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A Will Eternal

A Thought Through Eternity, Nhất niệm vĩnh hằng, Sonsuz Bir Arzu, Una Voluntad Eterna, Yi Nian Yong Heng, หนึ่งความคิดนิจนิรันดร์, 一念永恒

Native Language Chinese

Released 2016

AuthorEr Gen, 耳根

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 1315

Translated Ch.: 1315

Rank: #225

Last Update: February 26, 2026

Original Pub.: Qidian

English Pub.: Wuxiaworld, Webnovel

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A Will Eternal is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author Er Gen. A total of 1,315 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

One will to create oceans. One will to summon the mulberry fields.

One will to slaughter countless devils. One will to eradicate innumerable immortals.

Only my will… is eternal.

A Will Eternal tells the tale of Bai Xiaochun, an endearing but exasperating young man who is driven primarily by his fear of death and desire to live forever, but who deeply values friendship and family.

📂 Interface Système : The Undying Live Forever Technique

Unlike digital systems, Xiaochun’s “system” is his physical body and his obsession with longevity.

Ability	Classification	Tactical Implication
Undying Live Forever	Body Tempering	Grants insane durability; MC can survive hits that would kill others.
Heavy as if Light	Control Technique	Allows MC to manipulate heavy objects with the speed of a leaf.
Pill Refinement	Production Skill	MC is a genius alchemist whose failed experiments create biological weapons.
Waterswamp Kingdom	Secret Magic	A domain-type ability that summons a “mysterious creature” (The Turtle).

📂 Interface Système : The Status Window (Bai Xiaochun)

Attribute	Classification	Description
Core Goal	Eternal Life	Driven 100% by the fear of death and ghosts.
Innate Trait	Natural Disaster	Everywhere he goes, chaos follows (explosions, aphrodisiac clouds, etc.).
Weapon	The Wok (Turtle-Shell)	A black pot used for augmenting items and protecting his backside.
Title	The Plague Devil	Earned because his alchemy is more dangerous to his allies than his enemies.

Action Adventure Comedy Xianxia

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Editor's Note

💡 The Funniest Work of Er Gen. While Renegade Immortal is dark and ISSTH is a balance of both, A Will Eternal (AWE) is a full-blown comedy epic. It follows Bai Xiaochun, a young man who lights incense to summon immortals just because he's afraid of dying of old age. He is the "Little Turtle" of the cultivation world—hiding in his shell when possible, but snapping with terrifying force when cornered.

The Chaos of Alchemy. The novel is legendary for its alchemy arcs. Xiaochun doesn't just make pills; he accidentally invents acid rain, hallucinogenic smoke, and "Aphrodisiac Pills" that affect entire mountain ranges (and local wildlife). It is a story about a man who wants to be a hero but is mostly treated as a public health hazard.

"I, Bai Xiaochun, only want to live forever. Why is everyone trying to kill me?!"

*1315 chapters of explosions, aphrodisiac clouds, and a protagonist who just wants to live forever (and maybe stop being chased by ghosts). Complete — and still the funniest cultivator in existence.*

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–200 (The Fragrant Cloud Peak): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Peak Comedy. The "Chicken Thief" and early alchemy mishaps are pure gold. Seeing the sect elders slowly lose their minds because of Xiaochun is incredibly satisfying.

Ch. 201–600 (The Sect Wars & Blood Stream): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The "Double Agent" arc. Xiaochun infiltrating a rival, dark sect is arguably the best part of the book. The balance of tension and humor is perfect here.

Ch. 601–1000 (The Wildlands): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – A shift in tone. The world expands, and Xiaochun has to take on more responsibility. It stays funny, but the "Young Master" tropes become a bit more frequent.

Ch. 1001–1314 (The Eternal Domain): ⭐⭐⭐ – The endgame. Many readers feel Er Gen "axed" the ending or rushed the final power-scaling. The humor remains, but the plot becomes more generic toward the finish line.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10

A masterpiece of comedic Xianxia that manages to have genuinely emotional and epic moments amidst the laughter.

Writing & Pacing: 9/10. Er Gen is at his most creative here. The pacing is excellent for the first 800 chapters, though it feels a bit "padded" in the mid-final stages before the rush to the end.

Character Development: 7.5/10. While Xiaochun grows in power and loyalty, he intentionally avoids "maturing" in the traditional sense, which can frustrate readers looking for a stoic transition.

World Building: 9/10. Set in the "Er Gen Verse," the world of the four great sects and the Wildlands is vivid and unique.

Comedy: 11/10. This is the gold standard for humor in cultivation novels. The "Lord Fifth" vibes from ISSTH are present in every chapter.

The Archetype: The "Shameless Immortal." You want a protagonist who is the complete opposite of a stoic hero. Bai Xiaochun is a cowardly, death-fearing, narcissistic mischief-maker who only cultivates because he wants to live forever. He wins through accidental genius, pharmacological catastrophes, and sheer survival instinct. This is the ultimate "Comedy-First" Xianxia for readers who love high-stakes hijinks.

Not For You If: You hate "dense" social comedy or slapstick humor in a serious setting. If you expect the MC to eventually become a cold, calculating overlord like Renegade Immortal, you will be disappointed—Bai Xiaochun remains a "child at heart" (and a source of headaches for everyone around him) for the majority of the story. Also, avoid if you dislike repetitive "pill-making explosion" tropes.

Ending Note: The final 300 chapters shift toward more serious cultivation and cosmic threats. Some readers find the ending rushed compared to the meticulous comedy of the first half. If you're here for the humor, savor every chapter before the endgame.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Bai Xiaochun (The cowardly genius), Hou Xiaomei (The sweet admirer), Du Ling-fei (The mysterious love interest), Big Fatty Zhang (The loyal brother).

Power System: Spiritual Enhancement: Using a magical black wok to "smelt" items multiple times, giving Xiaochun gear that is levels above his peers.

Themes: Longevity, Fear of Death, Found Family, Shamelessness, Accidental Heroism.

Similar To: I Shall Seal the Heavens, World of Cultivation, Renegade Immortal, Heavenly Jewel Change, Pursuit of the Truth, Great Demon King

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