Chapter 8

Zhang Longfei is a seasoned second-generation rich kid and also a book enthusiast who is obsessed with novels.

He usually likes to find books to read on the Starlight Novel Network, and his favorite genre is fantasy. Every time he finds a book he likes, he is never stingy with his rewards, giving at least a thousand Starlight Coins as a base.

Zhang Longfei's ID on the Starlight Novel Network is Xiaofeifei. Because of his generous spending, he has become the main sponsor of several popular novels, making him one of the well-known wealthy readers on the network, often referred to as "Fei God" by many readers.

"Let's see if 'The Great Sword Saint' has been updated," Zhang Longfei muttered to himself.

'The Great Sword Saint' is a new book by a new author. Recently, Zhang Longfei has been following it closely and has already rewarded over a thousand Starlight Coins, making him the first main sponsor of the book.

"Huh? Why did 'The Great Sword Saint' drop to second place?" Zhang Longfei suddenly frowned. He naturally felt annoyed that his favorite book had dropped in rank.

"What is 'Unrivaled'? Why did it suddenly jump to first place?" Zhang Longfei glanced at 'Unrivaled,' the new book in first place, but he wasn't particularly interested and continued to read 'The Great Sword Saint.'

He quickly finished the latest chapter of 'The Great Sword Saint,' only to find that the author had added a postscript at the end of the chapter:

"PS: Sorry for the late update today. I've been reading 'Unrivaled' since I got up, and I'm still trembling with excitement after finishing it! No wonder it's so popular! Please, Great Author Bai Yiqing, update quickly! Waiting online!!"

Zhang Longfei was somewhat shocked.

"Is this 'Unrivaled' so amazing that even the author of 'The Great Sword Saint' is recommending it? Aren't they competitors? Well, I'll have to see how good this 'Unrivaled' is." With a critical mindset, Zhang Longfei clicked on 'Unrivaled.'

Two hours later, Zhang Longfei finished the latest chapter of 'Unrivaled.' He instinctively tried to turn the page, but a message appeared on the screen:

"This article is still being serialized. Please wait for the author to update."

"Finished?" Zhang Longfei clicked the mouse again forcefully.

The screen still showed: "This article is still being serialized. Please wait for the author to update."

"Damn! How can it be finished!?" Zhang Longfei couldn't sit still.

"Rebirth of a strongman, invincible at the same level, omnipotent and omniscient!"

"The protagonist is so amazing, and just when I was getting really excited, it ends?"

This sudden stop made Zhang Longfei almost go crazy. He was completely engrossed in the plot, and the abrupt end was almost unbearable!

It's like someone was enjoying a fart, and suddenly someone interrupted it!

Although crude, it was vivid, and he felt extremely uncomfortable all over.

"I finally understand how the author of 'The Great Sword Saint' feels! Waiting online! I'll wait online too because of how good this book is!"

Many people have experienced the feeling of waiting for updates, but for a wealthy reader like Zhang Longfei, he has his own way of urging updates.

Moving the mouse, Zhang Longfei clicked on "I want to reward."

"Reward a thousand? No, that won't do. A thousand won't show my status. As long as this book remains excellent, I must be the first main sponsor! No one can compete with me!"

So, Zhang Longfei directly rewarded ten thousand Starlight Coins!

"Reward ten thousand first, and if you don't update quickly, I'll reward even more! With such a generous reward, I'll see if you can resist not updating!"

For Zhang Longfei, ten thousand Starlight Coins is just one-tenth of his monthly allowance, and he is more than willing to reward books he likes!

If I'm enjoying it, I'll reward... This is the mindset of a wealthy reader like Zhang Longfei.

"Clapping and praising, rising from my seat, no reward can express my admiration! Xiaofeifei rewards 'Unrivaled' with 10,000 Starlight Coins!"

The reward message appeared at the top of the book review section, and Xiaofeifei's ID also appeared at the top of the 'Unrivaled' fan list!

After rewarding, Zhang Longfei hurriedly posted a review: "Great Author Bai, ten thousand Starlight Coins for ten updates! (Crying face), the cliffhanger is too thrilling, please update quickly, waiting online!"

Only a wealthy and capricious reader like Zhang Longfei would spend ten thousand Starlight Coins for an update.

True to his reputation as a famous wealthy reader on the Starlight Novel Network, Xiaofeifei's review quickly received many replies.

"Fei God is here!"

"Damn, ten thousand Starlight Coins right away? No wonder we don't understand the world of the wealthy!"

"Fei God is very picky, so this book must have really caught his attention..."

"Fei God, I want your leg hair! Ten thousand Starlight Coins is enough for me to live for half a year..."

"Support Xiaofeifei, and also request Great Author Bai to update, waiting online!"

