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The Daily Life of the Immortal King

Xian Wang de Richang Shenghuo, 仙王的日常生活

Native Language Chinese

Released 2017

AuthorKuxuan, 枯玄

TypeWeb Novel

Original Ch.: 2478

Translated Ch.: 2202

Rank: #440

Last Update: April 8, 2026

Original Pub.: Qidian

English Pub.: Webnovel

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The Daily Life of the Immortal King is a popular novel that blends Adventure, Comedy, Romance and more. Written by the author Kuxuan. 2,202 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

As a cultivation genius who has achieved a new realm every two years since he was a year old, Wang Ling is a near-invincible existence with prowess far beyond his control. But now that he’s sixteen, he faces his greatest battle yet – Senior High School. With one challenge after another popping up, his plans for a low-key high school life seem further and further away…
Wang Ling: I just want to eat my crispy noodle snacks in peace…
Father Wang: If you’re careless enough to destroy the country, it’s coming out of your pocket money.
Wang Ling: It’s not my fault that the backlash from punching me kills you.

🎒 System Interface: The “Average Student” Protocol

Unlike typical cultivation novels, this story is a comedy engine designed to subvert every “struggle” arc imaginable.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Narrative Engine	Parody / Slice of Life	Subverts typical “leveling up” arcs; the MC starts at the max level and tries to “level down.”
Primary Genre	Comedy / Urban Fantasy	Focuses on deadpan humor, school life, and the accidental “flex” of being too strong.
Atmosphere	Whimsical & Absurd	Features everything from a Demon King turned into a pet green frog to Wang Ling reversing time for a snack.
The “X” Factor	Passive Dominance	Wang Ling “wins” not through effort, but because the world cannot handle his presence.

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Wang Ling)

Wang Ling operates as a “Saiki K.” variant in a Xianxia world, moving through life with extreme caution:

Attribute	Current Status (High School)	True Potential (Universal)
Social Standing	“The Most Average Student”	The Immortal King
Combat Style	Accidental, one-shot, or defensive	Reality-warping, time-reversing godhood
Disposition	Stoic, snack-obsessed, anti-social	Indifferent and transcendent
Ally Dynamic	He views friends as “troublesome distractions” that might expose his identity.

Adventure Comedy Romance School Life Slice of Life Xianxia

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Immortal King" Insight

[The Saiki K. Blueprint]: This novel is a blatant and shameless "homage" (or rip-off, depending on your view) of the anime The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. It shares almost every core beat: the stoic OP lead, the power-limiting talisman, the annoying genius brother, and the girl who won't take "no" for an answer. If you loved the anime, you'll feel right at home here.

[The Filler Warning]: At 2,200+ chapters, the author frequently wanders off-track. You might read 10 chapters of his father’s "web novel writer" rants or a detailed cooking segment. It's a "junk food" marathon—great for killing time, but don't expect a tight, coherent plot.

[Animation vs. Novel]: The Netflix animation and the novel are different stories. The anime adds high-stakes drama and changes character origins significantly. The novel is much more cynical, satirical, and focused on the "mundane" annoyance of being a god in high school.

Experience Curve

The Snack Schedule

Ch. 1–100 (The Entrance): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The peak of the parody. The school testing and the "Toad" summoning are iconic.

Ch. 101–800 (The Expansion): ⭐⭐⭐
Introduces the broader cultivation world and the "Grenade-Throwing Immortal" chat group.

Ch. 801–2221 (The Long Haul): ⭐⭐
Lots of POV switching and author rants. Primarily for those who have fully committed to the "Daily Life" vibe.

WebNovelDB Review

6 /10

A polarizing "light read" that is hilarious if you love parodies, but can feel like an "insufferable slog" if you prefer serious cultivation.

Polish: 6/10. Early translation is great; later chapters are notoriously messy with grammar issues and machine-translated "stink."

Pacing: 3/10. Extremely episodic. The plot moves like a snail because the MC refuses to participate in it.

Character Depth: 3/10. Wang Ling is a brick wall. He has no real desire to grow, change, or love. He just wants noodles.

Originality: 2/10. It survives entirely on parodying One-Punch Man, Saiki K., and other Xianxia novels.

The Good:
The "Accidental Flex." The comedy of Wang Ling trying to get a perfect "average" score of 50 on an exam, only for the teachers to realize that hitting exactly 50 is more difficult than getting a 100.

The Bad:
The Repetition. After 500 chapters, the "I want a quiet life but something happened" gag can wear thin. It requires a specific mood to enjoy the endless filler.

The Archetype:
The Reluctant Deity — A character who views saving the world as a chore that keeps them away from their favorite brand of crispy noodles.

Verdict:
This is pure junk food. It’s the kind of story you read when you want to turn your brain off and laugh at the tropes you usually see in "serious" novels. If you can handle the shameless rip-offs and the slow pace, it's a fun ride.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Wang Ling — A cultivation genius who is, quite literally, too powerful for his own good. Since birth, his realm has increased every two years without him even trying. By age six, he defeated a demon king; by sixteen, his spiritual energy is so vast it requires a physical suppression seal (a paper talisman) just to keep him from accidentally deleting the universe. He is quiet, socially detached, and has only one true goal: to be average.

Power System: Modernized Cultivation. This world treats cultivation like a school curriculum. It features "Spirit Power" levels, standardized exams, and magical equipment (like a microwave used for smelting holy weapons). Wang Ling doesn't use techniques so much as he suppresses his existence, as even a slight emotional fluctuation can cause a worldwide catastrophe.

Themes: A satirical slice-of-life that parodies the "invincible hero" and "hidden expert" tropes. The story explores the absurdity of a god-like being trying to navigate the mundane pressures of high school, homework, and social cliques while just wanting to be left alone with his snacks.

Similar To: Martial King’s Retired Life, Library of Heaven’s Path, The Novel’s Extra

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