Rebirth of the Thief Who Roamed The World

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The world’s largest VRMMO, Conviction, was almost like a second world for humanity. It had integrated itself into the real world’s economy, with both corporations and individuals seeking their fortunes through the game.

In this game, Nie Yan prided himself on his Level 180 Thief. He could barely be considered among the top experts in the game. Though, that was the only thing he could take pride in. He was penniless and unable to advance in life; a situation he was forced into by the enemy of his father. If it weren’t for the little money he made by selling off items in Conviction, he would’ve barely been able to eat. In the end, he chose to settle his matters once and for all. He assassinated his father’s enemy. He lay dying shortly after being shot in the pursuit.

However, that wasn’t the end of his story. Instead, he awoke moments later to find that he had reincarnated into his past self. Armed with his experience and knowledge of future events, he sets out to live his life anew.

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Chongsheng Zhi Zei Hang Tianxia
Chong Sheng Zhi Zei Xing Tian Xia
ROTTWRTW
重生之賊行天下
重生之贼行天下
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03/29/16 Wuxiaworld c5
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LAFORGUS
LAFORGUS rated it
May 28, 2020
Status: --
Like the refreshing part about a different setup from all the cultivation novels I have been reading lately.

The Good:
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    • Refreshing settings (an online game)
    • Brotherhood (I like MC's Buddies)
    • MMORPG History (Leveling skills, I like it)
    • Relationship (Love Interest Solved fast so we dont have to waste time with
      misunderstanding and Wife resurrections)
    • Badass Hero (he kick Serious Ass)
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The Bad:
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    • Repetitive Plot (farm, level, unlock plot armor, win, new enemy, repeat))
    • Dumb Enemies (enemies keep doing the same strategies over and over)
    • MMORPG game without any System Monitoring (Srly GMs? Some one is unlocking all stuff and you do nothing?)
    • Too many characters (hard to even remember, author forget about many people)
    • Insipid Romance (LI just become an Fan Service accessory, so we can read about s*x, nudity, etc. I would have liked more LI options)
    • Bad Villains (brainless of course)
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Good read if you want to escape the usual cultivation world, beware of the long drowsy wall of descriptive text and rushed ending.

Romance is so-so,
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since MC gets married to the only LI early (i say so, since they get together and never separate early in the game, no argument no jealous separation, no nothing) there is nothing much to look in the romance aspect.

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If you have more Novels to read in Queue, please do so, and come back if you want a change of world.
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Simeon03
Simeon03
May 13, 2020
Status: c276
So far I've enjoyed reading this novel. There are a few small issues here and there such as the drop rates and his luck being ridiculous but it's fine, the faster the MC becomes strong the faster we get to the more challenging maps and fights.

other than that though I have two big issues with the novel so far:

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First of all the mages are so ridiculously overpowered I mean it's not fair. As soon as Nie Yan gets an op thief skill it allows him to go undetected for what, like a few seconds or stun the enemy. He calls those skills op but the mages are just broken. They get spells like divinity, which gives the mage unlimited mana, then there's magic ignition which boosts all magic effects by 400%, both of these spells easily last 1 minute and up to 3 minutes for magic ignition. This is when the player is Level 30, how long is it gonna last later on in the game. Then there's the Arcane mages who can learn arcane reset which is able to instantly remove the cooldown for all their spells, they can also aquire an arcane Fairy which, depending on Level 1-5, can grant increased mana, lowered casting time for spells, increased mana regeneration, and Level ignorance. Now where are the thief skils that can grant effects as overpowered as these?

Secondly, the way he acts around Xie Yao. He stares at her for no reason, asking her if she wants him to take her home, asking her if she wants to go to the changing rooms together with him, mentally undressing her in his mind. I realize that she also likes him and it's not much of an issue but Nie Yan shouldn't know that so I can't imagine thinking it would be a good idea to act like a f*cking pe*ophile around her. Isn't this how all the other young masters who want to possess her act around her which results in a cold response from her?

