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The Villain’s White Halo #1
The Villain's White Halo (Novel) Vol. 1
One man's attempt to become the Final Boss goes completely awry when his buff item earns him sympathy instead of fear! Up against the Hero and chased by the very company who sold him the item, can he still manage to achieve his dastardly dreams?Yin Biyue feels scammed. After dying as a two-bit villain in a multitude of worlds, he dreamed of becoming the Final Boss in the next world he's reborn into. Unfortunately, the malevolent Fiend Halo he purchased from the Rebirth Company seems to be malfunctioning. Instead of inspiring fear in those who inhabit his new reality, his fellow cultivators see him as...a do-gooder. And this includes the bleeding-heart protagonist, Luo Mingchuan--the very man who Yin Biyue just tried to murder!
Before Yin Biyue knows it, he's surrounded by allies and the fallout of a misunderstanding that makes everyone in his cultivation sect think he's the victim. How is he supposed to achieve his dastardly dreams now?! Especially when the mysteries of his forgotten past keep popping up when he least expects them.
Before Yin Biyue knows it, he's surrounded by allies and the fallout of a misunderstanding that makes everyone in his cultivation sect think he's the victim. How is he supposed to achieve his dastardly dreams now?! Especially when the mysteries of his forgotten past keep popping up when he least expects them.
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Published December 30, 2025
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January 23, 2026
This danmei was incredibly enjoyable and engaging. I don't believe I have felt this level of excitement while reading action/fight scenes in quite some time, the author’s depiction of the combat sequences is simply exceptional, immersing me completely. Every emotion and tension that the scenes aim to evoke is vividly felt, enhancing the overall intensity.
I entered this danmei with no expectations and it profoundly impressed me. The plot appears relatively straightforward at first glance, but the intricate foreshadowing woven throughout the narrative makes me anxious about what lies ahead, I can already envision the hardship and suffering that await the characters. The worldbuilding is highly detailed and well-executed. While the author occasionally provides info dumps, these moments are strategically placed during parts where the actions become a bit too exhausting allowing me to absorb the world and cultivation techniques at a comfortable pace without disrupting the narrative flow.
Yin Biyue stands out as a remarkably humorous protagonist. I truly love that his thoughts are often punctuated with emojis, which adds a layer of humor and personality to his internal dialogue. His character remains shrouded in mystery (there's still much we don't know about him) and the author's subtle storytelling beautifully reveals his personality without exposing his complete backstory, which is done with exceptional skill.
Luo Mingchuan, the male lead, is irresistibly adorable yet embodies a calm, just, and gentle nature. His consistent composure and gentle smile create an aura of purity, but beneath that tranquility lies a deep well of feelings and emotions. I appreciate the author's choice to keep his full abilities and power levels concealed, even by the end of this volume, his full potential remains a mystery, which heightens my anticipation to discover more about him. His past remains equally obscure, adding to his enigmatic appeal.
Their relationship is written with a delightful mix of humor and warmth. There were countless moments where I had to pause reading just to contain my joy because I was smiling so much. The dynamic where both harbor secret crushes but are clueless about each other’s feelings is both amusing and endearing. The author skillfully develops their chemistry and interactions, making it evident from the very first pages that their love story will be grand and heartfelt.
The side characters are also a highlight, I believe this is the first danmei where I adore all the supporting cast so far. Special mention goes to the author's impressive portrayal of strong, capable female characters and the meaningful female friendships they share. The women in this story are a breath of fresh air.
In conclusion, this has been a highly fun, exhilarating, and captivating read. I find myself eagerly waiting for the release of the second volume.
I entered this danmei with no expectations and it profoundly impressed me. The plot appears relatively straightforward at first glance, but the intricate foreshadowing woven throughout the narrative makes me anxious about what lies ahead, I can already envision the hardship and suffering that await the characters. The worldbuilding is highly detailed and well-executed. While the author occasionally provides info dumps, these moments are strategically placed during parts where the actions become a bit too exhausting allowing me to absorb the world and cultivation techniques at a comfortable pace without disrupting the narrative flow.
Yin Biyue stands out as a remarkably humorous protagonist. I truly love that his thoughts are often punctuated with emojis, which adds a layer of humor and personality to his internal dialogue. His character remains shrouded in mystery (there's still much we don't know about him) and the author's subtle storytelling beautifully reveals his personality without exposing his complete backstory, which is done with exceptional skill.
