It's time for the familiar end-of-book remarks section again.
Although writing books is my job, doing something for too long can get tiring. This book has been in the works for ten months. When I first started writing it, I planned to finish it in about a million words, but I didn't expect it to get so long.
The world-building is quite vast, but if I were to finish it hastily, it would seem like I wasn't taking it seriously enough.
The story of Volume Two has finally come to an end.
It was a slightly unexpected, but still somewhat reasonable, ending.
I never give away spoilers, and I will not reveal how things will develop from here.
The only time a book won't be spoiled is when the serialization is still ongoing. If I reveal all the future content beforehand, then the subsequent developments would be rather uninteresting.
I wonder if any readers initially viewed Rona as just a minor roadside thug.
He was just a passing god, someone who might have some cooperation with him.
That's roughly the feeling.
But in the end, Lu Cang "died" at the hands of a character who seemed to be just passing by.
This volume begins with Lorna.
Ultimately, it was Rona who closed the book.
This is also part of the cycle. As the author, there's too much I can't say. I'm an author who dislikes making characters the riddle tellers.
I prefer people to say things directly, rather than creating those charlatan characters who are rambling on and on about fate and destiny, and who just tell you you'll find out later.
If it's something that truly doesn't need to be known by certain people, I'd prefer to have a character simply not say it.
Instead of saying half of it, or not saying half of it at all.
However, characters, after all, each have their own personality, and some characters are indeed created with a twisted sense of humor, enjoying seeing others' sad and desperate reactions.
Some characters like to say only half of what they mean and then wait for others to get impatient, so they naturally have to fit this trait.
Sometimes when reading certain works, some readers may wonder why the final boss doesn't kill the protagonist after the protagonist has grown stronger.
Look—
Kill them.
Of course, Rona doesn't look like the final boss.
As for who the final boss will be...
I'm the kind of person who never gives away spoilers.
The volume title has been changed.
Collapse loop.
I think most of the questions will be answered when this book is fully completed.
I believe that the fates of different characters have already been foreshadowed in the unseen world.
Of course, this is a hint that I believe I'm giving, based on my own thinking.
Everyone thinks differently, and it's quite possible that my thoughts differ from most people's.
The next volume will be shorter.
The book might go up to the fourth volume, and I don't know if it will exceed two million words, but judging from the plot I've seen so far, it will most likely exceed two million words.
Generally, the content of each volume in a book will become shorter and shorter as you go further down the book.
The groundwork laid in the beginning is gradually brought to a close in the later stages.
Honestly, my current income is just average.
My motivation to keep writing is no longer to make money, but simply to finish this book.
If I had to choose based on my own interests, I would rather finish this book and start a new one.
But from an emotional standpoint, I still intend to finish writing this book.
We are all people living in the real world, so we should all be able to understand.
Especially since this is my job, and for any job, making money is definitely the top priority. Otherwise, wouldn't I be working for free without earning any money?
I have tried my best to write and arrange each book, using all the knowledge and skills I have acquired throughout my life. However, human energy is limited, and many things are often not fully considered, and there may be some confusion in the records.
I made many attempts with this book, and killing off the main character is a first for me.
This is the first time I've written a story where the protagonist has a complete team that grows alongside him and plays a vital role throughout his life.
Many of these attempts were first-time experiences.
For me, many things can only be mastered after trying them.
The ending of this volume progressed a bit too quickly; perhaps I was just too impatient.
A work of art can reveal the author's personality.
It's like a mirror reflecting yourself.
In my profession, I can usually tell who the author is just by reading their writing.
I have read and viewed many excellent creative works.
Sometimes you'll meet some really talented creators who produce amazing works.
It really makes people feel like it's divine!
But sometimes these authors are just a flash in the pan, as if it were just a passing interest.
He only wrote one of his works, and then disappeared without a trace.
It's truly infuriating.
Despite possessing such talent and ability, he left behind little.
They are so arrogant and haughty.
There are also some creators who have truly been treated unfairly by fate, limited by the times and places, and unable to create outstanding works anymore.
For example, someone named Mo Xueyin.
There are so many things that make one feel very regretful.
We've gone off on a tangent.
Every author has their own unique writing style.
I think I've mentioned before that normal authors write from beginning to end in one go.
As for me, I'm the kind of author who, knowing what I'm going to write in a chapter, will write bits and pieces here and there, and then piece together the details to form a complete chapter.
At the same time, I am also the kind of author who writes with great enthusiasm when I am in high spirits.
I feel uncomfortable if I don't do something interesting. I find it boring to write overly conventional plots, and then I don't want to write anymore.
That's roughly the feeling.
Therefore, when writing, I often write in a very unconventional way.
My mood while writing also greatly affects my creative state at the time.
But people can't always maintain a high spirit.
Moreover, writing a book is a process that can take more than ten months, or even a year, or longer.
This also causes my creative state to fluctuate frequently.
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There are no set rules for this year's closing remarks; it's more of a spontaneous effort, just saying whatever comes to mind.
I've always been a restless person; whether it's writing books or living my life, I always want to do something.
Personally, I actually enjoy things like, "Holy crap, how did this happen? What's going to happen?"
Such emotional feedback.
Wouldn't it be incredibly boring if we knew the outcome of everything?
If I accidentally find out the ending of a game or story, I'll suddenly lose interest in playing it.
Even if you continue playing, you feel like a lot of the fun is missing.
Unless, of course, the main focus of this game is not exploration.
But as for novels...
The plot is the most important part! Knowing what will happen in advance definitely reduces the fun!
For example, if I already know someone is dead, I'll treat that person as if they're going to die in the future when I look at them. It gives me a very subtle feeling, and I don't enjoy watching them as much as I would like.
