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Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian (Novel) #2
Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian (Novel) Vol. 2
HOW MANY LIFETIMES WILL IT TAKE?Wu Xingxue has awakened and realized that he is indeed an archfiend. However, much of his past, like his connection to the mysterious Rex Spiritus or the Arbor Divinus, remains an enigma. Adding to the puzzle is the legendary Tianxiu Immortal, Xiao Fuxuan, who continues to support him. Wu Xingxue's fragmented memories suggest that Xiao Fuxuan's helpfullness might stem from a surprisingly simple reason--one that ties them together inexorably.
Determined to uncover the truth, Wu Xingxue travels with his ragtag group to the feared stronghold of Nightgleam. Once inside, he will surely encounter the archfiend who usurped his position as leader of all fiends.
But when they least expect it, the group is dragged into a vision of the past. And the illusion--if it is an illusion--holds more shocking revelations than any of them could have imagined.
Determined to uncover the truth, Wu Xingxue travels with his ragtag group to the feared stronghold of Nightgleam. Once inside, he will surely encounter the archfiend who usurped his position as leader of all fiends.
But when they least expect it, the group is dragged into a vision of the past. And the illusion--if it is an illusion--holds more shocking revelations than any of them could have imagined.
391 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2026
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February 11, 2026
This volume truly met all my expectations and then some. The story was a delicate tapestry of sweet, funny, and lighthearted moments intertwined seamlessly with bittersweet, melancholic scenes, creating a hauntingly nostalgic atmosphere that permeated the entire narrative.
The story arcs in this volume carried a profound emotional weight. Every revelation left me torn between wanting to cry and smile simultaneously, highlighting the depth of the storytelling. The narrative explored the past extensively while skillfully weaving it into the present timeline.
Wu Xingxue stands out without a doubt as one of the most charming protagonists I've encountered. His presence ignites every scene he's in, injecting it with vibrancy, and he imbues each character he interacts with with a unique personality. I truly love him.
Then there's Xiao Fuxuan, who tore at my heartstrings yet brought so much laughter. He embodies an ideal blend of Hua Cheng and Lan Wangji, creating a character who is both enigmatic and hilarious. If you combined these two characters, you'd get Xiao Fuxuan. He shone brightly in this volume, revealing more of his true personality. Don't be fooled by his quiet demeanor; behind it lies a hilarious sense of humor. When he adopts a serious attitude, it exudes a captivating aura that commands admiration. His bittersweet past offers insight into his cold exterior and the perception of him as strict and aloof by others.
Their relationship is nothing short of extraordinary. Their mutual care, playful flirtation, and deep understanding create a beautifully realistic bond—even without a single kiss. Learning about their shared history makes everything fall into place, painful yet incredibly beautiful and sweet. I eagerly anticipate watching their relationship grow even deeper.
The supporting characters breathe additional life into this danmei story. From the charming little heaven pageboys to the fiendish underlings, celestial beings, and cultivators, each character adds vibrant color and vitality to the narrative.
In conclusion, this volume was flawless. I am already eagerly awaiting the third volume.
The story arcs in this volume carried a profound emotional weight. Every revelation left me torn between wanting to cry and smile simultaneously, highlighting the depth of the storytelling. The narrative explored the past extensively while skillfully weaving it into the present timeline.
Wu Xingxue stands out without a doubt as one of the most charming protagonists I've encountered. His presence ignites every scene he's in, injecting it with vibrancy, and he imbues each character he interacts with with a unique personality. I truly love him.
Then there's Xiao Fuxuan, who tore at my heartstrings yet brought so much laughter. He embodies an ideal blend of Hua Cheng and Lan Wangji, creating a character who is both enigmatic and hilarious. If you combined these two characters, you'd get Xiao Fuxuan. He shone brightly in this volume, revealing more of his true personality. Don't be fooled by his quiet demeanor; behind it lies a hilarious sense of humor. When he adopts a serious attitude, it exudes a captivating aura that commands admiration. His bittersweet past offers insight into his cold exterior and the perception of him as strict and aloof by others.
Their relationship is nothing short of extraordinary. Their mutual care, playful flirtation, and deep understanding create a beautifully realistic bond—even without a single kiss. Learning about their shared history makes everything fall into place, painful yet incredibly beautiful and sweet. I eagerly anticipate watching their relationship grow even deeper.
The supporting characters breathe additional life into this danmei story. From the charming little heaven pageboys to the fiendish underlings, celestial beings, and cultivators, each character adds vibrant color and vitality to the narrative.
In conclusion, this volume was flawless. I am already eagerly awaiting the third volume.
February 12, 2026
Beautiful love story between immortals with multiple lifetimes of entanglements- I am devouring and relishing every bit of this story! Amnesia, yearning, a splash of jealousy, foreshadowing, and flashbacks with reveals of connections that will have you in tears.
