This novel is average—not terrible, but definitely not good. Like many stories with an overpowered MC, it quickly becomes boring. Unlike better-written ones that balance the OP protagonist with strong worldbuilding or compelling side characters, this one fails on both fronts. The world is hollow, the characters are forgettable (some princes don’t even have names), and the plot feels like a rehash of the same formula used in most generic CN novels—just with renamed concepts. The MC becoming an emperor felt especially out of place. His personality fits more of a behind-the-scenes type, so giving the throne to a close brother would’ve made more sense. But the obsession with dynasties and emperor tropes overrides logic, even bleeding into a bland power system based on bloodlines rather than comprehension or innovation. The MC is said to modify techniques, but it’s mostly told, not shown. If you're looking for better takes on this kind of story, Top Tier Providence and My Understanding Defies the Heavens do a far better job. One offers an engaging cast, the other a creative power system. This novel, sadly, lacks both. In conclusion, it's not unreadable, but it’s unoriginal and uninspired. Just another forgettable entry in a crowded genre.

If there were a scale to measure how good a novel is, this one would land just below the middle. It’s definitely better than 90% of the trash-tier Chinese web novels out there—the ones that feel like poison—but that doesn’t mean it’s great either. It’s more like a bitter or tasteless fruit: it won’t kill you, but you won’t enjoy it much. The biggest flaw holding this novel back from being more than just "okay" is how artificially perfect everything feels. It’s like the world is made of plastic—uncanny, in a bad way. For example, the believers of the Blue Star God are unwaveringly loyal, almost like NPCs programmed never to betray their faith. There’s no real explanation for their blind devotion—even the Abyss Lord in the story calls out the plot for its nonsense. The protagonist’s civilization is a utopia where leaders live humble lives without any greed or corruption. And of course, the main character himself is flawless—he’s got a cheat, a great family background, and never really faces struggle. Sometimes, being too perfect is the biggest flaw. Real humans are imperfect, and that’s what makes them—and their stories—interesting. This is a common issue in many Chinese web novels: characters lack depth. They are exactly what they appear to be, with no hidden layers or complexity. Now, perfection can work in a story, but only when it's balanced. For example, in Top Tier Providence, the overpowered MC is balanced out by his flawed disciples, which adds a human element. Or look at Saitama from One Punch Man: he may have godlike strength, but he sacrifices charisma and recognition, which adds depth. The problem is made worse by the author's writing style. There are very few meaningful character interactions, and most of the chapters are packed with info-dumps and narrative exposition rather than actual story progression or emotional moments.

The beginning was genuinely promising, but the quality steadily declined as the story progressed. Nothing particularly interesting happens after a point—it just follows the same formula as most other Chinese web novels: the MC makes powerful enemies, goes into seclusion, then comes out and kills them. The characters gradually lose their depth. Early on, they had distinct personalities, but now they all fall into one of two categories: either they're in awe of the MC’s power, or they want to kill him. There's no nuance anymore—they feel more like NPCs than actual characters. The world-building, which initially seemed rich and intriguing, also becomes generic and uninspired. By chapter 200+, I still have no idea what cultivation technique the MC is using or what makes his fighting style unique. All we get are mentions of his realm and sword intent, but there’s no depth to the power system. It feels hollow. This novel went from something that held real potential to just a time pass novel. Eventually, I had to drop it. The author seems overly obsessed with the idea of the MC hiding his power for no real reason—especially from his original sect. Despite being the strongest person around, he insists on disguising himself as a Supreme Elder from another sect rather than say he is from his original sect. He even goes so far as to put his disciples and descendants under illusions just to hide his identity. But what’s the point? He’s already exposed himself multiple times, and it's widely known that he’s from the Sword Sect. Yet he still pretends he has no connection to them. It makes no sense. Worse, the people in this world seem to lack basic intelligence. Even when all the clues are there, no one manages to put two and two together. It’s frustrating to read. My main interest in this story was the sect and the disciples, but the MC's obsession with secrecy—despite it being pointless—completely ruined it for me. Everyone in this world acts like an idiot, and it just killed my enjoyment.

The biggest flaw of this novel is the author's greed—trying to cram in too many elements without making them work together. The MC has multiple overpowered cheats, any one of which could carry a typical web novel, but here they just clash. It feels like three different novels mashed together, especially once the MC’s clones take over, with each storyline feeling disconnected and inconsistent. The MC's abilities include: An Eye of something I can't remember, that lets him instantly learn knowledge. A “Three Bodies, One Soul” cheat that barely functions, as the bodies don’t share memory, growth, or even a common goal. An advanced civilization’s database filled with knowledge, which is rarely used. Past life experiences that have little actual impact. Rather than blending these ideas, the author just throws them in, making it feel like a copy-paste from other stories without anything original. There was potential—focusing on just one idea could’ve worked. For example, if the three bodies complemented each other (tech from the modern one, mystic knowledge from the fantasy one, resources from the beast one), that alone could be a unique concept. Or fully exploring the “Eye of Whatever” in a mage-based system could’ve been great. But by trying to do everything, the novel ends up doing nothing well. The world-building also suffers. Tons of civilizations and empires are mentioned, but none are explored. Everything is introduced in passing as if we’re already familiar, which makes the world feel hollow. I can’t even remember the name of the MC’s home civilization. The storylines themselves aren’t engaging either. The fantasy side is just generic medieval fare with dumb villains and tropes. The modern arc is the typical esper-school setup with tournaments and rankings. In the end, nothing really stands out.

