This novel offers a fresh take on immortality cheat. central theme is immortality as both a blessing and a curse. On the plus side, the novel has a solid direction and execution of the idea. The MC isn’t stale or indifferent to all things from the get-go, which allows for meaningful development rather MC being a indifferent observer. it was engaging till his second wife died then the pace suddenly slowed down and MC started to bitch about being poor or having low talent compared to his second wife and babbling shit about the 'Tao' right and left.
below is my rant about the novel :
However, the novel is weighed down by excessive monologues filled with info dumps. These info dumps become frustrating when Even the info give is repeated every few chapter just telling us the same thing just different format. The MC also falls into a predictable pattern: he’s impressed by a genius, laments his own lack of talent, eventually surpasses them, and then repeats the same behavior at a higher level. Despite witnessing countless characters rise and fall, he never seems to learn the lesson of not comparing himself to others, especially given his immortality. Additionally, his constant complaints about being poor every couple of chapters become annoying and repetitive.
this seriously hurt the reading experience as 90% of the novel is dependent and carried by the MC other that there is nothing note worthy there, character are often one dimensional or even no dimensions where they are just mention in passing and author will stick the phrase 'everyone has there own story' and expect this will give the character some depth.
in the beginning i liked the MC who was caution and strategic and who knew how enjoy life oppose to 50% of CN MC's who are virgin even after 10 million years. But at the same time some of decision he make are very confusing like not accepting any disciples which just doesn't make any sense when you have a wife which is much closer bond than a student.