My favorite things about this volume:
😈Xiao Fuxuan’s loyalty and protection of Wu Xingxue
😈 Their chemistry
😈 MSL’s humor- the inner dialogue of the MC in this is close to Copper Coins
😈 Surprisingly, the amnesia and flashbacks! MSL does this well
😈The reveals we get had me putting the book down and just 😭
When I say I don’t like children in my books, I am not talking about these two little ghost children (wraithlings in Seven Seas version). I went back and forth between the FTL and 7S because some translation choices Urbs Celestial, Rex Spiritus, Nightgleam, Arbor Divinus, Jadehaem, etc were causing me to stumble a little bit and taking me out of the story. I’m not questioning or complaining about them- just a personal preference. I do still think it’s a really good translation and certainly will be reading/purchasing the remaining two novels.
*If anyone has read Panguan, Copper Coins, and this one- have you found any easter eggs? If so, please let me know...
My favorite things about this volume:
😈Xiao Fuxuan’s loyalty and protection of Wu Xingxue
😈 Their chemistry
😈 MSL’s humor- the inner dialogue of the MC in this is close to Copper Coins
😈 Surprisingly, the amnesia and flashbacks! MSL does this well
😈The reveals we get had me putting the book down and just 😭
When I say I don’t like children in my books, I am not talking about these two little ghost children (wraithlings in Seven Seas version). I went back and forth between the FTL and 7S because some translation choices Urbs Celestial, Rex Spiritus, Nightgleam, Arbor Divinus, Jadehaem, etc were causing me to stumble a little bit and taking me out of the story. I’m not questioning or complaining about them- just a personal preference. I do still think it’s a really good translation and certainly will be reading/purchasing the remaining two novels.
*If anyone has read Panguan, Copper Coins, and this one- have you found any easter eggs? If so, please let me know...
April 20, 2026
i’m pretty sure at some point in our lives, after finishing a book, we’ve all felt like, “it was written for me. i have been waiting all my life to read something like this.” well, that’s certainly what i feel about this book.
after some tear-stained, sleepless nights, i’ve finally finished this beautiful story, and needless to say, i’m in awe. human memory is a very fragile thing, what we read today, we’ll inevitably forget with the passage of time. isn’t it ironic that i’m saying this while reading a book with amnesiac characters? well, the thing is, i don’t want to forget my first time reading experience with this story. i wish i could engrave the entire thing inside my heart so i could depart with it when the time comes.
i remember a few years ago, i read a book called the starless sea by erin morgenstern, another beautiful story of fated love that made me feel exactly the same way.
the plot of this book is much bigger than it initially seems. though it is set in the present timeline, we get constant flashbacks of the bygone past. the story is still veiled by the mist of obscurity, we still don’t know how rex spiritus, a god, became wu xingxu, a fiend, how xiao mian and he got separated, what happened in the celestial realm to make them forget the past, and the events that followed. yet somehow, everything is slowly starting to make sense.
we yet have no idea who the villain is, or if there is any particular villain at all, or if it is simply the cruelty of fate that separated our protagonists. i feel like the author has only just started pulling the strings. what will happen next, and how they will patch up the lost time, only the next two volumes will be able to tell.
what i love about their romance is the soft yet intense dynamic between mianwu. so far, they haven't kissed a single time, and that’s perfectly fine with me. as the saying goes, “actions speak louder than words.” the way xiao fuxuan treats wu xingxu, the way he protects him and pays attention to every single detail, says everything. everything between them feels so palpable. their past is totally intertwined. the chapter where we get to know how they met, and the tragic fate of the young general, made me bawl my eyes out.
another thing is, to complement xiao fuxuan’s outward seriousness, we have wu xingxu’s silliness. though our arch fiend is perfectly capable of protecting himself, we often see him saying, “lord immortal, protect me,” “i was so scared,” and other such silly things just to have all of tianxiu’s attention, he’s such a tease.
i will try not to yap too much, so let’s talk about the best thing about this book, which is the last bonus chapter. initially, i was going to give it four stars, but the last few pages changed it all. it’s both breathtakingly beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. what happened there is certainly the highlight of the entire story. after all, their love is fated and forever meant to be.
mu su li’s writing is whimsical, with a compelling narrative that sets the perfect tone for everything. if i have to say everything in one sentence, i’d say this is coming with me to the grave. i’m truly, madly in love with this marvelous story, and what i expect from the next volume is a lot of kisses. ★: 5
with heaven and earth as our witness, from now on, and across all lifetimes, we shall never forsake one another. 🪷🪷🪷
after some tear-stained, sleepless nights, i’ve finally finished this beautiful story, and needless to say, i’m in awe. human memory is a very fragile thing, what we read today, we’ll inevitably forget with the passage of time. isn’t it ironic that i’m saying this while reading a book with amnesiac characters? well, the thing is, i don’t want to forget my first time reading experience with this story. i wish i could engrave the entire thing inside my heart so i could depart with it when the time comes.
i remember a few years ago, i read a book called the starless sea by erin morgenstern, another beautiful story of fated love that made me feel exactly the same way.
the plot of this book is much bigger than it initially seems. though it is set in the present timeline, we get constant flashbacks of the bygone past. the story is still veiled by the mist of obscurity, we still don’t know how rex spiritus, a god, became wu xingxu, a fiend, how xiao mian and he got separated, what happened in the celestial realm to make them forget the past, and the events that followed. yet somehow, everything is slowly starting to make sense.