The MC is simply too stupid for my liking, and based on other reviews, it seems he doesn’t improve as the story progresses. What’s the point of being powerful if you have the IQ of a rock? This is one of those typical face-slapping novels where cultivation realms are nothing more than empty labels. It’s like saying, "I was rank 9 Chin Chong before, now I’m rank 7 Ding Dong", with the only explanation being that the latter is somehow stronger. The realms have no real meaning or depth. A better example of this trope done right is Top Tier Providence, where the characters actually have some personality, and the MC is cunning yet self-aware. In contrast, this novel gives us a donkey with the power of a god—strong, but still just a donkey at the end of the day.

It started off interesting but quickly went downhill. This novel is like a slow poison—you don’t realize how bad it is until it’s too late. From the start, it was clear this was trash, filled with the MC's racist and psychotic behavior. The protagonist constantly advocates for atrocities like rape and genocide with little remorse. Sure, early human societies were barbaric, but the MC is from modern times and immortal. It wouldn’t be hard for him to teach basic morality—it’s not rocket science. Even if it took 100 years, instilling logical thinking and decency is entirely feasible. Instead, the author drags readers through real-world historical eras, which feels pointless. The MC could have started with language and culture, then gradually introduced basic high school-level knowledge, building a civilization with a decent moral foundation. As the story progresses, it becomes clear the author ran out of ideas. The novel devolves into blatant rip-offs of Dragon Ball and One Piece. To make things worse, original Earth humans with advanced tech suddenly appear out of nowhere. The plot becomes a chaotic mess with no coherent direction. It repeats the same cycle: civilization is on the brink of destruction, the MC—who does nothing most of the time—suddenly shows up and defeats everyone with his overwhelming power. The worst part is how much wasted potential this novel had. The author could have taken it in so many interesting directions: developing a martial arts-based society, expanding into high fantasy, or creating a realistic civilization with a rich history. Instead, we get a rushed timeline where humanity goes from the Stone Age to the Industrial Revolution in just 200 years. To top it off, the author constantly inserts thinly veiled nationalist propaganda, with nonsense like "slavery is necessary for progress" or "our race is inherently superior to others." Overall, it’s a frustrating mess that squanders every opportunity to be something worthwhile.

This is basically a fast-food novel—lacking any real depth or substance. It’s fine if you’re just looking for a quick face-slapping read when you have nothing better, but it quickly goes downhill. In fact, the quality seems to decline from the very start. The system, while initially interesting, is barely utilized. Most of the time, it’s only mentioned in passing when the MC needs a convenient power-up, often through brief time skips glossed over in a few lines. Instead of exploring the system, the author seems more focused on how every character reacts to news about the MC. There’s an odd obsession with titles, which comes across as nonsensical—it feels like the MC is strong because of his title, rather than the title being a reflection of his strength. This could be a translation issue or a cultural difference, but it feels silly nonetheless. On top of that, the MC gains yet another "cheat" in the form of cauldrons that boost his talent, soul, and body as he gains more prestige or official positions. It feels like the author originally intended for the MC to stay low-profile, but later shifted the plot to revolve around him becoming increasingly famous and overpowered, which dragged the story from barely readable to downright trashy. One of the most frustrating aspects is the princess character. She’s poorly written, with almost no depth, serving as a one-dimensional plot device. Despite the MC having multiple cheats aiding his growth, she somehow catches up to him purely for the sake of the plot, which feels forced and lazy. Overall, the novel feels like it’s putting the cart before the horse. In a high-fantasy martial world where might = right, the excessive focus on titles and positions feels out of place. Unlike a political intrigue setting, where titles could hold influence, this world is all about raw power—where people are slaughtered for simply looking at someone the wrong way. With no real scheming or complex plots.

Almost every character in this story has an IQ lower than a toddler. Calling them "retarded" would be an insult to actual mentally challenged people. The MC reaches half-step Bone Refinement, a level no one else in his area has achieved. He begins his conquest by annihilating a sub-force of a top faction, killing its leader with one strike and the faction leader with two. So far, this makes sense—no one knew his strength. Then, he declares he’ll unite the region under his family and orders all forces to gather in two days. At this point, any rational person would recognize that he’s unbeatable and ruthless. The logical move? Show up and at least listen, if not submit. But no—these people have the intelligence of a walnut. Instead of attending, they mock him, calling him delusional, ignoring that he just wiped out two major factions. Some third-rate forces attend, angering MC. He goes to the weakest remaining top force, offering surrender. They refuse—fully knowing he can one-shot their strongest expert. Predictably, he starts killing them, and only then do they beg for mercy. To make his point clear (since the first massacre wasn’t enough), he exterminates the Qin family. Surely now people will realize he means business? Nope. The last top force has an IQ in the negatives. Their leader believes they can win by uniting the area’s forces—despite MC being able to one-shot nearly everyone. People aren’t zombies; they fear death. Yet many still attend this idiot’s open gathering to discuss how to fight MC. This isn’t just shooting yourself in the foot; it’s putting the barrel in your mouth and pulling the trigger. And guess what? MC shows up, one-shots the leader, and forces the rest to destroy his organization. I was so disappointed. Many could’ve falsely surrendered. I even thought the last leader had backup—but no, just another moron. Either the author has negative IQ, or he thinks his readers do.

I'm completely fed up with the "little sister" trope in novels. Too often, these characters add nothing of value to the story while draining resources while adding nothing to the story. What frustrates me the most is when they are forcefully elevated to the protagonist's level through sheer luck or contrived plot devices—without putting in any real effort. I don’t mind when the main character supports his relatives; that's natural. But when the sister exists purely to leech off opportunities, constantly awakening powerful abilities while the protagonist gets the bare minimum, it becomes unbearable. I didn’t drop this novel early on despite noticing this issue, but after 100 chapters of her repeatedly gaining absurd power-ups while contributing nothing, I just couldn't take it anymore. It completely ruins the reading experience