I like the novel but I just find it hard to read a chapter when he's in school with Xie Yao without cringing myself to death.

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Pavilion
Pavilion
April 22, 2020
Status: Completed
I liked it. Maybe it could of used some more depth and the world building could of been better but to pass time this was a really good book. I don't regret reading it a bit. 4/5
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nieldizon
nieldizon
April 9, 2020
Status: Completed
It was a fun read but the ending was definitely rushed. My main criticism is how pathetic they are forcefully propping up these antagonists like they suddenly became strong just to have someone battle the MC.
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Supermansoul
Supermansoul
February 19, 2020
Status: Completed
I have stuck with this novel for the past 4 years! It’s been an off and on read for me since I had to wait for the website to give the updates as it goes! It’s a great read, but I do admit there are some stuff the author forgets and some forgotten characters on the way. However, everything ended on a good note. I’m satisfied after these 4 gruesome years of an off and on read ?
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jazzva
jazzva rated it
February 6, 2020
Status: Completed
I have been following this story for years. Absolutely loved it. It was one of the few ongoing novels I was ever able to stay interested in through every release. I would really recommend you reading it.
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LordGrim102 rated it
November 17, 2019
Status: --
Games need game balance especially in MMORPG. I highly doubt that if this novel is a game in real world then it will be a crappy game with a broken game balance and drop rate chance and even allow p2w players to take advantage. Also it will be unpopular type.

If someone replaced the author that knows about game mechanics and game balance more then this novel will be above average among it's peers unlike how it is now below average.
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taba1212
taba1212 rated it
November 6, 2019
Status: c866
It started fine, but as the story progresses it's becoming tr*sh.

Nie Yan, has lived 2 lifetimes and knew better how ruthless and cunning his enemies are however time and time again he's forgetting about it.

Chapter 865 is when it truly destroyed it for me.

One of his trusted guild members already advised it is a trap, but he still went in anyways.
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apsisodia
apsisodia rated it
August 26, 2019
Status: c410
Too much inconsistency in the novel. Just for the sake of giving powerful opponents to MC, the author writes bullshit. MC doesn't even get to use all of his skills and pet in the battle. Its been over 400 chapters and MC is only on level 60.

It was fun in the beginning but now it's getting irritating to read. Dungeons, levelling and setting up business storylines were interesting to read however there stronghold gibberish is boring.
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deniya
deniya rated it
May 26, 2019
Status: c625
The gameplay specifics is what I liked the most in this story: chests, travelling especially, a bit of PvP moments. But the basic game-mechanics that were applied as incredible exploits/cheats/bugs etc is laughable. It's just as if the MMO-genre in there has only been released (and it's not) and gamers are completely clueless about something like the option to shoot with magic/arrows from unreachable by mobs places (or like the basic mechanics from the real-world itself). The OP fairy is only just for the MC's friend which is also s*upid.... more>> Constant pointing out that comradery is all that great and OP while there's also the contracts becomes too annoying-unbelievable, basic PvP mechanics and senses being wondrous etc. The overall PvP action is too 'incredible' in here. Also the praisings are taking too much text, sidestories of the sidecharacters are mostly just to make the MC more incredible and lately that constant switching of all those sidecharacters just to constantly admire the MC over and over again... sigh.

But still was quite worthy to read just for the travelling and game areas and some more. <<less
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Vicaroon
Vicaroon rated it
May 8, 2019
Status: c622
I like reading about VR novel and the VR element is there, which is great!

The MC is well-developed and doesn't seem too OP (He's OP-est in his class, but not the entire game).

No comments on the s*x scene or whatever because China banned those chapters. So if you are looking for those kind of elements, I'm sorry.

