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Legend of Raven #1
Fünf Ringe der Kultivierung: Wuxia-Serie (Die Legende vom Raben 1)
Verstehe die Natur der Ringe der Macht in deiner Seele, und der Ruf des Blutes wird dich im Kampf selbst gegen die mächtigsten Dämonen leiten!
Noch gestern war Ian Raven ein Champion im Vale Tudo. Sein Kampfgeist und Siegeswille führten ihn an die Spitze des Kampfolymps.
Nachdem Ian im Kampf dem Tod ins Gesicht gesehen hatte, schloss er eine Vereinbarung mit einem rätselhaften Wesen, das die Maske eines Dämons trug. So fand er sich in einem neuen Körper und einer neuen Welt wieder.
Einer Welt, die von alten Traditionen geprägt ist.
Einer Welt, in der das Gesetz der Wille rücksichtsloser Clans ist.
Einer Welt im Ungleichgewicht.
Einer Welt, die dem Abgrund entgegenstürzt.
Einer Welt, in der er unzählige Hindernisse überwinden muss, um wieder ein Champion zu werden, den Pfad der Ringe der Macht zu beschreiten und sein Schicksal zu verändern.
Der Rabe wird seine Flügel erneut entfalten!
Tauche ein in diese erbarmungslose Welt der Magie, in der Stärke und Geschicklichkeit das Sagen haben. Begleite Yang auf seinem Weg, während er versucht, alle Herausforderungen zu Er stellt sich den tödlichen Prüfungen, strebt nach neuer Macht und sucht seinen eigenen Pfad in dieser gefährlichen Welt der Kultivierung.
Dieses Buch ist eine Progression-Fantasy-Reihe, geschrieben für Leser, die mächtige Protagonisten, Kultivierung, epische Kämpfe und ein Worldbuilding genießen, das sie in die Welt des Xianxia hineinzieht.
Diese Geschichte
Fantasy & ActionWiedergeburt, Kultivierung und Aufstieg eines unkonventionellen, übermächtigen Hauptcharakters mit eisernem WillenEin einzigartiges MagiesystemEine kreative Mischung aus chinesischen, koreanischen, japanischen und mongolischen MythenSlice-of-Life-EpisodenUnzählige epische Schlachten
Noch gestern war Ian Raven ein Champion im Vale Tudo. Sein Kampfgeist und Siegeswille führten ihn an die Spitze des Kampfolymps.
Nachdem Ian im Kampf dem Tod ins Gesicht gesehen hatte, schloss er eine Vereinbarung mit einem rätselhaften Wesen, das die Maske eines Dämons trug. So fand er sich in einem neuen Körper und einer neuen Welt wieder.
Einer Welt, die von alten Traditionen geprägt ist.
Einer Welt, in der das Gesetz der Wille rücksichtsloser Clans ist.
Einer Welt im Ungleichgewicht.
Einer Welt, die dem Abgrund entgegenstürzt.
Einer Welt, in der er unzählige Hindernisse überwinden muss, um wieder ein Champion zu werden, den Pfad der Ringe der Macht zu beschreiten und sein Schicksal zu verändern.
Der Rabe wird seine Flügel erneut entfalten!
Tauche ein in diese erbarmungslose Welt der Magie, in der Stärke und Geschicklichkeit das Sagen haben. Begleite Yang auf seinem Weg, während er versucht, alle Herausforderungen zu Er stellt sich den tödlichen Prüfungen, strebt nach neuer Macht und sucht seinen eigenen Pfad in dieser gefährlichen Welt der Kultivierung.
Dieses Buch ist eine Progression-Fantasy-Reihe, geschrieben für Leser, die mächtige Protagonisten, Kultivierung, epische Kämpfe und ein Worldbuilding genießen, das sie in die Welt des Xianxia hineinzieht.
Diese Geschichte
Fantasy & ActionWiedergeburt, Kultivierung und Aufstieg eines unkonventionellen, übermächtigen Hauptcharakters mit eisernem WillenEin einzigartiges MagiesystemEine kreative Mischung aus chinesischen, koreanischen, japanischen und mongolischen MythenSlice-of-Life-EpisodenUnzählige epische Schlachten
- GenresFantasy
421 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2024
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January 10, 2023
Wuxia will always be complex, it is the nature of the genre.
The writing here is sloppy. Between the clans, houses and political structures, it is all muddled. The power having bits of elementalism, core levels, blood magic, and spiritualism, it just adds on layers that are unnecessary. The transitions are weak, the pacing is choppy, and the characters are flat. There are a lot of good ideas here, it just needs a really good edit.
