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Dinghai Fusheng Records (Novel) #5
Dinghai Fusheng Records (Novel) Vol. 5
TURNING BACK THE CLOCK
Sent back in time three years to the day he met Xiang Shu, Chen Xing and his fellow exorcists have been given a fresh chance to thwart the Demon God. As Chen Xing journeys north to Chi Le Chuan for the second time, he hopes his experiences in the previous timeline will allow him to avert disaster for the Akele people and the Deer God Lu Ying.
However, while Chen Xing and the others have retained their memories from before the reset, however, Xiang Shu seems to be none the wiser…leaving Chen Xing the only one who remembers their feelings for one another. Will Xiang Shu’s memories return? And if they don’t, can Chen Xing count on him falling in love again?
Sent back in time three years to the day he met Xiang Shu, Chen Xing and his fellow exorcists have been given a fresh chance to thwart the Demon God. As Chen Xing journeys north to Chi Le Chuan for the second time, he hopes his experiences in the previous timeline will allow him to avert disaster for the Akele people and the Deer God Lu Ying.
However, while Chen Xing and the others have retained their memories from before the reset, however, Xiang Shu seems to be none the wiser…leaving Chen Xing the only one who remembers their feelings for one another. Will Xiang Shu’s memories return? And if they don’t, can Chen Xing count on him falling in love again?
414 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2026
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Fei Tian Ye Xiang
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September 4, 2026
This is another volume that delivered, but not entirely to its fullest potential. It had a few issues that somewhat diminished my enjoyment, but my love for this danmei remains unwavering.
First, the plot is gradually approaching its conclusion, revealing how each act and battle intricately lead up to the showdown. I am eagerly awaiting volume 6, the last installment, so Chen Xing and his friends can finally relax and enjoy peace after all they've endured.
The worldbuilding continues to impress with its depth and richness; the author demonstrates an exceptional talent for blending fantasy elements with historical fiction seamlessly.
In this volume, Chen Xing is more carefree than before, because he no longer fears a limited lifespan. His soul is buoyant with joy, love, and a renewed sense of freedom.
Xiang Shu finally regains his memories from the original timeline, and I must say, this guy's obsession with Chen Xing is intense and palpable.
Their relationship has finally become official; they confessed their feelings openly, marking a significant milestone. I was surprised by how kinky their intimacy is, but Xiang Shu seems eager to explore many new things with Chen Xing. The way Xiang Shu worships Chen Xing is breathtakingly beautiful, adding a poetic depth to their love story.
Now, turning to some of the issues I had with this volume that prevented it from earning a full five stars.
The first is the archery competition scene, which felt completely out of character for Chen Xing and was entirely pointless. It contributed nothing meaningful to the story and diminished Chen Xing's character by making him seem comparable to Che Luofeng, a lowlife character. This scene also detracted from the emotional impact of the confession scene for me.
The second issue concerns the portrayal of redemption; not all characters need or deserve it. We should stop romanticizing relationships that are rooted in abuse. The way the author pushed to redeem Che Luofeng made me extremely angry; in my view, he deserves to be alone forever.
The third issue was the scene where they visit a play to learn how to make sex pleasurable. It felt bizarre and out of place, disrupting the story's flow.
In conclusion, I am looking forward to the final volume to see all the characters I love finally find their happiness.
First, the plot is gradually approaching its conclusion, revealing how each act and battle intricately lead up to the showdown. I am eagerly awaiting volume 6, the last installment, so Chen Xing and his friends can finally relax and enjoy peace after all they've endured.
The worldbuilding continues to impress with its depth and richness; the author demonstrates an exceptional talent for blending fantasy elements with historical fiction seamlessly.
In this volume, Chen Xing is more carefree than before, because he no longer fears a limited lifespan. His soul is buoyant with joy, love, and a renewed sense of freedom.
Xiang Shu finally regains his memories from the original timeline, and I must say, this guy's obsession with Chen Xing is intense and palpable.
Their relationship has finally become official; they confessed their feelings openly, marking a significant milestone. I was surprised by how kinky their intimacy is, but Xiang Shu seems eager to explore many new things with Chen Xing. The way Xiang Shu worships Chen Xing is breathtakingly beautiful, adding a poetic depth to their love story.
Now, turning to some of the issues I had with this volume that prevented it from earning a full five stars.
