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Cultivator vs. System #1
The First Step
"Screw the System. I just want to Cultivate."
Long Fang is stranded in a foreign world where proper cultivation has been replaced by annoying blue screens. He is confused and alone... but not for long.
Completely ignoring the System, he forms a wholesome sect of followers to spread cultivation across the wild world. Blue screens do not take kindly to rejection, however, and Long Fang’s stubbornness soon finds him pitted against increasingly dangerous foes.
To overcome the System tribulations, he must quickly grow stronger and wiser... But first, he needs to get past that one annoying town guard.
Long Fang is stranded in a foreign world where proper cultivation has been replaced by annoying blue screens. He is confused and alone... but not for long.
Completely ignoring the System, he forms a wholesome sect of followers to spread cultivation across the wild world. Blue screens do not take kindly to rejection, however, and Long Fang’s stubbornness soon finds him pitted against increasingly dangerous foes.
To overcome the System tribulations, he must quickly grow stronger and wiser... But first, he needs to get past that one annoying town guard.
- GenresFantasy
485 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 22, 2022
361 people are currently reading
150 people want to read
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Valerios
26 books56 followersValerios enjoys letters and numbers. One day, combining them crossed his mind, and now he spends most of his time placing one after the other until something pleasant appears.
Besides transforming words into worlds, Valerios also enjoys moving figurines over chess boards, spending quality time with quality people, and stubbornly trying to convince machines that cats are not, in fact, dogs.
Besides transforming words into worlds, Valerios also enjoys moving figurines over chess boards, spending quality time with quality people, and stubbornly trying to convince machines that cats are not, in fact, dogs.
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May 3, 2022
Rating 3.0 stars
This one started out okay and then became kind of ... Meh. A cultivator from another world comes to this world that has the "System" and no cultivators. I started off really interested. To have litprg and cultivation represented in the same book. The first part goes through the differences between the paths to power. Cultivator's take their own power and strive to achieve the peak. Every person, animal, plant has access to this power and has the ability to achieve the heights if they are willing to pay the price and work for it. The system basically gives/lends people the power through quests and repeated action. It only does this for certain groups and the ceiling is not as high but it is much easier. It started out okay because it was fun and it wasn't taking itself to serious. Then it tried to become serious but that didn't really work for me as it still felt like it was a YA book a little bit. Overall, nothing really stands out in the end to make me want to read the next book.
This one started out okay and then became kind of ... Meh. A cultivator from another world comes to this world that has the "System" and no cultivators. I started off really interested. To have litprg and cultivation represented in the same book. The first part goes through the differences between the paths to power. Cultivator's take their own power and strive to achieve the peak. Every person, animal, plant has access to this power and has the ability to achieve the heights if they are willing to pay the price and work for it. The system basically gives/lends people the power through quests and repeated action. It only does this for certain groups and the ceiling is not as high but it is much easier. It started out okay because it was fun and it wasn't taking itself to serious. Then it tried to become serious but that didn't really work for me as it still felt like it was a YA book a little bit. Overall, nothing really stands out in the end to make me want to read the next book.
May 6, 2022
Alright soooo, Tropes, yeah we get a ton of those, but where to start with this MC. The way he was written, he seems to be some outer outer disciple, because he is weak as a potato, he could not even defeat a bear by himself with a SWORD! I have no idea which eastern cultivation tiers that the author decided to "borrow from" because it's never really explained and the MC is god damn clueless. This idiot seriously challenged and defied the heavens openly being weak as a potato, Which tells me he knows nothing about how high the world can go.
Also Author, take 10 seconds and Google names for books at least one you picked and see if there are not others of the same genre with the same damn name!
Also Author, take 10 seconds and Google names for books at least one you picked and see if there are not others of the same genre with the same damn name!
May 1, 2022
a little flippant
The MC (and to a certain extent, the plot) doesn’t take things too seriously, which makes for quite a bit of entertainment. But it also leaves a bit of weakness when things do turn serious. There are also some moments when references are made to things that have not been established in the world (for ex.: tractors, ‘cartlights’, etc.). Phil’s entire stable of golems is weakly conceived.
Still, quite enjoyable. I look forward to the sequel.
