This show is incredible! I couldn't help comparing it with Douluo Dalu as I first found out about this show from the promo at the end of one of Douluo Dalu's episodes. The way the stories are presented are both similar. It's a cultivation story set in a dystopian sci-fi setting, not something I thought I would like initially, but I love it!
The story is engaging from the very beginning and Luo Feng is such a compelling hero. Sometimes I question his choices and he seems to lack some forethought and cautiouness when it comes to making decisions, and this lack of foresight sometimes makes Luo Feng seem a little immature, however, he never fails to impress!
One thing I will say about the story is that it moves very fast espcially in season 1. I don't have any background knowledge of the novel, but I know it's quite extensive. They don't really have a lot of time to let events unfold slowly so it moves very fast, but I found that also kept me engaged as I was never bored.
The characters are wonderful, though I felt like Luo Feng's relationships could do with some further development. He meets a lot of people, friends, colleagues and teachers but because of the speed of his advancement he never 'sticks around' for very long before moving onto the next group of people. Hopefully they'll have more time to develop his relationships in season 2 as there are double the number of episodes!
If you're a fan of Douluo Dalu definately give this show a watch you won't regret it!