In The Prehistoric Times, I Regarded Resentment As Merit, And I Was Confused.

In the vast landscape of Xianxia literature, few protagonists manage to subvert the tropes of the Prehistoric (Honghuang) genre quite like Styx in Wo Zhen De Xiang Chi Yu’s "In The Prehistoric Times, I Regarded Resentment As Merit, And I Was Confused." While most cultivators spend their lives desperately avoiding karmic debt and demonic resentment, our protagonist turns the world order upside down by treating these lethal burdens as his primary source of power and merit.

What makes this novel stand out is its relentless, irreverent humor. Instead of the typical solemn, destiny-bound hero, we get a protagonist who shamelessly exploits his status as a "Pangu Zazong" (Pangu’s miscellaneous seed/descendant). The constant banter between Styx and the personified will of the Dao, along with his hilariously audacious gaslighting of legendary figures like Hongjun, provides a refreshing break from the often self-serious tone of traditional cultivation stories. Seeing the high-and-mighty masters of the Prehistoric era left speechless or deeply embarrassed by Styx’s shamelessness is a comedic highlight that keeps readers hooked.

The pacing is frantic and exhilarating, leaning heavily into the "system-like" power fantasy where the protagonist is essentially gaming the laws of the universe. The absurdity of his rapid ascent—fed by the very Pangu chalcedony and heavenly fortunes meant for the virtuous—creates a satisfying sense of progression. It is a story for readers who enjoy a protagonist who is unapologetically crafty, endlessly lucky, and perpetually causing headaches for the heavens.

If you are looking for a lighthearted, fast-paced cultivation adventure that mocks the rigidity of ancient tropes while delivering massive power-ups, this novel is a must-read. Styx is the ultimate chaos agent, and watching him scramble the Prehistoric timeline is a riotous experience you won’t want to miss.