"Please update quickly! I think this book is definitely on its way to becoming a classic!"

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Longtian Sky Forum, also known as Long Kong.

This is a very famous forum where all the online novel writers in Long Country gather.

It's not just a haven for millions of struggling writers but also a paradise for the big names in the online novel world. Anyone who writes online generally knows about this forum.

Struggling writers exchange writing experiences or chat about industry gossip here, while the big names post to share writing tips, guide newcomers, and show off.

Today, a post broke the tranquility of Long Kong.

[Starlight Novel Network reveals a divine book, the fantasy masterpiece 'Unrivaled'!]

"Today, I accidentally discovered a novel called 'Unrivaled' by an author named Bai Yiqing, who is likely a new writer. I thought it would be a typical fantasy novel, but after reading it, I was amazed. The book is creative, engaging, and captivating, making it the biggest surprise in the fantasy genre I've encountered!"

The first paragraph of the post praised 'Unrivaled' to the skies, and those who didn't know better might think the author was boasting about their own work.

"Perhaps you don't believe me and think I'm exaggerating. Let's look at the data. 'Unrivaled' reached the top of the new book list within three hours of being recommended, surpassing the previously popular 'The Great Sword Saint.' Even the author of 'The Great Sword Saint' admitted in his book that he missed an update because he was reading 'Unrivaled'... Brothers, this is a book that even its competitors admire!"

"The second piece of data is even more convincing: 'Unrivaled' gained over four thousand new followers in just three hours of being recommended. What does this mean? It means that a thousand readers added 'Unrivaled' to their favorites every hour! This is the performance of a big name, so I predict that Bai Yiqing will become a god this year, and might even become the supreme god!"

"Someone will surely say I'm a shill. I admit I am, but I haven't received any benefits from the author. I'm a genuine fan of 'Unrivaled'! What? Don't know what a genuine fan means? A genuine fan is someone who promotes the book out of genuine love, without any compensation!"

The post received many replies in just a few minutes.

1st floor: I just finished this book, and it made me delete my own fantasy novel that I was about to publish. I'll never call myself a fantasy writer again.

2nd floor: The 1st floor is a shill, confirmed.

3rd floor: 2nd floor, don't talk if you haven't read the book. Come back and comment after reading 'Unrivaled'! I agree with the 1st floor that 'Unrivaled' can become a classic, but becoming the supreme god is unlikely.

4th floor: Agree with the 1st floor. 'Unrivaled' is indeed very well-written, especially the idea of a strongman's rebirth, which can lead to endless plot developments. Even I, who don't usually read fantasy, am following the updates.

5th floor: Why do I feel surrounded by shills? Is this book really that good?

6th floor: What's 'Unrivaled'? Never heard of it...

7th floor: Exactly, a book I've never heard of, and the 1st floor is hyping it up like it's real. So funny!

8th floor: Genuine fan +1, Bai Yiqing is already a god, and becoming the supreme god is just a matter of time.

In a girl's bedroom, Xiaoyuan looked at the comments on her post and couldn't help but smile.

"Bai Yiqing, since you're my author, this fire needs to burn even brighter!"

Indeed, this post was written by Xiaoyuan herself, word by word. Otherwise, how could an ordinary person know so much about 'Unrivaled's data?

...

The replies to the post kept increasing. Not everyone likes to go online early in the morning, so many authors had never heard of 'Unrivaled.'

The title calling 'Unrivaled' a divine book was quite eye-catching, and since the forum is full of writers, the traditional rivalry among writers was evident.

So, the post quickly received many negative comments, accusing 'Unrivaled' of hiring shills to promote it.

To these people, suddenly hearing many people talk about an unknown book could only mean it was a promotion.

A divine book? More like a divine promotion.

Thus, Long Kong Forum became a lively place, with countless online writers posting.

[Seeking fame, 'Unrivaled' author Bai Yiqing is indeed a second-generation rich kid, with shills all over the forum!]

[Just read 'Unrivaled,' not much to say, now reading it again...]

[Is the author of 'Unrivaled' also on Long Kong? No shilling, please update!]

[Stop shilling, just finished 'Unrivaled,' it's nothing special, not as good as 'Young Master's Legend.'] — This is a clever advertisement.

[2nd floor, stop joking, your 'Young Master's Legend' hasn't even been signed after 500,000 words...]

['Unrivaled' rises, today we are all genuine fans!]

['Unrivaled' wins with quality, we are happy to be genuine fans!]

[What's a genuine fan? Why are so many people saying they are genuine fans?]

...

Countless posts sprang up like mushrooms after rain, with mixed opinions. As the instigator of the event, the author of 'Unrivaled,' Luoyang, had just woken up...