This is a good novel in many ways but the ending absolutely sucks, to the point where I would even recommend people NOT to read it. There are several clear arcs, based on the MC's progression to "the next stage". Each of the arcs in themselves are very well written, and my favourite is the first arc, because of the fights, although I've read people complaining about the slow pace. I loved the build up of the fights, and the author took the time to bring in other characters so that the fights mean something, not like other novels where characters turn up for one chapter for the specific reason of being face slapping targets for MC. (It's like the difference between MCU and DCU! ?)However, the novel ends really abruptly on the 4th arc, and it's clear that it's a forced ending, with many unresolved questions. It's such a bad ending that I can no longer go back and reread this novel again, because no matter how thrilling the fights are, I now know that they just don't lead anywhere. anyway, read this novel for thrilling fight scenes, but beware the horrible ending! ?