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The Villain’s White Halo #2
The Villain's White Halo (Novel) Vol. 2
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE VILLAIN GOES OFF SCRIPT?
Yin Biyue has sworn off villainy to live a quiet life alongside his fellow disciple, Luo Mingchuan. But as the tournament draws to its end, their hard-won peace is shattered when a demonic cultivator crashes the party.
At the same time, Duan Chongxuan is summoned home under dire circumstances, and Luo Mingchuan becomes the target of those who believe he’s the reincarnation of the demon lord who once destroyed the world. But that can’t be right—if anyone’s the Final Boss, shouldn’t it be Yin Biyue?
With the world descending into chaos, the two find themselves bound together more tightly than ever. It’s a good thing they’ve grown so close—right?
Yin Biyue has sworn off villainy to live a quiet life alongside his fellow disciple, Luo Mingchuan. But as the tournament draws to its end, their hard-won peace is shattered when a demonic cultivator crashes the party.
At the same time, Duan Chongxuan is summoned home under dire circumstances, and Luo Mingchuan becomes the target of those who believe he’s the reincarnation of the demon lord who once destroyed the world. But that can’t be right—if anyone’s the Final Boss, shouldn’t it be Yin Biyue?
With the world descending into chaos, the two find themselves bound together more tightly than ever. It’s a good thing they’ve grown so close—right?
412 pages, Paperback
Published April 7, 2026
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April 14, 2026
This second volume was just as fun and fantastic as the first, continuing to capture my heart. This danmei truly brings back vivid memories of Naruto, and for that reason alone, I love it even more. I grew up watching Naruto, and it was a source of comfort during a very bleak period in my life. Anything that evokes the same nostalgic vibes and provides me with feelings of comfort and happiness brings me immense joy. This danmei hit every single emotional point perfectly, resonating deeply with me.
The plot of this danmei may not be overly unique or groundbreaking, but what truly works for me is the way the author writes. I appreciate that the story focuses on many characters beyond just the main couple, which adds depth and vibrancy to the narrative. I also want to praise once again the way this author portrays women, because in danmei, it's rare to see female characters written with such complexity, strength, and badassery. All of the female characters in this series are incredibly cool, from the one who loves to eat, to the one who is blunt with everyone but still amazing, to all the other wonderful women.
The found family element here is executed so beautifully that it feels authentic and heartfelt. It genuinely gives the impression of one big, loving family that cares for and protects each other. Everything flows naturally and smoothly without feeling forced or contrived, making the relationships feel genuine.
Yin Biyue is honestly such a delightful protagonist to follow, being inside his head is a joy. I love that they still use emojis in his thoughts, which makes everything funnier and more relatable. I also deeply adore his simple wish to live a calm, peaceful, and comfortable life.
Then there’s Luo Mingchuan, the love interest, who gradually became my favorite character. As we learn more about him in this volume, my admiration for him deepens. His calm, collected demeanor combined with his gentle nature is such a refreshing change from typical love interests. But don't be fooled by his composed exterior, the moment he gets serious, you know trouble is brewing. The author made a clever move by hiding his powers until the halfway point of this volume, which made the reveal and the wait all the more rewarding.
Their relationship is absolutely perfect, by that, I mean truly perfect. They communicate openly and frequently, and I love how important honest dialogue is to their bond. There was a situation that could have easily led to misunderstandings if they weren’t so transparent, but they trust each other deeply and refuse to hide anything. I adore a smart, mature couple like that. They were made for each other. Honestly, I don't even know what words to use to fully convey how much these two characters make me adore and obsess over their relationship. Their chemistry is palpable, you look at them and think, "Yes, these two belong together," and it’s just so satisfying.
In conclusion, I need volume 3 right now.
The plot of this danmei may not be overly unique or groundbreaking, but what truly works for me is the way the author writes. I appreciate that the story focuses on many characters beyond just the main couple, which adds depth and vibrancy to the narrative. I also want to praise once again the way this author portrays women, because in danmei, it's rare to see female characters written with such complexity, strength, and badassery. All of the female characters in this series are incredibly cool, from the one who loves to eat, to the one who is blunt with everyone but still amazing, to all the other wonderful women.
The found family element here is executed so beautifully that it feels authentic and heartfelt. It genuinely gives the impression of one big, loving family that cares for and protects each other. Everything flows naturally and smoothly without feeling forced or contrived, making the relationships feel genuine.
