The Formless Immortal Sect

I've recently seen some readers' opinions, and I think there are some points worth discussing. Of course, it's normal for some people to choose not to read the book because they feel that the worldview is off-putting. Everyone has different triggers, and I have mine too.

Outer gods are terrifying? Wait until I ascend to a higher dimension and take their place! Three flowers gather at the top to cultivate true qi; ten thousand suns build the foundation for immortality. The evil god is originally a high-dimensional force; he uses the false to preserve the true and grasps the secrets of heaven.

I just finished reading a volume. The combination of the indescribable Cthulhu mythos and the carefree, ethereal world of Xianxia (Chinese fantasy) is very interesting, and the prologue's story about Warcraft is also very engaging. I really like the pattern of a calm surface hiding underlying madness.

To be honest, the author has ideas about the world-building, but some details feel outdated and inconsistent with the established concept. For example, the protagonist's initiation trial involves a duel with his fellow disciples, which already seems strange. These are all senior masters present; how could you not know how long you've been a disciple?

Logically, I feel that the level of the "King" (克系) is too low, very low. The outward appearance of a mortal being unable to look directly at or think about anything is vastly different from the concept of "all beings are like me, and I am like all beings"—the difference in their levels is immense. In a fantasy world, such behavior would at most make one a great demon.

A cultivation novel set against a Cthulhu backdrop, centered on the concept of mind and spirit. Its unique power system, with the mind as its core, is truly original and stands alone. Cultivation involves tapping into the power of the mind to construct a mental world, which then interferes with the real world.

It feels like the power level of Azeroth has been lowered too much, while Cthulhu has been raised too high. Putting aside other fantasy novels, if Buddha were to appear, wouldn't everyone be converted? Isn't that the same as Cthulhu? The Titans of Azeroth are planetary beings who control the source of fel energy, and there are also Void Lords.

I quite like this kind of cultivation novel with a strong element of conflict, but the author struggles to balance the conflict element with the cultivation setting, which makes them vulnerable to criticism on platforms like Qidian. I really like stories set against a backdrop of despair.

It's been four years. It's been four years since the mysterious old man was taken off the shelves. Do you know how I've gotten through these four years? Ah Qin is already dead. You chose him as your idol! I've got my hands on Chen Yanren. Even Nyarlathotep couldn't protect him, I'm telling you!

I don't quite understand it; some parts seem a bit nonsensical. For example, the World of Warcraft part—after all that time, does the protagonist still rely on equipment (like the xxx sword) like in the game? He doesn't seem to have grasped anything himself. The time travel part is also a bit inexplicable.