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“War survivor Ju Seo Cheon, regretful Hwasan elder, dies and returns to his past for redemption.”
Volcanic Age
화산전생
7.19
6,672 rank · 8,093 readers · 30 favorites
Martial Arts
Time Travel
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
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Synopsis
War survivor Ju Seo Cheon, regretful Hwasan elder, dies and returns to his past for redemption.
Ju Seo Cheon, a man who survives the age of war through sheer luck and becomes the elder of the Hwasan faction, only to live a life full of regrets and doubts. As he lies on his death bed, waiting for the inevitable, he is returned to the past... (Source: Kakao Entertainment Corp., translated)
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median 8
mode 8
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “This series excels with its beautiful, fluid art and an exhilarating, well-paced journey centered on a compelling, cunning protagonist. While the world-building is excellent, the experience is...”
- 8 “The story is compelling, featuring an intelligent, visionary protagonist whose goals remain consistent throughout, complemented by nice, simple artwork and beautiful character designs. However, the...”
- 8 “The story is convincing and rarely relies on luck, featuring charming characters that provide a consistent, rewarding reading experience. While the art can feel dull during fight scenes and the...”
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Short · 50%
Medium · 50%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Volcanic Age begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 303 ch ch × vol
- Total read 40h 24m approx
- Published Sep 2017 – Jan 2025
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M63229 catalog