Luo Mingchuan, the male lead, is irresistibly adorable yet embodies a calm, just, and gentle nature. His consistent composure and gentle smile create an aura of purity, but beneath that tranquility lies a deep well of feelings and emotions. I appreciate the author's choice to keep his full abilities and power levels concealed, even by the end of this volume, his full potential remains a mystery, which heightens my anticipation to discover more about him. His past remains equally obscure, adding to his enigmatic appeal.
Their relationship is written with a delightful mix of humor and warmth. There were countless moments where I had to pause reading just to contain my joy because I was smiling so much. The dynamic where both harbor secret crushes but are clueless about each other’s feelings is both amusing and endearing. The author skillfully develops their chemistry and interactions, making it evident from the very first pages that their love story will be grand and heartfelt.
The side characters are also a highlight, I believe this is the first danmei where I adore all the supporting cast so far. Special mention goes to the author's impressive portrayal of strong, capable female characters and the meaningful female friendships they share. The women in this story are a breath of fresh air.
In conclusion, this has been a highly fun, exhilarating, and captivating read. I find myself eagerly waiting for the release of the second volume.
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January 24, 2026dnf
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January 17, 2026
Just soo boring
January 10, 2026
This is a new Chinese BL author to me, and there doesn’t seem to be other books by them translated to English yet. The Villain’s White Halo is a transmigration novel and takes place in a historical fantasy cultivation world with its own geography and timelines of hundreds of thousands of years, so not a secondary earth.
The Villain emerges as a soul into a Rebirth Company of the in-between space, a business that caters to the needs of souls that want to transmigrate or reborn. The Villain has been transmigrating for so long that he doesn’t remember his original name or world, but in all of them he’s been a two-bit background henchman of the main villain, dying after a couple of lines, only to transmigrate again. This time, he wants to be the final boss.
The employee at the company is eager to help and sells The Villain an ultimate final boss packet and a fiend halo that activates at certain triggers, like glaring or saying “I was never good to begin with,” and other villainy lines. The Villain gets to choose the world, but then he’s sucked into it so fast that he forgets the halo. The employee throws one after him, only to realise he sent the wrong one. Unfortunately, the world seals before he can correct the mistake.
The Villain emerges as Yin Biyue, a 19-year-old cultivator. Turns out, he’s in a jail for trying to kill Luo Mingchuan, a fellow cultivator a few years older, and the protagonist for whom The Villain chose this world in the first place. Things look bad for Yin Biyue, but the fiend halo, which is in fact the opposite, though still activated by the villainy triggers, comes to a help, and makes Luo Mingchuan take the blame for the incident. Both go free.
The beginning is a bit confusing, and rather slow. The pace doesn’t pick up much from there, but the story becomes more straightforward and fairly interesting. Yin Biyue settles into his new life as a cultivator. Thanks to all his previous lives, he knows what that entails, and he has a soul much stronger than the OG, so cultivation isn’t a problem for him. His sword is. It won’t recognise his qi energy, a huge handicap for a cultivator and a potential for a disaster, because other cultivators might find out he’s not the original Yin Biyue.
The story leads Yin Biyue, a fellow disciple Duan Chongxuan, who has secrets of his own, and Luo Mingchuan to a cultivation tournament. The plot of the first volume is about the journey there and the tournament, which doesn’t end before the first volume does. There are small conflicts every now and then, but nothing that the protagonist couldn’t overcome.
Yin Biyue is a good and interesting character, but he isn’t much of a villain. The OG was filled with hate, which may have led to him trying to kill Luo Mingchuan, but it doesn’t affect Yin Biyue. But because he’s decided to be a villain, that’s what he sees himself as, but the malfunctioning halo complicates things. At first, he decides that the storyline is the villain befriending the hero, only to backstab him, but as the story progresses, he becomes more and more aware that he might not want to be a villain anymore. And on the side, his friendship with Luo Mingchuan starts to turn into something more.
