Body Cultivation Hurts

Rise of the Body Cultivator, Book 1

The apocalypse happened. Portals appeared. Zombies attacked. Everyone got sucked in.

Welcome to Initiation.

Regrettably, I have been forced to bring you here against your will… The universe is at war.

Your fiction speaks of demigods, monsters, superheroes, warriors that defy all odds, and cultivators. If you can imagine it, my Divine Genetic Modification Program makes it possible. However, power is always achieved through progress. Not all at once. If you've dreamed of flying, you'll soar throughout the heavens. Super strength? You'll crush boulders with your bare hands. What you call magic, regardless of how your culture envisions it, will be at your fingertips. My only advice is to dream bigger. Your concept of power is severely inadequate.

Nathanial Kane had read it all before.

It said they had centuries. The demons arrived in ten years.

He'd been counted among the strongest. It had all been for nothing.

He'd witnessed Earth's end.

While dying, Nathan reviewed the only unique spell he'd ever found in the tower.

He cast Rebirth.

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I love this one.

I have listened/read most everything from this author. This one stands out for me. Not sure I can pin it down. If you like cultivation and regressor type story’s done with grit. This will do. Can’t wait for the rest. It’s worth 1.50 credits. As someone who listens at 1.7 speed.

5* and I don't give many if any

Narration was excellent, and the story took a refreshing approach compared to most cultivation titles. I genuinely enjoyed it. My only complaint is that it felt too short — but only because I was having such a good time with it. If the author can keep this vibe going and avoid the unnecessary drama so many series fall into, this is going to be a great run. Highly recommend Book 1.

breath of fresh air

reincarnation book meets cultivation done right!

so nice to see a change up in this style if writing by an amazing duo of author and narrator.