What a fun xianxia novel! You did a great job! I can’t help myself sneaking reading it at work! Such a shame that not much people found this novel yet.... Hopefully,,, more and more readers can get to read it!!
This was a complete waste of time, and if I had to do it again I would gladly do it.
We are in a phase of explosion with people translating/writing non stop with no regard to quality, however things were not this bad when this one came out and it was one of the really good ones.
I would not recommend reading this normally on account of there not being an ending as author has passed away, but considering the level of work available today, fake reviews and manipulated ratings finding a good content to read is becoming harder and harder, so if you got the time do give this a try.
Unfortunately this novel will never be finished because the author passed away...this is my favourite novel on this website by far and i am deeply saddened by the death of the author and the unfinished novel he leaves behind ...R.I.P Tom you shall be missed
It has been a long time since this story has been updated and the author hasn't sent us(his reddit page) an update, going fully offline. I'm not sure whether or not anybody will read this novel because they might want to read despite knowing that there will never be an end. Regardless, I have to share my opinion on the story even if I read it months and possibly over a year ago. This story is an amazing one that truly shows how Arran grows from being a country boy. I'm sure if you're reading this and you haven't read Paragon of Destruction yet, you will be confused as to whether this atypical novel is good or bad, but I will try to provide my point of view on the debate as I see it.
Many comments and reviews highlight that Arran has been as dumb as a rock with decision making without growth, but I contest this view. Arran at the start of the novel was absolutely confused and thrust into an unfamiliar world of magic, so he was constantly making incorrect decisions. Little does it help that he's a teenager with emotions who doesn't want to stay in a dark room repeating one move for centuries. Later in the novel, though, Arran is able to trick an entire government just for the sake of getting stronger. He isn't any criminal mastermind just yet, but he is able to use complicated and nuanced ways of thinking in order to further himself and reach his goals. Therefore I conclude my argument that Arran has absolutely shown growth in decision-making skills throughout PoD.
Secondly, many people seem to believe that Arran is untalented and always compared to those stronger than him. To explain why this is irrelevant, I have to explain the concept of many wuxia novels. In many wuxia novels, the main character will grow strong enough that they will be the strongest in their world/region, but must then move on to a place where others match up to their strength/skills at the time. Arran does this same concept, but since the entire story has had him journey through dofferent places, it fits in well with the story rather than randomly moving to a higher realm. Arran is constantly comparing homself to those stronger than him and exceeding his limits because that is the best way for him to grow stronger. Because of this, even though it may seem like Arran is always weaker and less talented, he is realistically far more talented than his age group.
Ultimately, whether or not you agree with me, please check out Paragon of Destruction because it's a wonderful novel that naturally flows as a Eastern/Western fantasy. It may be over, but this novel will always hold a place in my heart.
Please author, please write on! I check this series every month and now even download this app because I read online that I can read on her with using premium. I know you are discouraged because some idiots say this story isn't good especially at the beginning and it is hard for writers to earn money, your relatives died... life is hard sometimes, I hope you are feeling better now. Please continue arran's story. I loved it since chapter 1. It is one of my few all-time favorites. I told my mother for hours on end about your novel. Actually at the start of the year I wanted to PN you and wish you well and say this novel is awesome and so very well written... but I am a bit shy and didn't do it. I regret that now. I will follow you and continue to check this series in the hope of seeing chapter 420. Ah well I guess you will never read this review. Just know there are so many people out there who read and love your story so much. I made this account to write this to you and upvote this story because it deserves it. This is my first ever review for a light novel.
It is fair enough to call this book a hidden gem with all of its backgrounds, struggels and character eevelopment
Dear Tommy whether you are still struggling against or watching us from Heaven I loved reading your Masterpiece
Thank you for this book
Its been almost a year since the novel has been last updated and I have read many other books in that time but I still come back to check if Paragon of Destruction has been updated once a week because it is one of if not the best book I have read on this site. The world building really stands out and is done phenomenally well in my opinion as well as the character development, the story is fast paced and keeps the readers attention through out all 419 chapters. I truly hope that Tom comes back to finish this Novel because it has so much potential to become even better.
So, from the first 5 chapters I have read till now, I have felt the following opinions:
1) I could immediately find and relate to the storyline
2) The mc has gained some depth to his character already
3) Some words need to be changed to make it better sounding. I lost my immersion into the story a few times when certain words couldn't bring out the intended effect
4) The mental state of the mc has not been fixed. It's like he can read too much into a situation, trust others easily ( I'm not sure about this point, but something about the MC's behavior put me off a bit)
5) but the story is quite immersive, it may not seem like a unique plot but it sure is interesting to read. I'm completely hooked up to the plot.
I genuinely don't think I can give this story enough praise. It's truly a shame that the author died, as it's one of my favourite fantasy novels of all time.
Writing Quality - Flawless. As in, throughout the 419 chapters, I don't think that I found a single flaw.
Stability of Updates - I just put this down as 5* because I remember the story having good update stability until a couple updates before the "end".
Story Development - The story in the beginning is meh, but it eventually it becomes amazing. As much as I love this novel- to the point of having read it 5 times now- It's really not the best. It's still not bad, mind you, and I would never say it's boring or unreadable, but it's significantly worse than every other category. After the initial period of getting tossed around like a ragdoll by powers far beyond his means, the story is downright amazing, though. It's a simple Hero's Journey, but perfected and devoid of any of the gimmicks and lazy tricks of other similar story.
