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Is 'Reverend Insanity New Beginning' A Sequel To The Original Novel?

As a fan of the original 'Reverend Insanity' series, I'm hearing conflicting info about this new release. Does it continue Fang Yuan's story or reboot the cultivation manhua?
2025-06-16 09:28:09
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Alma Esteban
Alma Esteban
'Reverend Insanity New Beginning' is the official continuation to 'Reverend Insanity'. It’s not a sequel, but rather the continued story from the end of 'Reverend Insanity'. The intricate plots of revenge are always interesting to read. In 'A Farewell After Being Reborn', the heroine from the future uses her knowledge to dismantle one by one all the people who betrayed her in the most satisfying and strategic way.
2026-07-31
Mila
Mila
'Reverend Insanity New Beginning' is essentially ‘Reverend Insanity’s’ DNA combined with that of a new generation of stories. It is not a sequel but rather an alternate universe where the author re-travels back in time and corrects mistakes from his past. World-building in ‘Reverend Insanity New Beginning’ is more complex. More depth is given to Gu lore and the politics between the various factions. Fang Yuan’s character has been more honed and refined. His inner monologues are even more biting and cynical. What I find really interesting is that there is now much more development of the ‘minor’ characters as well and their actions have very far-reaching consequences that end up affecting the main plot greatly. As a result, there are many Easter eggs to be found for original fans, but new readers will also find it very easy to follow and get into as it is a very rare ‘reboot’ that does justice to the original work.
2025-06-17
Ellie
Ellie
‘Reverend Insanity New Beginning’ is a complete reboot of the original story. It starts from scratch with all new stories of how Fang Yuan rises to power. Although there are many recognizable moments from the original ‘Reverend Insanity’ series, there are many significant changes and differences to keep the story fresh. Fang Yuan’s ways of strategizing are more calculated than ever and the supporting characters are also very well developed. The story is set in the same very brutal world but it’s been polished up to be even sharper than before.
2025-06-17
Quincy
Quincy
This post is relevant to me because ‘Reverend Insanity New Beginning’ was posted as news a few minutes ago. The novel is not a direct sequel but rather a reimagining of the original story, as the author wishes to complete the story of the Gu world with a number of new twists and amplifications to the plot and characters. Reborn as a “dark, ruthless” novel Fang Yuan’s journeys will be retold in a sharp new light as the philosopher-kings and the morally-depraved navigates the perils of the new plot. With a number of new characters, many of whom debuted in “Reverend Insanity The Fourth Book of Medicine King” and “Reverend Insanity The Fifth Book of Precious Jewels,” expect an engaging read for both new readers and old alike. Similarly, fans of the original reverend will appreciate the continued exploration into the philosophical meanings behind actions of both royalty and beggars alike.

It is good to see some people seeing this as a redemption arc for the series, but there are many others who worry that this will somehow diminish the legacy of the original series. To me, however, this will simply be more of the same dark fantasy that I have grown to enjoy, more of Fang Yuan’s plotting and scheming to reach his goals in the Gu world. Whether or not this is actually a sequel to the original is immaterial to me, it is something that I will read.
2025-06-18
Brandon
Brandon
'Reverend Insanity New Beginning' is fascinating when viewed structurally. The author is not simply continuing the storyline of the original ‘Reverend Insanity’ but is actually decomposing the themes of nihilism and rebirth of the original work and amplifying the cycle of the existence of the main character Fang Yuan and mirroring the merciless logic of the Gu world. The events of the original ‘Reverend Insanity’ are referenced but twisted in strange ways like a distorted reflection on water. Of course this is not simply fan service but rather a thorough recontextualization of the material. The writing is much more experimental than the original ‘Reverend Insanity’ and hence there are more fragmented perspectives on events in order to more fully realize the very complex and fractured morality of the main character. Also there are all sorts of subtle references to minor characters in the original ‘Reverend Insanity’ who get to develop and even expand upon their roles in ‘Reverend Insanity New Beginning’. It’s an original and innovative work that defies easy classification as either a remake or an evolution of the original work.
2025-06-19

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