The Demon Sage Lives A Fourth Time

Since having no reviews can be a turnoff for new readers I felt like I needed to give my honest opinion even if there are barely 9 chapters. Quick summary of the most major issue for lazy readers: "If this novel was a game then we would be just seeing a 10 second clip of when the MC achieves and new save point while missing the journey in between" This novel is "ok" its not exceptional, but it definitely stands above the trash heaps that are 90% of webnovels in writing. Saying that, there are some MAJOR issues that need overcome for this to be considered "great": The Pros: -An intelligent MC (thank God) -MC has ambition and is and anti-hero (no heroic trash, just world domination) -Good writing, though a but janky coming in first person POV -World building has potential, just needs a more detailed power system (e.g. How do people gather mana? What is the difference between demon magic and normal? Is there an element systems? How does mana power manifest in warriors?) Negatives (Will be a big turnoff for many): -Very shallow world background (lack of knowledge of the political and geographical system [This point is a bit moot since the story is still in development, but the plot has progressed enough that it should definitely be there]) -The update speed is miserable, rivaling fanfictions in its frequency -Extreme overuse of Time-skips, the MC has been skipping three or more years per chapter, almost feels like we are receiving tri-annual updates instead of a story -EXTREME Golden spoon of fate; The MC could take a walk in the woods and conveniently stumble upon a heavenly talent who needs saving, who will then swear to be an eternal servant (This has literally happened twice in just 9 chapters💀 [Even if I saved 10 million people I guarantee not a single one would do this]) -Seems to be heavily inspired by "The Eminence in Shadow" just more intentional than Cid (Not necessarily a negative, just needed mentioned) -Complete and utter lack of any obstacles, from the current pace I wouldn't be shocked if the MC completed taking over the world in the next 5~6 chapters and the story ended. -No growth (Extreme OP), from the age of like 10 the MC was just a couple of steps from transcendence, the characters of the world are backwards and undeveloped compared to him, I worry for the Author who will have to somehow a**pull threats in the future for the MC to face. Conclusion: The story has potential, but there isn't enough story in it. This is in no way an attack on the Author, but I believe if you implemented more story and character interactions it would be a lot more enjoyable. Stories like "The Eminence in Shadow" are enjoyable and have a lot of conflict even if the MC is obscenely OP, there should be more focus on "story telling" instead of just development checkpoints. There is so much to write about that could have been told instead of skipping from being at home directly to mid school year at an academy. If this novel was a game then we would be just seeing a 10 second clip of when the MC achieves and new save point while missing the journey in between. I think the Author still has plenty of time to rectify these issues (or rewrite), so I hope they will take this review with a grain of salt instead of being offended.