... more>> Now what I don't like:

Plot inconsistency. There are some parts that contradicted/didn't make sense with what he said in previous chapters. (Ex: the Golden Dragon pet he had has growth rate 15 in the beginning then later it's 25??) (ex: MC learned a Steal skill rank 16 (max rank) and he's the only one with the max rank. Author boasted that with that skill he can basically steal everything from players and monsters, "making them vomit with blood", yet I've never seen him use this skill to steal from other players even though there are plenty opportunities for him to use it)

Too verbose. Every 1-2 dialogue he'd spend 3 sentences analyze the conversation, it's so annoying. I like reading where the dialogue is shown all at once then you can analyze however you want it. Here's how the author wrote it, just for example:

MC:"How are you?"

Girl:"I'm fine. Thanks."

The MC wanted to know the girl's well-being, therefore he sincerely asked how she feels. The girl appreciated the MC gesture. In return, she answered politely.

Overall, it's a good read if you like VR novel. But I wouldn't recommend it to other people. <<less
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N0r
N0r rated it
March 23, 2019
Status: --
The plot is interesting and the characters are written just barely passably, but their interactions just make no sense except in the context of a power fantasy. Additionally, the world building is abysmal. If Conviction released in the real world it would undoubtedly flop. It's hard to appreciate the novel when there are such massive gaping holes in the game design. The pacing is also very bad, leading to confusion about the scale of time and numerous contradictions. One of the biggest annoyances is the way that the universe seems... more>> to be doing its best to put the MC on a pedestal and make his life as easy as possible. The wish fulfillment is definitely excessive.

I'd still say that it's worth a read, you might get engaged enough to overlook its shortcomings. <<less
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Anriw
Anriw rated it
February 24, 2018
Status: c350
To be honest I love this novel. I can't describe why, but rn when I compare it to other novels it always cames on top. The MC, the way story goes, the game aspect. There are few things that don't add up that well but I don't find that to be a problem. Try it if you got time, I read the whole thing (300 chapters at the time) in 2/3 days, it was so enjoyable for me :)
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Cloudhie
Cloudhie rated it
February 22, 2018
Status: c347
I honestly like this novel. Despite some people think he is too OP and even haven't taste the bittersweet of death too much. I mean every time he got some chapter of (the one that will drop if he is death), he literally almost never died. But who cares? I will hate it if he died and drop those things. As a RPG gamer, I am glad I can understand the game's term. I like it so far. It's one of the translation which I wait every time and not... more>> yet bored me out. <<less
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Nettaiurin
Nettaiurin rated it
July 27, 2017
Status: c239
For me this novel is really enjoyable to read

the world inside the game is quite interesting, and both the MC and all the side characters are quite interesting even if nothing that Special.

sure the MC really ab*ses his Knowledge from bevor his rebirth and gets honestly nearly every equipment or whatever he tries to do get on first try, but at least for me that was a thing that was clear from the beginning.

And in my opinion that doesn't make it any less interesting to read, as it is real... more>> fun to read how he goes about it every time.

Well the game itself from ist mechanics doesn't really make sense, especially to People who Play a lot of mmorpgs, but for me it's easy to disregard this while reading and just enjoy the ride

All in all: Nothing extraordinary but still a really interesting novel <<less
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vilovito
vilovito
April 1, 2017
Status: --
This story is basically your fantasy of 'accidentally' stumbling into a RPG game. I'm not really bumped by the fact MC is allowed to exploit everything without getting detector by the systems. So if you can look past that issue, then this story will truly be enjoyable. Just treat it as the system doesn't intervene with whatever players are doing, or doesn't care about their progress; which makes it seem like MC is in a real world setting instead of a game but oh well, you get what I'm saying.
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Aamrapali
Aamrapali
March 12, 2025
Status: --
This book is so frustrating. It could have been very good. I'd give it 3 stars if they just cut out the romance plotline. It was completely inconsistent with the rest of the plot. The FL was annoying and useless. Just used as a prop to tell everyone how great the MC is for getting a hot girl.

Another point of contention for me was how the rest of the people around the MC had no ability to think independently. I get that the MC is reincarnated so he has a... more>> lot more knowledge and experience but why could the villains think and adapt well all on their own but the friends of the MC who btw are supposed to be future aces in the game could only fumble along until the MC comes in to save the day.