Of course, everything I've said is from my own perspective, my own opinion.
Some people like to know the plot in advance and then continue watching.
I don't mean any criticism, after all, everyone has different interests and hobbies.
However, as far as novels are concerned, unless something unexpected happens to me, this book will eventually come to an end, and the day when it becomes a known and predetermined event will eventually arrive.
Since it's currently being serialized, why not let me maintain this brief sense of mystery?
The main content of this volume is to open up the relationship with the upper realm, introduce the geniuses, and explore parts of the upper realm's map.
Compared to the first volume of one million words, the second volume of 500,000 words includes characters from both the first and second volumes, which means that each character actually has less space available.
For readers, it may feel like the author has endless words to write about.
For the author, however, the space is extremely limited.
Many parts of this volume serve as setups to connect the preceding and following sections.
Besides the main characters, the two most important characters in this volume are Nehercat and Rona.
I don't want the characters I create to be of the highest caliber to appear too weak.
For example, Rona.
The true god is not a brute with only fighting power.
Rather, they are well-versed individuals who understand reincarnation, know everything in their area of expertise, and are skilled in planning and scheming.
Even a reincarnated being like the protagonist cannot easily escape unscathed from such a character.
They might even lose in a battle of wits, leading to their own death.
This is the level of struggle.
Unlike those little karami who roam the world as demigods, quasi-gods, or false gods.
Regarding the protagonist's death...
I will not reveal any further details.
It's only been a few chapters since they died, don't worry...
Even if—and I mean even if—after all, I'm not giving away any spoilers; I'm just making assumptions from the reader's perspective.
Even if the protagonist can really be resurrected, if he is resurrected after only two or three chapters of death, isn't that the same as dying for nothing? What's the point of his death?
In terms of narrative technique, there's nothing particularly noteworthy about this entire volume.
There were quite a few plot holes, so I wouldn't have to lay too much groundwork later.
Actually, I do have some things I want to reveal.
But if I talk about the plot, almost every word I say will be considered a spoiler.
Sometimes, I do feel like I'm always courting death.
There are ready-made, already written materials, a comfort zone, and proven writing methods.
Instead of writing steadily, I always like to tinker and mess around.
No attempt can always succeed, and no novel idea can always be brilliant; there's always a chance of encountering a minefield.
But actually, it's quite fun to write, though it's also rather frustrating if you get criticized.
But what author doesn't get criticized? No matter how famous or talented an author is, they all get criticized. So what am I?
The third volume is another new attempt at a writing style I've never tried before.
Another disappointing piece of news is that the update frequency may be reduced again starting next month.
As for the new book, some readers may have already seen it.
The content of the new book can be considered a combination of the themes I've written about before.
The reason why the protagonist is not Lu Cang is because many readers have expressed that if the protagonist were Lu Cang, it would feel like a main account opening a secondary account, but the secondary account can't beat anything in the new book.
Although it has been repeatedly emphasized that it is just a case of sharing the same name and there is no particular connection between them.
But upon reflection, this might indeed be a rather serious problem.
Therefore, we will temporarily set the protagonist's name to something else in this book.
If there is any further feedback, let's continue this tradition of Lu Cang in other books.
The amount of updates needed will increase significantly in the future.
Fortunately, the framework of the book "Guild" has been largely finalized, so there's no need to think about anything too complicated.
I usually decide what I should write before starting the next volume.
In the Illusionary Realm, the True God has never been a mere background character, and I tend to portray the entire Illusionary Realm as a place fraught with hidden dangers.
Even someone as powerful as Lu Cang perished in this place.
Even true gods cannot die peacefully in the illusionary realm, like Liu Ni.
Sometimes I really want to write more about Lu Cang's experiences in his previous lives, but unfortunately there's just not enough space.
I have to write this, and I have to write that.
Well... actually, this volume doesn't have as much to say as the previous ones.
I struggled for quite a while when deciding where to publish my new book.
In the end, it was posted on this account.
The main goal is to generate gold coins and make quick money, so the structure is generally not too long, focusing on short, quick, and fast-paced fun.
If there's a sequel after that...
We'll see when the time comes. My current plan is to write two more books. If I'm really not suited for this place, then there's nothing I can do.
I tend to write about simpler, less intellectually demanding, old-fashioned formulas.
Okay, that's about it.
The epilogue of this volume is purely casual conversation.
I originally wanted to talk about the plot, but after thinking about it, I realized that some of the plot points I highlighted might have been foreshadowed.
It's easy to get a spoiler-like feeling.
For example, there's the matter of Izparut, and the matter of Kumironi.
And the jealous witch Lotte, and the Heartless Moon, between Ehkator and Nai.
And Roya, as well as the Wild Jade who disappeared for a long part of the story, Grindor, the race that invaded the human race, the Third Sky, etc...
Zhu Ya's position, as well as Ansu and Rona, and the Grand Race that has never appeared before.
As mentioned before, this volume is mainly a transition, so there are actually too many unresolved mysteries and things that should have been said but weren't.
There is indeed a lot I want to say.
I feel like I could talk about any one of these names for ages.
But whether it's a deep dive or just a casual chat, it's all a revelation of the plot outside of the main storyline.
Because the ending of this volume is rather sad, I won't write any side stories. I really don't want to write the kind of plot where the protagonist burns paper money on the seventh day after his death.
One thing I might be able to reveal is that I should answer a lot of questions in Volume 3. Another unimportant revelation is that an old friend should return in Volume 3. Since there are already so many old friends, revealing this is not important.
During my rest time these past few days, I've mostly been writing...
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