Hello again, everyone.

For you, it has only been a few seconds since you read my closing words, but for me, it has been two months. And despite that, when I read the final few chapters and the closing words just now, I felt so touched that I, a grown man, shed tears. The story of Long Fang has become an inseparable part of my heart, as has my other story, the Crab Fighter -- and surprisingly, the more I fill my heart, the larger it gets. How weird.

But, I do have something to say.

At the end of the epilogue, Long Fang stepped into a new world. For him, it is a world of adventure; and for me, as the author, it is a world where writing is more than a passion. I have signed this story with one of the largest LitRPG publishers, and after many months of work, the first book of the series finally launched today. It is called The First Step, and for those who haven't seen it, the cover is rad.

This is huge for me. I live in a country with relatively low wages and I have saved up, so, if this goes well, and considering I have also signed the Crab Fighter with the same publisher, I could potentially go full-time. That is my dream.

If you use Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, or Audible, consider downloading the book, and especially consider leaving a review on Amazon -- maybe you'll want to reread the edited version too, just to remember how it all started, when a young cultivator discovered what Levels were, met a scholar reading in a bar, and laughed a lot.

Reviews/downloads are vital for discoverability, and you are the ones I can depend on for that. I won't tire you anymore, but I really hope you can give this story a parting gift and help me take my first step in the broader world of writing.

Thank you for accompanying me on this journey, everyone. To ever higher heights,

Winged Wolf

Valerios

P.S. I can already hear you asking, will there be a sequel? You never know.