I Am Already A Quasi-sage, How Come My Classmates Are So Talented?

In the vast landscape of Xianxia literature, it is rare to find a protagonist who skips the grueling climb and starts at the summit. I Am Already A Quasi-sage, How Come My Classmates Are So Talented? by Xiao Ba Sui is a refreshing subversion of the typical progression fantasy. The story follows a protagonist who makes a bold, unconventional choice to enter an ancient, forbidden secret realm while his peers struggle in standard martial arts dungeons. When he eventually returns, he has already achieved the legendary cultivation of a quasi-sage, effectively breaking the power scale of his world.

What makes this novel so compelling is the absolute absurdity of the power gap. Watching the protagonist interact with his former classmates is pure comedic gold. While they celebrate minor breakthroughs or struggle to defeat low-level threats, he is busy having philosophical debates with saints or casually clearing out entire armies with a single strike. The contrast between their desperate, grinding growth and his effortless divine dominance creates an addictive "face-slapping" rhythm that keeps readers hooked.

Unlike many cultivation stories where the protagonist is constantly pushed to their breaking point, this narrative focuses on the fallout of a god-tier character living among mortals. The "Blue Star" setting provides a grounded backdrop that highlights just how out-of-place our hero’s cosmic power truly is. It is not just about the strength; it is about the quiet annoyance of being vastly superior to everyone around you.

If you enjoy overpowered protagonists, fast-paced progression, and a humorous take on the genre’s tropes, this novel is a must-read. Xiao Ba Sui crafts a story that turns the "zero-to-hero" journey on its head, proving that sometimes, it is much more fun to start at the top and watch everyone else struggle to catch up.