Yin Biyue is honestly such a delightful protagonist to follow, being inside his head is a joy. I love that they still use emojis in his thoughts, which makes everything funnier and more relatable. I also deeply adore his simple wish to live a calm, peaceful, and comfortable life.
Then there’s Luo Mingchuan, the love interest, who gradually became my favorite character. As we learn more about him in this volume, my admiration for him deepens. His calm, collected demeanor combined with his gentle nature is such a refreshing change from typical love interests. But don't be fooled by his composed exterior, the moment he gets serious, you know trouble is brewing. The author made a clever move by hiding his powers until the halfway point of this volume, which made the reveal and the wait all the more rewarding.
Their relationship is absolutely perfect, by that, I mean truly perfect. They communicate openly and frequently, and I love how important honest dialogue is to their bond. There was a situation that could have easily led to misunderstandings if they weren’t so transparent, but they trust each other deeply and refuse to hide anything. I adore a smart, mature couple like that. They were made for each other. Honestly, I don't even know what words to use to fully convey how much these two characters make me adore and obsess over their relationship. Their chemistry is palpable, you look at them and think, "Yes, these two belong together," and it’s just so satisfying.
In conclusion, I need volume 3 right now.
June 2, 2026
“I’m not afraid to die. I’m only afraid that my next world won’t have you in it.”
I’ll be honest, out of the ongoing English print danmei series I’m following, this is the one I was least excited to pick up. Before starting this volume, I even did a recap because I remembered feeling confused after the first book, but I still found myself lost pretty often. The character introductions are still my biggest struggle. I kept stopping to ask myself, “Wait, have we met this person before?” or “Who is this again?” There were also moments when I mixed up two characters because I couldn’t keep everyone straight. Maybe that sounds like a “me” problem, but I usually don’t have this issue, even with books that have a large cast of characters. It made the reading experience a little frustrating because I wanted to be more invested, but the confusion kept pulling me out of the story.
I do think this volume is better than the first one, though. Yin Biyue is still an entertaining part for me. I like how he keeps seeing himself as the destined villain at first, even though his actions don’t always match that idea. He’s funny, dramatic, and surprisingly easy to root for. I also liked Luo Mingchuan more here. The story gives him more emotional weight, and I enjoyed seeing how the tension around him affected his relationship with Yin Biyue. Their dynamic is probably what kept me the most interested. It’s not super romance-heavy yet, but there’s enough care and protectiveness between them to make me want to keep reading. Duan Chongxuan also stood out more than I expected, and I liked seeing hints that there’s more going on with him beyond his usual role in the group.
The plot has more going on this time, with cultivation drama, competition chaos, and heavier conflict pushing the story forward. Some parts were genuinely interesting, but other parts still felt a little too busy for me when there’s not much happening. I think readers who enjoy action-heavy cultivation stories with slow emotional development will probably have a better time with this volume. Personally, I’m still not fully hooked, but I can admit this was a step up. I also liked the cover design more than the first book, though the interior illustrations were a ‘hit or miss’ for me. Some looked lovely, while others didn’t really work for my taste. I’m still unsure how I feel about the series as a whole, but this volume gave me a few more reasons to keep going.
Date Rea: 2026.06.01
I’ll be honest, out of the ongoing English print danmei series I’m following, this is the one I was least excited to pick up. Before starting this volume, I even did a recap because I remembered feeling confused after the first book, but I still found myself lost pretty often. The character introductions are still my biggest struggle. I kept stopping to ask myself, “Wait, have we met this person before?” or “Who is this again?” There were also moments when I mixed up two characters because I couldn’t keep everyone straight. Maybe that sounds like a “me” problem, but I usually don’t have this issue, even with books that have a large cast of characters. It made the reading experience a little frustrating because I wanted to be more invested, but the confusion kept pulling me out of the story.
I do think this volume is better than the first one, though. Yin Biyue is still an entertaining part for me. I like how he keeps seeing himself as the destined villain at first, even though his actions don’t always match that idea. He’s funny, dramatic, and surprisingly easy to root for. I also liked Luo Mingchuan more here. The story gives him more emotional weight, and I enjoyed seeing how the tension around him affected his relationship with Yin Biyue. Their dynamic is probably what kept me the most interested. It’s not super romance-heavy yet, but there’s enough care and protectiveness between them to make me want to keep reading. Duan Chongxuan also stood out more than I expected, and I liked seeing hints that there’s more going on with him beyond his usual role in the group.
