My honest take on the wild ride that is 擇 日 飛昇
I've spent the better part of the last few weeks completely buried in 擇 日 飛昇, and honestly, my sleep schedule is absolutely wrecked because of it. If you're into the whole Chinese web novel scene, or specifically the "xianxia" (immortal cultivation) genre, you probably know that feeling when a story just grabs you by the throat and won't let go. This one, which translates roughly to "Ascension on a Chosen Day" or "Choosing a Day to Ascend," is one of those stories that starts with a familiar trope but then pulls the rug out from under you in the best way possible. ...