we yet have no idea who the villain is, or if there is any particular villain at all, or if it is simply the cruelty of fate that separated our protagonists. i feel like the author has only just started pulling the strings. what will happen next, and how they will patch up the lost time, only the next two volumes will be able to tell.
what i love about their romance is the soft yet intense dynamic between mianwu. so far, they haven't kissed a single time, and that’s perfectly fine with me. as the saying goes, “actions speak louder than words.” the way xiao fuxuan treats wu xingxu, the way he protects him and pays attention to every single detail, says everything. everything between them feels so palpable. their past is totally intertwined. the chapter where we get to know how they met, and the tragic fate of the young general, made me bawl my eyes out.
another thing is, to complement xiao fuxuan’s outward seriousness, we have wu xingxu’s silliness. though our arch fiend is perfectly capable of protecting himself, we often see him saying, “lord immortal, protect me,” “i was so scared,” and other such silly things just to have all of tianxiu’s attention, he’s such a tease.
i will try not to yap too much, so let’s talk about the best thing about this book, which is the last bonus chapter. initially, i was going to give it four stars, but the last few pages changed it all. it’s both breathtakingly beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. what happened there is certainly the highlight of the entire story. after all, their love is fated and forever meant to be.
mu su li’s writing is whimsical, with a compelling narrative that sets the perfect tone for everything. if i have to say everything in one sentence, i’d say this is coming with me to the grave. i’m truly, madly in love with this marvelous story, and what i expect from the next volume is a lot of kisses. ★: 5
with heaven and earth as our witness, from now on, and across all lifetimes, we shall never forsake one another. 🪷🪷🪷
April 12, 2026
reading this makes me feel like my head is full of molasses. the narration is so nebulous i keep tuning out and thinking about ice cream...which is not something i wanna be thinking about at 12am, mind you.
the main issue i have with this novel is that i dont find it coherent in the way it chooses to tell the story. and that tends to dry my well of patience real quick. it feels like literally anything can happen - a troupe of singing gnomes can jump out of the bushes the next moment for all i know - and im not here to hate on a troupe of singing gnomes, mind you, there is deffo a place for them in a book, just not this type of book.
but i also dont know what type of book this is. if this is a romance, then where is the chemistry, the longing (so promised in the title), the furtive and lovable butt squeezes? if this is a mystery, why do i feel like id rather be watching the paint dry? maybe musuli is not for me since everyone is praising this to high heavens. but i also find id rather be reading a mediocre historical danmei than a mediocre fantasy danmei, so take this rant with a spoonful of salt.
the main issue i have with this novel is that i dont find it coherent in the way it chooses to tell the story. and that tends to dry my well of patience real quick. it feels like literally anything can happen - a troupe of singing gnomes can jump out of the bushes the next moment for all i know - and im not here to hate on a troupe of singing gnomes, mind you, there is deffo a place for them in a book, just not this type of book.
but i also dont know what type of book this is. if this is a romance, then where is the chemistry, the longing (so promised in the title), the furtive and lovable butt squeezes? if this is a mystery, why do i feel like id rather be watching the paint dry? maybe musuli is not for me since everyone is praising this to high heavens. but i also find id rather be reading a mediocre historical danmei than a mediocre fantasy danmei, so take this rant with a spoonful of salt.
February 14, 2026
"With heaven and earth as our witness, from now on, and across all lifetimes, we shall never forsake one another."
I’ll be honest, this one took some effort for me to get into. I even read the recap on danmeirecap.carrd.co beforehand, thinking it would help, and I still found myself confused. I had to reread multiple pages just to make sure I understood what was happening, and even after going back, I wasn’t always sure I fully got it. The world is layered and heavy with lore, and sometimes it felt like I was trying to piece together something just out of reach. I didn’t really feel fully invested until the last quarter. That’s when it finally clicked for me and I started turning pages because I wanted to, not because I was trying to keep up.
What kept me hanging on were the characters, especially Wu Xingxue and Xiao Fuxuan. Wu Xingxue moves through everything with this calm, almost playful composure, but you can feel the weight he’s carrying underneath. He jokes, he deflects, he acts unbothered, yet his instinct is always to protect, even if it means taking the guilt on himself. That really got to me. Xiao Fuxuan is more restrained, disciplined and precise, not someone who wastes words, but his actions are so clear. The loyalty, the quiet concessions, the way he stands by Wu Xingxue without needing to say much. Their connection feels deep and inevitable, shaped by shared history and memory, even when those memories fracture. It’s subtle and built on small gestures and silences, which made it feel intimate and meaningful.
The story grows bigger in this installment, touching on fate, divinity, and the consequences of trying to correct what’s already happened. Some sections were dense and slowed my reading pace, especially when the timelines and lore stacked on top of each other. But when the emotional threads finally came together, it hit hard. I appreciated how personal it still felt despite the larger cosmic themes. The cover completely hooked me the moment I saw it. It’s stunning and honestly one of the most beautiful on my shelf. And the bonus story? Chef’s kiss. It made all the effort feel worth it.