The plot has more going on this time, with cultivation drama, competition chaos, and heavier conflict pushing the story forward. Some parts were genuinely interesting, but other parts still felt a little too busy for me when there’s not much happening. I think readers who enjoy action-heavy cultivation stories with slow emotional development will probably have a better time with this volume. Personally, I’m still not fully hooked, but I can admit this was a step up. I also liked the cover design more than the first book, though the interior illustrations were a ‘hit or miss’ for me. Some looked lovely, while others didn’t really work for my taste. I’m still unsure how I feel about the series as a whole, but this volume gave me a few more reasons to keep going.
Date Rea: 2026.06.01
August 25, 2026
As I mentioned in my review of volume one, the series is somewhat misrepresented. There is certainly both romance and laughter, but thematically this is more about identity and fate, and ultimately choosing your own path.
I like both main characters, especially the lead, Yin Biyue, who despite initially wanting to be a villain, is actually just such a sweetheart.
I also am enjoying many of the side characters with their many personalities and cultivation levels that give a different perspective on the story.
There's one volume left and I'm looking forward to seeing how everything wraps up.
I like both main characters, especially the lead, Yin Biyue, who despite initially wanting to be a villain, is actually just such a sweetheart.
I also am enjoying many of the side characters with their many personalities and cultivation levels that give a different perspective on the story.
There's one volume left and I'm looking forward to seeing how everything wraps up.
April 13, 2026
Some of the middle felt rushed, and some of the names were misspelled (pages 225 and 304)
September 28, 2026
After coming in first and second respectively in the tournament Yin Biyue and Luo Mingchuan head off for the Buddhist temple hoping the monks there may be able to fix Yin Biyue's hair. Instead of a warm reception though they are met with a battle, the monk's claiming that Luo Mingchuan of all people is the reincarnation of the Demon Lord! After a fierce battle where Luo Mingchuan is knocked completely unconsicous the young men are saved by none other than the the Sword Sage himself! He takes them back to Cangya mountain where he confirms that not only is Luo Mingchuan the Demon Lord's reincarnation but that when he awakens the Demon Lord may have taken over his body. However, all of the disciples of Cangya believe in Luo Mingchuan and are ready to fight for him with their very lives.
This volume has shot The Villain's White Halo to the very tippy top of my favorite damnei's list! This was so very good and it kind of reminds me of Love Between Fairy and Devil a bit!
We learn a ton of new stuff about our favorite characters in this volume and I'm not going to go into it all but suffice it to say some of it is extremely shocking! Okay maybe not shocking perse but definitely surprising! Oddly enough Luo Mingchuan being the reincarnation of the Demon Lord was not one of those things. Honestly even if he is he's so good and he has such great friends surrounding him that I'm not worried in the least!
We've also definitely solidified Yin Biyue as the actual protaganist as well. Again that part isn't really surprising given the mess up with the halos. I think what is though is how quickly he embraces that he's not the bad guy and that's okay. Like and it's not even really that he's not the bad guy, it's that Luo Mingchuan isn't a bad guy so if he isn't than Yin Biyue doesn't want to be one either.
In terms of the progression of their relatinship Yin Biyue is definitely slow on the uptake here with his own feelings. Luo Mingchuan has certainly admitted his own to at least himsel and does kinda to Yin Biyue later in the book but Yin Biyue definitely is very lets say immature about this.
All hell definitely breaks loose in the second half of the book though. The demons know the Demon Lord exists so they start moving but we also discover that some of the Dao sects have aligned themselves with the demons. This means we ended up with some truly excellent battle scenes. Oddly enough it's the very brief fight that Yin Biyue has with Zheng Wei towards the end that I enjoyed the most. It really demonstrated how far Yin Biyue has come since even the beginning of this volume nevermind volume one.
I cannot wait to read volume 3! This ends in kind of a stand still where all of the major players are healing from the battles they fought in this volume so I have a feeling the opening for bok three may be a bit slow but I foresee it escalating pretty quickly!
This volume has shot The Villain's White Halo to the very tippy top of my favorite damnei's list! This was so very good and it kind of reminds me of Love Between Fairy and Devil a bit!
We learn a ton of new stuff about our favorite characters in this volume and I'm not going to go into it all but suffice it to say some of it is extremely shocking! Okay maybe not shocking perse but definitely surprising! Oddly enough Luo Mingchuan being the reincarnation of the Demon Lord was not one of those things. Honestly even if he is he's so good and he has such great friends surrounding him that I'm not worried in the least!
