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At first, I didn't understand why this novel had less than 4 stars, but as I continued reading, I realized it had a big problem. While the premise is interesting - a female immortal managing to break through the barrier of her world into the 'real' world - the execution leaves a lot to be desired.Two major issues come to mind, the FL being the first of these. As a romance novel, the characters are extremely important, as well as the relationship's development. To say it plainly, the FL does not act in a believable way. I mean, she's the sect master of one of the most powerful sects on her planet, dedicated to cultivation and immortality above all else, having single-mindedly pursued her goal for more than five thousand years. In the first place, she broke through the barrier because she disliked the idea of being manipulated by her 'creator' into a relationship with some random male disciple.In the same vein, the way he (the ML) changes his novel in an effort to deviate from the same old 'harem-seeking' cultivation trope because he wants her to be more individualistic, follow her own purpose in life, contradicts completely with how easily she falls for him. This despite knowing he's trying to get in her pants, which she supposedly dislikes. In just a few chapters, the first-impression of her is completely destroyed, acting entirely out of character in a way that is indistinguishable from any other chinese FL.I honestly wanted to give this two stars because it completely fails at executing it's own established premise, but it's at least well written enough that I cant do that in good conscience. To conclude, I'd say it's a pretty shallow novel that is ultimately not worth reading unless you're willing to turn your brain off.