Despite the rather straightforward storyline, it’s not boring. The author has a great way to describe cultivation process from within, and make fight scenes lively and like the reader is part of it. The tone is fairly cozy and the plot low-key, and not very emotional. Scenes at the Rebirth Company make it a little different from other stories, and I kept waiting for them to intervene with the real halo. Maybe that’ll happen later. This wasn’t the most exciting danmei, but I’m interested in reading more.
The Villain emerges as a soul into a Rebirth Company of the in-between space, a business that caters to the needs of souls that want to transmigrate or reborn. The Villain has been transmigrating for so long that he doesn’t remember his original name or world, but in all of them he’s been a two-bit background henchman of the main villain, dying after a couple of lines, only to transmigrate again. This time, he wants to be the final boss.
The employee at the company is eager to help and sells The Villain an ultimate final boss packet and a fiend halo that activates at certain triggers, like glaring or saying “I was never good to begin with,” and other villainy lines. The Villain gets to choose the world, but then he’s sucked into it so fast that he forgets the halo. The employee throws one after him, only to realise he sent the wrong one. Unfortunately, the world seals before he can correct the mistake.
The Villain emerges as Yin Biyue, a 19-year-old cultivator. Turns out, he’s in a jail for trying to kill Luo Mingchuan, a fellow cultivator a few years older, and the protagonist for whom The Villain chose this world in the first place. Things look bad for Yin Biyue, but the fiend halo, which is in fact the opposite, though still activated by the villainy triggers, comes to a help, and makes Luo Mingchuan take the blame for the incident. Both go free.
The beginning is a bit confusing, and rather slow. The pace doesn’t pick up much from there, but the story becomes more straightforward and fairly interesting. Yin Biyue settles into his new life as a cultivator. Thanks to all his previous lives, he knows what that entails, and he has a soul much stronger than the OG, so cultivation isn’t a problem for him. His sword is. It won’t recognise his qi energy, a huge handicap for a cultivator and a potential for a disaster, because other cultivators might find out he’s not the original Yin Biyue.
The story leads Yin Biyue, a fellow disciple Duan Chongxuan, who has secrets of his own, and Luo Mingchuan to a cultivation tournament. The plot of the first volume is about the journey there and the tournament, which doesn’t end before the first volume does. There are small conflicts every now and then, but nothing that the protagonist couldn’t overcome.
Yin Biyue is a good and interesting character, but he isn’t much of a villain. The OG was filled with hate, which may have led to him trying to kill Luo Mingchuan, but it doesn’t affect Yin Biyue. But because he’s decided to be a villain, that’s what he sees himself as, but the malfunctioning halo complicates things. At first, he decides that the storyline is the villain befriending the hero, only to backstab him, but as the story progresses, he becomes more and more aware that he might not want to be a villain anymore. And on the side, his friendship with Luo Mingchuan starts to turn into something more.
Despite the rather straightforward storyline, it’s not boring. The author has a great way to describe cultivation process from within, and make fight scenes lively and like the reader is part of it. The tone is fairly cozy and the plot low-key, and not very emotional. Scenes at the Rebirth Company make it a little different from other stories, and I kept waiting for them to intervene with the real halo. Maybe that’ll happen later. This wasn’t the most exciting danmei, but I’m interested in reading more.
January 16, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ this is hilarious
January 7, 2026
Why is does he have to be so relatable!
If you're considering getting into this series be warned it's funny, rom-com vibes but there is alot of cultivation talk and battles. The characters more than make up for the slow bits.
If you're considering getting into this series be warned it's funny, rom-com vibes but there is alot of cultivation talk and battles. The characters more than make up for the slow bits.
January 11, 2026
It was actually between 3 or 4 stars, the first 180 pgs. weren't that great but it did pick up to where I did enjoy it.
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4.25 🌟 / 5.0 🌟
January 18, 2026
in the villain's white halo our mc is a serial transmigrstor. after living countless lives as an insignificant villain, he's finally ready to become the final boss in this new life. unbeknownst to him, the fiend halo buff he just purchased to help him in his villainy is actually a white halo, and instead of inspiring fear in this new world, it inspires sympathy... oh dear.
now in the body of yin biyue, who just attempted to kill this world's protagonist, luo mingchuan, his fellow cultivators see him as some kind of wronged do-gooder. even luo mingchuan is ready to fall on his sword to protect this two-bit villain. yin biyue is truly at a loss.
