This novel is levels above others of its kind for 2 major and many minor reasons(upto chapter 220):-
1) The overarching background plot is mindblowing, in a sense of build-up(It is good compared to other novel genres, but compared to other xianxia's it is among the best), until chapter 218 when all hell breaks lose, though that plot ends there, and while it affects the MC, it doesnt happen because of him.(It ties up everything that is happening since chapter 1 perfectly.)
2) The world truly doesn't revolve around MC. An extreme rarity for chinese novels, atleast as of chapter 220. Sure he is lucky asf, and has the "OP Equipment(I wont spoil)", but even that is explained really well, and is believable(Especially with the development happening near chapter 200-220)
Alongside this, the MC is smart, very normal, and actually wants to be lowkey and acts so. Learns from his mistakes(Actual proper mistakes, not retarded 'mistakes' shown as momentary lapse of judgement to make him believable), has an actual proper friend, and doesn't chase illusionary bullshit like immortality, he is very grounded in that sense.
It also has some cons, but overall it leans on enjoyable, the author always pulls through when it gets slow or boring.