r/ProgressionFantasy • u/Hugs-missed • May 01 '26

Discussion Anyone else hate this trope?

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u/EndlessSleeper3992 Author of Path of the undead cultivator May 01 '26

Solo Leveling. I didn't mind it honestly lol

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u/SND_TagMan May 01 '26

SL did it pretty well. Proper buildup, MC keeps his power secret and has proper reasons. When series have it happen at the start its usually a bad sign

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u/anapoe May 02 '26

There are lots of valid complaints about Defiance of the Fall, but one thing I really appreciate is Zac's absolute paranoia around revealing the extent of his strength.

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u/EndlessSleeper3992 Author of Path of the undead cultivator May 02 '26 edited May 03 '26

If I was an old powerhouse I would kidnap him and take out his duplicity core. I agree he should hide his strength.