I hate novels that in order to emphasize the competence of the MC, turn everybody around them incompetent. That is a failure on the part of the writer.

I don't usually write such incendiary reviews but I really liked the settings and game mechanics in this book. I could have been better. <<less
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kakistory
kakistory
December 1, 2022
Status: Completed
Don't be fooled by the hate.

This is a gem, for me.

The hero is only focused on a single girl, which I super, extra like!

Sure he is omnipotent, but he's kinda not bright, sometimes ... more>>
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especially when the enemy offered a sum of money to kill his, let say 1gold, he, the supposedly smart guy, counter attack with the same announcements, but with 2gold!its fine if he's already rich n stuff, but nah, he's scrambling for funds, with all those luck.

Also, one of his luck plot, the appearance changing necklace, is just used ONE time by him, when he can just use that for many other time and skip a bunch of problems!

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But, apart from this, this is a very nice read. I personally like the romance in this. Although its not much, but its concentrated everytime it happens. <<less
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Mogima
Mogima
November 26, 2022
Status: c366
not gonna lie, this is less of a review and more of a rant. but I made NU account just to rant. that should tell you a bit about this novel. anyway, here goes.

i was searching for a new novel to read. as i've read TDG before and it's actually quite good, I tried this as the review have plenty of 5 star. but now I guess they're bots.

usually, if I read a novel then I don't like it, i'll drop it after 20-30 chapter max. the only reason I... more>> bothered reading this hot piece of cr*p is because it's made by mad snail. and I have to say you can just see that Mad Snail don't have any love for this work. I feel like he's just going with the flow and saying whatever he wants as there's soooo many conflicting world building. here's some of hot mess you can expect :

- it's said that MC and his gang of bros is "youth that come from nothing" and yet it's already been established that 1 of them is a rich kid. and in the next chapter it's revealed that another one is also from a powerful family.

-and the start of the novel, it's said that it's quite near impossible to farm mobs multiple level above you. MC did it anyway by exploiting loopholes. but the thing is, by lv 200+, most people will farm mobs above their level.

-somehow MC went from frail skinny kid to fit martial arts master IRL even though all he's doing is drinking supplement and playing games. sure you can say that he got experience from regressing. but what about the muscle building? if author is implying that supplement is what make him swole, it's strange that his IRL enemy didn't use that too.

- MC is apparently 'all alone' in his previous life. after regressing, he have a loyal bro left right and center.

-the VR is not clear if it is full dive (your experience in life can help you i.e. if you're good at fighting IRL, you're good at fighting in game) or not. as in the earlier chapter, author established some systemic skill usage. but later on sh*t just go wild. not in a good way.

-MC is apparently rich because in-game gold is expensive. yet there's no info about how much 1 gold is in real life money.

-the math... actually, not even the math. just the statistics. what's worth 10 gold this chapter can worth 1000 gold the next chapter. not because of inflation or anything like that. the author simply.... forget. the numerical values pertaining to accounting, economics and army just change constantly. again, not because of the story. but because author simply forgets.

-author constantly forgot the power/curse he has given MC. for example early on MC got a curse/skill that made his luck go either really great or really shitty every 3 second. author did not specify if this is an active or passive skill. but from the story I'm guessing passive. but after his first attempt at refining his gear (which highlighted this exact skill as refining has low probability), the skill/curse never made another appearance. and neither does the refining even after he changed his gear multiple times already.

i have no idea why it's like this. maybe because it's been eyars since I read TDG and my youthful brain just can't catch the s*upidity? idk. anyway, safe yourself the time and curb your desire to read this.

but if you still want to read this, well.... I wish you the best of luck and turn off your brain. <<less
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gormaniac
gormaniac
April 19, 2022
Status: Completed
A good story. Kind of like LMS, except not quite as good and takes itself much more seriously. I recommend it to those who like these types of story. The translation is of pretty good quality.
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