this was fun, but underwhelming. my main issue is how underdeveloped the main two characters are, which is a damn shame.
yin biyue's main goal is to become the final boss, but he doesn't really do anything to actually achieve this. and at a certain point he just thinks about how he doesn't even know why he wants to become a villain, and how he actually just wants to live a peaceful life. except every action he's taken before this points to him leaving behind his old gaol. so it was just a confusing conflict and revelation for him to have.
similarly, luo mingchuan makes a false assumption, believes he hurt yin biyue years ago, and is determined to make amends and guide his shidi on a safe path. but it doesn't make sense why yin biyue would let this assumption fester, especially when he is also weirded out at where luo mingchuan's mind went. first, as a villain who's trying to follow certain plots and tropes, he would not want to make himself the sympathetic victim of the protagonist (then how will he ever be the cool, unrepentant final boss!? - his words, not mine). and secondly, once he's resolved to not go down that path, thats even more of a reason to clear up their misunderstandings.
and its a minor thing, because this isn't really brought up again, but it feels significant enough to warrant being readdressed??
its just a bit confusing why they're so underdeveloped and under-utilised at this point. especially considering how colourful the side characters and world-building is. who knows, this might all end up being addressed in volume 2.
now in the body of yin biyue, who just attempted to kill this world's protagonist, luo mingchuan, his fellow cultivators see him as some kind of wronged do-gooder. even luo mingchuan is ready to fall on his sword to protect this two-bit villain. yin biyue is truly at a loss.
this was fun, but underwhelming. my main issue is how underdeveloped the main two characters are, which is a damn shame.
yin biyue's main goal is to become the final boss, but he doesn't really do anything to actually achieve this. and at a certain point he just thinks about how he doesn't even know why he wants to become a villain, and how he actually just wants to live a peaceful life. except every action he's taken before this points to him leaving behind his old gaol. so it was just a confusing conflict and revelation for him to have.
similarly, luo mingchuan makes a false assumption, believes he hurt yin biyue years ago, and is determined to make amends and guide his shidi on a safe path. but it doesn't make sense why yin biyue would let this assumption fester, especially when he is also weirded out at where luo mingchuan's mind went. first, as a villain who's trying to follow certain plots and tropes, he would not want to make himself the sympathetic victim of the protagonist (then how will he ever be the cool, unrepentant final boss!? - his words, not mine). and secondly, once he's resolved to not go down that path, thats even more of a reason to clear up their misunderstandings.
and its a minor thing, because this isn't really brought up again, but it feels significant enough to warrant being readdressed??
its just a bit confusing why they're so underdeveloped and under-utilised at this point. especially considering how colourful the side characters and world-building is. who knows, this might all end up being addressed in volume 2.
January 15, 2026
3 stars
I would say, first of all, I wish they used the white halo more. The white halo was what drove me to want to read this story as "a character playing a villain who tries to do bad things consistent with the plot but gets mistaken as doing good things" is one of my favorite tropes. Unfortunately, it doesn't really occur that often - I counted maybe three times in the whole first volume. His motivation (or original goal) of being a villain also seem to be a bit wishy washy as towards the end of volume 1, Yin Biyue suddenly no longer wants that and wishes for a peaceful life. The romance is there if you squint (but I wish there was more of Luo Mingchuan's point of view to show the yearning and denial as Yin Biyue clearly doesn't have any feelings at the moment). However, I absolutely adore chatterbox Duan Chongxuan. He's cute and frivolous and charming as a side character.
The story is pretty slow and while I admit the writing is beautiful, its a little too flowerly for my taste. It's also very cultivation heavy (which I normally really dislike but the writing for the battles are pretty decent). In any case, I will read the rest of the series once it comes out but it's no longer high on my list of priorities given the lack of the content I really want (white halo! misunderstanding! yearning!)
I would say, first of all, I wish they used the white halo more. The white halo was what drove me to want to read this story as "a character playing a villain who tries to do bad things consistent with the plot but gets mistaken as doing good things" is one of my favorite tropes. Unfortunately, it doesn't really occur that often - I counted maybe three times in the whole first volume. His motivation (or original goal) of being a villain also seem to be a bit wishy washy as towards the end of volume 1, Yin Biyue suddenly no longer wants that and wishes for a peaceful life. The romance is there if you squint (but I wish there was more of Luo Mingchuan's point of view to show the yearning and denial as Yin Biyue clearly doesn't have any feelings at the moment). However, I absolutely adore chatterbox Duan Chongxuan. He's cute and frivolous and charming as a side character.
