Picked this novel a while back, I got introduced to it by the manhwa dropping. Read the manhwa and was immediately hooked by the story and the MC. In terms of writing and character interactions this novel so far has been the best. Unlike other novels or stories where they tend to forget interesting side characters, this novel never fails to deliver those small but important details on what the readers want. For example many murim manhwa or manhwas in general have their top 10s or strongest character in general... more>> some may be introduced but never explored. But within Absolute regression they never fail to give light to the characters we want to see and when it seems like we are forgetting about a certain person they always make a comeback in the later chapter. Overall 10/10. <<less

A very good read so far! MC is a bit too flawless and the writer tends to use the same tricks over time but the tension is good and I can’t wait to read the next chapter so... Very good job!

If I were to describe this series in a single sentence it'd be, "sheer perfection". Everything from the characters, the setting, and the dialogue it all feels remarkably real, like you were there as just another person in the story. The way the story and characters evolve change you, make you think about your own relationships and whether you are truly "looking at the person" as the MC so often says.

10/10

TLDR:

Really good novel, good world building, fleshed out side characters and relationships, no dragged out arcs, lack of clichés, interesting MC, slow but steady progression of the story, each chapter is exciting and makes you want to read more. Would recommend.

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... more>> One of the best novels I've read.

The regression is unlike other novels in which the MC speed runs through everything with his past knowledge, getting all the hidden treasures and whatnot. Here, while the MC utilitizes his knowledge to get more powerful, the main focus is on fixing the regrets he has from his previous life and the relationships between characters.

The side characters are fleshed out, feel distinct from each other, with their own personalities and motivations. No more sect elder #724 which is the same as all the ones before him. The people around the MC are not mindless drones that are there just to make him look better, they actually shape the story with.

The arcs of the story do not feel dragged out and each of them serves as another piece in the world building process. They are all tied together and you can see how events from previous arcs have effect in future ones.

A major plus is the lack of arrogant young masters and other similar clichés. No people shouting "Courting death!" after a small disagreement.

The only negative thing that comes to mind is the lack of understanding on how powerful people in the novel are. There are no cultivation realms and while the martial arts they practice have their own levels, called stars, they represent the proficiency in the art itself. There are no bronze, silver, gold, etc ranks for the arts. At the point of writing this review I am on chapter 328 and I know that the MC is very strong but I don't know where to put hit power wise against other people, since the only way to find out is if they actually fight. It's nothing major and doesn't affect the story, I'm just used to having a clear "power level" for character from reading other novels.

I strongly recommend reading the novel. <<less

It started slow but as the chapters kept on going, the depth and detail of each character got better than the last.

A novel that is based in the martial realm sure but focusing so much on the human connections and relations aspect. This is so different from anything, I have read and I have to say, I have enjoyed every second of it. Highly recommended to you especially for people who like to see characters that have depth to them and each one of them have their own unique quirks.... more>> From this I understood that the author must have a very great understanding of interpersonal relationships as he wrote this novel. Highly Recommended - One of the best martial arts novels for me <<less

Possibly among the best novels I have ever read.

Not a single arc is dragged out unnecessarily and the author finds a way to bring each storyline to a satisfying conclusion.

One of the best part about this novel is surprisingly the characters themselves and how real they end up feeling. No one is completely black and white and the way they interact with one another is compelling. The characters are not stuck in a stereotypical archetype and change as the story progresses.

Also one of the best protagonists to date in terms... more>> of personality

Overall an excellent read and hope to see more of this <<less

This novel is one of my favourites!

First off the main character, without a doubt one of the best, he is not just a fighting stick with no words to back up no, he's both a vicious snake and a mighty warrior! He gathers around his allies with the help of his snake like tongue (in a comedic way) and trust me you will laugh, the relationship between a culture heir and the Heavenly Demon is one of the best in murim from what I've seen, his brother well... you'll see... more>> once you get to him but let me just say that not a single character in this story is shallow <<less

It's well written. The MC cares for people and I love that his goal is truthfully "absolute" and that is to get revenge against this mysterious character Hwa Moogi. The process of MC's growth is really fun to read as it introduces other characters that shapes the future he wants to achieve. The Demon Supremes are chaotic but rrally interesting. Most of the characters involve with the MC aren't just one dimensional. The story mostly focuses on character interaction. The part I love the most is ... more>>

Spoiler

when MC interacts with his father. MC did not display hate to the father who disregarded him from his first life but rather he makes effort to get to know and care for him

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. Their banter and random competetion is so fun to read. I absolutely love this novel. It's rich and the pacing is just right up to my standard. <<less