As the Demon Lord, I'm More Than Just an NPC

I've been reading this book, and it's undeniably well-written. I also read its predecessor, *The Villainous NPC's Survival Story*. Honestly, Ye Yiming's character was well-developed, but some of his traits were unpleasant to read. I won't elaborate further. As the title suggests, the book is indeed very good. So why is it unpleasant? Frankly, the male protagonist does seem indifferent to the fate of others. But the author shouldn't forget why he broke free of the seal in the first place. Wasn't it to find the girl he initially signed the contract with? The plot has progressed to the point where even the most powerful city in the world has vanished...

Luo Luo's books remain the same, offering a unique experience from different characters, perspectives, and starting points. While this time it might be a mainstream story due to current trends, it doesn't diminish Luo Luo's distinctive viewpoints and plot. Looking at the book, scenes of the villains from back then always come to mind. After finishing the villain story, reading this book always makes me unconsciously compare the two works, wondering if there are any connections or if one is a successor to the other. It feels like walking through a dungeon, where surprises await around every corner. As for the development of the plot, let's continue reading... I believe Luo Luo...

Commentator: Moonlit Cherry Blossom Tree's Review Summary: A high-quality work that may not appeal to the general public. Suitable for: Authors with a unique style. Hello everyone, this is Moonlit Cherry Blossom Tree. Today, I'm bringing you the work "I'm Not Just an NPC as a Demon Lord." As a veteran author on SF (a Chinese online literature platform), Luo Luo's style is quite unique on the entire website (because she's a rare female author, scratch that). Actually, it's not uncommon for female authors to write harem novels. There are also many famous female authors on Qidian (a Chinese online literature platform). Compared to the burly male authors, female authors tend to be more delicate in handling romantic scenes, and there's always plenty of romance...

In short, it's bland. It follows the cliché of an invincible, straight male protagonist hiding his true identity, pretending to be weak while secretly gaining power, and casually amassing a harem of beautiful women. So far, there haven't been any particularly outstanding moments. I really dislike this kind of "royalty harem" male lead. Aside from being strong, everything else about this protagonist is annoying. The male lead lacks any distinct personality traits; even if he suddenly died, I wouldn't feel any emotional impact. This is a sign of poor character development. One of the female characters is a human trafficker, and the other disregards human life, but they have a lifeline—they're just pretty. Characters destined for redemption are really not interesting.

R: The concept and setting are very interesting, but in practice, the pacing is noticeably weak, and the plot isn't very engaging. Luo Luo's writing style is still present, and the inherent charm of the language is there. Even with its current mediocre performance, we can expect a future breakthrough. E: A rare find—a well-written Xianxia story. The male lead is interesting and likable, the character portrayals are very nuanced, and the emotional descriptions are very natural. Hopefully, the later plot will include more significant ups and downs to add more depth and complexity to the story. V: The writing style is...

Ye Yiming might appear in this story, but not as a hero. First, Ye Yiming's growth rate is very fast. In the prequel, as long as he had a breath left, he could basically be saved. There was a princess who could escape major disasters. If Shou Shi appeared, he could help Ye Yiming research true immortality. After all, as long as everything is reasonable and doesn't cause any anomalies, it's fine. After all, the materials are available, and the Soul Gathering Lamp hasn't been lost. If the Demon Lord NPC's starting point is the same as Fei Yun's ending (which is very likely, given that it's Shou Shi and Jiu Ge's script), he has a little Qilin, a Soul Gathering Lamp, and a powerful figure to rely on, so he won't die.

Having read part of it, I found it a bit difficult to connect with the "Villainous NPC" story. Actually, I personally prefer "Villainous NPC's Survival Story," not because its character development is particularly good (though it is indeed very good), nor because its plot logic is almost flawless. It's simply because the plot of "Villainous NPC's Survival Story" is very relaxing—or rather, I prefer watching Ye Yiming, Hua Xiangyi, Feiyun, and Feiguang's quirky daily lives. This book is relatively too heavy. It's not that being heavy is bad. For example, I really liked the scene after the fall of Xi Kingdom, when Ye Yiming returned to the cultivation world, a kingdom with only one person, a lonely warmth amidst the desolation, but...

The book is so brain-draining! The writing style is really good, and I want to keep reading, but the plot is just too complicated for me to understand, making it difficult to read. Reading this book has given me a conflicted feeling; the timeline is completely baffling... The reason I read light novels is because they're simple and easy to understand, providing enjoyment in my busy life. But the world-building in this book is just too complex for me; I simply don't have the energy to analyze it... The book itself is really good, and I highly recommend it to anyone with the time and a clear mind—it's definitely worth reading. I'm not reading it simply because I'm too stupid to handle such a complicated book 😭😭😭

I've only had SF for four days and have previewed five or six novels on the list. So far, only this one novel made me subscribe to the whole thing and still want more. I think it's already quite well-written. The other novels have poor writing and illogical plots; I really don't know how they made the list. My only regret is that there's still too little content; many foreshadowing elements haven't been resolved. This feeling of being halfway through is so frustrating. I hope the author continues to work hard; I'll keep following it.

We don't know where Luoluo went, but we've been waiting for her updates. Could someone please tell me the group number or why Luoluo hasn't updated in two years?