I read through the chapters, but skipped over some of the excessive slapstick scenes due to the bewildering foolishness of certain characters. Initially, the story had a eerie vibe as the main character live-streamed her experiences in haunted locations. However, it evolved into a cultivation tale, where characters like Tang Mingli transformed from a typical, privileged youth from the influential Tang family to the underworld king who lost his humanity and memories. My protagonist also underwent a remarkable transformation, going from a vulnerable person with a disfigurement to a descendant of a divine being.
While I'm not against such character developments, I personally prefer stories like "Kaleidoscope of Death," where the supernatural elements maintained a consistent scare factor - at least until the bonus content, which even gave my sister nightmares (which ceased once I read it to her). The story seems to have lost its focus, and a better summary would be: cultivation, hidden abilities, hidden identities, reverse harem, and adoring love interests.
Don't let the cover deceive you; it gives the impression of a terrifying ghost story, but in reality, it's more about watching the protagonist constantly outsmarting those around her.
Overall, the rating is 4.9 (though I won't delve into the -0.1 since it heavily relies on personal taste). The main character, MC, is adorable, with a mix of innocence and complexity. Their blossoming relationship is both sweet and versatile, filled with playful banter, gap moe (adorable quirks), and humorous moments. It's a light-hearted read with occasional embarrassing and amusing anecdotes that make for enjoyable time.
I found myself chuckling multiple times while reading, and I even re-read some scenes for more laughter. The character development, particularly with the main lead's imperfect yet relatable persona, sets him apart from the stereotypical perfect idol. For instance, a spoiler: ML admits to his fans that he regrets not finishing school, encouraging them to study hard, but in reality, he dislikes studying and prefers comics. This revelation, coupled with his assistant's misguided efforts and the revelation of his cosmetic enhancements (like removing teeth and getting double eyelid surgery), adds a hilarious touch to the portrayal of the entertainment industry.
The novel effectively balances humor and sincerity, making for a delightful reading experience.
R u being sarcastic???
Nah i new in here, i came after the great reset.
Wtf its just started
he falls in love a little but thhere is no romance
Story and world build is good... a mix of murim and hunter genre but gooooood...
The only down side is how indecisive and naive MC is
Finally done :)
Good read 8/10
You know what... i enjoy this story..thanks for the translation ???
I’m cracking up at the rinse and repeat of the main character’s interactions
Pest comes to him, defeats pest then adds them to his collection or kiIIs them, then the cycle continues
Always the “Is he really human?” that keeps me laughing so hard, the author didn’t try at all
All this praise for an idiotic main character, I hated the first book and I hate this one too
I've never felt more betrayed in my life. But also ig this is to be expected
I love "Apotheosis of a Demon" and "So I am a spider, so what?". I became intrigued with this since it had evolution and was female lead with a more emphasis on action (I am assuming) but the +1000 chapters seem a little daunting. The longest novel I have read is "The Authors POV"(800 range) but that was really good and addicting, but it still took me over a month to read. Is this worth getting into?