Infinite Mana in the Apocalypse Review – A Multiversal Treadmill of Infinite Proportions
Is Infinite Mana in the Apocalypse Worth It?
No, Infinite Mana in the Apocalypse is only worth it if you crave pure, unadulterated power creep. While the hook of an F-rank hunter with infinite mana is classic, the story quickly scales beyond any sense of logic or stakes. By chapter 1800, it becomes a repetitive cycle of Noah Osmont finding a new power ceiling, breaking it, and moving to the next. It’s the ultimate “numbers go up” novel, but it loses its soul somewhere around chapter 500. My score: 6/10.
What Is Infinite Mana in the Apocalypse?
The story begins with a standard hunter-apocalypse premise. Humans awaken to fight back against invading monsters using mana. Noah Osmont starts as the bottom of the barrel with a basic [Fireball] skill, but with one twist: his mana pool is infinite.
As the story progresses, it moves from city-level defense to planetary, galactic, and eventually multiversal conquest. The tone is fast-paced and entirely focused on Noah’s overwhelming growth and the complex “Status Panels” that track his thousands of skills.
My Review
I pushed through 1800+ chapters of this novel, so my review is based on that experience. At first, the novelty of “what if a mage never ran out of juice” was fun. Seeing him spam high-level spells to overwhelm the peak cultivators.
What It Does Right
The author, Adui, is incredibly prolific. If you want a story that never ends and provides a constant stream of new concepts (traits, laws, daos, etc.), this is it. The early arcs where he is still somewhat connected to Earth feel grounded and have a clear goal.
Where It Struggles
The logic falls apart once the scale hits the “Reality” level. Noah has infinite mana and the power to turn dreams into reality, yet he is often restricted by arbitrary “essence” requirements that exist only to slow him down. The clones share resources across infinite distances without explanation, and the side characters—even those who start strong—become completely irrelevant “blips” on Noah’s path.
The most exhausting part is the “instantly surpassed” trope. Noah hits a peak, and instead of enjoying his power, the narrative immediately introduces a higher realm where he is back to being a “nobody.” There is no satisfaction in his victories because they are immediately invalidated by the next power tier.
More with spoilers
The story follows a basic loop: kill, level up, loot, do what destiny tells you, and repeat.
The MC has a trait, which is said to be available to anyone in a universe that grants it, but we only see the first few mobs with traits; after that, no one has any. There is also no explanation for why the MC can learn and comprehend everything so easily with the help of a system created by an insignificant planet or why it has no side effects.
Since the MC has infinite mana and can create skills, it makes me wonder: why doesn’t he just create a skill that uses near-infinite mana to produce resources for cultivation? Alternatively, he could create a skill that generates an indestructible shield around him until his mana is depleted. He eventually gets something that lets his dreams come true, but can’t you just dream about converting mana into anything? The requirement is to have mana equal to all realities for it to work, and since he has infinite mana, it should work for him. But no… it’s not like he tries and fails; he does not even think about it. All that talk about making dreams into reality.
At some point, you need “reality essence” to use abilities, so his clones should not be as powerful as him. Even if they are strong because of their specific powers, no one else in the story has similar concepts like clones—not even a minor character. Let’s not talk about how the clones can share the main body’s resources from so far even when the clone lost contact with the main body.
This novel uses the same formula as Chinese cultivation novels: whenever the MC becomes powerful, they introduce a bigger field where he is a nobody again. However, this story does it instantly—even before he hits the ceiling, they show you another ceiling. There is no rest period in between, so it gets a bit boring. You feel good that the MC surpassed the mobs, but then he doesn’t face-slap the weak and just gets into a more powerful area where he is a nobody again.
The MC does not need to comprehend anything; he gets everything instantly like a game, even when he is at the level of reality. After 1800 chapters, it’s all just AI-generated buzzwords, numbers, and names. Even after he becomes powerful, there is no weight to it. He is now being introduced to more upselling, which has become boring. I am dropping it. I don’t think I will read it again since I found something else to read. [The Innkeeper]
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Massive sense of multiversal scale | Glaring logic holes in power system |
| Fast-paced “dopamine” progression | Side characters are completely irrelevant |
| Creative (though messy) power concepts | Feels like AI-generated buzzwords late-game |
My Score
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Story | 6/10 |
| Characters | 7/10 |
| World Building | 5/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
Read If…
- You want to see the most extreme power-creep in web novel history.
- You enjoy “System” novels with 500+ word Status Panels.
- You like protagonists who are essentially gods from chapter 10.
Skip If…
- You care about side characters or world-building consistency.
- You hate the “hidden higher realm” treadmill.
- You want a story with a planned, logical ending.
What Others Think
The novel has a massive following on WebNovel (54M views), proving there is a huge audience for this type of content. Fans love the scale and the sheer volume of chapters. Critics, however, point out that it becomes unreadable once the “AI-generated” feel of the power-scaling takes over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Infinite Mana in the Apocalypse worth reading in 2026?
Only if you want a mindless “junk food” novel. With over 5,000 chapters, it’s a massive commitment for very little narrative payoff.
Who is the main character?
Noah Osmont. He starts as an F-Rank hunter on Earth but eventually becomes the most powerful being in the multiverse.
How many chapters are there?
As of mid-2026, there are over 5,100 chapters. It is still ongoing.
Does the story ever go back to Earth?
Earth becomes a tiny, forgotten speck very early on. The story is almost entirely set in higher realms and multiversal spaces. But, around chapters 1700-1800 Noah Osmont travels back in time and brings his mother back.
What should I read after this?
If you want something with similar power but better logic, try “The Primal Hunter” or “Defiance of the Fall”.