Paragon of Sin

Chapter 581 – Afterword & Alternative Event

We're here! After a series of ups, downs, lefts, and rights, we've concluded Volume 4 in a complete fashion.
I want to say: thank you! For the support, the positivity, the well-wishes, the unyielding trust, and undying loyalty.
If it wasn't for this, for you, who knows where I'll be.

Now, let's delve into my thoughts about the volume, and my intentions moving forward.
With Volume 4: Desolate Dragnet Region completed, we conclude a long, epic journey of Wei Wuyin's highest point in this Stellar Region, followed by the inevitable and heartbreaking end.
A push to explore deeper into our ever-growing Paragon of Sin Universe.

I grew extremely emotional at the end as I felt that this Volume perfectly enveloped all my intentions for this volume, and more.
It highlighted Wei Wuyin's growth, as a person, as a schemer, as a fighter.
I tried to encapsulate the essence of Volume 1, that sense of discovery and adventure.
I realized that, with developing characters, scenery changes, and environmental differences, doing so will always be next to impossible.

And that's not a bad thing.
A story is always evolving, and while I can introduce various elements that were highlighted in previous volumes, getting that unique charm that older volumes have isn't practical..
In fact, every volume should have its own defining charm, and I think each volume does.
It makes them memorable.

They will always feel fresh, changing, and that's what I'm striving to achieve in Volume 5 as well.
To create those unique moments where your heart races, or you feel awed, perhaps even add a little 'mouth-wide open and eyes bulging' effects.

I feel like Volume 4 achieved that and more.
The anticipation or what will happen, how it'll be resolved, etc.
The death of Lian Yu was a shocker, I'm sure.
While far less than the Death of Long Chen, an almost expected event that everyone desired(including myself), it was definitely a defining moment.

I was told one of the best scenes for an incredible reader in this volume was Wei Wuyin's epic move against He Yanglei.
The epic scenes, lines, and developments, these are what defines a volume's charm.
Making them memorable, and I love receiving feedback that Volume 4 was.
Even if it was just one reader, I'd still feel just as amazed.

We have exciting foreshadowing and set-ups for future arcs(as we've always done every volume).
We've reached a point where all the foundational information has been settled, all the ongoing mysteries notwithstanding, the set-ups have been finished! The light at the end of the tunnel can be seen, but it is INCREDIBLY far away.
Thankfully.

All in all, I'm completely content with what I've done in these 250+ chapters.
The longest Volume thus far.
They always seem to be getting longer and longer with each succession.
Don't know if that's a good thing, haha.

For Volume 5, there'll be more focus on other characters.
We have so many amazing characters with unique personalities to explore, so much depth and desire that hadn't been expanded upon, and this volume will ensure they receive their spotlight.
Furthermore, some relationships could be solidified.
(Wink, Wink).

The title of which will be:

Grand Cyclic Stellar Region!

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A little update on Mental Health.

Near the end of last year, I reached a crescendo of life as many things kept piling on without end until I eventually broke.
It affected my motivation, my creativity, and my will to associate with all things external, but I've gotten considerably better.
Partly because you guys are amazing, and partly because I've been writing consistently, living life, and realizing what I want to be happy and pursuing it.

I'm far better than I've been in years, but I won't just forget about my struggles.
I know I can't let my guard down towards any threats to my mental state, and I'll strive to maintain my sanity and joy.

Better than ever, but still vigilant.