The Dark Empire

I really like Lao Wu's books. The writing style, plot, and overall setting are all excellent. I've followed them from Qidian to 17k, including *True Illusion*, *Bloodstained Edge*, *The Edge*, and *Lord of the Abyss*—I haven't missed a single one. However, I still have to say that I really dislike the protagonist's girlfriend in this book. I suggest she get killed off as soon as possible!

The online game of the same name, "Dark Empire OL," was developed in conjunction with the novel of the same name. It is a large-scale 3D online game with a gothic style and European and American fantasy theme. The game's main storyline is consistent with the novel's, with supernatural races such as werewolves and vampires in the background. It also incorporates the story of the fallen angel Lucifer, creating a rich and epic game world that is both classic and romantic. Dark Empire Online boasts incredibly detailed graphics, with every blade of grass and tree meticulously crafted. The vast environments and unique maps create a truly immersive experience. Many scenes are imbued with dark elements and a gothic style, featuring desolate castles, deep monasteries, and more—a cold yet exquisitely beautiful aesthetic. The somber and oppressive visuals naturally create a sense of tension, and battling monsters in these environments is sure to be both breathtaking and exhilarating. The game features three independent nations and a vast neutral region, with ongoing battles between nations for control of their capital cities. Each nation has four races: vampires, werewolves, fallen angels, and demon hunters. These races complement and restrain each other, coexisting on this twilight land. Which race will become the ultimate ruler? Who will conquer this dark land and establish a true empire? Join Dark Empire Online and complete your first embrace in a realistic game world!

The author has created a self-consistent world where the protagonist always pursues an idealized (maximizing value) state. Everything unfolds according to the expected course of events, and the factors determining the protagonist's actions are invisible due to plot progression or the natural development of the story. This creates a vague character for Neo; his powerful execution isn't mechanical calculation or rigid enthusiasm. Therefore, the errors we see aren't natural mistakes but rather a reverse cheat code used to make Neo seem more real. Ultimately, he's an inhuman protagonist forced to project a normal, striving attitude. The protagonist's role is flawed... He shouldn't just be a tool for the author to drive the story forward, but deeply integrated into the entire event. Nor should he be detached and adopt an independent, omniscient perspective... This makes everything seem mechanical, as if everything is predetermined, leaving no room for expectation. There have been too many authors defending the protagonist; this shouldn't be about explaining why things were done that way...

Dear supporters, please don't be angry. It's not easy for a nobody to rise to prominence; no one is born ruthless and fierce. Please give the protagonist a process of development. Right now, it's not Sal rescuing his suffering compatriots. Even free citizens in the steam age can't compare to serfs. No matter how high one's contribution, if one's status isn't legitimate, no one will worship a slave as their leader. It's said that women are the mentors who teach men to mature. To grow, one must suffer. Only those who can be extremely passionate can be extremely principled. A ruthless and heartless person who has loved and lost, and doesn't know what love is, isn't necessarily a true man. The protagonist isn't a transmigrator; he's just a country bumpkin who's read a few more books. Teachers are everywhere, from the vase-like Milion to the human-skinned devil Victor. He's always moving forward, always gaining something. He's not a solitary king, but a hero of freedom.

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For those of you experiencing a reading slump, I recommend a book called "The Azure Sky Emperor".