This reads more like a Japanese light novel than a Chinese one—and not in a good way. The main character has a serious hero complex and constantly charges into situations without thinking. He's the typical hot-blooded, impulsive protagonist who relies entirely on plot armor to get by. I read up to chapter 30 mainly because of the Iron Man reference, but the secondhand embarrassment ("cringe") was just too much. The romance feels like it was written by a high schooler imagining a fantasy where he saves the day and his crush falls for him. To top it off, it's a fanfic—so the quality is about what you'd expect. I haven’t read the original web novel or watched the anime it's based on, so half the side content flew right over my head. Overall, not my cup of tea. But if you're familiar with the source material and enjoy hot-blooded protagonists, you might find it more enjoyable.

The novel is decent, and its premise reminds me of another story where the main character was a demon prince instead of a dragon. The setup is largely the same. If you enjoy seeing modern culture mixed into a fantasy setting, you might like this. However, for me, it breaks immersion. The author seems to bend the fantasy world to fit modern concepts as much as possible, resulting in a setting that feels half-fantasy, half-modern. There are scientists and technological advancements, but rather than creating a truly cohesive magic-tech world, the science elements feel shoehorned in for convenience. A good example of how to blend magic and science is Throne of Magical Arcana, where mages are essentially scientists, and spells are treated as scientific applications. That novel integrates the two elements naturally. In contrast, this story feels cheap by comparison, throwing in things like patents, cameras, and trains just to give the main character an advantage. Another issue I had was with how over-the-top and unnecessary some plot developments are. For instance, the MC finds a pirated version of YoYo and responds by making a full-blown movie to ruin the pirate’s reputation—way too excessive. Or when he wants to acquire an island, he stages an elaborate false act to get the locals to cooperate. These are things that could have been resolved quickly with force or political maneuvering. Instead, the author seems obsessed with inserting modern cultural elements, but doesn’t integrate them meaningfully into the world. They feel more like gimmicks than part of a well-thought-out setting.

This story falls below average, rehashing the tired trope of a main character from Earth being inserted into a game-like world. I made it about 40 chapters in before dropping it—it just felt too artificial and poorly thought out. The biggest issue is how unrealistically the "players" behave. If you showed this supposed "game" to any average person, they'd immediately suspect it's either another world entirely or an incredibly advanced simulation—something on the level of The Matrix. Yet the players continue to treat it like a standard video game, ignoring glaring signs that it's far more complex. The fact that the NPCs act with the depth and realism of actual people should raise red flags. Either the world is real, or the technology has reached general AI—a groundbreaking feat—and no one seems to care. The author tries to shoehorn game mechanics into a real-world setting, but the execution is extremely weak. Sure, players don’t die permanently—but they still feel pain. How many normal people could endure having their hand chopped off or witnessing brutal violence without any psychological impact? Ironically, the players feel more robotic and shallow than the supposed NPCs. The more I read, the more brain cells I felt I was losing.

An okay-ish novel with a very familiar premise — the main character can travel between Earth and another world. However, unlike most protagonists who carve out their own paths or build organisations, this MC immediately surrenders to the government. To be fair, it makes sense considering he starts off in a near-impossible situation: trapped in a dangerous forest filled with monsters. Involving the government is a practical move. But this choice also makes the protagonist incredibly dull. His role becomes more like a glorified transporter, opening and closing portals. He reaps some benefits, sure, but he often feels more like a side character than the main one. Most elements in the story are average, not outright bad, but not particularly good either. The writing isn't terrible, but it lacks spark. One oddly persistent issue is the author’s obsession with food. You'll be reading about military strategy or economics, and suddenly, an entire chapter will be dedicated to cooking or meals, completely disrupting the pacing. The novel had the potential to be interesting, but it falls flat mainly because of how overpowered Earth’s side becomes. Every time a threat arises, they conveniently develop a new weapon that perfectly counters it — classic deus ex machina. Their R&D is portrayed as so advanced that they create entirely new technologies far beyond Earth’s current capabilities in just a few months. Yes, fantasy can accelerate tech progression, but it should still follow some logic: theory, testing, refinement, production. Here, that’s all hand-waved — and 80% of it is accomplished by a single girl, who happens to be a love interest. That’s not even the biggest issue. I’ve seen crazier things in Chinese web novels. The real problem is that Earth’s side always wins. Whether it's mages, magic, or even natural disasters, nothing can challenge them. Modern tech simply invalidates all fantasy elements, making the story predictable and draining all tension. If victory is guaranteed every time, what's the point?

This is a typical xianxia novel with all the usual tropes, from arrogant young masters to entire clans being wiped out. I won't go into further detail as it’s just a waste of time for both you and me. If you're looking for a light, mindless read to pass the time and don’t have anything else in mind, then maybe give this one a try.

This novel had an interesting premise, but the execution is terrible. The first mortal arc is a boring mess—full of irrelevant characters and filler that ends up having no impact on the story. The author introduces characters like they’ll matter, but they’re completely forgotten after the arc. The first 70–100 chapters are an absolute slog. I kept reading, hoping it would get better, but it never does. The pacing is painfully slow, and the plot is all over the place. I picked this up expecting a cool mix of science and fantasy. Instead, I got everything but that. Just when the MC becomes a lecturer and I thought we’d finally get some focus on academics or modern knowledge, he starts giving combat lessons. Instead of logical thinking or science-based teaching, we get generic battle tactics. What a waste. Even the modern setting, as cliché as it is (smart rich girl, misunderstandings, school drama), was better. At least it had some structure. But that storyline moves at a snail’s pace. The only reason I’m still here is the hope that the MC will eventually expose cultivation to the modern world—but that’s starting to feel like a distant dream at this rate. Once the sect arc starts, any atmosphere of exploration or academic curiosity is thrown out completely. I hoped the MC would use cultivation knowledge to innovate or make discoveries. Nope. Now it’s just sect drama and generic training arcs. The MC’s potential as a thinker is wasted. A better author could have done everything in these 140 chapters in 40 without losing any worldbuilding or depth, because most of it is just filler. Honestly, I’m so disappointed. This could have been great—something like Throne of Magical Arcana, which nailed the science-magic blend. But not everyone’s Cuttlefish That Loves Diving. I didn’t expect perfection, but I didn’t expect this mess either.