We've also definitely solidified Yin Biyue as the actual protaganist as well. Again that part isn't really surprising given the mess up with the halos. I think what is though is how quickly he embraces that he's not the bad guy and that's okay. Like and it's not even really that he's not the bad guy, it's that Luo Mingchuan isn't a bad guy so if he isn't than Yin Biyue doesn't want to be one either.
In terms of the progression of their relatinship Yin Biyue is definitely slow on the uptake here with his own feelings. Luo Mingchuan has certainly admitted his own to at least himsel and does kinda to Yin Biyue later in the book but Yin Biyue definitely is very lets say immature about this.
All hell definitely breaks loose in the second half of the book though. The demons know the Demon Lord exists so they start moving but we also discover that some of the Dao sects have aligned themselves with the demons. This means we ended up with some truly excellent battle scenes. Oddly enough it's the very brief fight that Yin Biyue has with Zheng Wei towards the end that I enjoyed the most. It really demonstrated how far Yin Biyue has come since even the beginning of this volume nevermind volume one.
I cannot wait to read volume 3! This ends in kind of a stand still where all of the major players are healing from the battles they fought in this volume so I have a feeling the opening for bok three may be a bit slow but I foresee it escalating pretty quickly!
August 9, 2026
𓏲🪽˚. ˖ . ݁★★★★
This one was LEAGUES better than the first installment. I actually really enjoyed my time reading it!! The other characters are actually so intriguing, and I find that the politics aren’t too confusing to figure out, which is definitely rare for me.
Some of the romance between the main characters is honestly just a little boring. Like I get that it’s a slow burn, but damn you guys are bad at this! At least with only one more book left, the two can’t have a super long fight about like what went down in the dungeon and whatnot.
I will say, some of the events in the middle feel a little bit rushed, and the author relies quite heavily on paragraph breaks to give like maybe 4 sentences about how some other group is doing, which makes the sequence of time a little bit awkward. It’s not exactly distracting, but definitely noticeable. I also feel like there are just boring metaphors legit everywhere here😭 some of the writing isn’t great but what should I expect from a just a fun novel series yk!
In a universe with so many incredible characters, it kinda stinks just how boring the mc is!!! The story definitely flows better when it’s focused on someone else, like his journey with the sword sage was soo funny and really enjoyable. I think the shift from his goals is nice, but I also think that idea as a base plot is really hard to work with. Any outcome would probably be a little disappointing in my opinion. I really liked this one, but I definitely need more Wei Jingfeng and less Yin Biyue shouting about stupid stuff 😩
That isn’t a question with an answer, Cheng Xiaobai thought. You’re asking about love. “Love makes one anxious and strange.”
This one was LEAGUES better than the first installment. I actually really enjoyed my time reading it!! The other characters are actually so intriguing, and I find that the politics aren’t too confusing to figure out, which is definitely rare for me.
Some of the romance between the main characters is honestly just a little boring. Like I get that it’s a slow burn, but damn you guys are bad at this! At least with only one more book left, the two can’t have a super long fight about like what went down in the dungeon and whatnot.
I will say, some of the events in the middle feel a little bit rushed, and the author relies quite heavily on paragraph breaks to give like maybe 4 sentences about how some other group is doing, which makes the sequence of time a little bit awkward. It’s not exactly distracting, but definitely noticeable. I also feel like there are just boring metaphors legit everywhere here😭 some of the writing isn’t great but what should I expect from a just a fun novel series yk!
In a universe with so many incredible characters, it kinda stinks just how boring the mc is!!! The story definitely flows better when it’s focused on someone else, like his journey with the sword sage was soo funny and really enjoyable. I think the shift from his goals is nice, but I also think that idea as a base plot is really hard to work with. Any outcome would probably be a little disappointing in my opinion. I really liked this one, but I definitely need more Wei Jingfeng and less Yin Biyue shouting about stupid stuff 😩
April 12, 2026
I just finished Volume 2 of The Villain’s White Halo… and I didn’t expect it to linger the way it did.
On the surface, it’s action-heavy very shonen-coded, almost like Dragon Ball with its intensity, power growth, and constant movement. But underneath all of that, there’s something quieter… heavier.
This volume feels like standing in the middle of a storm and realizing it’s not just about survival anymore.
It’s about fate.
It’s about choice.
It’s about becoming someone despite what the world or even the heavens decided for you.
