Hi all, I wanted to know what are the general plot arcs used in cultivation novels. For example, the auction arc. I was also curious if there were some rare plot arcs that are less used in this type of novels or maybe something you would want to see written as plot arc.
Cultivation Novels’ Plot Arcs
NagatoSaitou there's always the competition arc, great for cliffhangers. The arc where MC goes somewhere distant and no one knows he is powerful, then kicks a$$
The "Map Change" arc...
Oh and of course, you can't forget the "I've defeated the junior so now it's the elder's turn" arc.
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NagatoSaitou Just read a lot novels or you wont completely understand it lol
I’ve already read several cultivation novels, I am asking this as I am currently writing mine and wanted to confront if there were some plot arcs about which I didn’t read
NagatoSaitou The arcs are literally:
Weak -> Strong.
Get -> a Cheat.
Get -> some Money.
Get -> more Fame.
Get -> The Girl.
Figuratively of course.
NagatoSaitou There's also
- Joining the sect arc
- MC fighting their way to the top of the sect
- MC's sect getting stomped by another bigger sect as soon as MC becomes number 1
- MC gets stronger and pummels, perhaps even exterminates rival sect
Oh yeah and we can't forget the end of the series where the MC literally fights god and becomes a 4D - 5D level character
On the rare side I guess anything that is very unexpected, such as the MC suffering major losses or the loss of key supporting characters. Its up to you how you want to introduce these, but they have to be done carefully.
Thank you all for you suggestions