The MC (and to a certain extent, the plot) doesn’t take things too seriously, which makes for quite a bit of entertainment. But it also leaves a bit of weakness when things do turn serious. There are also some moments when references are made to things that have not been established in the world (for ex.: tractors, ‘cartlights’, etc.). Phil’s entire stable of golems is weakly conceived.
Still, quite enjoyable. I look forward to the sequel.
December 21, 2022
A fun clashing of subgenres! I'm fully invested in this story. 👍🏾👍🏾
May 6, 2022
It was a very OK read. We have seen elements of Cultivation and System in other LitRPGs like Defiance of the Fall, but this is the first book I've read that pits Cultivators vs System users.
The MC is for a Cultivation world (which has no system) and is isekai'd to a different world which has only system (no Cultivation). The plot follows his self undertaken quest to beat the system and remove it's limitation and enable Cultivation for all. Now, as a premise this is very intriguing and full of potential, but unfortunately none are realized.
The plot is very superficial to a great extent. the MC says system is unfair, but then (the common understanding based on most other books) is that the Cultivators aren't really kind to Mortals. The MC must have come from some utopian Cultivation land. His intentions haven't been given weight too. It's like he sees some (relative minor in this case) injustice and just decided to overthrow the entire structure. There really isn't any kind of agenda to seek greater knowledge or understanding of new reality, just an off the cuff decision based on his first impression. The plot moves very linearly and progresses by happenstance. He gets into trouble, does a last stand hero routine, gets more powers and come out victorious. That happens couple of times. The second half of the book is markedly better and we get treated to some Indiana Jones'esque adventure and the finale is surprisingly very interesting as it expands to scope greatly.
The characters too lack depth. The relationships happen over a paragraph, meet a stranger and next page they are a party. There's no weight behind any of the actions.
I liked the prose and the very storytelling-type structure to the book. Very easy to read. There's some info-dumping that drags the pace here and there, but overall moves steadily.
Definitely not a bad book. I recommend give this a go and make your mind for yourselves. There's enough potential for you to like it.
The MC is for a Cultivation world (which has no system) and is isekai'd to a different world which has only system (no Cultivation). The plot follows his self undertaken quest to beat the system and remove it's limitation and enable Cultivation for all. Now, as a premise this is very intriguing and full of potential, but unfortunately none are realized.
The plot is very superficial to a great extent. the MC says system is unfair, but then (the common understanding based on most other books) is that the Cultivators aren't really kind to Mortals. The MC must have come from some utopian Cultivation land. His intentions haven't been given weight too. It's like he sees some (relative minor in this case) injustice and just decided to overthrow the entire structure. There really isn't any kind of agenda to seek greater knowledge or understanding of new reality, just an off the cuff decision based on his first impression. The plot moves very linearly and progresses by happenstance. He gets into trouble, does a last stand hero routine, gets more powers and come out victorious. That happens couple of times. The second half of the book is markedly better and we get treated to some Indiana Jones'esque adventure and the finale is surprisingly very interesting as it expands to scope greatly.
The characters too lack depth. The relationships happen over a paragraph, meet a stranger and next page they are a party. There's no weight behind any of the actions.
I liked the prose and the very storytelling-type structure to the book. Very easy to read. There's some info-dumping that drags the pace here and there, but overall moves steadily.
Definitely not a bad book. I recommend give this a go and make your mind for yourselves. There's enough potential for you to like it.
May 2, 2022
Not LitRPG
So as far as cultivation novels go this was fine. Nothing wrong with it but nothing super special either. It will scratch the itch but will be easy to forget in my opinion.
Was frustrated because I expected more LitRPG. This had a screen at the beginning saying would you like to activate “The System”, a screen in the middle saying you are outlawed by the system, and one near the end where a side character uses identity on a mob. No other LitRPG aspects whatsoever.
Th MC is ultimately a cultivator who rejects the system. Other people have classes apparently but these are almost never mentioned and no details are discussed. No leveling, skills, stats, nothing.
It says this is a LitRPG cultivation series. This is false. This is just used to get people to buy the book. The only true part of the title was cultivator vs system. I gave it a low rating due to false advertising. I wouldn’t have read it had I known.
So as far as cultivation novels go this was fine. Nothing wrong with it but nothing super special either. It will scratch the itch but will be easy to forget in my opinion.
Was frustrated because I expected more LitRPG. This had a screen at the beginning saying would you like to activate “The System”, a screen in the middle saying you are outlawed by the system, and one near the end where a side character uses identity on a mob. No other LitRPG aspects whatsoever.
