The situation the MC was in at the beginning was really painted for me, and I was able to picture it happen as I read it. His interaction with the mysterious events, consistently seeking for answers, that don't get answered right away helps push the MC in the right direction. I really enjoyed the relationship between the orb and the MC, and hope this back and forth continues throughout the book. It is also nice to see a cultivation novel set in a science fiction story line, as it doesn't always work, but the author was able to make it work, and work well. Added to my library, can't wait to read more.