“Do the heavens mean to end me? But I didn’t come to this world to submit to heaven’s will.”
“No one has the right to decide another’s fate not the heavens, not even a sage.”
There’s something about the way this story talks about identity that really stayed with me.
That idea that you don’t have to become anyone else. That your path is yours alone.
“He was the one and only Yin Biyue in this world… he had his own path to walk.”
And then there’s the other layer the one that creeps in quietly.
The longing.
The kind that doesn’t need to be loud to be devastating.
“Like the sun, the moon, and the stars unchanging for all eternity I will never leave you.”
“I’m not afraid to die. I’m only afraid that my next world won’t have you in it.”
That line alone… yeah.
Somewhere between the battles, the philosophy, and the quiet moments in between, this volume stopped feeling like just a story and started feeling like something you sit with.
A hidden gem, honestly.
And I’m not ready for what Volume 3 is about to do.
On the surface, it’s action-heavy very shonen-coded, almost like Dragon Ball with its intensity, power growth, and constant movement. But underneath all of that, there’s something quieter… heavier.
This volume feels like standing in the middle of a storm and realizing it’s not just about survival anymore.
It’s about fate.
It’s about choice.
It’s about becoming someone despite what the world or even the heavens decided for you.
“Do the heavens mean to end me? But I didn’t come to this world to submit to heaven’s will.”
“No one has the right to decide another’s fate not the heavens, not even a sage.”
There’s something about the way this story talks about identity that really stayed with me.
That idea that you don’t have to become anyone else. That your path is yours alone.
“He was the one and only Yin Biyue in this world… he had his own path to walk.”
And then there’s the other layer the one that creeps in quietly.
The longing.
The kind that doesn’t need to be loud to be devastating.
“Like the sun, the moon, and the stars unchanging for all eternity I will never leave you.”
“I’m not afraid to die. I’m only afraid that my next world won’t have you in it.”
That line alone… yeah.
Somewhere between the battles, the philosophy, and the quiet moments in between, this volume stopped feeling like just a story and started feeling like something you sit with.
A hidden gem, honestly.
And I’m not ready for what Volume 3 is about to do.
September 2, 2026
This second volume really exposed some issues with this danmei.
One, this did not need to be a transmigration story as that aspect is barely utilized. And the storyline would not even make sense in that context. It seems like the author wanted to tell this cultivation fantasy epic and just added in the transmigration as a hook or something.
Two, it is too fast paced, too many small characters being brought up randomly, too much going on in different places, and too much exposition dumping to explain what’s going on that it renders everything meaningless because of just how confusing and difficult the actual plot is to follow.
Three, this romcom danmei has no romance at all nor is it comedic in any way.
One, this did not need to be a transmigration story as that aspect is barely utilized. And the storyline would not even make sense in that context. It seems like the author wanted to tell this cultivation fantasy epic and just added in the transmigration as a hook or something.
Two, it is too fast paced, too many small characters being brought up randomly, too much going on in different places, and too much exposition dumping to explain what’s going on that it renders everything meaningless because of just how confusing and difficult the actual plot is to follow.
Three, this romcom danmei has no romance at all nor is it comedic in any way.
April 12, 2026
I had a great time with this! Was genuinely excited to turn the page and find out what happens next. Loved all the character interactions! I was actually invested in the tournament and the fights!
Lin Biyue is my precious baby!
I thought I'd want to smack the Sword Saint but the bastard quickly endears himself to me and LB!
My only complaint is that I wish the Halo had been more involved. It felt more like an afterthought and is barely present.
Lin Biyue is my precious baby!
I thought I'd want to smack the Sword Saint but the bastard quickly endears himself to me and LB!
My only complaint is that I wish the Halo had been more involved. It felt more like an afterthought and is barely present.
July 12, 2026
3.5⭐ rounded down arbitrarily
This started as a comedy and the Cultivation form is ridiculous enough to be comedic, but they are setting up real plot and more serious themes.
This started as a comedy and the Cultivation form is ridiculous enough to be comedic, but they are setting up real plot and more serious themes.
June 30, 2026
MUCH better than the last one
so many characters to remember😵💫😵💫every situation introduces 10 people istg
so many characters to remember😵💫😵💫every situation introduces 10 people istg
April 16, 2026
The pacing in this one wasn't as clean as it was in Vol. 1. I really like the tournament and the inter-sect politics in Vol. 1, and we got a tiny bit of that in the beginning. It lost me a little during the sequence with the Buddhist sect but it got better again when they got back to their mountain. There's kind of a travel/training journey sequence which slowed things down again... a lot was going on towards the end, but I prefer the time spent with the characters to the politics and world building at least so far
September 12, 2026
"I'm not afraid to die. I'm only afraid that my next world won't have you in it."