The writing here is sloppy. Between the clans, houses and political structures, it is all muddled. The power having bits of elementalism, core levels, blood magic, and spiritualism, it just adds on layers that are unnecessary. The transitions are weak, the pacing is choppy, and the characters are flat. There are a lot of good ideas here, it just needs a really good edit.
February 28, 2023
feels convoluted
The general idea seems entertaining, but executed poorly.
Over all the story seems convoluted and at times confusing. The author try’s to explain things but even those explanations need some explaining. Just too many things pulling in too many directions.
The general idea seems entertaining, but executed poorly.
Over all the story seems convoluted and at times confusing. The author try’s to explain things but even those explanations need some explaining. Just too many things pulling in too many directions.
March 14, 2023
I intrigue by the initial story. Fearless and strong MC dead in the fighting ring but after a while Im wondering is this story is about his gandpa and uncle?
December 26, 2022
Ian was a bare knuckle fighter in Brazil when he died. He won the fight, but his opponent killed him as well.
Then he wakes up in a new world. It's a mix of what westerners think of China back in the old days, family and politics, and an endless array of fantasy creatures. Ian takes to this new world like a duck to water. He already loved fighting, and he still uses the same techniques he learned on Earth in this new world. Someone eventually gives in a sword and a one minute lesson in how to use it, and that's it.
In this new world, the body of the person he's now occupying had their parents die a while ago. It's just Ian and his grandfather now, along with the governor of the island they live on.
The problem I had is that I just don't think this is wuxia. Not that I'm an expert by any means, but this story reads like a westerner doing the same stuff they did on Earth while others look on in puzzlement. I will say that once I stopped thinking of the book as wuxia I enjoyed it more.
There is a good amount of action, lots of fighting and killing, and enough weirdness to keep me interested. All in all, it's not a bad book if a little rough around the edges. The editing is just okay, and Ian's stats matter less than his ability to fight and kill.
4/5*, and I do plan to read book two.
Then he wakes up in a new world. It's a mix of what westerners think of China back in the old days, family and politics, and an endless array of fantasy creatures. Ian takes to this new world like a duck to water. He already loved fighting, and he still uses the same techniques he learned on Earth in this new world. Someone eventually gives in a sword and a one minute lesson in how to use it, and that's it.
In this new world, the body of the person he's now occupying had their parents die a while ago. It's just Ian and his grandfather now, along with the governor of the island they live on.
The problem I had is that I just don't think this is wuxia. Not that I'm an expert by any means, but this story reads like a westerner doing the same stuff they did on Earth while others look on in puzzlement. I will say that once I stopped thinking of the book as wuxia I enjoyed it more.
There is a good amount of action, lots of fighting and killing, and enough weirdness to keep me interested. All in all, it's not a bad book if a little rough around the edges. The editing is just okay, and Ian's stats matter less than his ability to fight and kill.
4/5*, and I do plan to read book two.
December 26, 2023
NO SPOILERS.
I have started piling up stories under certain genres. Two of particular interest. When those two are tagged in the same story, well, can't help but feel excited.
The Five Rings of Cultivation is such a story. Tagged as a Wuxia and Cultivation book, author Konstantin Zaitsev crafted an intriguing tale, filled with characters yet to be fully explored. In a world full of interesting possibilities. Fast-paced action with plenty of martial arts battles.
Our main protagonist, Ian Raven / Yang Wu, is our guide in the world of the Five Rings of Cultivation . As Wu cultivates and grows, the more we as the readers find out regarding the complex life in the city of the Thunder Pearl.
Some of the aspects of the story, I feel, could have been expanded upon a little further. But that did not detract from the action or overall story too much.
The Five Rings of Cultivation was a good start to what's ahead in the next books.
I have started piling up stories under certain genres. Two of particular interest. When those two are tagged in the same story, well, can't help but feel excited.
The Five Rings of Cultivation is such a story. Tagged as a Wuxia and Cultivation book, author Konstantin Zaitsev crafted an intriguing tale, filled with characters yet to be fully explored. In a world full of interesting possibilities. Fast-paced action with plenty of martial arts battles.
Our main protagonist, Ian Raven / Yang Wu, is our guide in the world of the Five Rings of Cultivation . As Wu cultivates and grows, the more we as the readers find out regarding the complex life in the city of the Thunder Pearl.
Some of the aspects of the story, I feel, could have been expanded upon a little further. But that did not detract from the action or overall story too much.
The Five Rings of Cultivation was a good start to what's ahead in the next books.
October 20, 2022
Reasonably well written
The main character is believably intelligent, unlike many in this genre. All the characters are fairly consistent in their characterization, and the story itself is a fun enough read.
