Legendary Armament Canon

When Zhou Shu woke up, he learned that he had become a Forging Apprentice at a workshop in the Forging Division of the Great Xia empire.

Original Publisher

qidian

English Publisher

webnovel

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Legendary Armament Canon Alright, let's dive into "Legendary Armament Canon." With a 2.7/5 rating, it's clear this one's a bit divisive. I went in hoping for a fun blend of action, comedy, and martial arts, but came away with mixed feelings. ### First Impressions Initially, the premise of a blacksmith MC in a xuanhuan world was appealing. The tags like "accelerated growth" and "cheats" suggested a power fantasy with satisfying progression. However, as I dug deeper, some serious cracks began to show. ### What Works Well Honestly, finding positives was a challenge. The translation quality seems to be a high point, which is always appreciated. There were glimpses of potential early on, a spark of a decent plotline, with some fun action and world building. ### Areas of Concern Here's where things get dicey. My biggest issue, and one echoed by many readers, is the inconsistent world-building. The power scaling feels off, with the MC somehow clashing with individuals far beyond his current level. The importance of his unranked weapons feels artificially inflated, seemingly just to prop up the MC's significance. Another major concern is the repetitive nature of the plot. It seems the MC is constantly being taken advantage of, forced into situations where he's essentially a "printing machine" for others. This lack of agency really detracts from the power fantasy aspect. The cultivation system itself is also confusing and poorly explained. The sudden jumps in power, coupled with vague descriptions of techniques, make it hard to feel invested in the MC's growth. Moreover, the pacing seems incredibly slow. Hundreds of chapters in, and the MC is still stuck in what feels like the starting area, making the story feel incredibly long-winded. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Several reviews highlighted specific plot points that were particularly egregious. One example involves the MC's unranked weapons being crucial in situations where ranked weapons should be commonplace, even among assassins targeting high-ranking individuals. Another involves the enemy empire handing over intel to low level martial artists. I can see how these inconsistencies would break immersion and frustrate readers. ### Final Verdict Ultimately, "Legendary Armament Canon" falls short of its potential. While the initial premise is intriguing, the inconsistent world-building, repetitive plot, and slow pacing make it a difficult read. The lack of logical progression and power scaling issues further detract from the experience. Unless you're willing to overlook these flaws, I'd recommend seeking out other xuanhuan novels.