After Defying the Villain’s Fate for Nine Lifetimes, the Heroines Turn Mad!

Jiang Chen travels to a fantasy novel world and becomes the villainous senior brother. He didn’t have any golden finger (cheat) and didn’t want to end up as villainous cannon fodder, so he repeated nine reincarnation cycles, only aiming to be an upright senior brother. Yet fate is unjust, bestowing upon him the aura of a villain, causing him to suffer countless misunderstandings and disdain. Until the ‘Tenth Life’! In this life, Jiang Chen gave up. His heart grew cold, and he also finally let himself go. Jiang Chen: “Since heaven wants me to be a villain, why should I defy it?” …… My name is Jiang Lianyue, and I have a villainous senior brother who is despicable. I despise him, detest him, and even wish he would die quickly! But one day, I witnessed a flashback of nine lifetimes… In the first life, my senior brother sacrificed his own core to help the second brother rebuild his core, damaging his own foundation in the process. In the second life, I was afflicted with a cold poison, and my senior brother, with his modest cultivation, refined pills for a hundred days to cure me at the cost of destroying his own core. In the third life, I finally understood everything…

Original Publisher

faloo

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on After Defying the Villain’s Fate for Nine Lifetimes, the Heroines Turn Mad! This web novel is quite the rollercoaster, and after finishing it, I'm left with a mix of amusement and a slight feeling of being let down. The premise is intriguing: a protagonist repeatedly forced into the role of a villain across nine lifetimes, only to finally embrace it in his tenth, triggering a wild reaction from those who wronged him. ### First Impressions Initially, I was hooked. The concept of a man repeatedly screwed over by fate, eventually snapping and deciding to play the villain, is compelling. The story drew me in with how it portrays the characters' reactions to the MC's past lives, really pulling at the heartstrings. The humor is definitely a strong point, with some scenes genuinely making me laugh out loud. It's the kind of story that grabs your attention with its unique take on familiar tropes. ### What Works Well The comedic elements are a major highlight. The sheer absurdity of the situations, where the MC can barely sneeze without someone accusing him of demonic rituals, is hilarious. I found the "mad" heroines, driven to protect the MC after witnessing his suffering, to be an interesting twist. The story does a great job of subverting expectations, making it feel fresh despite using common tropes. The world-building, while not front-loaded, unfolds nicely as the story progresses. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, the ending is where things take a nosedive. It feels rushed and incomplete, like the author ran out of steam. The plot development takes a back seat to the comedy, and the ending doesn't offer much resolution. I found the system to be somewhat random and inconsistent. The MC’s behavior also becomes frustrating at times, especially his seeming obliviousness to the changes in those around him. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Several readers have pointed out that the original protagonist ultimately kills himself after apologizing to the world for what he's done. The heroines and the MC's buddy promise to ascend together to chase after him. The ending is rushed, with a sudden time skip and little detail about the ascension. ### Final Verdict "After Defying the Villain’s Fate for Nine Lifetimes, the Heroines Turn Mad!" is an enjoyable read, particularly if you appreciate absurd comedy and don't mind a story that prioritizes laughs over deep plot development. However, be warned that the rushed and somewhat unsatisfying ending might leave you feeling a bit disappointed. It's a fun ride, but it doesn't quite stick the landing. I'd give it a tentative recommendation, but with the caveat that you shouldn't expect a perfectly polished conclusion.