Date Read: 2026.02.13
I’ll be honest, this one took some effort for me to get into. I even read the recap on danmeirecap.carrd.co beforehand, thinking it would help, and I still found myself confused. I had to reread multiple pages just to make sure I understood what was happening, and even after going back, I wasn’t always sure I fully got it. The world is layered and heavy with lore, and sometimes it felt like I was trying to piece together something just out of reach. I didn’t really feel fully invested until the last quarter. That’s when it finally clicked for me and I started turning pages because I wanted to, not because I was trying to keep up.
What kept me hanging on were the characters, especially Wu Xingxue and Xiao Fuxuan. Wu Xingxue moves through everything with this calm, almost playful composure, but you can feel the weight he’s carrying underneath. He jokes, he deflects, he acts unbothered, yet his instinct is always to protect, even if it means taking the guilt on himself. That really got to me. Xiao Fuxuan is more restrained, disciplined and precise, not someone who wastes words, but his actions are so clear. The loyalty, the quiet concessions, the way he stands by Wu Xingxue without needing to say much. Their connection feels deep and inevitable, shaped by shared history and memory, even when those memories fracture. It’s subtle and built on small gestures and silences, which made it feel intimate and meaningful.
The story grows bigger in this installment, touching on fate, divinity, and the consequences of trying to correct what’s already happened. Some sections were dense and slowed my reading pace, especially when the timelines and lore stacked on top of each other. But when the emotional threads finally came together, it hit hard. I appreciated how personal it still felt despite the larger cosmic themes. The cover completely hooked me the moment I saw it. It’s stunning and honestly one of the most beautiful on my shelf. And the bonus story? Chef’s kiss. It made all the effort feel worth it.
Date Read: 2026.02.13
April 23, 2026
[First read: 18-23 April 2026]
4.5 🌟
Though I plan to re-read this and the whole series once it’s all out, and I’ll probably bump this up to 5 stars :’)
It admittedly took me a little bit to get into this volume unlike the first (and I partially blame this on having to read it between tackling and work & uni busy periods, and partially on hesitating on picking this up after loving the first so much) but once I was in I was enthralled. I really love where the story went, and how things unravelled. the only way I can think to describe how it all made me feel is that there’s a warm ache in my chest! The way Wu Xingxue and Xiao Fuxuan are so intertwined, they just give “It was inevitable, in every lifetime it’s you” vibes. It’s “😩🥹”, to put it mildly.
[Second read: 7-9 September 2026]
5 🌟
just as i’d predicted 🥹 hard to believe i read this already earlier this year, because i feel like i picked up on so many new little things!! i did annotate quite heavily too, and found so much more to annotate which is always fun.
i was tearing up towards the end, this story is so heartwarming. i’ve really read nothing like it!
fav quote from this volume was on page 328: ”Who was I? I was so many of them. You walked into the fog of the Barrows countless times. You slew me, saved me, fixed your eyes upon me, and passed me by.”
4.5 🌟
Though I plan to re-read this and the whole series once it’s all out, and I’ll probably bump this up to 5 stars :’)
It admittedly took me a little bit to get into this volume unlike the first (and I partially blame this on having to read it between tackling and work & uni busy periods, and partially on hesitating on picking this up after loving the first so much) but once I was in I was enthralled. I really love where the story went, and how things unravelled. the only way I can think to describe how it all made me feel is that there’s a warm ache in my chest! The way Wu Xingxue and Xiao Fuxuan are so intertwined, they just give “It was inevitable, in every lifetime it’s you” vibes. It’s “😩🥹”, to put it mildly.
[Second read: 7-9 September 2026]
5 🌟
just as i’d predicted 🥹 hard to believe i read this already earlier this year, because i feel like i picked up on so many new little things!! i did annotate quite heavily too, and found so much more to annotate which is always fun.
i was tearing up towards the end, this story is so heartwarming. i’ve really read nothing like it!
fav quote from this volume was on page 328: ”Who was I? I was so many of them. You walked into the fog of the Barrows countless times. You slew me, saved me, fixed your eyes upon me, and passed me by.”
May 27, 2026
After this volume, I’ve made the difficult decision to DNF the series because the plot was all over the place and their a costly financial commitment.
I was on board with Wu Xingxue (MC) being Rex Spiritus in a past life and that’s how he knew Xiao Fuxuan (ML) previously. But I then got lost with how Wu Xingxue was also the Arbor Divinus at one point. That whole storyline confused me.
I also have no frickin’ idea how our characters at the beginning of the novel went from walking through the gates of Nightgleam to then being in an ‘illusion’ only for the reveal to then be that they are in an alternate timeline. HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN?
(Feel free to spoil this for me if you’ve read the whole series).
Basically, I preferred ‘Copper Coins’ over this series because its more humorous and has a lighter tone.
I was on board with Wu Xingxue (MC) being Rex Spiritus in a past life and that’s how he knew Xiao Fuxuan (ML) previously. But I then got lost with how Wu Xingxue was also the Arbor Divinus at one point. That whole storyline confused me.
