We are testing the long form gameplay right now (started two months ago, and are going along.) So far the system does not give out XP fast, so if you like lots of drama and long adventures between big xp bumps, you can get 0-to hero feel for sure.
We are not yet testing playing as the Cultivation characters, so there are likely a few wrinkles there to sort out. One thing we have seen is that this system is fairly brutal for mortals.
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