Repugnant Gateway

One day in the faraway Blue Boorish Mountain inexplicably appeared groups of scoundrels who came to reside there. It was said that those scoundrels came from the You Kingdom, Yen Kingdom and many others due to their failures in battle. And due to its dangerous terrain, no one had dared to conquer the Blue Boorish Mountain. As a result, this place obviously became a paradise to the scoundrel and thieves. They resided there and ruled the place. They had also built up the Illusory Perennial Domicile, which meant a place that was their lifetime home. There was a group of scoundrels who had appointed themselves the Great Nine Bandits, and they were seen as the best baddies in the area. They built up a school in which the children of the Illusory Perennial Domicile would come and study only survival skills. In such a small place appeared an orphan student named An Zheng who also came to study there. He was really a useless orphan in the people’s eyes due to his cowardice. They even said that he was a chicken who did not dare to do anything for himself even in fighting for himself, and no one cared about such a coward except a ten-year-old child, Du ShouShou, his only friend. As a result, he was the center for such baddies to cause trouble. However, no one knew that orphan An Zheng would change his life forever as he went to a dead end. How powerful was that orphan? How much effort did An Zheng have to make in order to satisfy his passions of the devilish elimination? How would the life of his friend, Du ShouShou change after his after death spawn? And might the Great Nine Bandits be the invincible ones? Was he good or evil? Was his power strong or weak? Was his world in perfect order or chaos? They were all questions that the little child An Zheng needed to discover during his journey. “Bring happiness to loyal people but chide the evil. However, if the treatment goes wrong, law will become a tool for the evil to force the good, preventing executors. Find a repugnant gateway to pass. Great things win cruel tricks. We learn from the idea of God but we reject the power of Him.”

Original Publisher

zongheng

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Repugnant Gateway "Repugnant Gateway" is a wild ride of a Xianxia novel, no doubt about it. I went in expecting a standard cultivation story, but what I found was... complicated. It's a transmigration story with a calm, righteous protagonist, beast companions, and a clear goal of revenge. But that's where the simplicity ends, apparently. ### First Impressions Initially, I was intrigued. The premise of an orphan turned martial arts master seeking vengeance is always appealing. The early chapters drew me in with the promise of a well-developed cultivation system and interesting characters. I was ready to delve into a world of power and intrigue. ### What Works Well The concept of the MC being an "old soul" in a younger body is a compelling one. The cultivation aspects are engaging and the story has a lot of potential, especially for those who enjoy the xianxia genre. ### Areas of Concern However, I can't ignore some serious issues that have been raised. The translation quality seems to be a major stumbling block, with some readers finding it almost incomprehensible. Confusing word choices and potentially machine-translated sentences can really ruin the reading experience. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Proceed with caution, as the following may contain spoilers! The plot seems to get increasingly convoluted, with multiple unresolved mysteries and potential plot holes. I've seen claims of borrowed ideas from other works, and even a cultivation system involving smartphones! This definitely veers away from traditional xianxia tropes and could be a turn-off for some. Some readers have also expressed concerns about the MC's character development, describing it as inconsistent and even "shameless." ### Final Verdict "Repugnant Gateway" is a novel with potential, but it's also a bit of a gamble. If you're willing to overlook the translation issues and embrace the chaotic plot, you might find it enjoyable. However, be prepared for a potentially bumpy ride with some questionable plot choices and character inconsistencies. Proceed with caution, and maybe wait for a more polished translation before diving in.