2 The most interesting part for me is the potential conflict: the Emei sect has a history of trouble with men (the “since that person died” comment). Abbess Miejue’s openness to accepting a male disciple suggests the sect leader (also named Miejue? confusing naming) might not be pleased. That sets up internal politics. I’m more interested in the power struggles within Emei than in the cultivation grind. The story hinted at this but hasn’t developed it yet. Fingers crossed it does.
Poor Pang Bo. The guy gets absolutely roasted in every scene. "How come I’m the only one who didn’t succeed?" is such a sad moment. It immediately tells you the hierarchy of talent: Ye Fan is the chosen one, Qin Sheng is the cheater with the system, and poor Pang Bo is just the cool brute. It sets up a clear underdog dynamic for the side character that the original novel did a great job with, so seeing it reflected here is nice.