I have seen many reviews that say, “This series is like reading how a video game character progress” Which is not entirely false but VASTLY misleading… This book has very little in common with video game progression. An accutrate overall description of what you are about to read is a combination of Dragonball Z, Harry Potter, Shang Dynasty traditions, but before you run off hyped, just know the Chinese Shang Dynasty-like stuff is first and foremost. It. Is. Awesome!!!!