This novel starts off strong, with a unique, though not entirely original, setting. It reminded me of another, where the main character could also negate side effects and possessed eye-related powers. However, the eye powers focused more on dreams and mental attributes; this story takes a different approach, with this being more of a Sharingan-like ability and later copied full transformation The writing quality is quite good, with the author skillfully weaving in comedic moments without undermining the story’s seriousness—something many other novels struggle with, often turning everything into a joke and ruining any sense of tension. However, as the story progresses, it gradually falls into the familiar patterns of a typical cultivation novel. The fresh, dangerous atmosphere that made the early chapters so gripping begins to fade. Initially, the world felt mysterious and deadly, with real consequences for power. Every advancement came at a cost, and the tension was palpable. But over time, the author shifts towards an overpowered (OP) main character narrative, draining much of the suspense. Common tropes start creeping in—forgettable villains who can't believe the protagonist’s strength, random "young master" characters who challenge the MC for no reason, lucky coincidences where disasters turn into opportunities, and the portrayal of the MC as "smart" only because everyone else is portrayed as incredibly foolish. There's even the cliché of the MC hiding his strength for no good reason. By the end of the first arc, the novel had transitioned from something genuinely interesting into another standard cultivation story. It’s not a bad novel—there are no glaring flaws—but it’s disappointing because it had the potential to be much more. Unfortunately, the author couldn’t maintain the same level of quality that made the beginning so compelling.

The novel had a good start. The author had some fresh ideas, blending different fictional power systems in a cool way. But it all went downhill fast. Instead of building on what made the beginning interesting, the author completely changed the entire setting that got me hooked in the first place. What was originally a unique world just turned into another generic mess where all the demons and monsters ended up being nothing but lackeys for some "young master" from a peak clan. That was the start of the downfall. It just kept getting worse. Turns out the "evil gods" were already dead, and it was just some great emperor playing tricks to create the whole evil god phenomenon among humans. This crap completely killed the mystery. First, it turned into a generic cultivation story. Second, it wasn’t even threatening anymore because the MC had great emperor-level combat power and authority by then. He couldn't even be killed — he just needed time for his realm to catch up. So yeah, there was no tension left at all. The story then turned into a world-hopping setting. Now, great emperors are players from some god space, completing objectives for the heavenly dao. Every new world is more forgettable than the last. Same damn setting every time: dynasties, emperors, rebellions, princes. It’s the same recycled garbage repeatedly — the only thing that changes is the power level. And don’t even get me started on the characters. They're even worse. New NPCs get introduced for one minor arc and then vanish, completely irrelevant afterward. This novel went from somewhat interesting to a pile of generic trash: forgettable characters, young masters, and the same old clichés you see in every bad xianxia — but with even less depth. I wasn’t expecting the author to reinvent the genre or be super creative. Hell, I would’ve been happy if he just gave a little more depth to these generic worlds, even if I’ve seen them a thousand times before. I wanted to explore them, at least. But nope, even that tiny bit of hope was a disappointment.

My personal issue with the novel lies mainly in the monster designs—especially the main character's. The design is overly complicated, with way too many extra parts that serve no real purpose. For example, the spider legs could’ve been used creatively for navigating complex terrain or as weapons, but they’re barely utilized. On top of that, they’re not visually appealing—they just look awkward and uncool. Honestly, I preferred the MC’s earlier form before the full spider transformation. I think the story would’ve been more interesting if the author had leaned into metal manipulation or other mental abilities instead. As for the protagonist’s personality, it’s lacking. He feels more like a passive puppet than an actual character. He rarely takes initiative and mostly just reacts to events around him. Aside from going out to hunt, he doesn’t seem to make any real plans—he just stumbles into situations by chance.

This novel started strong, with a compelling focus on magic and discovery. Watching the MC study and experiment in the early chapters was genuinely engaging. Unfortunately, it quickly lost that charm. The mid-section's magic exploration becomes a mess—cringe, confusing, and inconsistent. One moment he claims he can’t see cells, the next he’s manipulating atoms. It felt like the author skimmed science concepts from another fantasy novel and threw them in without understanding or research. Eventually, even the author seems to notice the problem and shifts the focus toward kingdom building. While I hoped the kingdom-building arc would redeem the story, it ends up being just average. The MC makes some commendable decisions, like leaning toward a republic instead of another generic power-hungry monarchy, but the execution is bland. The xenophobia present in the setting isn’t overwhelming, but it’s disappointing given the early promise. I had hoped for a world more like Forgotten Realms, where diverse races coexist without constant hostility. Another major issue is the troll management subplot. What could’ve been a fascinating exploration of culture and civilization becomes repetitive and shallow. The trolls are written inconsistently—sometimes too dumb, sometimes too human—and there’s no believable transition in their development. One year they’re primitive grunters, the next they’re discussing physics and engineering. It just doesn’t work. In the end, I really enjoyed the early magic-focused chapters, but the novel loses its way and devolves into moral preaching and mediocre politics. A promising start, but ultimately a disappointment.