Th MC is ultimately a cultivator who rejects the system. Other people have classes apparently but these are almost never mentioned and no details are discussed. No leveling, skills, stats, nothing.
It says this is a LitRPG cultivation series. This is false. This is just used to get people to buy the book. The only true part of the title was cultivator vs system. I gave it a low rating due to false advertising. I wouldn’t have read it had I known.
December 14, 2022
I'd give it close to 4.5 but I'm find rounding up.
The story centers on Long Fang, a transmigrated cultivator who gets sent to a world that doesn't practice cultivation, rather, there is an annoying box that shows up asking if he wants to join the "system".
I've seen a couple authors now try to unite the LitRPG and Cultivation genres and I'd say this one is moderately successful. This is more of a light-hearted series with a number of silly events, while still having a pretty good world building and unique characters.
I haven't really gotten emotionally invested in the series because I think the humor takes away from that, but overall, it is enjoyable enough to keep reading. I'm currently about halfway through book 2.
The story centers on Long Fang, a transmigrated cultivator who gets sent to a world that doesn't practice cultivation, rather, there is an annoying box that shows up asking if he wants to join the "system".
I've seen a couple authors now try to unite the LitRPG and Cultivation genres and I'd say this one is moderately successful. This is more of a light-hearted series with a number of silly events, while still having a pretty good world building and unique characters.
I haven't really gotten emotionally invested in the series because I think the humor takes away from that, but overall, it is enjoyable enough to keep reading. I'm currently about halfway through book 2.
May 9, 2022
I leveled up while listening to this book! After checking my stat sheet I found that I leveled 6 times in perseverance and 5 times in constitution! You wouldn't believe of the number of times I considered DNFing the book.
Seriously, I had such high hopes for this one when I started the book! A book that which in itself indicated, an epic saga and battle against cultivation vs a game system. But to my dismay I couldn't suspend my disbelief long enough to get into the book. Whether I can lay the blame on the author or narrator, I'm not sure... But for me it was the combination of both.
And wow, the finale was just so laughable. So yeah I was definitely in the wrong audience!
Seriously, I had such high hopes for this one when I started the book! A book that which in itself indicated, an epic saga and battle against cultivation vs a game system. But to my dismay I couldn't suspend my disbelief long enough to get into the book. Whether I can lay the blame on the author or narrator, I'm not sure... But for me it was the combination of both.
And wow, the finale was just so laughable. So yeah I was definitely in the wrong audience!
April 29, 2022
Decent enough story, if the second one was out already, I'd go read it now, while the first one is fresh in my mind, but since it isn't out yet, I'm likely to pass on reading the second one, since July is the release date for that one. The story is well enough, and it's worth the time to read it, but it doesn't leave me with any burning desire to read more in the series. Sure, if I run across it later, I'll probably pick it up and read it, but it's probably not worth the effort of adding to my look for the release of this one list.
February 12, 2023
Freaking amazing!!!!
I was NOT expecting this to be even close to as good as it was. It's a fun and novel concept like pitting 2 super powers from different stories against each other for fan service, but this is not that at all. This is well thought out and paced. Not to mention that there is genuinely good comedy here too. Something that is attempted often and pulled off rarely. I'm seriously blown away, I can't recommend this enough. I only wish there were more books out already!
I was NOT expecting this to be even close to as good as it was. It's a fun and novel concept like pitting 2 super powers from different stories against each other for fan service, but this is not that at all. This is well thought out and paced. Not to mention that there is genuinely good comedy here too. Something that is attempted often and pulled off rarely. I'm seriously blown away, I can't recommend this enough. I only wish there were more books out already!
October 18, 2023
I had this book since last year and kept putting it off. My initial reservations seems to have had cause.
This is off. It gives a YA feel, and the protag just meets someone and they follow him into danger. It just reeks of things being placed in the protag's way to help the story along.
I don't think I will continue this. It wasn't badly written, but the tone wasn't right.
This is more for a younger audience. Friendship is magic and all that.
I can't take anymore.
3/5 Stars
This is off. It gives a YA feel, and the protag just meets someone and they follow him into danger. It just reeks of things being placed in the protag's way to help the story along.
I don't think I will continue this. It wasn't badly written, but the tone wasn't right.
