Becoming Immortal Through Getting Married

• Author: Little Overlord From Bamboo City
• Genres: Xianxia, Hệ Thống, Xuyên Không, Harem
• Status: Completed
• Chapters: 424
• Rating: ★ 3.5 / 5
• Published: 2026-09-22

Lazy system for cultivate immortality

The author shoves an absurdly easy scenario for slackers right into the reader's face. A failed time travel loser like Chen An suddenly transforms into a powerhouse off a single wedding night.

This so-called marriage-based level-up system is merely an excuse to legitimize a protagonist becoming powerful without lifting a finger. It completely ruins the seriousness of the immortal hero genre, turning the path of seeking enlightenment into a purely pragmatic stroll.

The world of cultivate immortality appears as nothing more than a private playground for a golden-finger user. There are no life-and-death struggles or arduous enlightenments—just rewards dropping from the sky after every romantic interaction.

Pragmatic Protagonist Archetype

Chen An is the kind of character that grates on my nerves due to his passivity and opportunism. He initially settles for a mortal world life out of total despair, only to instantly flip his tune the moment he sees the perks of getting married.

Lacking any backbone or steel willpower, this character is merely a puppet driven by system perks. He is not cultivating to reach the peak; he is simply completing quests to trade for aptitude.

Switching from passive resignation to actively chasing relationships exposes his true pragmatic nature. The protagonist lacks the demeanor of a defiant cultivator, looking more like a lucky lottery winner in the world of cultivate immortality.

Instrumental Harem Characters

Female characters like Song Huaying or Gu Xinyue are introduced as little more than human tonic pills. Each person represents a specific resource that Chen An lacks for a breakthrough.

Their relationships lack genuine emotional depth when every single action is quantified in experience points. Song Huaying unlocks his initial path, while Gu Xinyue helps break through his soul limits.

Family affection is painted in rosy hues, but in reality, it rests entirely on the exchange of cultivation base. Using Wen Zhiyun to upgrade his fire spirit and Jiu Ji to perfect his five elements is the clearest proof of this.

Absurd Power Inflation

Cultivation ranks from Qi Refinement to Foundation Establishment in this novel are as cheap as dirt. Ten layers of Qi Refinement pass by in just a few chapters, making readers feel like every challenge is a total joke.

Every cultivation bottleneck has a ready-made key in the form of a new marriage—a brainlessly formulaic template. Overly convenient support from wives strips away any surprise or tension essential to a fantasy story.

Effortless power progression leads to emotionally flat combat scenes. When power comes on a silver platter, the reader's sense of satisfaction from overcoming adversity vanishes entirely.

Pros

• Fast-paced narration, suitable for those seeking mindless entertainment.
• Blending alchemy with family interactions brings a slightly fresh vibe compared to the tired murder-and-treasure-stealing trope.
• The protagonist aims to protect his family, adding rare warmth to an otherwise cold world of cultivate immortality.
• A neat ending where the whole family achieves ascension together, resolving the lifespan issue for his loved ones.

Cons

• The plot is overly predictable, endlessly repeating the trope of marrying new wives to solve power bottlenecks.
• Lacks deep tactical mind games or worthy adversaries for the protagonist to display genuine competence.
• The author's writing style is still inexperienced, with dialogue that often feels forced and bloated with stat explanations.
• The value of cultivation is diminished, stripping away the core appeal of progression fantasy.

Community Ratings

• Light Novel Pub: 4.1/5 (72 ratings) at the time of writing.
• Book Flag: 8.7/10 (11 ratings) at the time of writing.
• Audiobook sites: 3.2/5 (20 ratings) at the time of writing.

Verdict

Don't expect a masterpiece that will reshape your views on the Dao or human life. This is strictly fast-food entertainment for those hunting cheap thrills through effortless power progression.

If you are a discerning reader who values logic and personal effort, I strongly advise staying far away. The superficial worldbuilding is the biggest roadblock keeping this novel from reaching any respectable standard.

Pure junk food entertainment powered by a harem level-up trope, where individual effort is completely eclipsed by system stats. Decent for a quick skim when bored, but utterly devoid of lasting value.

Tags: system, harem, transmigration