The story is pretty slow and while I admit the writing is beautiful, its a little too flowerly for my taste. It's also very cultivation heavy (which I normally really dislike but the writing for the battles are pretty decent). In any case, I will read the rest of the series once it comes out but it's no longer high on my list of priorities given the lack of the content I really want (white halo! misunderstanding! yearning!)
January 12, 2026
3.5 stars. Good start to what promises to be an entertaining and more light-hearted danmei series, which focuses heavily on the world of cultivation and features lots of great action and magic scenes.
Our wannabe villain finds himself transmigrated into the body of a real villain who’s on death row - but in possession of a hero’s white halo (instead of the ultimate fiend halo he thought he was getting) he manages to come out of the situation squeaky clean and now paired up with the main protagonist and on his way to a major tournament. Turns out our villainous MC has a bit of a soft spot for his teammates and while determined to cultivate more and more power in order to attain final boss status its looking like he’s more likely to save the protagonist than stab him in the back…hmmm
Fun, light hearted and action packed with a great supporting cast and creative cultivation style action scenes.
Our wannabe villain finds himself transmigrated into the body of a real villain who’s on death row - but in possession of a hero’s white halo (instead of the ultimate fiend halo he thought he was getting) he manages to come out of the situation squeaky clean and now paired up with the main protagonist and on his way to a major tournament. Turns out our villainous MC has a bit of a soft spot for his teammates and while determined to cultivate more and more power in order to attain final boss status its looking like he’s more likely to save the protagonist than stab him in the back…hmmm
Fun, light hearted and action packed with a great supporting cast and creative cultivation style action scenes.
January 14, 2026
I decided to try The Villain's White Halo as a new danmei read because the blurb for this opening volume really appealed to me. I wasn't disappointed as this was a delightful and amusing tale with Yin Biyue constantly failing to comprehend why he's becoming generally adored rather than evolving into an arch-fiend. There was a good mix of humour and martial-arts action, and I ended this first volume keen to see how the story will continue and concluded in the remaining two volumes releasing later this year. I don't think it's going to topple any of my current faves from their top spots, but it still looks like it's going to be an entertaining and enjoyable read. I am giving it 4.5 stars.
January 9, 2026
It took a little longer to warm up to Yin Biyue than it usually does in these transmigration stories. It's partially since Yin Biyue's past lives aren't as solid as other main character's I've read with this set up, and also feeling a little unsure of the "real" Yin Biyue's past with Luo Mingchuan. I was also a little wary of the relationship because of the whole "halo" thing changing people's perceptions of him. The slow build got to me in the end though and I'm ready for volume 2.
January 9, 2026
It's fun! I like the characters, and the discrepancy between Yin Biyue's internal thoughts and the way he's perceived by those around him is hilarious. I wish there had been a bit more use of the 'white halo' but it was still very enjoyable. Also, the art is absolutely gorgeous.
January 9, 2026
Absolutely devoured this. The romance is not there yet, but our ml is slowly catching feelings for our stoic but sweet mc. I love the white hair and the contest is actually pretty fun to read! I love rich boy chatterbox Duan lmao
January 13, 2026
[3.75] Never underestimate the power of a fujoshi and her bestie when it comes to making a ship happen 🙂↕️
January 15, 2026
3.75-4 stars, it was a bit boring at the beginning but then it picked up. I enjoy the characters the plot is a little lacking though.
January 23, 2026
i loved Luo Mingchuan and Yin Biyue’s protag x antag dynamic. slow-paced, but thoroughly enjoyable.
bonus mention: i absolutely love the art style 💯
bonus mention: i absolutely love the art style 💯
dnf
January 12, 2026DNF @ page 165
i'm not in a rush to finish bc i own this book 😭 i'm not vv motivated to finish it rn so i will shelf this for now and maybe pick up after i read some other books.
i'm not in a rush to finish bc i own this book 😭 i'm not vv motivated to finish it rn so i will shelf this for now and maybe pick up after i read some other books.
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