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2 The line "CPU about to smoke" almost threw me out of the story. It's so modern and internet-speak. It feels a bit out of place, but it's also kind of charming in a dorky way.
That opening scene with the master lying on the ground pretending to be dead is just hilarious. It sets the tone perfectly for the whole story – you can already tell this isn't going to be your typical serious cultivation novel. The way he delivers that line about stepping over his body is so dramatic and over-the-top, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. It's the kind of absurd humor that really works for me.
The weather elements are used well – rainstorm during the kidnapping, clearing up when they reach the manor, then landslide during the turn. It creates a sense of danger and atmosphere. But the landslide coming exactly as predicted feels a bit too perfect.
I wasn't sure what to expect from a modern cultivation story, but the opening here is seriously refreshing. The premise of a burnt-out game dev getting a second chance only to face the horror of college entrance exams is a universal feeling, and turning that into a motivation to build a dream realm game is brilliant. The humor is sharp from the start
You can tell this is a translated work. The sentence structures are a bit formal, and repeated phrases like “Sister-in-law” stick out. But honestly, the translation quality is high enough that the flow isn't ruined. The core story is so gripping it doesn't matter. The weird formality actually adds a bit of charm.
I'm glad the King is a musclehead. 'Future husband for you in this group!' He avoids the 'evil scheming king' trope and keeps the audience scene light and funny.
The novel spends an entire page on stats, equipment ranks, and ability numbers. That’s either fascinating or tedious depending on the reader. For me, it’s cool to see the progression path: white → green → blue → purple → red → orange → gold → legend → epic → mythical. And then the MC gets red at level 1? The system seems designed so that players upgrade gradually, but the MC is pushing red at the start. That might anger some purists, but I love the idea of a unique talent bypassing the normal curve. As long as it remains interesting.