I also have no frickin’ idea how our characters at the beginning of the novel went from walking through the gates of Nightgleam to then being in an ‘illusion’ only for the reveal to then be that they are in an alternate timeline. HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN?
(Feel free to spoil this for me if you’ve read the whole series).
Basically, I preferred ‘Copper Coins’ over this series because its more humorous and has a lighter tone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 6, 2026
With heaven and earth as our witness, from now on, and across all lifetimes, we shall never forsake one another.
I need the next volume now:
I need the next volume now:
August 11, 2026
Lots of mysteries still, but things are a bit clearer.
June 20, 2026
4.25 ★
February 13, 2026
Engrave this bonus chapter on my tombstone 🙏❤️
April 28, 2026
Que vivan los novios que todavía no saben que son esposos jaja
February 16, 2026
I feel like this volume, much like the first, was just okay up until the last bit. However, I feel like I know who the characters are a little better now so I think I’ll like the story more going forward. I will say it’s confusing that the translator/author switch between the characters name and title so frequently, but maybe that’s just a me issue
September 3, 2026
I enjoyed this second volume even more than the first! It gives us so much more insight into Wu Xingxue and Xiao Fuxuan's past and their shared history.
The cultivation world building here is quite unique compared to standard novels in the genre, which left me a bit confused at first. However, as the core mysteries began to unravel, the story became so much more thrilling and kept me completely hooked.
I'm also loving the dynamic between Xiao Fuxuan and Wu Xingxue. The subtle longing between them is already so palpable, making me super excited to dive into Volume 3! 😆
Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves slow burn mysteries and unique cultivation lore!
The cultivation world building here is quite unique compared to standard novels in the genre, which left me a bit confused at first. However, as the core mysteries began to unravel, the story became so much more thrilling and kept me completely hooked.
I'm also loving the dynamic between Xiao Fuxuan and Wu Xingxue. The subtle longing between them is already so palpable, making me super excited to dive into Volume 3! 😆
Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves slow burn mysteries and unique cultivation lore!
February 19, 2026
Another fun continuation of this story! We got to learn Wu Xingxue and Xiao Fuxuan's backgrounds and also how they know each other which was exciting. I enjoyed the mystery in this book as well. It was quite interesting though I am curious where our other little fiendling has run off to. I'll also be very curious to see what happens with Yi Wusheng and his story. All of the moments between Wu Xingxue and Xiao Fuxuan were so good. I love how their relationship is written. Everything they say to each other holds so much teasing and weight. If you like Heaven Official's Blesseing I think you'll love this book because to me it reads extremely similar to it. Like, AU fanfic level similar. I think it's just the nature of the genre. I will say this is still not my favorite genre (being so high fantasy) but it is firmly set in the mortal world and that helps quite a bit for me. Overall a fun time. Can't wait for the next book.
March 2, 2026
its weird cause i think its Fine. not amazing, i dont Love it but its just fine, i kinda like the two mcs but tbh i dont know if its worth to keep going for the next two volumes? esp if i just think its fine and nothing special
also likely an huge unpopular opinion but i do not care for the internal dialogue xingxue has with himself and i find most of it useless. i know its mainly for humour but im not like really laughing or scoffing at the jokes so its just meh. could easily go without that tbh
also likely an huge unpopular opinion but i do not care for the internal dialogue xingxue has with himself and i find most of it useless. i know its mainly for humour but im not like really laughing or scoffing at the jokes so its just meh. could easily go without that tbh
May 17, 2026
I enjoyed this volume a lot more than the first one for some reason. I’m not sure why, but I felt this one much more intriguing and I really liked the loud hints of love that are scattered here.
‘Who was I? I was so many of them. You walked into the fog of the Barrows countless times.
You slew me, saved me, fixed your eyes upon me, and passed me by.’
Even with the sad happenings and tragic pasts we delve into, I laughed a lot reading this. And I liked the bonus story at the end.
‘Are you obedient?’
‘I can be’
LMAO
‘Who was I? I was so many of them. You walked into the fog of the Barrows countless times.
You slew me, saved me, fixed your eyes upon me, and passed me by.’
Even with the sad happenings and tragic pasts we delve into, I laughed a lot reading this. And I liked the bonus story at the end.
‘Are you obedient?’
‘I can be’
LMAO
April 18, 2026
heh. nice.
June 11, 2026
exquisite continuation of the first installment. suffered no form of second novel syndrome.
February 3, 2026
I couldn't review this actually when I finished it because it hadn't officially released and Forbidden Planet sent it out to me over a week before.
There was a lot going on here. Admittedly I thought it was going to be partly about something else but instead it went in another direction. I thought it was going to be about them encountering and going up against the new Archon but instead we got a lot of backstory and lore drops and information. I'm not complaining because, I swear, this story brings me so much joy. I'm always having a great time when I read it and I just love almost everything about it.
There was a lot going on here. Admittedly I thought it was going to be partly about something else but instead it went in another direction. I thought it was going to be about them encountering and going up against the new Archon but instead we got a lot of backstory and lore drops and information. I'm not complaining because, I swear, this story brings me so much joy. I'm always having a great time when I read it and I just love almost everything about it.