The first is the archery competition scene, which felt completely out of character for Chen Xing and was entirely pointless. It contributed nothing meaningful to the story and diminished Chen Xing's character by making him seem comparable to Che Luofeng, a lowlife character. This scene also detracted from the emotional impact of the confession scene for me.
The second issue concerns the portrayal of redemption; not all characters need or deserve it. We should stop romanticizing relationships that are rooted in abuse. The way the author pushed to redeem Che Luofeng made me extremely angry; in my view, he deserves to be alone forever.
The third issue was the scene where they visit a play to learn how to make sex pleasurable. It felt bizarre and out of place, disrupting the story's flow.
In conclusion, I am looking forward to the final volume to see all the characters I love finally find their happiness.
September 17, 2026
Chong Ming: “The very sight of human children fills me with disgust!” 😂. Cranky phoenix. So much lore in this volume and an appearance from another Legend of Exorcism character 🐳 I love Lu Ying, Tuoba Yan, Xie An and Xiao Shan all so much and still hate Che Luofeng.
More time travel and dream explanations. Sometimes I’m still not quite clear on Xiang Shu’s mom (Xiang Yuyan) and Zhang Liu’s history (even though I’ve read this twice before 🙄)
This volume is huge (for 7seas) and ends at chapter 128 but there’s only 10 more chapters to go so is the next book going to be tiny? Are there more than the 4 extras that the FTL had?
Spoilers below:
-Finally our bb’s are together and having some fun!
-FTYX loves spicy time on a boat for his couples
-Tuoba Yan falling so hard and fast at first site for his crushes is so cute
-So thankful the puppy is still loved and adored (still holding a grudge against Princess Q)
-Dragons!
-Love seeing Xie An’s exorcist dreams coming true
-Xiao Shan might be my favorite kid and I don’t like kids in my books
More time travel and dream explanations. Sometimes I’m still not quite clear on Xiang Shu’s mom (Xiang Yuyan) and Zhang Liu’s history (even though I’ve read this twice before 🙄)
This volume is huge (for 7seas) and ends at chapter 128 but there’s only 10 more chapters to go so is the next book going to be tiny? Are there more than the 4 extras that the FTL had?
Spoilers below:
-Finally our bb’s are together and having some fun!
-FTYX loves spicy time on a boat for his couples
-Tuoba Yan falling so hard and fast at first site for his crushes is so cute
-So thankful the puppy is still loved and adored (still holding a grudge against Princess Q)
-Dragons!
-Love seeing Xie An’s exorcist dreams coming true
-Xiao Shan might be my favorite kid and I don’t like kids in my books
October 4, 2026
“Life was fleeting, and yet its myriad manifestation were no different than the mountains; every second was like an ocean.
Mountains and seas may life between us, bur our love will level them.”
Before starting this volume, I read a brief summary of Volumes 1 through 4 because it had been a while and I needed to refresh my memory. And after reading the summary, the one thing I kept thinking about was Gu Qing. Feng Qianjun is reunited with Princess Qinghe, so I was sitting there thinking, okay, but what about Gu Qing? Well, a few pages into this volume and I got my answer. I also have to say, I really love Tuoba Yan. He is such a gentle and charming guy, and it is so sad that he keeps falling for people who just aren’t ready for him. Poor Tuoba Yan was trying his hardest and doing the best he could, only to get accused of “playing around.” Like, sir, he is literally trying! What are you doing with this man, Fei Tian? Cheng Xing telling Chong Ming that he might adopt a child someday and Chong Ming thinking that was basically impossible was also so darn funny. And I never would have thought we’d get a live show in this book, but here we are…
There are so many characters in Dinghai Fusheng Records, and this is one of those things that I really like about the series but also sometimes makes me want to pull my hair out. These aren’t characters who just appear in the background and disappear. So many of them are important, and I actually appreciate how much attention Fei Tian gives them without making them take over the story. The problem is that I’m reading this alongside Legend of Exorcism, so my brain has started mixing everyone together. At one point, Xie An was mentioned and I literally stopped reading and thought, “Wait a minute, isn’t Xie An the enemy in LoE?” So I grabbed my LoE book, only to realize I had mixed up Xie Yu and An Lushan with Xia An. Then I laughed at myself because I felt so dumb. And this happened multiple times with different characters. I eventually had to stop and look through the character guide, and honestly, I still felt like I needed more help. But I do really like that even with this huge number of characters, the story is still centered on the two main characters. I actually want to applaud Fei Tian for pulling that off. Also, I didn’t care much about Xie An in the previous volumes, but he really surprised me here. And then there were two other characters who also appear in LoE, and I was sooooo darn happy to see them. I’m just missing one more now, and I’m really hoping that one shows up too.
