One nitpick: the text says Lu Qing’an has 250,000 years of Lifespan, later 280,000 after breakthrough, then invests 30,000 for the sword and 80,000 for something else. That should leave him at 170,000. But the narration later says he still has 250,000? Let me check—no, after the first investment it’s 250k minus 30k = 220k, then minus 80k = 140k? Actually he says he has 250k still? I think I misread. It might be a math error.
Overall, the first few chapters build a solid base. I appreciate how the author doesn’t waste time on boring tutorial nonsense. We get into the action, get the cheat, get the first elite kill, get the reputation, get the quest. Each of the first 5 levels comes fast and with system announcements. The reading experience is like speed-running but with thought. The only thing missing is a sense of mystery or danger. But for a light-hearted power fantasy, it’s doing exactly what it should. I’d keep reading to see what the forbidden area holds and if other players catch up or cause trouble.
The scene with Su Suyun was tense. When his eyes turned blood-red and he almost killed her, I felt that loss of control. The fact that he threatened himself to keep the ghost in check shows he’s aware of the danger. That internal conflict is going to be a big part of the story.
Okay, gotta say, this opening fight scene is pure teenage drama gold. Two guys rolling around on the grass over a girl named Hao Jing, one yelling about grades and the other about being a "bad student"? It's so over the top, I can almost hear the dramatic music. And the dialogue, "If you've got guts, kill me!" is such a classic, cringey line you'd actually hear in a schoolyard brawl. It instantly sets up this world where everything is life or death for these kids. I'm already getting flashbacks to every high school drama I've ever watched.