Heaven’s Shadow

Chapter 269: .1 - Author Note - End of Book Note

Chapter 269: .1 - Author Note - End of Book Note

**End of Volume Note**

The second volume of *”The Heavenly Shadow,”* titled *”Youthful Wanderer,”* comes to an end here. I have some reflections and thoughts to share, so let’s discuss them.

From the beginning until now, I’ve been writing this book with utmost seriousness. Those who have been reading it might have sensed this. Life has its ups and downs, but the written word remains constant.

I know that some of my readers, just like the title of this volume suggests, have been following my books since their youth. Over the years, it turns out that you are still here, still with me. This is truly touching. I haven’t had a chance to say this before, so today, I want to say “thank you” to all of you.

I am not a perfect author; I have many flaws, and I do not deny that. However, I believe my writing is somewhat unique, and there will always be readers who appreciate the works I create.

Every time I hear that someone enjoys my book, it brings me the greatest joy. Even though I am no longer the young writer I once was, I still love hearing good things about my work. Perhaps it sounds a bit foolish, but maybe all introverts are like that…

In any case, thank you all. I will continue to work hard to improve this book. But there are a few things I need to mention first.

1. 1. Since finishing the second volume, I’ve been under a lot of pressure. Especially last night’s final chapter, which was over 7,200 words long. I wrote it all in one go. The editor suggested splitting it into chapters, but I thought it would be better as one continuous piece for reader comfort. After this, I plan to take a two-day break to clear my mind and improve the quality of the upcoming content. Updates will resume on the third day.

2. 2. The current update frequency has become quite overwhelming for me. I am not an author known for prolific updates. Honestly, maintaining a consistent two to sometimes four updates a day for over three months, while keeping a certain quality, has exceeded my expectations. However, this pace has taken a toll on me. Writing until late at night has become routine, and while fatigue is one thing, working late into the night affects the quality of the writing. For instance, during the “Winter Peak Battle,” I had many more ideas and felt capable of writing them better, but the pressure to update quickly forced me to rush. I hope to avoid this in the future.

   Therefore, for the third volume, I plan to slightly slow down the update rate: two updates from Monday to Friday and one update on weekends. This should provide a bit of relief.

3. 3. The title of the third volume has not been revealed yet. Feel free to guess! Given that the readers who enjoy my books are likely quite intelligent, it shouldn’t be too hard to figure out.

Finally, I wish everyone joy and hope you find something uniquely enjoyable in *”The Heavenly Shadow.”*

P.S.: The phrase “A man remains a youth until death” is one I saw online and liked, so I used it as a poignant closing line. Life is never easy, and I hope everyone can maintain a youthful heart throughout their lives.

P.S.2: This line was added by the editor: please support with your votes… sigh!

Thank you all. (To be continued.)