World of Eternal Life

The Rise of Metaverse Science Fiction, Proving the Way

I've subscribed to the entire series. This book is a phenomenal success; it's already very mature and doesn't need any more trial and error. The pseudo-monkey has never disappointed. Wishing you continued success. You've reached your peak.

2021 Is the so-called metaverse year. 17K's ability to carry out creative activities with the metaverse as its theme shows that 17k has a very keen sense of the market and a strong sense of foresight. "Let's watch together" really has the style of a big company. According to online definitions, the metaverse is a virtual world created and linked using technology, mapping and interacting with the real world, and possessing a new social system—a digital living space (as defined by Baidu). Therefore, the metaverse should be a new product of the development of the internet and technology to a certain level. I don't know how I will view the metaverse, but I'm very much looking forward to seeing how authors view it. There are many award-winning works, and I believe every single one is a masterpiece, after all, they were selected from over 10,000 submissions. Many authors in this event are likely creating metaverse-themed works for the first time, and many readers are also encountering the metaverse for the first time. So I struggled with which work to choose, but 17k has given me a general direction: selecting from the authors. Luckily, I saw the top-ranked author on the recommendation list—the great author, Wei Jie! An author who can consistently hold the top spot is undoubtedly talented, and this talent, along with his accolades, guarantees the quality of his work. No more hesitation, just read *The Immortal World*! First of all, the title of the work is very impactful; the word "immortality" is something all of humanity yearns for. There's an old Chinese saying, "May you live forever," so the pursuit of immortality has existed since ancient times. Of course, everyone knows that at this stage, it's just a beautiful wish, but perhaps in the future, humanity will truly achieve immortality. Upon first seeing the words "immortal world," I immediately thought of the movie *Source Code*, where the protagonist achieved immortality in a different sense, living forever in the cyber world, immortal and indestructible. Therefore, achieving immortality in the cyber world can be seen as a roundabout way of achieving one's goal. The work is still being updated, with 120 chapters released as of today. The writing style remains humorous and witty; both the male and female protagonists are outspoken and daring. I remember the author is from northern China, and his works consistently showcase the unique comedic style of northerners. I really like this style; it's comfortable to read. It doesn't preach; even when explaining a principle, it's expressed in the most down-to-earth language, never requiring the reader to rack their brains. That's how it should be—reading should be enjoyable. This story opens with a major plot twist, leading readers to believe the criminal will be executed in the most brutal way, only to discover she is an AI. The very first chapter surprises readers, using a detective story to introduce them to this world of immortality—a world brimming with high technology and intelligence. Many futuristic scenarios, both imagined and unimaginable, appear in the work. Furthermore, many of the technical terms used are verifiable, demonstrating the author's extensive research and commitment to hard science fiction—a level of skill that not everyone can master. Although it's a hard science fiction novel with a metaverse theme, it ultimately revolves around humanity, a topic the work has formally raised at this stage. For example, the AI ​​teacher is injured while saving the protagonist, and when the protagonist is about to give up on treatment, he chooses to go bankrupt to save him because the AI ​​teacher is his savior. The school, however, treats this teacher as a machine, a product—a broken machine, not worth repairing! So how should we treat ordinary AI beings? And how should we treat an AI being with intelligence and independent thought? Should we approach them from a human perspective, or treat them as tools? Let's see how the author portrays this in the story; I believe every reader will have their own perspective. The author's older works contain many military terms and nouns, some I like, some I don't. I like them because I understand these terms and find the author's writing professional. I don't like them because I don't understand them and am not interested in such technical terms. Using technical terms can be seen as having both advantages and disadvantages; it depends on how the author balances them. However, whether there are many or few, it doesn't affect the reading experience of the work; the flaws don't detract from its overall merit. Finally, I wish "Eternal World" continued success and that it will once again reach the top of the charts after "Wind Rises in Dragon City"!

Having read up to chapter 389, my overall impression is that it's rather average. The early chapters were definitely more engaging, with the protagonist's tragic past, the suspense surrounding the genetic mutation, and the oppressive atmosphere when the world-building first unfolded—all quite captivating. However, the further I read, the more the story shifted, turning into a pure wish-fulfillment novel in many places, while the logic and setting became increasingly weak. First, there's the 4+1 gene fusion concept. Initially, this concept was quite mysterious and made people anticipate a deeper explanation later. However, as I read on, I found it increasingly far-fetched. This ability is indeed powerful, but it lacks the necessary sophistication and reasonable explanation. What a small group of individuals and teams painstakingly researched in the beginning is now being analyzed in its entirety by a regional-level force, with two genes still unknown. This is hard to believe. A regional level authority possessing so many resources and technology is failing in crucial research compared to the earlier efforts…

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A really good book! I'm so lucky to have found it during my reading slump! The writing style is humorous and colloquial, with a lighthearted tone interspersed with suspenseful plot points—very enjoyable.