The Last Divine Authority

The first half is well-written, the second half is terrible. In the first half, the female lead is vividly portrayed and has a distinct personality, the male lead is intelligent and brave, and the supporting characters are also well-developed. However, in the second half, the female lead becomes a mere ornament, the male lead goes insane, and the supporting characters become cannon fodder. The early part focuses on revenge, perseverance, close comrades, and strategic battles. The later part, however, is filled with unbearable despair and relentless pursuit of revenge. It seems revenge doesn't require apprenticeship, years of painstaking training, a confidante, childhood sweethearts, sisters, or strategic planning and united forces; all it needs is a stroke of luck and utter despair. In my opinion, "Behind the Iron Curtain of the Holy Capital" is dead; it would have been better to end it here. The ten stars are for the first half...

Currently updated to (Night Rain), it's nearing its end, so I'd like to share my personal thoughts. (Contains spoilers) Actually, I didn't initially want to read this book because it became a paid subscription a bit early. The first volume was just a starting point, lacking any highlights. The second volume, which started with fighting, also became a paid subscription around that time, and only halfway through the fight scenes. This meant that while readers found the first volume decent, it didn't entice them to subscribe. The second volume's free chapters covered half of the fighting, attracting many subscribers, but some still felt it was just a bunch of fighting and nothing special. I initially thought so too, however...

After wiping away my last tears, let me briefly express my thoughts: Looking back on the past year or so of following the story, every detail of The Divine Power comes flooding back: the little priest venturing into the snowy mountains, the red-clad leader displaying his might, the triumphant return, the failed revenge and capture, trapped in enemy territory yet his will undiminished, the painful sacrifice to hone his skills, transforming into darkness to raise the banner, conquering the false world with unwavering resolve, outwitting and outfighting to seize divine power, the deep bond between father and daughter, love and hate... Thank you, author Gui Jiu, for your delicate touch in portraying the vivid characters, bringing a fully fleshed-out Loki to life on the page. Furthermore, the successful creation of characters like Alice, Mishian, Raleigh, and Doreen around Loki has left a lasting impression on me...

For those who come after, please note that the last volume of this book is unfinished. You can consider it the end once you read about the Black Emperor's death.

"A flaw in a perfect gem" is the idiom that best describes this book. Its strengths lie in its environmental descriptions: the snow-covered Devil's Mountain, the cold, rainy nights of Normeng, the serene tranquility of Burial Valley... It's as if you're actually there. Secondly, the battle scenes are thrilling; the intense sword fights and magnificent magic (it would be even better with more detail) are undeniably exhilarating. And regarding the characters, although there are many, their personalities are surprisingly distinct and memorable, even minor characters (I love Moss) leave a lasting impression. I won't go into detail, as I've reviewed those before. However, my focus this time is on the "flaws." First, looking at the bigger picture...

Dear author, I beg you to update! A petition with thousands of signatures pleads for an update! (1/10000) The cost of instant noodles and electricity isn't a problem! (Laughs)

Can the author please continue writing? It's rare to find a well-written novel on Pineapple Bun. The previous one, *The Last God of War*, was so heartbreaking. Since this one is supposed to have a happy ending, can the author please finish it? It would be a way to give the author and the readers who have been following along for so long an explanation.

Author, please write a new book when you have time, and finish the second volume!

Seeing Wang Qi appear made me almost not want to continue reading. Indeed, the story started to get a bit difficult to write, especially with the villain being too strong and the protagonist too weak, forcing me to constantly add new settings. Let me first talk about my initial impressions of the story. It's a story of an avenger constantly fighting against fate. At least a year ago, I read the latest chapter, "Siege," in one go and fell completely in love with the work. Up to that point, it was still very interesting, possessing a solid feel rarely seen in other works. While reading, I constantly speculated about the truth behind Riley's suicide, and seeing the author plant one foreshadowing after another was indeed thrilling, but at the time, I had a vague feeling...

Their words (excerpt from Volumes 7, 8, and 9): Braywood: "How could that be? Only a supporting character would die saying something like that… In my story, I'm the protagonist." Jess: "Didn't I tell you? I didn't side with him… I only stood on the side of my own justice." Chu Nanfeng: "I only seek a clear conscience. I don't kill innocent people, only those who want my life… Where have I violated my master's teachings? That's why he always says you're foolish. What was the point of teaching you all these skills? He let you choose your own path, and only the strong have the right to choose their own path." Chu Zhaoming: "Rain is falling, the moon…"