Writing about a modern magical society on Qidian is truly, incredibly difficult.

This is a reflection prompted by the many readers who approach the story with preconceived notions and make baseless claims.

The social framework of this book has already been established. The magical world within these pages is essentially a magical industrial society, mirroring our own modern industrial society. In this world, the term "magic" holds nearly the same significance as "science" does in our world. Magic permeates every aspect of life; everyone can learn it, everyone uses items created by it, and everyone accesses the internet via the Skynet. Brothers, this is a fictional world with a stable government structure! So, please, stop asking me why the protagonist or the Archmages lack that "dominating aura"—that kingly air of deciding life and death with a single word—or why they don't seem like powerful, intimidating figures.

The text makes it clear: the most powerful organization on the continent is the United Nations, and the most powerful entities among the nations are the Permanent Five. Beneath them exist nearly a hundred diverse countries. Faced with such colossal giants, individual martial prowess is simply useless! To the Permanent Five, an Archmage is merely a humanoid nuclear bomb that can walk around on its own. Are they impressive? Certainly. Are they worthy of respect? Yes. But are they terrifying? No! The Skynet alone can trigger over 1,500 forbidden spells simultaneously—and that is just a network primarily designed for "communication"! Is it even necessary to mention how powerful magical facilities designed specifically for "destruction" might be? Unless one reaches the level of the Level 8 magical beasts in the book—completely ignoring lower-tier forces and possessing enough power to single-handedly take on an army of millions—one must abide by the rules of modern society! In fact, the only thing the protagonist has done so far to truly alarm the world's elite is the "regrowth of severed limbs," achieving something modern magic could not. As for things like Anton or the Sin Arachnid, do you really think the leaders of the Permanent Five aren't more informed than the protagonist? What do you think sustained their leadership over hundreds of millions of people? Naivety?

I am certain I have conveyed all of this in the book, but many readers simply fail to consider the social architecture I’ve built. They cling to their preconceived notions, applying the power dynamics of medieval dark wizards to this story. They expect powerful mages to rely solely on their own strength, simultaneously acting as "thugs, scientists, lords, kings, and rule-makers," and then they incessantly complain about why this or that scene unfolded a certain way. But in this book, powerful mages are much more like super-powered individuals in a modern society! This book focuses on martial arts and the diverse, fantastical creatures of another world. Magic is just the backdrop; I mention it often, but must it be the primary focus?

Whether it is the Obedience Sect or the Rift-Sky Sect, these are merely organizations operating under the state. By analogy, they are like Christianity, Buddhism, or Hinduism in reality. The only difference is that this is a magical society where individuals possess greater power, making it easier for them to wield influence than in the modern world, which is why these organizations appear more formidable.

I really only want to address the background issue one more time: this is a modern magical society! To the people of this world, high-level mages are like "professors" or "members of an academy of sciences." This is not a story about dark wizards, nor is it a medieval magical world where powerful mages have become gods, moving mountains and filling seas, while ordinary people starve, remain illiterate, and live in a semi-feudal, semi-slavery society! If that were the background, where would the viewers come from? Who would be watching the livestream? Who would be sending the comments?! Honestly, use your head—are the people of this other world idiots? With the power of magic, wouldn't they use it to improve their lives instead of just thinking about blowing up their enemies? Couldn't they use a "Tornado Rain Strike" for irrigation? Couldn't they use "Light and Shadow" to watch movies? And all those other books where everyone who discovers a small secret immediately locks themselves in a magic tower to meditate for decades or centuries without making a breakthrough—I’ve had enough of it. It’s as if the people of other worlds are all idiots who don’t understand that there is strength in numbers. Scientific research today is done by teams of hundreds or thousands; who works in isolation anymore? Do you really think dozens of knowledgeable Archmages sitting together to study the mysteries of the elements are inferior to someone shutting themselves away to reinvent the wheel?

To summarize in one simple sentence: the background is a modern society that possesses the force of magic! Apply that rule!!!