Serpent Ancestor

600,000 words, and the second volume has come to an end.

The first volume was 250,000 words, and the second volume 350,000. At this pace, completing nine volumes and reaching 3 million words shouldn’t be a problem.

Originally, I planned to end the story at the Peach Blossom Spring, but as I wrote, it naturally progressed to Wuyou City. Although it deviated from the outline, the theme remained unchanged.

Wuyou City is akin to the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Yuanming—a utopian society, idealistic.

Of course, this ideal was ultimately obliterated by a mysterious big shot’s strike.

I’m somewhat satisfied with the conclusion of the second volume.

Compared to the first volume, the pace of this volume has noticeably quickened. The protagonist barely trained, and breakthroughs weren’t detailed into nine levels, just briefly mentioned. It has its pros and cons.

(Mainly, I was afraid of losing readers. If I dragged out two chapters and lost readers, my mindset would collapse.)

Some details at the beginning weren’t handled well, like the part entering Chuyang City, but when emotions rise, you just charge ahead. It wasn’t in vain, as it indirectly affected a key character like Bai Qiushui.

In the part where the protagonist receives the inheritance in Wuyou City, the perspective kept switching, which made it hard for some readers who skim to understand. For this, I can only apologize.Overall, it’s not about being great, but maintaining stability.

In the final wrap-up, I made sure every character appeared, giving them some screen time.

Demonic Beast Group: Xu Hei, Xu Bai, Hei Huang, Man Jin, Lei Meng, Demon Lord, Er Gou, Vulture.

Chu Tian Alliance: Xu Qingfeng, Xiao Chou, Ah Yin, Ku Xuan, Zhang Tie, Zhao Wenzhuo, Xiang Fei.

Qin Kingdom Forces: Qin Xuanji, Xu Qingzhi, Li Si, Lei He, Bai Luo, Zhou Wendie, Bai Qiushui.

Neutral Beings: Tianji Shangren, Han Te, Liu Buqun.

I missed Wang Ding, I’ll add him in the next chapter.

Due to limited space, and since this book isn’t a professional ensemble piece, I can only try to create as many interesting characters as possible within the confines.

This is what I’m most satisfied with personally. Seeing praise from readers brings me great comfort.

Regarding the protagonist’s combat power, some said it was broken during the Qi Refining Stage, and others said it was broken during Core Formation, but up to now, it doesn’t seem broken.

(After all, I have experience with two long novels, so have some faith in me, okay?)

Regarding the female lead, I don’t know if it’s a trend issue, but many beast-themed novels state in their synopsis (no female lead, no transformation), leading everyone to subconsciously believe that beast-themed novels shouldn’t have a female lead or transformations.

I can’t guarantee anything here; I can only say that no rules or frameworks can bind me!

Writing a good story with heart is what I aim to do, not being constantly hinted at what can’t be written due to these rules, which would greatly diminish the quality.

In the early stages, it indeed affected me, making me afraid to create female characters, and those who appeared were mostly antagonists or cannon fodder.

That won’t happen later.

Of course, I won’t write a female lead for now either. Many new readers will leave immediately upon hearing there’s a female lead, which is not an exaggeration, but a reality.

So even if I do write one, it will be through continuous development until perfection, making everyone accept her before she becomes the female lead. I can’t write those who are just given away or clingy.

Writing the characters and stories in my heart and sharing them with everyone is my honor.

Now, let’s talk about the third volume, Opening the Dragon Veins.

The first volume’s dragon scales defied the heavens, mortals slaying immortals.

The second volume’s dragon bone was born from adversity, with a heart toward the light.

The third volume’s dragon veins will focus on humanity and nature.

Actually, in the last chapter of the second volume, some content was hinted at. If the Demon Lord, as the guardian beast of the demonic beasts, encounters a problem, the demonic beasts will face disaster.

This is the main conflict and theme of the third volume.

The map shifts to the East Sea, where Penglai Island is located, the place where Emperor Qin sought the elixir of immortality according to history.

I won’t reveal too much for now. The third volume will be the one I put the most effort into.

I’m already eager to start writing.

Stay tuned.

Oh, and there’s a character I forgot to introduce. Since he didn’t get a chance in the main text, I’ll include him in a single chapter.

Xuan Yangzi: ”I, the main antagonist of the first volume, actually survived to the third volume. This deserves a perfect score!”

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