August 23, 2026
Do I know where the story is going? Nope. Will it all make sense? No clue. Am I yearning for more? Do I feel the longing? Yes. Absolutely.
This book was made for me (and I read some others feel the same! 🥰). It has everything I love and want, it's such a fun reading experience. So happy to have come across this series 💖
This book was made for me (and I read some others feel the same! 🥰). It has everything I love and want, it's such a fun reading experience. So happy to have come across this series 💖
July 25, 2026
I finished it yesterday while waiting for an important meeting. Safe to say I didn't waste my time sleeping it off, I read it all.
The plot is so far from what I typically read from Manhwas and other books that I'm hooked. And just the fact that they're not trying to unveil the past but the circumstances makes them do so is so funny and it really helps with the plot of "Who is Wu Xingxue" we still don't know the entirety of his identity sadly... And so far, he already has THREE. Yes, I said it. THREE DIFFERENT IDENTITIES. As much as I wanna keep reading, I'm too busy with school, I just got lucky with that meeting.
The writing was spectacular as always learned a few words and it's like the book unravels itself along with your discoveries. The side characters aren't "just side characters" or even "just to make it longer" they have an impact to the story and to who Wu Xingxue is.
Don't get me started on how gay they are. THEY ARE GAY. Who doesn't know at this point? And even Tianxu has multiple identities. One part of the book even says:
|| His soul had been attached to many shells. Each one of them was him,
and at the same time, none were. ||
WHICH IS SO COMPELLING THE MORE YOU TRY TO UNDERSTAND IT BECAUSE WHAT. WHAT. WHO ELSE WAS HE?! DOES HE REMEMBER EVERY SINGLE ONE?!
Anyways lemme rank!
Comedy - 9/10 (It became a lot more focused on the story of the side characters, but thank god for Rex Spiritus, he saved the comedic part.)
Romance - 9/10 (they became even gayer than last time. If only I could let you see how many pink highlights I added while reading.)
Characters - 10/10 (just as the same, well written. And she doesn't just introduce a character for fun, once a single character has been named, take note that in the near future, they will have an impact to either the story or Wu Xingxue's Identity.. or both!)
Plot: 100/10 (DON'T GET ME STARTED.)
DON'T. IT'S SPOILERS. THE PLOT WAS JUST THAT GOOD THAT I CAN'T EVEN TRY TO MAKE A FAR OFF EXAMPLE. But really, we got to meet a few characters, said bye to some and it's a good read overall. Their journey this time was a lot more confusing, that's why you should read it continuously to be able to follow along with Wu Xingxue because even he was confused. And I like that even though he's definitely clueless of what's happening with so little memories he can recover, he's still smart as hell to figure out the things around him.
Overall: Yes. I definitely recommend.
The plot is so far from what I typically read from Manhwas and other books that I'm hooked. And just the fact that they're not trying to unveil the past but the circumstances makes them do so is so funny and it really helps with the plot of "Who is Wu Xingxue" we still don't know the entirety of his identity sadly... And so far, he already has THREE. Yes, I said it. THREE DIFFERENT IDENTITIES. As much as I wanna keep reading, I'm too busy with school, I just got lucky with that meeting.
The writing was spectacular as always learned a few words and it's like the book unravels itself along with your discoveries. The side characters aren't "just side characters" or even "just to make it longer" they have an impact to the story and to who Wu Xingxue is.
Don't get me started on how gay they are. THEY ARE GAY. Who doesn't know at this point? And even Tianxu has multiple identities. One part of the book even says:
|| His soul had been attached to many shells. Each one of them was him,
and at the same time, none were. ||
WHICH IS SO COMPELLING THE MORE YOU TRY TO UNDERSTAND IT BECAUSE WHAT. WHAT. WHO ELSE WAS HE?! DOES HE REMEMBER EVERY SINGLE ONE?!
Anyways lemme rank!
Comedy - 9/10 (It became a lot more focused on the story of the side characters, but thank god for Rex Spiritus, he saved the comedic part.)
Romance - 9/10 (they became even gayer than last time. If only I could let you see how many pink highlights I added while reading.)
Characters - 10/10 (just as the same, well written. And she doesn't just introduce a character for fun, once a single character has been named, take note that in the near future, they will have an impact to either the story or Wu Xingxue's Identity.. or both!)
Plot: 100/10 (DON'T GET ME STARTED.)
DON'T. IT'S SPOILERS. THE PLOT WAS JUST THAT GOOD THAT I CAN'T EVEN TRY TO MAKE A FAR OFF EXAMPLE. But really, we got to meet a few characters, said bye to some and it's a good read overall. Their journey this time was a lot more confusing, that's why you should read it continuously to be able to follow along with Wu Xingxue because even he was confused. And I like that even though he's definitely clueless of what's happening with so little memories he can recover, he's still smart as hell to figure out the things around him.