This volume is also packed with action, and I had so much fun picturing the fights while reading. Even though this book is huge, I never felt like it was too long because the pacing worked really well for me. Che Luofeng’s character development was probably one of the things that stood out to me the most. The choices he made changed the entire sequence of events, and I like seeing where that took him. I am a little conflicted about the way he accepted Chen Xing this time, though. I understand the point of it, but it still felt a little too convenient that a dream about a stranger, someone he doesn’t even like, could suddenly make him change his decision. I was sitting there like, really? That’s what did it? And Chong Ming… the difference between the Chong Ming in this series and the one in Legend of Exorcism is honestly wild. He really had to eat his words, and maybe that’s why he’s so irascible in LoE. There were a lot of things happening in this volume, but I never felt overwhelmed by the actual story. It was more like I was overwhelmed by trying to remember who everyone was. At this point, I think I need a Dinghai character chart permanently open beside me.
Date Read: 2026.10.03
Mountains and seas may life between us, bur our love will level them.”
Before starting this volume, I read a brief summary of Volumes 1 through 4 because it had been a while and I needed to refresh my memory. And after reading the summary, the one thing I kept thinking about was Gu Qing. Feng Qianjun is reunited with Princess Qinghe, so I was sitting there thinking, okay, but what about Gu Qing? Well, a few pages into this volume and I got my answer. I also have to say, I really love Tuoba Yan. He is such a gentle and charming guy, and it is so sad that he keeps falling for people who just aren’t ready for him. Poor Tuoba Yan was trying his hardest and doing the best he could, only to get accused of “playing around.” Like, sir, he is literally trying! What are you doing with this man, Fei Tian? Cheng Xing telling Chong Ming that he might adopt a child someday and Chong Ming thinking that was basically impossible was also so darn funny. And I never would have thought we’d get a live show in this book, but here we are…
There are so many characters in Dinghai Fusheng Records, and this is one of those things that I really like about the series but also sometimes makes me want to pull my hair out. These aren’t characters who just appear in the background and disappear. So many of them are important, and I actually appreciate how much attention Fei Tian gives them without making them take over the story. The problem is that I’m reading this alongside Legend of Exorcism, so my brain has started mixing everyone together. At one point, Xie An was mentioned and I literally stopped reading and thought, “Wait a minute, isn’t Xie An the enemy in LoE?” So I grabbed my LoE book, only to realize I had mixed up Xie Yu and An Lushan with Xia An. Then I laughed at myself because I felt so dumb. And this happened multiple times with different characters. I eventually had to stop and look through the character guide, and honestly, I still felt like I needed more help. But I do really like that even with this huge number of characters, the story is still centered on the two main characters. I actually want to applaud Fei Tian for pulling that off. Also, I didn’t care much about Xie An in the previous volumes, but he really surprised me here. And then there were two other characters who also appear in LoE, and I was sooooo darn happy to see them. I’m just missing one more now, and I’m really hoping that one shows up too.
This volume is also packed with action, and I had so much fun picturing the fights while reading. Even though this book is huge, I never felt like it was too long because the pacing worked really well for me. Che Luofeng’s character development was probably one of the things that stood out to me the most. The choices he made changed the entire sequence of events, and I like seeing where that took him. I am a little conflicted about the way he accepted Chen Xing this time, though. I understand the point of it, but it still felt a little too convenient that a dream about a stranger, someone he doesn’t even like, could suddenly make him change his decision. I was sitting there like, really? That’s what did it? And Chong Ming… the difference between the Chong Ming in this series and the one in Legend of Exorcism is honestly wild. He really had to eat his words, and maybe that’s why he’s so irascible in LoE. There were a lot of things happening in this volume, but I never felt overwhelmed by the actual story. It was more like I was overwhelmed by trying to remember who everyone was. At this point, I think I need a Dinghai character chart permanently open beside me.
