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Chapter 89 Author's Note on Launching the Book + Request for Monthly Tickets to Climb the New Book Monthly Ticket Ranking!
After more than a month of serialization, this book is finally going to be available for purchase.

Brothers, rewriting the Xianxia genre has brought me many emotions.

Firstly, it's been too long since I put down my pen, and there's definitely an adjustment period.

Secondly, original fantasy films tend to have a slower pace in order to introduce characters and worldviews; in fact, they are restraining themselves from rushing into a fast pace.

However, in terms of character portrayal, it was actually successful.

Although the first 100,000 words didn't offer any major plot twists or exciting moments, the main character, his father, his fiancée, and several supporting characters, such as the Abbot of Qingyang Temple and Magistrate Lu, were all vividly portrayed and their characters were basically established.

Actually, this way of writing was carefully considered. Original fantasy novels need to gradually unfold the cheat system and world view, starting with specific details and gradually expanding to create wave after wave of climaxes.

If the preceding text is read too quickly, it may make it difficult to feel immersed in the story.

As for the plot, it's very enjoyable if you read it all in one go, but if you follow along, it might not be as satisfying. It will be improved a lot after it's released.

Moreover, I can only say that no character is written in vain; characters whose pace is slowed down in the beginning will be used in the later parts.

I've also weighed the pros and cons regarding the protagonist's character design, wondering whether I should write a protagonist who still has some ideals and sentiments.

Because the selfish mentality of "every man for himself" is now prevalent, it is understandable that we should pay attention to individual rights, which is itself a sign of progress.

But in life, one should have things to do and things not to do—uphold the right path, be flexible and adaptable, and let righteousness prevail over evil.

Even if there's no profit to be made, doing good deeds that are neither good nor bad is a kind of idealism.

Walking the righteous path, whether in books or in real life, will always be appreciated by people who share the same ideals, and will always attract benefactors who will help you along the way.

When a person's character and struggle are integrated into this historical process, someone will naturally push them to the forefront of the tide of the times!

These are all things that have been proven in our real lives.

The protagonist's initial act of rescuing his father and seeking help from the Abbot of Qingyang Temple is not actually a matter of moral blackmail. In this world, the Taoist sect is governed by an official system with its own land for offerings. They enjoy a superior status in politics, culture, economics, and even judicial privileges.

Based on the unity of rights, obligations, and responsibilities, Qingyang Temple has a certain obligation to exorcise demons. Even if they don't do it themselves, they should at least offer some assistance to make it morally justifiable. It's simply that readers, influenced by the Taoist masters in fantasy novels, believe that Taoists are all hermits and should stand idly by.

Here, Taoism is merely a facade; it primarily represents the rent-seeking class that disregards the suffering of ordinary people.

To reiterate, you cannot claim immortality and freedom while enjoying the benefits of Taoist offerings, freedom to proselytize, and judicial privileges.

Then, when it's time to ask you for help, you say it's none of my business! Don't delay my cultivation!
We cannot only criticize others for inaction when oppression falls on our own heads, and then accuse them of being nosy when oppression is placed on others, saying things like, "Helping you is a favor, not helping you is your right."

Actually, if it's a Buddhist sect, people might feel more connected to it because of the impression that Buddhist sects "arrive in great renown" and "have hundreds of illegitimate children".

In this book, all three religions are supported by the imperial court. Although Taiqing is supported, it is mostly indifferent and lazy. Yuqing is supported but does nothing, while Shangqing is active and its members are of mixed character.

Because of limited space in the previous text, details such as judicial privileges may not have been explained in enough detail. I haven't written in a long time and haven't fully gotten into the flow yet, but I will make up for it later.

For example, one is not required to kneel before officials, nor is one subject to detention or torture. Taoist priests can reduce or exempt one's punishment, and except for the ten most heinous crimes, there is basically no death penalty.

However, the conflict between the protagonist and the abbot of Qingyang Temple can only be described as a clash of ideologies, and gradually changing a Taoist's thoughts is a kind of satisfying aspect.
This will be discussed later.

As for the portrayal of the harem characters, that's basic stuff, nothing special; the public chapters are just about restraining their true nature.

As I said before, no character is written in vain.

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