Ay, estos dos me parecen super adorables. Me encanta como Luo Mingchuan pone en orden sus sentimientos y se alegra con la más mínima interacción que tiene con Yi Binyue, por otro lado, nuestro prota es tan obtuso que no se entera que está muy enamorado de su Shixiong, o sea, hombre, solo piensas en el, ok?
Y hablando un poco de la trama como tal, es verdad que tiene muchos clichés típicos de las historias de fantasía asiáticas, pero encuentra su propio hilo conductor para contarnos algo diferente. Eso sí, vemos que los malos son malos, los buenos son demasiado buenos y hay buenos que son malos y tú ves venir esas "traiciones".
Por otro lado, siento que en este libro pasaron muchas más cosas, primero, se acabó el torneo y de inmediato empezamos a ver como se mueven los hilos, las conspiraciones y como los peligros son más reales e inminentes.
En cuanto a narrativa, pues sigue siendo muy adictiva y fluida. No vemos párrafos super desarrollados y a veces la autora hace unas ambientaciones más largas de lo que me suele gustar, pero creo que a nivel de acción, subtramas y personajes, nos da la información suficiente para que sigamos sin perdernos. Eso si, debo admitir que hay tantos personajes no importantes que me pierdo, y cuando salen después no tengo idea de donde salieron. Creo que ahí si es necesario revisar la guía de personajes.
Ahora, quiero hablar un poco de Wei Jingfen, nuestro Sword Sage... El man es todo un personaje. Me encantó. Él va, habla con sus discípulos y se lleva a Yi Binyue a recorrer el mundo para tratar de enseñarle algo útil. Vemos varias facetas de él y entendemos que se preocupa por sus discípulos y por proteger el mundo, él toma las tareas más arduas solo porque es el más fuerte, pero confía en que sus chicos harán lo correcto.
Bueno, hablemos más del romance. Me encanta que sea slow burn. Vemos que ambos personajes van super despacio y Luo Mingchuan no se sobrepasa con su Shidi ni le pide una respuesta inmediata, pero ya empecé el tercer volumen y ¿qué les pasa a los asiáticos con el reaping? Todo iba tan bien. Pero bueno, de eso me quejaré en la siguiente reseña.
Volviendo a Luo y Yi, me gusta que tienen momentos muy tiernos. De a poco Luo Mingchuan empieza a acercarse más a Yi Binyue, le coge la mano, se le acerca, lo cuida, le habla siempre con mucha ternura... Es demasiado lindo. Y casi no supero esa ayudita extra que le da el Halo a Yi Binyue. Me reí a carcajadas, es que son muy estúpidos.
Y pues ya. Los demás personajes también tienen sus cosas buenas, pero en general son bastante planos porque cumplen su función y salen del plano.
Por ahora me queda el último libro, cuando lo termine veré que tan buena ha sido la historia de principio a fin. Lo que puedo ir diciendo es que adictivo si es, me estoy bebiendo cada tomo.
April 25, 2026
I immensely enjoyed volume 2 of The Villain’s White Halo. While volume 1 was fun and memorable, things just clicked for me here.
yin biyue is steadfast in his resolve to leave behind villainy. with luo mingchuan and duan chongxuan by his side, he successfully improves his cultivation, and grows closer to both his shixiong and shidi. then things start to go a little crazy - duan chongxuan is summoned home after his father supposedly falls ill, demonic cultivators attack ye city, and luo mingchuan is accused of being the reincarnation of the demon lord.
now the two have to face off against both the powerful second sages who want luo mingchuan suppressed, but also the rising, deadly demonic threat from the eastern continent.
along the way, we also meet the sword sage, yin biyue's elusive shifu. I love the elders in this book. not all of them for sure, but the elders from cangya? they're such good characters that genuinely care for their disciples and would fight to ensure their disciples can follow their own path and not the 'destined' one. the sword sage is one such character - he probably hasn't been the best teacher, but he carries such a burdensome weight of protecting the world. and he just cares for his students so much.