Date Read: 2026.10.03
September 5, 2026
Some volume highlights: the JEALOUSY, finding your beloved in every timeline and wearing them down with your love, “is this a dream or real???”, the “how to sex” play and lord longhorse and his massive schlong (im deceased), the fuck boat, husbands!!!, he’s a dragon??!!, the exorcism division, and we won a decisive battle???
This was a LONG but GOOD volume~
This was a LONG but GOOD volume~
September 16, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
Dinghai Fusheng Records? More like the records of Chong Ming showing up & saying “do you need help?” And people telling Chen Xing “it feels like I know you from somewhere” 🤣
Dinghai Fusheng Records? More like the records of Chong Ming showing up & saying “do you need help?” And people telling Chen Xing “it feels like I know you from somewhere” 🤣
September 8, 2026
I’m getting to the point in all of Fei Tian Ye Xiang’s series where the horny levels are maxed out. It’s a little funny to see the patterns emerge in Joyful Reunion, Dinghai Fusheng Records, and Legend of Exorcism all at once.
Also, special mention: Chen Xing and Xiang Shu finally got it together and made their feelings clear. Yay for them.
Also, special mention: Chen Xing and Xiang Shu finally got it together and made their feelings clear. Yay for them.
September 3, 2026
"From this point on, for every coming day, I will not leave you."
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The second book (the Chi Le Chuan arc) had been my favorite in the whole series. . . until this one. However, part of me expected for this one to take first place considering they were getting a do-over with my favorite arc - and when I got the book in the mail, I got even more excited because she is almost 100 pages longer than the previously longest book in the series (the third one).
This book was very romance focused compared to the other ones and very in the theme of "calm before the storm." I did, however, absolutely love how we finally got our first kiss between them! In all seriousness, their relationship finally getting to this point (admitting feelings for one another and being so open to each other so willingly) was so gorgeously done and it was definitely worth the wait.
For people who haven't read it yet, this one, unlike the others, is more than a little spicy, just to let some people know!
SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT
Now, with that out of the way, I'd love to talk about some of the other things in this book that were just so much fun, the first thing being Tuoba Yan. Everything about him in this book was so very enjoyable to read, from realizing why he felt protective of Chen Xing to his crush on Lu Ying. And realizing why he felt that he needed to take care of Chen Xing was such a good little twist, in my opinion.
Another thing was Xie An. His background story surrounding getting the Exorcism Department back up and running was so lovely, though I'm glad Chen Xing added in those new rules regarding the relationship between yao and exorcists. And seeing those two soldiers from book 3 become Exorcist and Protector to each other was so heartwarming.
Speaking of them, I would not even complain if this ending turned into a "friendship is magic" ending because during this redo, Chen Xing has been adding so many new people to his group that I genuinely think they stand a chance against Chiyou (Sima Wei, Yuoduo, Tuoba Yan, Princess Qinghe, Che Luofeng, etc...). Though, the underlying truth about the Acala Blade (and the mystery about why the seventh light, the Heart Lamp, wasn't forged into it prior) is scaring me.
I'd also really like to throw in a mention of that scene. . . the one where Xie An and the EMPEROR himself decided to welcome Xiang Shu and Chen Xing themselves and WALKED IN ON THEM ON THE SHIP-
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The second book (the Chi Le Chuan arc) had been my favorite in the whole series. . . until this one. However, part of me expected for this one to take first place considering they were getting a do-over with my favorite arc - and when I got the book in the mail, I got even more excited because she is almost 100 pages longer than the previously longest book in the series (the third one).
This book was very romance focused compared to the other ones and very in the theme of "calm before the storm." I did, however, absolutely love how we finally got our first kiss between them! In all seriousness, their relationship finally getting to this point (admitting feelings for one another and being so open to each other so willingly) was so gorgeously done and it was definitely worth the wait.
For people who haven't read it yet, this one, unlike the others, is more than a little spicy, just to let some people know!
SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT
Now, with that out of the way, I'd love to talk about some of the other things in this book that were just so much fun, the first thing being Tuoba Yan. Everything about him in this book was so very enjoyable to read, from realizing why he felt protective of Chen Xing to his crush on Lu Ying. And realizing why he felt that he needed to take care of Chen Xing was such a good little twist, in my opinion.
