Scum of the Cultivation World

Scum of the Cultivation World, also known as SCW or 修真界败类, is a Chinese web novel that transports readers into a fantastical realm where cars are replaced by divine horses, planes by flying immortals, and cell phones by long-distance messaging techniques. The protagonist, a death row prisoner, navigates this new world with a mix of awe and determination, embracing the existence of cultivators and setting out on a journey to fulfill his lifelong dream of attaining immortality. With a blend of action, adventure, comedy, fantasy, harem, martial arts, and xianxia elements, the novel explores themes of character growth, cultivation, friendship, and betrayal, offering a unique narrative featuring antihero protagonist, cunning schemes, and a strength-based social hierarchy.