Review Detail of Professor_Zzyzx in Is that a Wisp?

This is one of my favourite novels on this site. I saw some pretty large reviews recently on other books so I thought I’d make a decent one of my own since it’s been awhile. To start of The main character is extremely intelligent, interesting and fun to read about. He’s pretty much a genius and loves to improve, learn and help those who need it. Especially his friends and family. Many of the reviews I’ve seen complain about things that pretty much disappear by chapter 80. The author is very active and interacts with his fans. Taking criticism and improving as he writes has allowed the story to grow naturally along with the main character. It makes this story all the more unique in my eyes. Because of the MC’s naive and humble beginnings we learn much of the world through his eyes and it is always a breath of fresh air. The side characters aren’t very developed at first, seemingly only their for comedy (which sadly falls flat sometimes), or they can be described pretty easily, but as with everything in the story they only get better the longer it goes on. I have noticed afew faults here and there. The grammar was difficult to sit through after awhile in the beginning. Though this isn’t really a consistent problem. The odd mistake here and there still pop up. Which is completely understandable mind you. There are also multiple plot points that are skipped over. Though minor they may be. One of my favourite scenes in this story is Krune’s battle with the fire dragon Gomat and I was hyped for him to FINALLY get a sparring partner he could consider his equal. Yet this is FAR from what happened as Krune used the battle to learn Gomat’s blue flame skill before improving it and making an even more powerful version immediately putting him above the badass dragon. He’s also never mentioned again. Colen and Nala are in similar situations though I wasn’t nearly as hyped for them. Before leaving the Makui planet Shinja trashes the common young master and he swears his revenge. Though the mans father isn’t stupid and would rather see him learn his lesson and grow than go out and take revenge on his behalf, especially since Shinja has such potential. Which was awesome to see as its not very common in stories like this. It stuck with me because these people are never brought up again. The way the wisp’s of the Dalin universe use their ethereal bodies during combat is likewise forgotten. I thought it was so cool when I first read about it, but it’s only mentioned the one time. It’s not even brought up after the MC sends a message back to the Luvile universe. It contained cultivation techniques and skills, but no mention of this unique way Wisps can use their bodies to fight. It’s not even brought up when the MC is training his daughter. Even though she has a wisp-like ethereal flame of her own. (Which even after she gains control over it I imagine it flaring up with her emotions) Weapon intent is all but forgotten. Though seeing as there aren’t many characters who wield weapons it makes sense. The fact Krune is tempering his physical body with tribulation lightning is never really mentioned again either. Though he can withstand more than two and a half times the maximum output he was once able to, his body is still considered fairly average and even weak. I know he’s a wisp, so this can also be forgiven. I just thought it might be a plot point considering covering your weaknesses and making them into strengths is usually a big part of cultivation novels. Not that he’d need his body since he’s a long range combatant anyway. Something that I was always excited about but never happen was after Krune improved Gomats blue flame by combining it with Tribulation lightning to create the purple flame. Light Spirit/Little light/Luvile then says something like “I wonder if he’ll be able to make the others” making me assume we would get multiple elements that were enhanced and merged with the purple tribulation power. Though this was my own speculation, what light spirit meant is never explained. There’s a pretty big change in cast half way through the story. Not really a complaint or warning, just a heads up. It’s a pretty neat way to do it too. I do miss many characters and want to see the results of many things that won’t be shown for awhile Though. Like Mile and Barry’s relationship. How the Makui world has developed after Krune left. And what the lizard dragons are up to. I had imagined them to be main characters when they were just there for the main character to help and show how caring and non murderous he is. (Which is another trait I love about him) I also feel like sound laws should be a thing.😅 All in all this is a great story. Things tend to be forgotten in long running stories like this, the author is very good at balancing the way he writes. Many plot points are left behind, but they all feel like things that may be relevant later on, so I truly can’t wait to see how this story develops further. And P.S Author Thanks for writing this wonderful story.