The protagonist, Zhang Xuan, is a reincarnate from modern times. He used to be a librarian in his previous life, so when he reincarnates in the body of the least accomplished teacher at a cultivation academy, his "reincarnation bonus" is the titular Library of Heaven's Path. Said virtual library exists in his head, and it does two things: by observing people or objects, he can gain a detailed description of them (with emphasis on their weaknesses and flaws), and by opening any books the Library creates a copy in his head which he can freely access and commit to memory. Not only that, the Library can also compile and even correct books on cultivation if there are enough samples, allowing him to create insanely advanced techniques in a matter of seconds.
Synopsis
Traversing into another world, Zhang Xuan finds himself becoming an honorable teacher.Along with his transcension, a mysterious library appears in his mind.
As long as it is something he has seen, regardless of whether it is a human or an object, a book on its weakness would be automatically compiled in the library.
Thus, he became formidable.
“Emperor Zhuoyang, why do you detest wearing your underwear so much? As an emperor, can’t you pay a little more attention to your image?”
“Fairy Linglong, you can always look for me if you find yourself unable to sleep at night. I am skilled in lullabies!”
“And you, Demon Lord Qiankun! Can you cut down on the garlic? Are you trying to kill me with that stench?”
This is an incredible story about teachers and students, grooming and guiding the greatest experts in the world!
Series Information
| Title | Library of Heavens Path |
| Author | Heng Sao Tian Ya |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5.0, 860 votes |
| Genre | Action Comedy Fantasy Martial Arts Xuanhuan |
| Publisher | Qidian |
| Status | 891 Chapters (Ongoing) |
| Translator | StarveCleric |
Series Reviews
Please note that reviews might contain spoilers.Review by Hevveh. Rated 4/5
I honestly think that this is one of the best stories I've read so far, and I've read a lot. Everything about is well-thought and unique, (little to no tropes) and it never felt dull and it was all fleshed out. This has been a popular story for a while. So I recommend and suggest you read this story, here's why:Translation Quality: The translations are great, (as expected from Qidian) and the story makes me laugh as the protagonist smacks the faces of people who underestimated him, I've seen little to no errors at all concerning grammar or punctuation and it makes it easy for you to understand what's happening.
Updating Stability/Speed: It ticks me off since this story is one of the best I've read so far, I constantly wait and there are many other people like me out there. 1 chapter everyday for 5 days in a week isn't enough, taking into account the quality of this story and how brilliant it is. Thought the updating speed isn't good for those impatient, the stability is true to its word. They always update every day which is enough for me.
World Building: It slowly builds up and doesn't just throw a bunch of information at you expecting to have to have powers like the main character here (unless you do). The build-up of the world is decent but it just doesn't explain enough really about the roles and the other places other than where the main character is. It just gives you the information you need where you are.
Character Design: The characters are well-fleshed out and there are no characters being introduced that are basically just 2-D with no personality. They all have a role and even if they play a minor one they are mentioned a few more times later on in the story. The characters develop throughout the story and don't just have the same personality.
Story Development: The plot of the story is very interesting as it is, I've read many online and translated novels and this barely follows any tropes, (you can't expect there to be none with so many stories). It also goes at a decent pacing that is persistent, (he doesn't just rise 4 realms in 1 go). You can expect the plot to be great as it's very unique, I was always wanting more and it never felt dull.
You can expect the story to be brilliant and splendid, you will always be on the edge of your seat!
