I Am This Murim’s Crazy B*tch Chapter 50 Discussion

Hello! TLer Dominus here!

This novel has been at the top of Novelpia for months now, a rare TS (Genderbender) novel at the pinnacle despite the readers being Korean. This may be an ick to some people, but trust me when I say the genderbender is barely noticeable. It is very, very focused on Action, Comedy, and Martial Arts. After all, the title is very self-explanatory :)) That being said, the writing is absolutely incredible and the worldbuilding (though in the early stages) is phenomenal as well. Murim is notoriously hard to TL so I hope I have done this novel justice!

Now, to the summary:

In this novel, an everyday salary worker who works at a game production company decides to play dabble in a new genre, instead of his traditional fantasy games. Something he had never played before. While browsing through the internet, he discovers someone recommending a martial arts genre: Murim Chronicles: A Tale of Life and Death.

While following a recommendation post detailing how he should customize his character (as one does), he decides that his character's Constitution will be Blood Poison and its Star of Destiny as the Heavenly Slaughtering Star. His character appearance? Obviously, big b**ba woman (cultured). And the name? A-Qing, the famous Lady of the Moon from Chinese mythology. The Yue Maiden.

But right at the moment he clicks the button Start Murim Journey he... No, she finds herself in a dark cave, feeling a certain heavy weight (wink wink) from her chest. She has entered this new unfamiliar world: Murim! Now, our MC sets off on a journey to traverse the Central Plains, and through the process, discovers what it means to be a martial artist and cements herself as this Murim's Crazy b*tch!

Now, onto my personal thoughts:

This is one of my favorite novels I have ever TLed! Every part of it is so well-written and full of both modern and historical references. The author has done an INCREDIBLE job in researching Ancient China, as well as classic Wuxia (as seen from his penname LOL). It is difficult for me to do the research, but at the same time, it feels so much more fulfilling to get the references. If you check my footnotes, you'll learn about things you've never heard before! But at the same time, it is so very interesting.

It has quite a unique premise. It is rare to find a novel where the setting is Murim, the concept is System, and the backstory is genderbender. Clearly, there is more to see and more to find out from such a genre! Although it has such cliche concepts, the mixture of it is so unique that it feels almost novel (lol pun intended) to read it! It is definitely a novel targetted for all audiences.

Our MC, A-Qing. She is unhinged, but at the same time, incredibly relatable. Every part of her exudes "batsh*t crazy" and rightfully so; her Star of Destiny is the Heavenly Slaughtering Star, so she is literally built to kill and massacre. Because of her sudden transmigration into this game world, you can tell she has an existential crisis and I'm excited to see how she overcomes it! For now, she is full of comedy, and in the process, she is getting to know what it entails to be a martial artist in Murim. The reason why she is so relatable is because she is one of us. A keyboard warrior, a gamer, a reader (but not experienced with Murim), and someone sick of everyday life. As such, she has her struggles, but quickly turns powerful enough to defend herself. Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing how overpowered she becomes!

What is the best thing when it comes to Murim/Wuxia novels? Of course, it's the flamboyant skills, the techniques, the world itself, and the fights. Luckily for you (and me), there is an abundance of that! The novel is mainly focused on action and self-reflection. It is a novel that orbits A LOT around the MC and her growth; something all of us love to see in classic, traditional martial arts novels. You will see Young Master/Ladies being b*tchslapped and groups of people getting to know their place. But trust me, none of it is done in a cliche way. Her actions have a certain orderly chaos to it, so you can never truly predict her next step. Which makes it all the more fun!

Sadly (or perhaps fortunately for some?), there is no romance. It is just KILL KILL KILL BLOOD SLAUGHTER DECAPITATE I ALONE AM THE HONORED ONE type of vibe. So this is definitely a novel for people who love action! Fight scenes! And craziness! Even if you are a romance enjoyer, it won't disappoint. After all, our MC is very, very likable.

All I can say is to try it out! You won't regret it (but you may be left wanting for more). I truly hope I have done the writing justice and translated it well enough for you to enjoy! Thanks for reading! Now, onto my last "ratings":

Plot: 5 Stars (NU u gotta add a 6 please)

Characters: 4.5 Stars (the character development is just starting! But the MC is so based from the very beginning, so she carries this rating!)

World Building/Setting: 5 Stars

Writing/Storytelling: 5 Stars

Entertainment Value: 5 Stars (6 stars please)

Overall: Why are you still reading this and not the novel? Begone and READ.