The world building thus far leaves plenty of room to grow, though I do wish the author did less of the "this thing exists but you don't need to know more" kind of thing. Doing so means there is much we can learn in future books that we already know to look for, which is fine, but the author seemed to include those moments only in exposition dumps. In many of these instances, it doesn't make sense to tell the main character about it at all if he isn't allowed to know more, so I would have preferred if the main character found out the information a different way and just didn't have someone trusted to ask who did know the info.
All in all, a decent book, and I am looking forward to a sequel.
The main character is believably intelligent, unlike many in this genre. All the characters are fairly consistent in their characterization, and the story itself is a fun enough read.
The world building thus far leaves plenty of room to grow, though I do wish the author did less of the "this thing exists but you don't need to know more" kind of thing. Doing so means there is much we can learn in future books that we already know to look for, which is fine, but the author seemed to include those moments only in exposition dumps. In many of these instances, it doesn't make sense to tell the main character about it at all if he isn't allowed to know more, so I would have preferred if the main character found out the information a different way and just didn't have someone trusted to ask who did know the info.
All in all, a decent book, and I am looking forward to a sequel.
April 9, 2023
simple amazing well written
This book seems simple and it is, but not in a bad way the author’s way of writing and pacing paint a vivid picture and unroll the story and the intricacies of the system on politics in a way that flows both smoothly and easily. That is not so say the book does not have depth and complexity, just that the author has made it very simple and easy to follow along and get sucked into the depth of the story with out effort. Amazing book definitely recommend.
This book seems simple and it is, but not in a bad way the author’s way of writing and pacing paint a vivid picture and unroll the story and the intricacies of the system on politics in a way that flows both smoothly and easily. That is not so say the book does not have depth and complexity, just that the author has made it very simple and easy to follow along and get sucked into the depth of the story with out effort. Amazing book definitely recommend.
July 24, 2023
Bizarre but good
I'll admit I know nothing of professional or illegal fighting competitions. Starting in that setting gave some information, but had some confusing elements. The main character then chooses to be reborn as a clan grandson since the actual grandson died. I am extremely confused about his age. I thought it started with him being twelve, but then later he's 17. There are manipulating deities, clans, and Yang is meshing more fully with memories from the previous Yang. The book was interesting, but it seems extremely convoluted.
I'll admit I know nothing of professional or illegal fighting competitions. Starting in that setting gave some information, but had some confusing elements. The main character then chooses to be reborn as a clan grandson since the actual grandson died. I am extremely confused about his age. I thought it started with him being twelve, but then later he's 17. There are manipulating deities, clans, and Yang is meshing more fully with memories from the previous Yang. The book was interesting, but it seems extremely convoluted.
January 12, 2025
Bare bones of a story just no detail to bind it together. First book was ok but this is a progression story and the ring improvements are randomly achieved with no good reason for them to be attained. They also seem to make no difference to the MC abilities. If you get the core wrong then the rest of the story falls apart.
Fight scenes become repetitive.
MC passes out in most of his battles ( why???)
Too many dream epiphanies
Academy life is non existent just weird battles against the army.
2nd book is incoherent and I gave up 90% of the way through.
Fight scenes become repetitive.
MC passes out in most of his battles ( why???)
Too many dream epiphanies
Academy life is non existent just weird battles against the army.
2nd book is incoherent and I gave up 90% of the way through.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 5, 2022
Good book
This was honestly a well written book for the most part. The MC is interesting and the fight scenes are good.
However, like most Russian based litrpg, the storyline can get a bit convoluted at times. But my main critique, is that the MC is too bound by the rules and culture of his environment. It makes it seem like he isn’t forging his path, but being led and controlled by everyone else
This was honestly a well written book for the most part. The MC is interesting and the fight scenes are good.
However, like most Russian based litrpg, the storyline can get a bit convoluted at times. But my main critique, is that the MC is too bound by the rules and culture of his environment. It makes it seem like he isn’t forging his path, but being led and controlled by everyone else
March 10, 2024
Chinese..Bloodborne?
Truly. The writing is solid but it does get a bit confusing to follow due to some of the foreign terms used.
Without spoiling the last act of the book, it gets pretty serious and pretty violent really quick in such a good way. And if you’ve ever played the video game Bloodborne there is a lot going on in this book that gives me that vibe.
Was worth the read and I can’t wait to start the next book
Truly. The writing is solid but it does get a bit confusing to follow due to some of the foreign terms used.