Overall: Yes. I definitely recommend.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 13, 2026
DNF at 70%
I don't know what happened with the writing style. I love this author and her first series I read, Copper Coins. But I actually got bored with this volume. The story was moving but at the same time nothing was happening. I found it interesting that WX was a spiritual tree in a past life and wanted to present a gift to XF if they ever cross again in his next life. Though it was a realization for WX, their relationship did not developed.
I also found that the explanation or exposition tends to drag. Like it was half a page to read WX walk a hallway. Or why was it so important that they needed pageboys in the flashback, that it would take more than a chapter?
We are missing the side characters but honestly how important are they really? I was beginning to invest in them from volume 1 by knowing their backstory, but they have such little involvement this time it lost the momentum.
I hate dnfing books I bought. I might occasionally read it when I am up for it. BUT WHAT I REALLY HATE, is that it broke my danmei binge. I was doing so well reading my tbr list for danmei, I am up to date for three series. Then I switched to get out of this slump. Why? I had so much faith in this series.
I don't know what happened with the writing style. I love this author and her first series I read, Copper Coins. But I actually got bored with this volume. The story was moving but at the same time nothing was happening. I found it interesting that WX was a spiritual tree in a past life and wanted to present a gift to XF if they ever cross again in his next life. Though it was a realization for WX, their relationship did not developed.
I also found that the explanation or exposition tends to drag. Like it was half a page to read WX walk a hallway. Or why was it so important that they needed pageboys in the flashback, that it would take more than a chapter?
We are missing the side characters but honestly how important are they really? I was beginning to invest in them from volume 1 by knowing their backstory, but they have such little involvement this time it lost the momentum.
I hate dnfing books I bought. I might occasionally read it when I am up for it. BUT WHAT I REALLY HATE, is that it broke my danmei binge. I was doing so well reading my tbr list for danmei, I am up to date for three series. Then I switched to get out of this slump. Why? I had so much faith in this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2026
Ammetto che non è stato semplicissimo arrivare alla fine di questo volume, fra le infinite diramazioni della trama (con conseguente introduzione di nuovi personaggi, ciascuno dei quali corredato di backstory più o meno tragica) e il continuo sovrapporsi e rimescolarsi delle linee temporali, in più punti ho faticato a mantenere l'orientamento. Immagino però che i prossimi volumi riprenderanno le fila del discorso e ogni pezzo del puzzle troverà la sua giusta collocazione.
Non sono comunque assenti parti ad alta intensità e impatto emotivo, leggere del modo in cui i due protagonisti si sono incontrati la prima volta e di come da quel momento i loro destini si siano intrecciati nelle evoluzioni e reincarnazioni successive è stato estremamente emozionante. Ogni scambio fra Xiao Fuxuan e Wu Xingxue è carico di sottintesi, la tensione fra loro è palpabile e spero che presto verrà permesso a questa forza vitale e dirompente di esprimersi in tutta la sua smisurata potenzialità.
Proseguirò al più presto con il 3° volume, che è già in viaggio ^^
Non sono comunque assenti parti ad alta intensità e impatto emotivo, leggere del modo in cui i due protagonisti si sono incontrati la prima volta e di come da quel momento i loro destini si siano intrecciati nelle evoluzioni e reincarnazioni successive è stato estremamente emozionante. Ogni scambio fra Xiao Fuxuan e Wu Xingxue è carico di sottintesi, la tensione fra loro è palpabile e spero che presto verrà permesso a questa forza vitale e dirompente di esprimersi in tutta la sua smisurata potenzialità.
Proseguirò al più presto con il 3° volume, che è già in viaggio ^^
March 15, 2026
The gods are dead. The celestial kingdom, destroyed. Wait, that’s how I started the first volume’s review, right? Well, I have to make a correction. MOST of the gods are dead! Not all of them. Funnily enough, it’s the two gods who didn’t ascend, per se, but were rather… assigned the role (whether they wanted it or not.) Ah, Rex Spiritus and the Tianxiu Immortal.
More on them later.
Picking up pretty quickly after the events of v1, v2 definitely gives me more of that character development I was looking for. It does so in a bit of a roundabout way, however - events happen in the main storyline, and then we as readers are given additional context as Wu Xingxue recalls them/realizes that they’re important. (That boy can fit so much repression inside of him… but not nearly as much as Xiao Fuxuan!) We learn a LOT about Wu Xingxue’s perpetually cold state of being, which may have seemed like just a character fluke but NOPE.
Wu Xingxue, now growing increasingly aware of his previous identities, Xiao Fuxuan, and their two hangers-on visit Blossomfell Terrace in an attempt to get closer to Nightfell. Except soon, they realize they’re trapped, and it’s got something to do with the Arbor Divinus, the tree that rose to a godlike status after humans started attributing divinity to it. (Ergo, assignation.) I really really liked the development of the Arbor Divinus and the amount of backstory we got for both Wu Xingxue and Xiao Fuxuan. I experienced this sense of dread and 𝘰𝘩, 𝘯𝘰 that kept on building, and by the end? I couldn’t say I was crying, but there was certainly this maw of fear for the characters that I’m struggling to explain further. I have NO CLUE how this story is going to end.