(the extra story is so devastating in the best ways. him finding jun yu and realising that this was a person who he never wanted to let go of... they better have a happy ending, please.)
the sweetest part of this story is, of course, yin biyue and luo mingchuan. they have this slowburn, romance going on where they're both so considerate of the other feeling awkward that neither will make the first move, or even believe there is a move to make.
my one complaint is about the use of the transmigrator plot in the book. most of the time, the fact that yin biyue is a transmigrator is more or less forgotten. when it is brought up its either for comedic relief, which I enjoyed, or to intercede in yin biyue and luo mingchuan's relationship, which I enjoyed less. it really didn't feel necessary at all, especially in this volume.
yin biyue is steadfast in his resolve to leave behind villainy. with luo mingchuan and duan chongxuan by his side, he successfully improves his cultivation, and grows closer to both his shixiong and shidi. then things start to go a little crazy - duan chongxuan is summoned home after his father supposedly falls ill, demonic cultivators attack ye city, and luo mingchuan is accused of being the reincarnation of the demon lord.
now the two have to face off against both the powerful second sages who want luo mingchuan suppressed, but also the rising, deadly demonic threat from the eastern continent.
along the way, we also meet the sword sage, yin biyue's elusive shifu. I love the elders in this book. not all of them for sure, but the elders from cangya? they're such good characters that genuinely care for their disciples and would fight to ensure their disciples can follow their own path and not the 'destined' one. the sword sage is one such character - he probably hasn't been the best teacher, but he carries such a burdensome weight of protecting the world. and he just cares for his students so much.
(the extra story is so devastating in the best ways. him finding jun yu and realising that this was a person who he never wanted to let go of... they better have a happy ending, please.)
the sweetest part of this story is, of course, yin biyue and luo mingchuan. they have this slowburn, romance going on where they're both so considerate of the other feeling awkward that neither will make the first move, or even believe there is a move to make.
my one complaint is about the use of the transmigrator plot in the book. most of the time, the fact that yin biyue is a transmigrator is more or less forgotten. when it is brought up its either for comedic relief, which I enjoyed, or to intercede in yin biyue and luo mingchuan's relationship, which I enjoyed less. it really didn't feel necessary at all, especially in this volume.
April 7, 2026
I enjoyed this volume more than the first, probably because the story has come a long way from the initial premise, which was fun but kind of a dead end in terms of storytelling capacity. At this point, the MC's past as a transmigrating background villain is barely even a footnote in the story, and it's actually much more about the fate of the ML to be reborn as the demon lord. They have a really blind-faith relationship where they just refuse to believe in the MLs fate and continue to defy the odds and all wise counsel.
All that said, I 100% skim-read this series because it gets bogged down in long sections of description and uninteresting world-building, when what I really want to read is character development and plot. Because when those things do appear in the story, they're great. The world is actually quite well fleshed out with different factions and overlapping plots and grudges and whatnot- pity I can never remember who is who and what their alignments are.
Overall, not the best danmei I've ever read, and not the best xianxia either, but good enough to be a fun, don't take it too seriously, read.
All that said, I 100% skim-read this series because it gets bogged down in long sections of description and uninteresting world-building, when what I really want to read is character development and plot. Because when those things do appear in the story, they're great. The world is actually quite well fleshed out with different factions and overlapping plots and grudges and whatnot- pity I can never remember who is who and what their alignments are.
Overall, not the best danmei I've ever read, and not the best xianxia either, but good enough to be a fun, don't take it too seriously, read.
July 3, 2026
“Thought miles apart, we share the same moon.” This thought brought peace to Yin Biyue’s heart. Coming to this world had felt more real, given him a shorter sense of belonging, than any of his other previous lives.
I liked this book! I wouldn’t say it’s as funny as the first one but it still has its moments for sure. I think the plot and pacing itself was great and super easy to follow however towards the end of the novel I found it hard to finish. However, there is a lot of conflict and it’s super slow burn.. additionally it was a bit difficult to remember so many different characters, so some scenes would super chaotic whilst others more bland.
“I don’t believe in the Buddha. I don’t believe in anything.. but if I must believe in something, I believe in my shixiong.”
I also really liked how the author kept both Binyue and Mingchuan super respectful of eachother and their relationship felt pretty realistic.
“Will you also leave me, Shixiong?”
“Never. Like the sun, the moon, and the stars, unchanging for all eternity, I will never leave you.”
I liked this book! I wouldn’t say it’s as funny as the first one but it still has its moments for sure. I think the plot and pacing itself was great and super easy to follow however towards the end of the novel I found it hard to finish. However, there is a lot of conflict and it’s super slow burn.. additionally it was a bit difficult to remember so many different characters, so some scenes would super chaotic whilst others more bland.
