Observe the Mountain!
观山！
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- Xianxia
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- Classical Xianxia
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- 3d ago
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I read some comments that made me question my own aesthetic sense. Is this what you call good-looking? The characters, dialogue, emotions, story, and writing style—is there anything good about it?
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This episode is probably the worst Xianxia (fantasy/martial arts) episode in recent times; what a terrible book.
The most difficult genre to write is the immortality story, precisely because it depicts the vicissitudes of life and the changing world. Therefore, it must be understated, everyday, but not indifferent. The more unpredictable the world, the more it must be imbued with emotion. Although this piece is still short, its peaceful and soothing tone is already evident.
I suggest the author reduce the amount of battle scenes described; if necessary, just gloss over them. The battle scenes you've described are far too weak; they're like children playing house.
Golden carp are not creatures confined to a pond.
In the new chapter, the protagonist has finally transformed into a dragon. As we all know, the protagonist, Xu Ran, has long been a "mere shell" of an immortal being. Most protagonists achieve immortality through sheer power, and although Xu Ran obtained the Dao Fruit of Immortality first, he lacked the power to protect himself.
What's so real about this so-called "true immortality" genre? There are plenty of stories with long time spans and starting points, some purely based on survival, others on a struggle for survival while simultaneously fighting for it. What makes this book's premise different?
Shennong
I've read the latest chapter, so here are my thoughts. Because the protagonist ate the Immortality Fruit, he can live indefinitely as long as he doesn't die. Therefore, the protagonist is like a passerby, and the people and events he encounters are merely scenery along his journey.
Let me briefly share my thoughts (leaning towards my own feelings, but I'll try my best to be objective).
I've been following this book for a few days now, and after much thought, I decided to write down my thoughts. Initially, I started reading mainly because of the author. After a few chapters, although it's not my preferred genre, the character development was decent, so I continued.
Overall, this novel is alright.
First, the plot flows smoothly, but the logic is a bit flawed. Knowing he's an immortal with no lifespan limit, why didn't he practice more life-extending techniques early on? Then I noticed the protagonist was incredibly weak in the beginning, always timid and hesitant. Also, he initially claims to understand the world with scientific concepts, but then switches to idealistic ones.
It's been listed but now it's charging a fee? 🙂