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  • Unintended Cultivator, Volume One

  • By: Eric Dontigney
  • Narrated by: Adam Verner
  • Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (444 ratings)

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Publisher's summary

He never intended to be a cultivator. The heavens have another plan…

Sen never dreamed of ascension. Such were the aspirations of the rich young nobles, not orphans like him, scraping together a meager living on the streets of Orchard’s Reach.

However, when destiny takes an unexpected turn, Sen finds himself thrust into the role of a cultivator’s disciple. Chosen over the nobles who once looked down on him, he is adopted into a makeshift family of three ancient cultivators, each with a lifetime of knowledge and insights. These old monsters will teach Sen everything they can, from the art of the jian and spear to the mysteries of arcane alchemy.

Yet, on the path to defying the heavens, Sen will have to make difficult choices. He needs to decide what kind of person he wants to be, and what mark he wants to leave on the world. Because when his training ends, he will have the power to shake the world. He will also have formidable enemies who will do anything to put him back in his place…

For those who like a bit of slice-of-life with their coming-of-age cultivation tales, this is a can’t-miss listen. Over 3,000,000 views on Royal Road. Click 'Buy Now' to start the journey.

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Excellent

Really enjoyed this one. Great character building (and likable characters, rare in the cultivation genre!!). The narrator was a bit “sing-song”, but, overall quite good. Will definitely continue with this series.

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Great Story with actual non-standard protagonist

Everything was great, plot, pacing, etc,, except one small thing...The narrator was a little too smooth. He is one of those really calm, nice voiced narrators that you just want to relax and take a nap too. While this was great for most of the story, it was a bit hard to feel tension with such a smooth voice during the combat scenes.

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a new take on the stories

it was a unique story . told very well i hope to hear more soon

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great start

this is a great start to a new series, since it's the 1st book it's what you expect however it still keeps it interesting at least for me that is. story really pick up only at the end though. next book will be even better if the last couple chapter are anything to go by.

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CULTIVATION TOLD RIGHT!

Loved the pacing. It's rare that a writer takes the audience on a ride through the journey that is cultivation as thoroughly as this book. You sort of feel like you're learning and training along Sen after awhile. The world seems well built. I found myself anxious for him to adventure, because like I said the author is kind of raising the audience in the world along side our mc. This book seems to be setting up the next one to big twice if not three times better. I highly recommend if you're looking for a great less CHILDISH cultivation story that really scratches that proverbial itch. Book 2 when?!????

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This guy knows how to write a compelling story.

Most of this book is watching a child be trained into a monster. He doesn't quite figure out that he is one by the end of the book.

And I don't mean monster as in someone bad. I mean monster as in someone who has no right to be as strong as he is at his level.

That's what happens when three old monsters train an ignorant child who harbors gratitude in his heart at all times.

Seriously, I was positively giddy to see the reactions of other cultivators when he fights for real.


We only get a taste of it at the end, but I cannot wait for the next book man.

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gracefully told from start to finish

leaves me wanting to walk the story with him can't wait till the next book comes out in audible

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Character, story, cultivation, the works

I have been on a losing streak lately of bad books. I picked this one up and I am astounded. This has all that I want. training, rags to riches, tough but realistic fights. The MC is not OP, but he isn't weak either. he struggles when it is needed and he is overpowers when it makes sense. I cannot wait for the second book. keep it up, keep his path like this and you'll have a long term invested reader.

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Great Start

Great start to a new series. A very naive homeless kid slowly turns into a Cultivator without knowing the world around him because he is innocent to the outside world.

I would recommend folks try to listen to this at 1.2 speed.

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Rags to Rumor

Great intro to a new series about a street rat that is picked up by a wandering cultivator and trained up. Lots of character development without being just a training montage or a MC that is some sort of unknown genius.

Adam Verner turned in another great narration performance with great recognizable character voices, inflection and flow.

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