Another thing was Xie An. His background story surrounding getting the Exorcism Department back up and running was so lovely, though I'm glad Chen Xing added in those new rules regarding the relationship between yao and exorcists. And seeing those two soldiers from book 3 become Exorcist and Protector to each other was so heartwarming.
Speaking of them, I would not even complain if this ending turned into a "friendship is magic" ending because during this redo, Chen Xing has been adding so many new people to his group that I genuinely think they stand a chance against Chiyou (Sima Wei, Yuoduo, Tuoba Yan, Princess Qinghe, Che Luofeng, etc...). Though, the underlying truth about the Acala Blade (and the mystery about why the seventh light, the Heart Lamp, wasn't forged into it prior) is scaring me.
I'd also really like to throw in a mention of that scene. . . the one where Xie An and the EMPEROR himself decided to welcome Xiang Shu and Chen Xing themselves and WALKED IN ON THEM ON THE SHIP-
September 10, 2026
so, unfortunately, vol. 5 was a bit disappointing after the previous volumes. the thing is, the series, in general, is very fast-paced. there are always world-ending battles and fights and conflicts, and the tension was balanced really well. but here, after the whole time-travel plot, it feels like we're trying to play catch-up... and it didn't land very well with me.
I was already not a huge fan of the time-travel thing, but I did enjoy how it was executed in regards to the characters and their relationships. the way it's executed in regards to the plot and its advancement is lacklustre and repetitive. and the new parts were just an information overload of this creature of legend and this being of immense power that we are only now introduced to.
that said, it's still a fun series that I will definitely be continuing. chen xing and xiang shu are incredibly precious to me, and it was satisfying to see their will-they-won't-they dance finally be resolved.
I was already not a huge fan of the time-travel thing, but I did enjoy how it was executed in regards to the characters and their relationships. the way it's executed in regards to the plot and its advancement is lacklustre and repetitive. and the new parts were just an information overload of this creature of legend and this being of immense power that we are only now introduced to.
that said, it's still a fun series that I will definitely be continuing. chen xing and xiang shu are incredibly precious to me, and it was satisfying to see their will-they-won't-they dance finally be resolved.
September 5, 2026
3.75
Out of the two, I like Legend of Exorcism better, and it took me a bit longer to get into this series, but I am invested now. Overall, I like the series and seeing the tie-ins to LoE. My main complaints come from the villains seeming a little mustache-twirly, and a lot of the conflcits/battles being resolved quickly.
But I enjoy the role of time and fate in this book. I have read a danmei or two where time reversal feels very contrived, but it works in this case.
Out of the two, I like Legend of Exorcism better, and it took me a bit longer to get into this series, but I am invested now. Overall, I like the series and seeing the tie-ins to LoE. My main complaints come from the villains seeming a little mustache-twirly, and a lot of the conflcits/battles being resolved quickly.
But I enjoy the role of time and fate in this book. I have read a danmei or two where time reversal feels very contrived, but it works in this case.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 8, 2026
lord longhorse horsecock you will always be famous to me
September 14, 2026
I have to say I think this is probably the best one yet and it's quickly heading towards a fantastic conclusion.
That final battle was great and all the events leading up to it really did absolve me of my worries after volume 4 with the whole time travel and amnesia thing. I really cannot wait for the conclusion.
Edited to add, because I forgot. I did actually notice one mistake however. On page 266, chapter 114, Xiao Shan is mistakenly called Xiang Shu in one sentence near the bottom of the page despite Xiang Shu not even being in the scene. Other than that I didn't notice any mistakes.
That final battle was great and all the events leading up to it really did absolve me of my worries after volume 4 with the whole time travel and amnesia thing. I really cannot wait for the conclusion.
Edited to add, because I forgot. I did actually notice one mistake however. On page 266, chapter 114, Xiao Shan is mistakenly called Xiang Shu in one sentence near the bottom of the page despite Xiang Shu not even being in the scene. Other than that I didn't notice any mistakes.
October 1, 2026
3/4th of the book was good. Last 1/4th was sort of messy.
October 18, 2026
This one really gives the glimpse of actually what the characters were thinking in previous books.
I also realized that Chong Ming is the same Chong Ming of Legends of Exorcism.
I also realized that Chong Ming is the same Chong Ming of Legends of Exorcism.
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