The Undying Alchemist

A LitRPG Adventure (The Undying Immortal System, Book 1)

De: Greg Tolley

Narrado por: Daniel Wisniewski

A weak soul must not cultivate. Madness consumes the weak of mind. Eternal servitude awaits the weak of heart.

Su Fang arrives in a realm of cultivation unprepared—no skills, no knowledge, and no backing. Like everyone else in this new world, he is given a blessing from the Heavenly Dao to help him success, but Su Fang's blessing isn’t power over the elements or mastery of profound arts. No, it takes a brutal lesson to teach him that he’s been ‘blessed’ with repetition.

Every time he dies, he returns to the moment of his arrival. The young cultivator uses each reset to grind skills, refine his inner essence, and empower his very soul, using only the memories of countless failures. Each death is another lesson, each life another chance. Yet the world is ruthless, and time alone won’t be enough for Su Fang to make his mark; especially when every reset washes away not only his mistakes, but his triumphs.

In a land where even the strong perish, his fate is clear: he’s an immortal destined to die. Over and over.

©2025 Greg Tolley (P)2025 Mountaindale Press

omg it's even better than I expected!!

I was already following the story before it got officially published, and was super excited to experience it as an audiobook (the narration was genuinely great. Really love how the narrator was able to convey the placid obstinance of the System, and the frustration the main character has with it), but it's the subtle edits and improvements to the story that took this from "it's a series that starts good but gets great in book 3" to "it's great from the get-go!" Really excited for the release of future volumes. So glad that it's this book that finally convinced me to get an audible subscription lol.

Great first book

The writing is phenomenal. I love the story and am a little disappointed book 2 isn’t out yet.

Slow roll

Slow roll but I the writing is good and I’m optimistic for the series. Definitely for fans of time loop skill grinding type series.

Good but not for me

Made it as far as I could, had 4 hours left and regretted my purchase. Honestly I regretted it much earlier but was waiting for the MC to stop being a pushover and everyone's favorite punching bag but it never happened.

Presently surprised & worth the Experience !

I’ve had mixed experiences with Cultivation series, Ans I wasn't fully sure what to expect but about half thought I found myself checking the book timer and thinking I hope this isn't ending soon.

I don't know if it was planned or if the Author just got feedback as he write the web-version of the book but the way the MC grows and matures (writing improves) was fun to experience.

I definitely think there is room for improvement but overall a solid release & I'm looking forward to continuing the journey.

Conflict without battle

I was hesitant to read this time loop because it seemed like nothing he did was permanent unlike other time loops where the MC retains skills or changes to their body. While the description says otherwise the MC does learn how to make a few things permanent and grow through the loops. So it's not endless meaningless lack of progression.

Yes the MC is a bit spineless through the book due to mental influences but he struggles against them and might grow a spine in future books based on trajectory.

As for other reviews on no fights, mostly true. There is no martial cultivation for this MC but he does still have conflict. Many hardships, brutal deaths and overcoming strife.

This isn't some slice of life with no real hardship except a rough day. This is a story of constant growth through adversity both in skill and character.

A final note that the description doesnt really cover, The system isnt litrpg stat system. It's more a system store where he can buy things for credits he earns. Its a major point and quite fun. Think that needs to be pointed out. It isnt a OP thing though due to the prices. Just a good advantage.

Cant wait for book two, it got really good at the end with a solid foundation for book 2.

Fantastic

Great writing. Interesting story. Great voice acting. it will hook you and piss you off when the book is over and there is no more to listen to.

Mc lacks backbone

It’s not bad but after a couple centuries mc still doesn’t have a spine wtf a lot of inner dialogue in fact I would argue most of the book is inner dialogue im trying to finish but its tough at this point I just want some kinda payoff

10/10 Would Recommend

Very well thought-out book. If you like any Cultivation or time loop books you would more then likely like this book. Also Daniel Wisniewski is become one of my new Favorite Narrators he out did himself with this book will be getting book 2 when it come out for sure.

Live. Alchemy. Die. Repeat.

The Undying Alchemist

Being brought into another world, he finds himself in the pathetic body of Su Fang. His soul was just awakened to new blessings and he got a doozy. His life was paused in this moment. Anytime he dies, he will be reborn in this moment. It’s a good thing too, since this world is deadly!

This was a great way to start a regression cultivation series! Su Fang has believable reactions and goes forward rationally. While it does seem lonely at times, his skills and history do point in this direction. I find myself looking forward to book two to see where the story is going! Daniel Wisniewski did a great job with the narration.

Content Warning: language (around 5 f bombs)