Frankly, the pressure while writing Zhan Hun has always been immense. First, it’s my debut attempt at a Xuanhuan novel, and second, the success of Evil God was substantial. Since Zhan Hun launched, it has been constantly mired in controversy. From my personal perspective, I am unsatisfied—deeply unsatisfied—with how Zhan Hun turned out. Much of what I wanted to write remains unwritten, and the core ideas I aimed to convey were never fully expressed. Yet, Zhan Hun's performance remains strong. I know this doesn't mean the book is inherently brilliant; it is solely due to the unwavering support of the Stars, a testament to the person known as Fallen Star! Many people claim I'm only suited for writing urban fiction and urge me to drop Zhan Hun and return to the city genre. Heh, perhaps some brothers mean well, while others use it as veiled mockery. But regardless of the intention, I want everyone to know: a writer cannot remain confined to just one genre. One must constantly challenge new territories; giving up simply because one doesn't succeed immediately is not the way. When I first started writing, my work was urban, and looking back now, that book is trash. Yet, Evil God succeeded, not because I was inherently suited for that style, but because of long-term accumulation.

Truthfully, I’ve always been drawn to fantasy novels since childhood, but fantasy has always been harder to write than urban stories. After all, so much must be conjured from thin air, unlike urban novels where elements are readily available. Even when starting this new book, the editor suggested I launch an urban supernatural novel, advising a gradual transition if I wanted to change genres. The editor meant well, but I stubbornly proceeded with Xuanhuan. This was a monumental shift, a significant turning point. Zhan Hun has many flaws: the early battles failed to capture the epic grandeur I envisioned; the romantic aspects were poorly handled—Xiao Yezi was too indecisive, which wasn't my original intent; and there are simply too many characters, making the narrative feel cluttered—this was not what Star envisioned either. Even the introduction of the Gu Hua Continent fell short; my initial concept was that its inhabitants would operate like deities controlling the Dou Hun Continent, but that feeling never materialized. These are all failures. Some stemmed from prioritizing update speed, causing the story to drift; others arose from focusing too much on certain readers' comments, which rushed the plot. Regardless, it proves my grasp of this world setting is still insufficient—that is Star’s weakness. However, I am amending this, I am striving, and I believe when I write this type of fantasy again, the result will be entirely different.

There are many similar issues, all of which Star is aware of. If I could restart, Zhan Hun would look nothing like this. But in this world, there are no second chances. What Star can do now is try to make the latter half of Zhan Hun as perfect as possible, ensuring a perfect conclusion, and even hoping to use Zhan Hun to redress some of the regrets left over from Evil God.

This year is my Ben Ming Nian (personal zodiac year), a notoriously unlucky one. I never used to believe in fate, but the sheer volume of unfortunate events this year forces me to reconsider. The most ridiculously unlucky incident might have been in May. I woke up, ready to type my chapter update, only to find my desktop computer had crashed. I switched to my laptop, only to discover its keyboard was also broken. With no other choice, I headed to the internet café, but upon arrival, the entire place had a power outage. Since it was early, few people were there, and the owner wouldn't turn the power on just for me. I called a friend, took a ride to his place, and only then managed to finish writing. These are minor things—a stolen phone, a lost wallet—those are trifles. Recently, something truly disheartening happened, which some friends might already know about. I was deeply despondent during that period, lacking any desire to write. I seriously considered breaking my updates, but remembering you were all waiting, I persevered. Then, Smiling Face invited me to his place to unwind, but barely after he picked me up, he was in a car accident. Thankfully, he wasn't seriously hurt, but the car was totaled. These past few days have been consumed by dealing with the vehicle repairs. Honestly, when these things first happened, I felt incredibly gloomy, constantly questioning why I was so unlucky. But looking back after the events have passed, I realize it’s just how things are—nothing is insurmountable. Life is a balance: where there is gain, there must be loss, and where there is loss, there will be gain. It simply is what it is.

So much has happened, and the journey of Zhan Hun has been fraught with setbacks, yet the Stars have supported me with such unwavering loyalty. Honestly, I am moved; truly moved. Many times, I was fully prepared for the book to flop, yet here Zhan Hun stands strong, all thanks to your support!

I have never doubted that the Stars form the largest readership base on 3G. Thank you for staying with me during my lowest points, and thank you for your continuous support. Star promises you: Zhan Hun has passed its biggest hurdle; the rest will only become more spectacular. And for the next book, having learned so many lessons, I am confident it will be no less thrilling than Zhan Hun, only better!

My greatest aspiration now is that all the Stars will accompany Star to the very end, helping to perfect Zhan Hun. Any flaws, any suggestions—please bring them forward. But I also hope you can respect my perspective and not dictate how I must write things. If a flaw is pointed out, I will certainly correct it; I will also heed all friendly advice. No one is perfect, and all I can do is strive to write the best book possible—nothing more!

In the review section, people often comment on how I handle things. To be honest, I might have become angry in the past, but now I can only smile in response. I understand clearly: as long as I diligently write a good book, what do all those other comments truly matter?

The book is the foundation; if the book is good, everything else falls into place!

Finally, thank you to the Stars for your support. Star will not disappoint you, absolutely not. Please trust me, trust your Star!

Star needs your Golden Bricks and recommendation tickets. I implore you all~~F