Review by Seronis. Rated 4/5
One of the most cruelly satisfying stories I've ever read. Cruel because the MC flabbergasts people with words and actions in ways you would not have imagined. And cruel because the author is a sadist to readers. How? EVERY SINGLE RELEASE is a cliffhanger. Every one. This is a story that reading it will shorten your lifespan due to built up frustration and anticipation from SOO MANY cliffhangers. It would be much better for my health if I only read this story every week or two so that I could binge a bit but alas willpower is not high enough. I am forced to torture myself.Review by vladimir935. Rated 5/5
Very funny so far, and if you like History's Number 1 Founder you will probably like this. The MC is a guy that is reincarnated into a body of a worst teacher in some academy for cultivation and gets some kind of heavenly ability in his mind that allows him to see any and all weaknesses one has in their cultivation technique or body etc. So far (ch.6) the story is focused on him recruiting student in a very funny manner so it's entertaining and if you like that kind of stuff I recommend this novel.Review by Fourthraid. Rated 5/5
I must admit to not expecting too much when I started reading this. It felt like it would be your standard transmigration novel. And it certainly is in most ways. There's a cheat ability of some kind given the MC, there are tons of people who underestimate him and use any chance to belittle him, etc.However, what I find sets it apart is its humor, the attitude of the protagonist and the side characters. The people that spout nonsense at him are very quickly subdued, usually in very funny ways. Most of them usually quickly understand that he is better than what they assumed and go on to respect him (unless you are one of the denser main "antagonists") for what he displays, rather than go on for chapter after chapter of chastising him without the MC revealing his hand.
Other novels of this kind I end up just quickly scrolling through chapters to get to the good part where the protagonist proceeds to the face-slapping. Library of Heaven's Path has lots of minor face-slapping incidents that build up to the BIG face-slapping incident that I just finished. It's glorious.
Review by Kirayuki.Rated 3/5
Just like tons of translated novels here, LOHP started decently and steadily crushed and burned as the story progressed in a bewildering mass of idiocy and confusion. Two stars for the novelty concept of having an OP library skill of the protagonist.The humor in the story quickly lost its luster and all villains deteriorated into a hopeless heap of blithering morons who only know how to react and show bewilderment due to the MC's staggering performance. You would think that all the characters and mobs in the story share the same genes and intellectual faculty for their ability to constantly spew the same nonsense all throughout the story. You would constantly see lines like: "Brother, you think that breaking through from---to---is as easy as breathing?" If one is bombarded with the same lines from chapter 1 to 100+ chapters, it gets old really fast.
The story is also very formulaic and does not contain a shred of tension. Even the conflicts only serve as to showcase how perfect and awesome the MC is. So despite my feverish prayer for the story to take off and get back on track, it became apparent that this novel is cursed to be part of one of my growing list of "Dropped" novels.
Review by gaianova. Rated 5/5
Library of Heaven's Path is an excellent story that's near the top of its genre - face-slapping. Its plot is really well written and even though you kind of know what is going to happen, but you can't help but anticipate what's going to happen next.The MC is thick-skinned, arrogant sometimes even, but I think there's a certain charm to the smug protagonist as long as they don't push it too far. At the very least, I find it better than a weak-willed protagonist who allows himself to be pushed around by the rest of the world. The MC is also kind of like a genius who does everything others find hard to easily, so you can't expect him to grind up slowly. After all, that's the kind of book it is. However, this doesn't really mean he doesn't work hard. Time progresses really slowly in the book and he really does a lot within that short period of time every day.
Next, it does have the idea of the relationship of teacher and student, but it doesn't focus heavily on it. However, the author has said that the next arc will focus on it (that's 300 by the way.)
Just like many has said, it's not a deep novel and rather, it is more like something you read after a tiring day to refresh yourself.
It has potential and probably will continue to interest me for the next hundred chapters or so. There's a limit to face-slapping genre and eventually, things may get repetitive and boring, but up to this point, it is a 5 stars for me
Reviw by Wren. Rated 1/5
Repetitive and formulaic. The MC bluffs, collects books, the library sorts out everything, and he goes around slapping faces. It started off fun but it just ends up like every other CN novel. The only thing variable in the story so far are the names, guilds, association, and map.Here's the gist of the story. MC arrives at new map > Axxholes look down on him/bully for coming from a relatively poor kingdom > MC uses cheat to show off > Axxholes become polite human beings because power is everything (a la every CN novel ever).
The chapters are also ridiculously padded with commentaries from audiences. Because every place they go, there has to be competitions and the MC will kick everyone's ass. The commentaries prior to the competitions are insults and dissing. The ones after are gasps and respect. Repeat for every place they go to and you have the novel.