“I don’t believe in the Buddha. I don’t believe in anything.. but if I must believe in something, I believe in my shixiong.”
I also really liked how the author kept both Binyue and Mingchuan super respectful of eachother and their relationship felt pretty realistic.
“Will you also leave me, Shixiong?”
“Never. Like the sun, the moon, and the stars, unchanging for all eternity, I will never leave you.”
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September 2, 2026
Extremely readable. My only real problem with the series so far is I wish the author leant into the angst a little more rather than glossing over how the characters would likely feel in such grave, difficult situations. I would love if the main two in particular were allowed to show and feel more emotion instead of just processing everything internally and never really expanding on anything. I do love how poetically the fight scenes are written - I don't think I've ever read combat depicted in such beautiful, compelling scenes without losing the tension or excitement.
May 5, 2026
[3.5] the villain's white halo 🤝 svsss
"jumping on that dih is the only way"
I found my attention slipping in the first half but the pace picks up later. Also, there are way too many characters in this novel so a lot of them are not fully fleshed out.
However, I LOVE how communication and trust is important in Yin Biyue and Luo Mingchuan's relationship, even if it's still a bit unstable bc they're both so nervous to make a move 😭
"jumping on that dih is the only way"
I found my attention slipping in the first half but the pace picks up later. Also, there are way too many characters in this novel so a lot of them are not fully fleshed out.
However, I LOVE how communication and trust is important in Yin Biyue and Luo Mingchuan's relationship, even if it's still a bit unstable bc they're both so nervous to make a move 😭
May 11, 2026
4 stars
This volume was so good. I really can't wait for volume 3 now. The romance is barely there but I love when it does appear (along with the final appearance of the white halo!). So much is happening and I don't even know where to begin. I also love the secondary characters, I was so sad when the Sword Sage bid goodbye, I seriously hope he survives. The plot moves like a river, slow then fast then slow again. I'm even more used to the flowery prose and it's growing on me.
This volume was so good. I really can't wait for volume 3 now. The romance is barely there but I love when it does appear (along with the final appearance of the white halo!). So much is happening and I don't even know where to begin. I also love the secondary characters, I was so sad when the Sword Sage bid goodbye, I seriously hope he survives. The plot moves like a river, slow then fast then slow again. I'm even more used to the flowery prose and it's growing on me.
May 14, 2026
The characters and story are interesting, enough to keep reading but not a binge-worthy series. The pacing is slow and paired with pages of metaphorical magic social effects fought scenes where swords don't really get as much action as wire-fu and light effects. Honestly, I often felt bored and had to skim through the parts that dragged. Too much time spent away from the MC.
May 27, 2026
Kicked off with better pace and evolving story, but also has deep lulls & took 300 pages to link back to the transmigration element.
It’s not bad, but this has been the first danmei that hasn’t sunk claws into me and not sure I’ll be in a rush to read the next volumes.
It’s not bad, but this has been the first danmei that hasn’t sunk claws into me and not sure I’ll be in a rush to read the next volumes.
June 13, 2026
Stuff was really kicking off in volume two, and was very exciting and had some cute scenes between Yin Biyue and Luo Mingchuan. But... the White Halo didn't feature at all...!!! It's basically just a normal cultivation book at this point, the transmigrating aspect seems almost superfluous.
August 11, 2026
It’s good it but I kinda wished the “villain” acted more like a villain in the beginning. Now the mc deicided he doesn’t want to be a final boss villain anymore when he didn’t act like one anyway. His character didn’t really change in my opinion
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October 17, 2026
I had much more fun reading this than volume 1, since I found the tournament arc interminably boring, but it didn't take up much more space in this volume and was followed by an intense sequence of events
April 15, 2026
i lava yin biyue :3
April 17, 2026
Did somebody say…. *whispers* dual cultivation? 🤨
April 27, 2026
4.0 🌟 / 5.0 🌟
May 4, 2026
Actual Rating: 3.25
May 7, 2026
An enjoyable cultivation novel, but if you're primarily in this for romance, it's overall a slow burn as far as the relationship goes.
May 24, 2026
Epic
The story has exciting ups and downs. I. Not prolific, my review is short. I like and love this stor.
The story has exciting ups and downs. I. Not prolific, my review is short. I like and love this stor.
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