Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

From then on, the chapters released will become VIP chapters.

The shelf introduction was quite sudden… This morning, I only intended to ask the editor about the follow-up readership since I was curious about the situation on Twitter, but then the editor asked me if I wanted to go live because I'm a newbie and didn't understand much; I chose to do so.

I also considered whether to go live on June 1, as this date is quite special to me—an occasion I would prepare for and remember for a lifetime, every year on this day.

As for the specific reason… I'll save that for last, let's talk business first.

As I said when I started this book, I am a new author, through and through, without any experience in going live, not even a failed attempt to my name.

The book's performance, for my situation, is not bad, but of course, it still falls short of the goal I set when starting the book (I hoped for 10,000 favorites before going live, currently at 8,000).

The editor I asked this morning mentioned the book currently has 500 followers, but of course, that doesn't mean all 500 readers are willing to pay for the book.

Nevertheless, I still hope that you can support me more, after all, I am a newcomer and also a named author. How well the book does and whether it's written well are ultimately determined by the market.

Let me briefly share my experience. I started reading novels in the early 2000s, back when I had to rent books from bookstores. A book would be worn and tattered from countless readers, and my gateway novel was "Zhu Xian" (I'm sure many readers share this experience).

After over a decade of reading novels, I've accumulated some ideas, or perhaps sense of chivalry, or even heroic ardor, to write an exhilarating and emotionally gripping novel.

After all, who wouldn't want to earn money doing what they love?

But it was only when I actually started writing that I realized writing novels isn't so simple. Reading is one thing, but personally crafting a story is another entirely.

When I was a reader, I used to mock authors, thinking some plot lines were foolish, that the author was brainless, or the protagonist was an idiot.

Now that I've experienced it firsthand, I've come to understand how difficult it is to create a novel that's logical, thrilling, and has perfect character settings.

Ahem… I've gone off-topic, sorry.

I switched from reading pirated copies to legitimate ones, and while I understand, authors also need to make a living; we can't live on love alone. So, I still hope everyone can understand and support me more.

I also realize there are areas in this book that aren't well-written, with logical inconsistencies. As a new author, it's hard to take everything into account sometimes. Thank you all for being so understanding and accompanying this book to 180,000 words.

Starting from the next chapter, it will become a paid chapter. With nearly 8,000 favorites, I don't know how many readers will stay, but I still hope that those who can support will do so.

Having written so much, I've gained a lot of experience and am slowly improving. I will strive to write better and better, and the only way I can repay you as the author is to deliver better story content and work hard to update more chapters.

Although I'm new to this, I've made detailed outlines for this book.

So, after going live, the minimum guarantee will be five updates. I plan to finish this current segment of the story, not necessarily making it thrilling, but at least smooth.

Let me talk about the additional chapter principles, though I'm not sure if I'll reach them.

My ideal first subscription count is 300, but ideals are merely ideals, and reality might be harsh. However, people should have dreams, and I want to give it a try.

If the first subscription count reaches 300 and the goal is met, I will add one chapter, making it six chapters.

From there on, for every additional 100 first subscriptions, I'll add one chapter, with no upper limit (hopefully, the subscription will increase too).

Of course, if there are readers willing to enable automatic subscription, the author will certainly be very happy (hehe).

Regarding rewards… well…

Five chapters for the League Master (updated on the same day).

Silver League (although I know it's unlikely, if there is such, I'll add ten chapters, updating on the same day).

Golden League (let me dream, haha, for the Golden League I'll add thirty chapters, to be completed within three days!)

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That's it, haha, although my hopes aren't high, I have a realistic sense of my own capabilities.

I won't ask for monthly votes yet, considering I'm still a newbie and don't quite understand the rules. I'll focus on subscriptions, but those with monthly votes can also cast them to support me, thank you all.

Only after going live can one truly test how well a book is written. Your support is my greatest motivation, so I must say it again, I really hope everyone can support me. Your support determines how far this book can go.

Without subscriptions and interest, it's like being a salesperson with no performance, and under such circumstances, the book will meet a terrible fate.

Last but not least, I want to thank my editor Zi Liang. Zi Liang is really a great editor who has been very friendly to a greenhorn author like me, teaching me a lot about writing. Without him, this book wouldn't exist and wouldn't have made it this far. I sincerely thank Editor Zi Liang.

I didn't realize I'd written so much. It's my first time going live, my first time giving a speech, so forgive me if I've been rambling.

Oh, right, I should mention why June 1 is special to me—it's my birthday, haha. Yes, I celebrate Children's Day, and will do so every year, even as I get older~

I also hope that everyone reading this book can always maintain their original passion, never losing that childlike innocence, and enjoy every day.

In the years to come, on each birthday, I'll remember this book because it's my first, and I'll cherish it for a lifetime.

This acknowledgment ends here. I'll roll up my sleeves and start writing now, and I'll deliver five chapters after midnight.

Please support me. Thank you, everyone!