The Engagement Was Broken Off At The Beginning, And I Awakened A Hundred Times The Talent Entries!

If you are a fan of high-octane cultivation stories that refuse to take themselves too seriously, Yun Lin Xiao’s The Engagement Was Broken Off At The Beginning, And I Awakened A Hundred Times The Talent Entries! is a refreshing blast of entertainment. While the cultivation genre is often defined by grim, long-winded journeys to godhood, this novel flips the script, leaning heavily into the "system" trope with a comedic, fast-paced twist that keeps readers hooked from the very first page.

The story follows Jiang Feng, who arrives in a dangerous fantasy world armed with a "Destiny Defense System." Unlike typical systems that reward grinding or meditation, Jiang Feng levels up by—essentially—trolling the "destiny characters" of the world. By shattering their mental fortitude and provoking their confusion, he earns points to unlock game-changing entries. The most iconic of these, the "MVP" entry, grants him a hundred-fold talent increase, turning a standard revenge plot into a hilarious demonstration of absolute power.

What makes this novel stand out is its masterful subversion of classic xianxia tropes. The opening scene, which parodies the famous "thirty years east, thirty years west" monologue, is a stroke of comedic genius. Jiang Feng’s refusal to follow the melodramatic script of a typical protagonist, instead opting for ridiculous, shortened timelines and blatant psychological warfare, makes him an incredibly fun lead.

The dynamic between Jiang Feng and the "destiny people" like Jiang Xueer is pure gold. Watching the haughty geniuses of this world struggle to comprehend Jiang Feng’s absurdity—and subsequently watching their "defense values" plummet—is immensely satisfying. If you are looking for an invincible protagonist, sharp humor, and a brisk, addictive narrative that doesn't bog itself down in unnecessary angst, this cultivation romp is a must-read.