Character Design - Good. Arran is a simple man. He has average talent for magic, he has average talent for using a sword, and he has average talent for insights. His only real talent is fighting. To say that he is a natural at killing people would be an understatement. And he's not the type to feel morally conflicted about it either. The other characters are also relatively simple. Despite this, I can't really call any of them bad. It's just good, basic character design, to go along with the good, basic story.
World Background - Amazing. It's unfortunately never plumbed to its truest depths, but there are plenty of hints of threats that lie beyond the veil of secrecy. Every time I reread this, I can't help but feel like there's so much left untold about the world.
I really can't express how sad I am that this story will never be finished. It's truly an amazing piece of writing, and I wish that he had at least uploaded his notes on the story and world somewhere. It takes everything I love about simple high fantasy and puts it all into one neat, simple package. It truly belongs in the hall of fame of fantasy webnovels, alongside the likes of The Wandering Inn and Mother of Learning.
I've read far more cr*ppy series than this, but I've never been angry enough to comment on any of them. mc and mentor are the leaders of the fool. they do sh"t - as if they have a reason - and act like they have a purpose. Everything that happens is up to chance. don't read clear.
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Once again,great job!
We are in a phase of explosion with people translating/writing non stop with no regard to quality, however things were not this bad when this one came out and it was one of the really good ones.
I would not recommend reading this normally on account of there not being an ending as author has passed away, but considering the level of work available today, fake reviews and manipulated ratings finding a good content to read is becoming harder and harder, so if you got the time do give this a try.
Many comments and reviews highlight that Arran has been as dumb as a rock with decision making without growth, but I contest this view. Arran at the start of the novel was absolutely confused and thrust into an unfamiliar world of magic, so he was constantly making incorrect decisions. Little does it help that he's a teenager with emotions who doesn't want to stay in a dark room repeating one move for centuries. Later in the novel, though, Arran is able to trick an entire government just for the sake of getting stronger. He isn't any criminal mastermind just yet, but he is able to use complicated and nuanced ways of thinking in order to further himself and reach his goals. Therefore I conclude my argument that Arran has absolutely shown growth in decision-making skills throughout PoD.
Secondly, many people seem to believe that Arran is untalented and always compared to those stronger than him. To explain why this is irrelevant, I have to explain the concept of many wuxia novels. In many wuxia novels, the main character will grow strong enough that they will be the strongest in their world/region, but must then move on to a place where others match up to their strength/skills at the time. Arran does this same concept, but since the entire story has had him journey through dofferent places, it fits in well with the story rather than randomly moving to a higher realm. Arran is constantly comparing homself to those stronger than him and exceeding his limits because that is the best way for him to grow stronger. Because of this, even though it may seem like Arran is always weaker and less talented, he is realistically far more talented than his age group.
Ultimately, whether or not you agree with me, please check out Paragon of Destruction because it's a wonderful novel that naturally flows as a Eastern/Western fantasy. It may be over, but this novel will always hold a place in my heart.
Thank you so much for sharing this story with us!
Dear Tommy whether you are still struggling against or watching us from Heaven I loved reading your Masterpiece
Thank you for this book
1) I could immediately find and relate to the storyline
2) The mc has gained some depth to his character already
3) Some words need to be changed to make it better sounding. I lost my immersion into the story a few times when certain words couldn't bring out the intended effect
4) The mental state of the mc has not been fixed. It's like he can read too much into a situation, trust others easily ( I'm not sure about this point, but something about the MC's behavior put me off a bit)
5) but the story is quite immersive, it may not seem like a unique plot but it sure is interesting to read. I'm completely hooked up to the plot.
Writing Quality - Flawless. As in, throughout the 419 chapters, I don't think that I found a single flaw.
Stability of Updates - I just put this down as 5* because I remember the story having good update stability until a couple updates before the "end".
Story Development - The story in the beginning is meh, but it eventually it becomes amazing. As much as I love this novel- to the point of having read it 5 times now- It's really not the best. It's still not bad, mind you, and I would never say it's boring or unreadable, but it's significantly worse than every other category. After the initial period of getting tossed around like a ragdoll by powers far beyond his means, the story is downright amazing, though. It's a simple Hero's Journey, but perfected and devoid of any of the gimmicks and lazy tricks of other similar story.
Character Design - Good. Arran is a simple man. He has average talent for magic, he has average talent for using a sword, and he has average talent for insights. His only real talent is fighting. To say that he is a natural at killing people would be an understatement. And he's not the type to feel morally conflicted about it either. The other characters are also relatively simple. Despite this, I can't really call any of them bad. It's just good, basic character design, to go along with the good, basic story.
World Background - Amazing. It's unfortunately never plumbed to its truest depths, but there are plenty of hints of threats that lie beyond the veil of secrecy. Every time I reread this, I can't help but feel like there's so much left untold about the world.
I really can't express how sad I am that this story will never be finished. It's truly an amazing piece of writing, and I wish that he had at least uploaded his notes on the story and world somewhere. It takes everything I love about simple high fantasy and puts it all into one neat, simple package. It truly belongs in the hall of fame of fantasy webnovels, alongside the likes of The Wandering Inn and Mother of Learning.
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