Chapter 4: Internet Deities

Ah, this miserable life has lasted for a year, and graduation is just around the corner. It is time to put an end to this way of living. I should quickly finish this novel! Ye Yang glanced at his computer desktop and ultimately decided to publish a single chapter to explain his situation, while also laying the groundwork for the plans he was about to embark on.

For most authors, writing new ideas in the genre of martial arts novels is truly challenging, often resulting in a mere rehashing of old themes. The only means to compete for readers is through the sophistication of their writing style. "Zhu Xian" features excellent prose, yet it remains at a disadvantage compared to the giants of martial arts in the online realm. However, Ye Yang is confident because "Zhu Xian" brings fresh ideas

After the resounding success of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," Ye Yang once again innovatively launched "Zhu Xian," introducing a new genre of fantasy martial arts novels. Martial arts novels are one of the mainstream literary forms in this world. In the hands of the authors in this realm, the martial arts skills of the masters have reached an extraordinary level, rivaling even those depicted in "The Dominance of the World." Concepts such as splitting rivers with a single palm or shattering mountains with a single punch have become utterly clichéd. Martial arts novels are one of the mainstream literary forms in this world. In the hands of the authors in this realm, the martial arts skills of the masters have reached an extraordinary level, rivaling even those depicted in "The Dominance of the World." Concepts such as splitting rivers with a single palm or shattering mountains with a single punch have become utterly clichéd.

To achieve fame, one must be sensationalized! Ye Yang is not a woman; he does not possess a 38D career line. Relying on self-promotion through photography is impossible, and his goal is to become a star, so he cannot add anything disreputable to his resume

In his previous life, Ye Yang was a novel enthusiast, not only fond of reading but also of writing. However, he was a pitiable struggling writer, earning approximately around 1,000 yuan in manuscript fees per month, including attendance bonuses. Coupled with his income from working as a ghostwriter online, he could earn over 3,000 yuan when luck was on his side. This was more than sufficient for Ye Yang, who needed to feed only himself and ensure his family was not hungry.

In other words, when Ye Yang updates a post on his personal homepage on Facebook, tens of thousands of people will be aware of his latest developments; for him, this is the true wealth

Indeed, Ye Yang is not as obsessed with the internet and self-indulgent as outsiders perceive him; on the contrary, he has taken advantage of the online novel platforms to become a web author

Of course, such a long period of effort has indeed yielded rewards. Firstly, the royalties from three books have already brought Ye Yang several million. In addition to the generous tips from some affluent readers, Ye Yang currently has over 6 million in savings and * books * in his account. However, this is not what Ye Yang values the most; the primary purpose of his considerable efforts is the growth in the number of fans.

The concept of Xianxia has added another layer to the original Wuxia. Just the two characters "Zhu Xian" are already captivating enough. Killing immortals? People in this world have never thought of writing it this way, and curiosity naturally drives attention. Furthermore, the name Ye Yang has already reached a god-like status among online authors, with a reputation that precedes him, which has further increased the attention on "Zhu Xian"

More than a year ago, Ye Yang chose "The Legend of Searching for the Qin" as an entry point into the world of online literature. This choice was made because this genre of ancient fantasy novels was the most popular at the time, and incorporating the novel concept of time travel was sure to lead to success. Indeed, reality did not disappoint Ye Yang; after a brief period of dormancy, "The Legend of Searching for the Qin" immediately stood out among countless competitors.

If at first the readers are merely intrigued by the novel's novel world, they later become captivated by the characters within it: the snow-white-clad Lu Xueqi, the quirky and spirited Bi Yao, and the enigmatic Zhou Yixian. The readers are truly drawn in by the story itself

In fact, "The Legend of the Seeking Qin" does not have the largest readership among books, but the time-travel genre it pioneered has brought Ye Yang significant fame in the online novel community. It is similar to "Infinite Horror"; although many people have not read this novel, they are aware that it is the progenitor of the infinite flow genre. However, after reading too many similar novels, they simply lose interest in it.

As the story unfolds, readers discover a completely different world, filled with divine swords controlling thunder, the Extermination Sword Formation, sword flight, and various unprecedented extraordinary skills that leave readers entranced. The emergence of sects such as Qingyun Sect, Burning Incense Valley, and the Demon Path Ghost King Sect has also alleviated the aesthetic fatigue of martial arts enthusiasts who are accustomed to Shaolin and Wudang.

Over the past two years, apart from writing, Ye Yang has spent most of his time managing his personal homepage. Today, Ye Yang can be considered a relatively influential star figure online. Although he is merely a star on the internet, he is still a celebrity, and the series of actions he takes next will lay a solid foundation.

Now that Ye Yang has decided to return to his old profession, he will no longer be a failed writer. In his previous life, there were so many masterpieces online that simply plagiarizing one would be enough for Ye Yang to achieve fame. However, the key issue lies in choosing which novel to become famous with. It is important to understand that the style of a novel can influence readers' impressions of the author. If he chooses a harem novel, then even if there are many readers, the author's image will not improve significantly. The key issue lies in choosing which novel to become famous with. It is important to understand that the style of a novel can influence readers' impressions of the author. If he chooses a harem novel, then even if there are many readers, the author's image will not improve significantly.

If we say that "The Legend of the Seeking Qin" merely allowed Ye Yang to become a master of online literature, then the emergence of "Zhu Xian" completely solidified his status as a master of online novels. Various works imitating "Zhu Xian" have emerged one after another, but compared to others who are still in the exploratory stage, "Zhu Xian" undoubtedly possesses more charm, and Ye Yang has thus been humorously referred to by online readers as the barometer of online novels

Of course, one cannot generalize from a single work. Jin Yong's "The Deer and the Cauldron" can be considered a pioneer of the harem genre, yet no one would question Jin Yong's character or his standing in the martial arts world. However, it is evident that Ye Yang possesses no standing in the martial arts community.

This novel did not disappoint Ye Yang and all the readers who had high expectations for it. The opening line, "Heaven and Earth are indifferent, treating all things as straw dogs," captivated all the readers. Just this one sentence made it clear to everyone that this novel is vastly different from ordinary martial arts novels

After a brief investigation, Ye Yang discovered that the world of online novels is quite developed, particularly in the urban romance genre, which is especially abundant. The ancient martial arts genre remains very popular, and there are even works in the futuristic fantasy category. Of course, stories about deities being banished to the mortal realm are also numerous and extremely well-received

Ye Yang rose to fame with his literary work, becoming a prominent figure among the new generation of online authors. The trend of time-travel novels he pioneered gained immense popularity, leading countless authors to imitate him. Throughout the history of the Hua Kingdom, every dynasty has been traversed, with nearly every emperor experiencing a coup d'état in some form. In the realm of online literature, Ye Yang is revered as the progenitor of time-travel narratives

After "Zhu Xian," Ye Yang chose "Xing Chen Bian," which is the novel he is currently uploading. Given the presence of the previous two works, the number of readers for this book is astonishing. Over the past year and nearly two years, Ye Yang has written millions of words, which has taken up too much of his time, leading him to be seen as a homebody by those around him

According to Ye Yang's estimation, the number of readers across the country who are engaging with his novels through various means is at least in the hundreds of thousands, and the number of genuine fans who truly pay attention to him is also in the tens of thousands, as can be directly observed from the number of followers on Facebook.