This is a very traditional book about cultivating immortality...
The correct way to interpret the title of the novel: Duanmuqiao is a person who is very afraid of death. In order not to die, he can only practice hard!
Cultivation system in the text:
Qi training - foundation building - golden elixir - Nascent Soul - integration - overcoming tribulation - Mahayana ascension
Human Immortal-Earth Immortal-Heavenly Immortal-Xuan Immortal-Golden Immortal-Daluo Golden Immortal-Immortal Master (Tao Ancestor)