Without spoiling the last act of the book, it gets pretty serious and pretty violent really quick in such a good way. And if you’ve ever played the video game Bloodborne there is a lot going on in this book that gives me that vibe.
Was worth the read and I can’t wait to start the next book
July 6, 2025
There are some interesting elements to this story. I like the idea of the rings and the way they are unlocked. The comparisons between earth and the new world Yang finds himself in are helpful. The story has too many elements revealed too soon. There are a lot of things brought up and then we’re told to ignore until later. I think had the elements just not been brought up until later books the story would have been stronger and more cohesive.
June 3, 2023
Good entry!
This book pushed a lot of good cultivation buttons with me! Strong MC, good relationships, decent plot. The cultivation mechanics were really complicated and hard to follow, and there doesn't seem to be a ton of room for character development except cultivation. That being said, it was really entertaining and I look forward to the next one!
This book pushed a lot of good cultivation buttons with me! Strong MC, good relationships, decent plot. The cultivation mechanics were really complicated and hard to follow, and there doesn't seem to be a ton of room for character development except cultivation. That being said, it was really entertaining and I look forward to the next one!
July 16, 2025
A total mess
The author flip flops between two conflicting styles. The MC's inner narration is like an angry teenager, while all external dialogue is flowery xianxia BS that comes off as being badly translated. It is very jarring and poorly executed. On top of that, it's a boring and messy story.
The author flip flops between two conflicting styles. The MC's inner narration is like an angry teenager, while all external dialogue is flowery xianxia BS that comes off as being badly translated. It is very jarring and poorly executed. On top of that, it's a boring and messy story.
October 25, 2022
Very good
This book was very good, great even. The MC is cocky, even arrogant. Still, he is a well done character and I really look forward to how he will continue to develop.
It's well worth the read.
This book was very good, great even. The MC is cocky, even arrogant. Still, he is a well done character and I really look forward to how he will continue to develop.
It's well worth the read.
December 30, 2022
awesome
This is L5R turned into a fantasy/martial arts/wuxia blend. Plot keeps action moving, likable characters, no harem, interesting world. It’s a good read, and I’m looking forward to sequel.
This is L5R turned into a fantasy/martial arts/wuxia blend. Plot keeps action moving, likable characters, no harem, interesting world. It’s a good read, and I’m looking forward to sequel.
March 6, 2023
Short but intense reading
I liked the main character. He's a real fighter. The action is fierce and he comes through able to grow as a warrior.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
I liked the main character. He's a real fighter. The action is fierce and he comes through able to grow as a warrior.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
March 11, 2023
Good read
Good read the story was very well written and read very well so the translation was very good and made the book a treat to read I enjoyed reading this book and am hoping it is as good as this one
Good read the story was very well written and read very well so the translation was very good and made the book a treat to read I enjoyed reading this book and am hoping it is as good as this one
September 2, 2023
excellent plot
Learned so much about ancient Chinese culture and history from this book. Like the how to protect your house from ninjas using nightingale floors. Amazing ingenuity. Also the animals are also in the myths and opened up new ways
Learned so much about ancient Chinese culture and history from this book. Like the how to protect your house from ninjas using nightingale floors. Amazing ingenuity. Also the animals are also in the myths and opened up new ways
October 21, 2022
Great book
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
November 17, 2022
Interesting
I read a lot of cultivation book and this one was hard to put down. I can hardly wait for the next one.😁
I read a lot of cultivation book and this one was hard to put down. I can hardly wait for the next one.😁
November 18, 2022
A great start.
This book approaches the cultivation as usual but with a few twists. Interesting and engaging story. I will be watching for the next book.
This book approaches the cultivation as usual but with a few twists. Interesting and engaging story. I will be watching for the next book.
March 13, 2023
great book
Such an amazing first book! I highly recommend!! I am going right now to start the sequel! Go read this one!
Such an amazing first book! I highly recommend!! I am going right now to start the sequel! Go read this one!
March 17, 2023
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action .
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action .
May 16, 2023
Mediocre. Another Wuxia story about an OP chosen one who progresses way too fast and easy all the time and wins against all enemies.
May 21, 2023
Liked it
Fast paced page turner with a decent storyline and nice plot twist. I like that the MC is not instantly OP. I will be reading book two
Fast paced page turner with a decent storyline and nice plot twist. I like that the MC is not instantly OP. I will be reading book two
August 2, 2023
This was intriguing and I had fun reading it. I would recommend.
October 23, 2023
Confusing
I tried to read this book, but it made less and less sense the further I got. I just can't understand what the concept is supposed to be.
I tried to read this book, but it made less and less sense the further I got. I just can't understand what the concept is supposed to be.
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