In Chinese online literature, Celestial Bane and the other three novels were known as the "Four Wonders of the Internet", which did not include "Battle Through the Heavens". Battle Through the Heavens was regarded as a rubbish novel in Chinese online literature. Its style and content were criticized. Celestial Bane, on the other hand, was hailed as a classic online literary work known for its profound philosophical thinking, broad historical vision, and beautiful writing style.