it didn't pan out.
It started great but the MC quickly turned into the standard arrogant, misogynist, petty cultivator who would kill anyone (including innocents contrary to what he said) for the slightest sideways glance. I was hoping this would be different but it didn't pan out.
December 17, 2023
Fun so far
Reascending OP MC that starts off well even though it ends on multiple cliffhangers. Lots of potential here if the author can tie together the threads for a several book series, although it also has the potential to become a boring slog trying to reach the end goal, a common fate for this kind of series.
It does start out real well though.
Reascending OP MC that starts off well even though it ends on multiple cliffhangers. Lots of potential here if the author can tie together the threads for a several book series, although it also has the potential to become a boring slog trying to reach the end goal, a common fate for this kind of series.
It does start out real well though.
January 17, 2024
An interesting read
I don't typically go in for these types of stories, with an OP main character that just walks through their first few problems. However, this story takes that concept and twists it in such a way that the reader can't help but keep going, to see where this next step leads.
I don't typically go in for these types of stories, with an OP main character that just walks through their first few problems. However, this story takes that concept and twists it in such a way that the reader can't help but keep going, to see where this next step leads.
January 18, 2024
Almost outstanding
This was genuinely excellent, right until the end. There was no need for any sort of cliffhanger! The MC was largely well done, there was an excellent coterie of characters that opened up several story arcs to explore. That is disregarding the main storyline which has so many paths already! Why? Anyhow, going to hope second book is out soon. Nuff said.
This was genuinely excellent, right until the end. There was no need for any sort of cliffhanger! The MC was largely well done, there was an excellent coterie of characters that opened up several story arcs to explore. That is disregarding the main storyline which has so many paths already! Why? Anyhow, going to hope second book is out soon. Nuff said.
January 23, 2024
Great Isekai/ Restart LitRPG
This is a really good book! The premise is that someone at the peak of power must start over in a new setting but retaining all their memories.
They act as a disruptor in almost every situation without regard for tradition or commonly accepted limits.
I found myself highlighting a lot of quotes from the MC.
Enjoy!
This is a really good book! The premise is that someone at the peak of power must start over in a new setting but retaining all their memories.
They act as a disruptor in almost every situation without regard for tradition or commonly accepted limits.
I found myself highlighting a lot of quotes from the MC.
Enjoy!
October 30, 2023
Great Start
The author has developed a detailed world and great story. Just needs a little more polish in the writing style but that will come with experience. I recommend the read and watch for further books.
Great Story.
The author has developed a detailed world and great story. Just needs a little more polish in the writing style but that will come with experience. I recommend the read and watch for further books.
Great Story.
December 2, 2023
A well written book unfortunately filled with some of my least favorite tropes. From being immediately overpowered to basically omnipotent, the MC made this book less interesting by having the result of every conflict be a forgone conclusion.
December 8, 2023
A very good read
A very good read with a twist at the beginning that I have never seen before a good story and we'll put together a fine beginning to the story and plenty of scope for the next books
A very good read with a twist at the beginning that I have never seen before a good story and we'll put together a fine beginning to the story and plenty of scope for the next books
December 10, 2023
good new series
Keeps your interest throughout the story and ramps up at the end. Looking forward to the next in the series. Hope the next one is longer as this one went by too quickly.
Keeps your interest throughout the story and ramps up at the end. Looking forward to the next in the series. Hope the next one is longer as this one went by too quickly.
December 27, 2023
Surprisingly good
I have been wary of recent cultivation books but this one was surprisingly good. It's kind of a regression cultivation but it's done really well. I'm actually pretty excited and really want the next book
I have been wary of recent cultivation books but this one was surprisingly good. It's kind of a regression cultivation but it's done really well. I'm actually pretty excited and really want the next book
March 27, 2024
no challenge whatsoever for the MC
Boring. Didn’t finish it. Some authors can write a good book with a premise of a main character that has hidden or a wealth of knowledge without it being on ‘super easy mode’ this author, sadly is not among that group.
Boring. Didn’t finish it. Some authors can write a good book with a premise of a main character that has hidden or a wealth of knowledge without it being on ‘super easy mode’ this author, sadly is not among that group.
January 29, 2025
loved it and want more!
I just came back to reread this and once again I find myself disappointed that there isn’t a second book. The world was well thought out and the take on a hero summons was new. I love Aaron,and characters like him so, please continue this story!
I just came back to reread this and once again I find myself disappointed that there isn’t a second book. The world was well thought out and the take on a hero summons was new. I love Aaron,and characters like him so, please continue this story!
October 30, 2023
This book is exactly what you’d expect it to be from the title, and sometimes that’s what you want. It was a bit of a struggle to get through the last third or so, when we visit Exposition City, but it was fine.
November 23, 2023
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG AND progression type
Books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG AND progression type
Books with lots of action.
November 25, 2023
Good book
I enjoyed the story. The characters are pretty spot on, with different personalities. I look forward to the next book
I enjoyed the story. The characters are pretty spot on, with different personalities. I look forward to the next book
December 11, 2023
Immortal Conqueror book 1
This book for me was wild ride of fun to read. Lots of action with the main character having different starting path than others. Can’t wait for next book.
This book for me was wild ride of fun to read. Lots of action with the main character having different starting path than others. Can’t wait for next book.
December 14, 2023
Solid True to Form Cultivation Novel
Really struck true with reading like a Chinese cultivation novel. MC’s attitude would fit right into ISSTH etc. Overall this is a solid read.
Really struck true with reading like a Chinese cultivation novel. MC’s attitude would fit right into ISSTH etc. Overall this is a solid read.
December 15, 2023
Power fantasy
The story, or at least what I could force myself to read off it, is a badly written power fantasy where the MC is always the strongest and smartest no matter what.
The story, or at least what I could force myself to read off it, is a badly written power fantasy where the MC is always the strongest and smartest no matter what.
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