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A Regressor’s Tale of Cultivation

ARTOC, RToC, 回歸修仙傳, 회귀수선전, 회귀수선전(回歸修仙傳)

Native Language Korean

Released 2023

AuthorTremendous, 엄청난

Artistc.seryl, 세릴

TypeWeb Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 874

Translated Ch.: 542

Rank: #14

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Original Pub.: Munpia, Raon E&M

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A Regressor’s Tale of Cultivation is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Drama and more. Written by the author Tremendous. 542 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

On the way to a company workshop, we fell into a world of immortal cultivators while still in the car.

Those with spiritual roots and unique abilities were all called to join cultivation sects, living prosperously.

But I, having neither spiritual roots nor special abilities, lived as an ordinary mortal for 50 years, accepting my fate until my death.

That’s what I thought.

Until I regressed.

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Psychological Romance Seinen Xianxia

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Editor's Note

💡 Most regression stories are about a protagonist becoming an "all-knowing god" who speeds through levels. This is the opposite. It’s a heartbreaking, philosophical journey about a man with zero talent who has to die hundreds of times just to achieve what a genius does in a day. It’s a story where "Hard Work" isn't a montage—it’s a 1,000-year tragedy. If you want a novel that makes you feel every scar and every century of loneliness, this is the gold standard of the genre.

Experience Curve

Arc 1: The Mortal Path (Ch. 1–100): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Emotional Hook. Instead of instant power, we see the MC live 50 years as a "loser" and then restart. The focus on pure martial arts is poignant and sets the stage for the heavy themes to come.

Arc 2: Soul & Intent (Ch. 101–400): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Masterclass. The series peaks here. The introduction of "Intent" and "Heart" over simple Qi storage makes the battles deeply personal. The brotherly bonds formed here are legendary among readers.

Arc 3: Beyond the Loop (Ch. 401–874+): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The High-Stakes Shift. The author begins changing the "checkpoint" of the regressions. The safety net of the time loop starts to disappear, making deaths feel permanent and the tension unbearable.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10

A rare "Soul-like" web novel that values character growth over power-ups. The Good: Emotional Density. This is arguably the most emotional cultivation novel on the market. The author treats side characters with more respect than most authors treat their MCs. The power system is "Eureka-based"—you don't level up by eating pills; you level up by having a philosophical breakthrough. The Bad: The Romance Controversy. Around chapter 150, the romance becomes a major point of contention. The author reportedly changed a major romantic arc due to fan pressure, leading to some character inconsistencies and a "Harem-lite" direction that frustrated purists. For Fans Of: SSS-Class Suicide Hunter (Emotional loops), Lord of the Mysteries (Mystery/Lore), Reverend Insanity (For the logic of time-travel, but with a kind MC). Not For You If: You want a "fast-food" power fantasy. If you get frustrated when an MC fails a plan or takes 300 chapters to reach a new realm, the pacing will feel like "climbing an endless staircase."

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Key Information

Main Characters: Seo Eun-hyun: A man with zero spiritual talent but infinite persistence. His greatest weapon isn't a sword, but the accumulated experience of centuries of failure.

Power System: Heart-Centered Cultivation: Unlike Chinese Xianxia, which focuses on "Dantian" and "Qi," this system emphasizes Martial Intent and Soul Records. Breaking through requires a change in one's fundamental being.

Themes: The Weight of Time, The Persistence of the Talentless, Fate vs. Human Will, The Horror of Longevity, and Generational Bonds.

Similar To: My Longevity Simulation, A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality, SSS-Class Suicide Hunter

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