Questioning Heaven, Desiring the Way Novel

Questioning Heaven, Desiring the Way, by 雾非雪, presents a protagonist whose pursuit of immortality is abandoned after an encounter with a piece of animal hide. Millions perished for him to glimpse the Way of Heaven, a world where the Earth shattered upon formation and immortals and demons vanished. The narrative questions whether humanity's creation by Nuwa was a rebellion by predecessors or a design of the Way of Heaven. The protagonist does not seek immortality or longevity; his sole quest is to understand what exists beyond the Way. This cultivation novel features a cunning, evil, selfish male protagonist who transmigrates and is weak to strong. It involves reincarnation, schemes, conspiracies, and a strength-based social hierarchy. Some readers find the ending potentially unfulfilling, with criticisms of extreme inconsistency, plot holes, and reality warping to suit the plot, leading to an annoying experience despite a good concept and translation. Conversely, early chapters are praised for a cold, ruthless, yet well-developed protagonist and intelligent supporting characters, with an absence of world-building and romance. The novel is recommended for fans of Wuxian and Xianxian genres, with the protagonist described as intelligent and cold, having transmigrated from Earth with limited resources. The plot's potential for excessive conflict is noted.