And I will be honest, this one delves into some pretty conceptual things. Branching timelines, destiny and desperate attempts to fix things turning horribly wrong, it brings up this question of, “when do good intentions no longer matter?” I love how there was more exploration of Rex Spiritus and the Tianxiu Immortal both as individuals and as a dynamic, and I’m looking forward to what I think is the last installment.
More on them later.
Picking up pretty quickly after the events of v1, v2 definitely gives me more of that character development I was looking for. It does so in a bit of a roundabout way, however - events happen in the main storyline, and then we as readers are given additional context as Wu Xingxue recalls them/realizes that they’re important. (That boy can fit so much repression inside of him… but not nearly as much as Xiao Fuxuan!) We learn a LOT about Wu Xingxue’s perpetually cold state of being, which may have seemed like just a character fluke but NOPE.
Wu Xingxue, now growing increasingly aware of his previous identities, Xiao Fuxuan, and their two hangers-on visit Blossomfell Terrace in an attempt to get closer to Nightfell. Except soon, they realize they’re trapped, and it’s got something to do with the Arbor Divinus, the tree that rose to a godlike status after humans started attributing divinity to it. (Ergo, assignation.) I really really liked the development of the Arbor Divinus and the amount of backstory we got for both Wu Xingxue and Xiao Fuxuan. I experienced this sense of dread and 𝘰𝘩, 𝘯𝘰 that kept on building, and by the end? I couldn’t say I was crying, but there was certainly this maw of fear for the characters that I’m struggling to explain further. I have NO CLUE how this story is going to end.
And I will be honest, this one delves into some pretty conceptual things. Branching timelines, destiny and desperate attempts to fix things turning horribly wrong, it brings up this question of, “when do good intentions no longer matter?” I love how there was more exploration of Rex Spiritus and the Tianxiu Immortal both as individuals and as a dynamic, and I’m looking forward to what I think is the last installment.
February 22, 2026
Honestly, when I started the first volume of this series it took me a couple of chapters but please just stick around with the world building and word choices (I’ve had to look up quite a few words while reading this lol) - this is a beautiful and captivating story so much so that I read this second volume in one sitting.
I’m a sucker for romance stories in general but the way the author writes the two main characters will have you swinging your feet giddy as heck! You can really feel the way the characters are truly soulmates in both their past and current selves while we delve into their mysterious backstories.
I will now sit in my thoughts feeling like there’s a hole in my heart as I wait for the official release of the next volume.
I’m a sucker for romance stories in general but the way the author writes the two main characters will have you swinging your feet giddy as heck! You can really feel the way the characters are truly soulmates in both their past and current selves while we delve into their mysterious backstories.
I will now sit in my thoughts feeling like there’s a hole in my heart as I wait for the official release of the next volume.
August 30, 2026
If I could give this book 10 stars, I would because holy moly… The second volume exceeded my expectations. The plot thickens the more you read it.
How did we go from trying to fix a bell to learning so much about Wu Xingxue’s and Xiao Chiye’s pasts and how they are connected to one another. It was around ch 39 that I realised why the book is called 300 years of longing…
Unlike in the first book where you could guess what was about to happen but you were still left amazed, vol 2 takes it to the level of ‘You had your guesses? Well, they were wrong. Here is what happened!” and you are just left speechless at every single next revelation.
Overall, this book was amazing and can’t wait to read vol 3 to see what is gonna happen next.
10/10 would recommend reading.
How did we go from trying to fix a bell to learning so much about Wu Xingxue’s and Xiao Chiye’s pasts and how they are connected to one another. It was around ch 39 that I realised why the book is called 300 years of longing…
Unlike in the first book where you could guess what was about to happen but you were still left amazed, vol 2 takes it to the level of ‘You had your guesses? Well, they were wrong. Here is what happened!” and you are just left speechless at every single next revelation.
Overall, this book was amazing and can’t wait to read vol 3 to see what is gonna happen next.
10/10 would recommend reading.
February 20, 2026
I love these two so much... you can truly feel how deep is their bond and it leaves you staring at the ceiling for a couple of hours (or days, or weeks, or months). It was so good how during the whole volume their past and present kept mixing. After the first volume I wished they had delved more into their past to know more about their story and this volume delivered. It was amazing. When everything clicked in chapter 43 and 44 I geniuly had to take # a moment.
Also that bonus chapter was one of the best things I have ever read. I swear these two have me climbing walls every time something is revealed.
Also that bonus chapter was one of the best things I have ever read. I swear these two have me climbing walls every time something is revealed.
March 25, 2026
I am a binge reader and when so much of the book is jumping into flashbacks it's difficult for me to binge. Those are natural breaks in the reading tension. Stop it. I just want to devour the book in a single setting. The banter between Rex Spiritus and Tianxiu is fantastic and I had to laugh at their previous encounters. BUT STILL. Also, there are still so many questions that need to be answered. Like is our MC going to have to unalive that one guy who's gone off to change the past? How did Tianxiu die? Did he die? How did he become guardian of the prison, Tealspire? Why/How did our MC become archon?
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