This is more for a younger audience. Friendship is magic and all that.
I can't take anymore.
3/5 Stars
April 27, 2022
Interesting
Honestly, this is a very interesting story at its core. A cultivator arriving in a world where people use the system, and a system that happens to hate cultivation Azet rebels against the heavens. The overall story is rather entertaining, but the main character is undoubtedly a genius at cultivation, but he himself still runs into obstacles in this new world and even in his cultivation. I think the story is worth a try if you have some time to kill.
Honestly, this is a very interesting story at its core. A cultivator arriving in a world where people use the system, and a system that happens to hate cultivation Azet rebels against the heavens. The overall story is rather entertaining, but the main character is undoubtedly a genius at cultivation, but he himself still runs into obstacles in this new world and even in his cultivation. I think the story is worth a try if you have some time to kill.
May 3, 2022
The main idea is pointless.
This is not a cultivator in a system world, this is a cultivation world with a cheap skin. All the actions and set ups are pulled from cultivation books. The main character is a bumbling fool just meandering down the road while the story happens around him. This is a book where the author could not figure out their main conflict, so they went with a cheap gimmick.
This is not a cultivator in a system world, this is a cultivation world with a cheap skin. All the actions and set ups are pulled from cultivation books. The main character is a bumbling fool just meandering down the road while the story happens around him. This is a book where the author could not figure out their main conflict, so they went with a cheap gimmick.
May 22, 2022
the title made sense at the start
The story was ambiguous with MC origin of how he got to that world and the series name loss depth has more The Path(Dao) one walks instead of just Cultivation has many paths are shown to be true.
The story was ambiguous with MC origin of how he got to that world and the series name loss depth has more The Path(Dao) one walks instead of just Cultivation has many paths are shown to be true.
June 19, 2022
Slightly odd story structure. It was like two short stories about the same characters glued together. Both with complete arcs and development etc.
Otherwise entertaining enough. Not enough conflict with the system for my tastes.
Otherwise entertaining enough. Not enough conflict with the system for my tastes.
February 23, 2023
Great start to do an interesting concept.
The concept isn't very original, but the world building is fairly well fleshed out. The characters feel fully three-dimensional if slightly generic in a few cases. I plan to read the next book immediately.
The concept isn't very original, but the world building is fairly well fleshed out. The characters feel fully three-dimensional if slightly generic in a few cases. I plan to read the next book immediately.
April 14, 2024
DNF at over 20%. I'm just bored at this point and this doesn't seem like going anywhere. No stakes, no storyline, meh characters and world building, underdeveloped concept.. A little juvenile. Does it get better later? I don't care.
April 29, 2022
Very good one sitting read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
May 8, 2022
Intriguing storyline
Any lover of xianxia, cultivation or gamelit would enjoy this book. I enjoyed the characters and the setting. Looking forward to reading more of it.
Any lover of xianxia, cultivation or gamelit would enjoy this book. I enjoyed the characters and the setting. Looking forward to reading more of it.
June 16, 2022
Fun book
The story was amazing. The dialog reminds me of the old Kung Fu movies. Not a bad thing, if you like them. All in all, a great read.
The story was amazing. The dialog reminds me of the old Kung Fu movies. Not a bad thing, if you like them. All in all, a great read.
August 1, 2022
Phil is a moron !!
November 3, 2022
Not for me
November 29, 2022
This was decent, but I just never got attached to the main character. I also didn't like how often it switched points of view.
December 31, 2022
It's ok. Generic plot and characters I didn't care much about didn't hold my interest when there were better options on my To Read list.
February 21, 2023
way better then I thought it would be
A little more serious then the title would have you believe. I liked the characters and it was a fun adventure. You should read it
A little more serious then the title would have you believe. I liked the characters and it was a fun adventure. You should read it
April 9, 2023
Great book.
Really enjoyed this book. Really enjoyed the use of cultivation and system. It was a very interesting take and mixture.
Really enjoyed this book. Really enjoyed the use of cultivation and system. It was a very interesting take and mixture.
October 2, 2023
Good beginning but it just lost my interest around the middle of the book.
December 30, 2024
DNF. Maybe it was the narrator, but I just didn't find any interest in this book. It was all... generic feeling. Boring dialog. Bare bones, traditional "cultivation". MC was a caricature.
January 31, 2025
The MC was just infuriating
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