App of the Immortal Realm

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Summary

Huang Ming, a poor young man, happens to install an uninstallable "App of the Immortal Realm" on his phone, gets pulled into a chat group of deities, and even snatches a red envelope of immortal coins from the God of Wealth. Discovering that the emojis in the group take effect in the immortal realm, he seizes the chance to impersonate the Heavenly Dao and bluff Sun Wukong, who is pinned beneath Five Elements Mountain, trading for a manual of the fiery golden eyes and gaining X-ray vision. Thereafter he befriends group members such as Erlang Shen and Nezha, exchanges future news and immortal-realm supplies for supernatural powers and fortuitous opportunities, enters the antique and jade trade to appraise treasures and discern authenticity, transforms into a miracle doctor, practices martial arts, and cultivates immortality, maneuvering between the immortal and mortal realms. At the same time, he faces workplace schemes and his family's financial difficulties, trying to use the App to change the fate of himself and his family.

Editor's review

A typical urban system-flow power-fantasy, it opens with deity chat groups and emoji-based spellcasting for laughs. The pacing is brisk, face-slapping scenes are densely packed, and X-ray treasure appraisal and antique bargain-hunting are the main sources of gratification. It suits readers who want to switch off their brains and enjoy short, punchy urban cultivation. Its weaknesses are rough prose and formulaic plotting; the romance and realistic depictions are exaggerated, and it lacks depth and logic, offering limited appeal to readers of serious literature.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy urban system-flow power-fantasies
Readers who favor chat-group and deity-interaction premises
People looking for light, fast-paced escapist reading
Readers interested in treasure-appraisal and X-ray-vision scenarios

Not a good fit for

Readers who value prose quality and literary merit
Readers averse to formulaic face-slapping plots

Reading tips

Treat it as light power-fantasy and don't scrutinize the logic or rigor of the premise
Read the first few chapters to see whether you can accept gimmicks like chat groups and emoji spellcasting
Pay attention to the protagonist's interactions with Sun Wukong and other deities—one of the book's main draws

FAQ

What genre is this book?

An urban system-flow power-fantasy in which the protagonist gains supernatural powers through the App of the Immortal Realm and a deity chat group, appraising treasures and cultivating immortality in the city.

What is the protagonist's cheat?

The App of the Immortal Realm and its deity chat group, which let him snatch immortal-coin red envelopes, buy future news, cast spells with emojis, and obtain manuals such as the fiery golden eyes.

Who is it suitable for?

Readers of fast-paced, face-slapping, lighthearted and comedic urban cultivation.

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About the author

Jiang Nian Author

Jiang Nian is an author active in the field of Chinese web literature. Publicly available information is limited, and details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and personal background have not been clearly recorded. Judging from the four works included in the library, Jiang Nian's writing spans several popular genres: Immortal World App combines xianxia with the concept of mobile applications and carries a distinct urban fantasy flavor; Rebirth of a Cultivation Maniac focuses on rebirth and cultivation with a brisk pace; and The Supreme Little Monk and The Kung Fu Village Doctor lean toward lighthearted, humorous urban and wuxia storylines. Overall, Jiang Nian is skilled at blending modern everyday elements into the frameworks of Eastern fantasy and male-oriented fiction, with accessible, fluid storytelling that emphasizes plot momentum and reader appeal. The works appear across categories such as urban fiction, wuxia, and premium fiction, showing adaptability across genres and helping the author build a readership.