/lit/ - Literature

It took half a year, but I finally completed this read. Disappointingly, it's not great. The storyline is simple, but any interesting parts are lost in a sea of nothingness. Descriptions like "he looked the same as always, pupils dilating while Heaven and Earth trembled, shocking to the extreme!" overwhelm the narrative. The author initially sets up a structure with "Training arcs" and "Tournament arcs," but by the end, it's all abandoned, making for a frustrating experience. There are intriguing concepts, such as the "realm" being a means for the "realm creator" to restore vitality, using Meng Hao's rebirth ability. However, these are buried in unnecessary complexity.

The mix of Confucian and Maoist ethics in the storyline falls flat; there's a lack of consistent values as characters act erratically.

Meng Hao starts off decently but later becomes a clichéd protagonist. The notion of a formidable opponent opposing him fades away, and innovation seems nonexistent across billions of years. Plotlines are dropped abruptly, techniques and items built up are forgotten without explanation, and rules seem to bend conveniently to the author's whim. The excessive filler content, driven by hitting character quotas, makes the experience terrible.

Female characters are poorly written, often depicted as flawless with ambiguous feelings towards Meng Hao, resembling a perpetually pending harem.

The terminology used, referencing Heavens, Earth, Devils, Demons, Gods, and Immortals, lacks coherent explanation. The distinction between mortals and immortals, their realms, and the inconsistency in the portrayal of space and ground creates confusion. The cycle of reincarnation and its governance further add to the befuddlement.

In essence, the writing style is subpar, the plot lacks depth, and the main character falls into the realm of clichés.