That moment when Lu Ze checks the System panel and sees Demonic Path Value +0.01 is one of my favorite reveals in the story. His realization that game deaths count as kills for the system is the moment everything clicks into place. "You're forcing me to torture people with games, huh?" – iconic line.
I'm so curious about the mysterious man in the dark room. The Snow Pine scent, the match lighting, the way he takes the cigarette. The writing painted a vivid picture. Duan Siwei treating him with caution indicates he's important. Who is he? I kept reading to find out.
It feels like the author is having a blast writing this. The enthusiasm bleeds through the text. The "Ascend with the coffin and strike it rich!" line is delivered with such unironic glee that you can't help but smile. It's the pure spirit of a fan writing for their favorite fandom. It doesn't feel like a corporate product, it feels like a love letter.