Prehistoric: Guidance At The Beginning Of Hongjun’s Preaching

If you are a fan of Chinese web novels, specifically the genre of Prehistoric (Honghuang) cultivation, then Prehistoric: Guidance At The Beginning Of Hongjun’s Preaching by Fei Niao Fei Yu is a must-read that breathes fresh life into a classic trope.

The story follows Zhou Yuan, a man who transmigrates into the dangerous and chaotic world of the ancient past, finding himself reborn as a green dragon. Just as the looming Long Han calamity threatens to wipe him out, he awakens a god-level selection system. Unlike typical overpowered protagonists who simply grind for levels, Zhou Yuan’s journey is defined by strategic choices and a unique "picking" mechanic that rewards him with legendary artifacts and cultivation speed boosts.

What sets this novel apart is its clever subversion of traditional mythos. In most Honghuang novels, the focus is on the scramble for the futons during Hongjun’s first sermon at Zixiao Palace. Here, the author flips the script: instead of fighting for scraps, Zhou Yuan arrives with such overwhelming prestige that Hongjun himself welcomes him to the stage. Watching the protagonist command respect from the most powerful figures in the prehistoric era—declaring that the front-row seats are reserved solely for dragons—is incredibly satisfying for readers who enjoy seeing a protagonist truly dominate their environment.

The pacing is brisk, the power progression is addictive, and the world-building does an excellent job of balancing the high-stakes tension of the Long Han calamity with the excitement of an overpowered system. If you crave a story where the protagonist doesn't just survive the era but dictates its rules from the very beginning, this novel offers a thrilling, fast-paced ride through the foundations of the mythical universe. Dive in if you want a classic "Isekai" power fantasy executed with flair and mythological ambition.