Concluding Remarks and Reflections of Volume Eleven
ddenly, he retracted his head and gasped in surprise.Because he saw the bruised and swollen face under the hood, this tough little fat boy, who didn't know what had happened to him in these short mome...Good afternoon, my dear friends.
I am now sitting at my desk, leisurely writing this summary, thinking about where I should go to play later.
In this seven-million-word writing, I have almost cut off social interaction, the only social interaction is with you guys, so often in my feelings I say some heartfelt words, chat about idle things.
However, as the readership grew, so did the scrutiny. Red Heart reached the summit, and every word of the author was put under a microscope, analyzed individually. Gradually, speaking became a dangerous thing.
But I still want to talk to you guys about something.
What I face are concrete individuals, and also a blurry image—this person seems to be always by my side. He usually doesn't speak, but occasionally shouts, "Hey! Keep going forward!"
Give me your support, give me your companionship, let me know that I am not alone walking through the long night.
Today I want to talk to you all about the creation of the protagonist.
Haha, this seems like a very dangerous topic.
Since the book's release, sincerity has been a constantly debated topic. People have a high level of discussion enthusiasm for the word "sincerity," which is reasonable because after all, every volume of "Sincerity Patrols the Heavens" to date has been on point. There's no reason why the title wouldn't be related.
I've never spoken publicly about this because talking openly would inevitably involve spoilers, which would harm the reader's reading experience. I so desperately hope that every plot point I've woven will resonate in the reader's mind in the grandest way possible. I won't allow spoilers to happen here.
Just like Jiang Wuki's one-step divine arrival, Zhu Bi Qiongtian Mansion secret realm return, Mojia kidnapped Huang Jinmo, Fa Xia battlefront lost Chong Xuan Zun... In these highly controversial plots, I have never said how it would go afterward. I just silently wrote the entire plot line and then jumped out and complained - look, it's your impatience! I designed it all!
Some can be written quickly, like Qiu Shuang. Others take a long time, like the entire Wuzhizheng story for Wang Zunzhi's arc, and Jinghuashuijue spans several volumes. The Mojia line hasn't been completed yet.
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Achen has the most controversy, and I have the longest silence.
It's time now, after this chapter of Heavenly White Jade Palace.
The copyright to "Red-Hearted Sky Patrol" was sold quite early, with the manga selling particularly well. Around 2021, the chief manga artist added me as a friend.
That was a very dedicated creator who communicated with me many times back and forth, and drew quite a few character drafts. But as you can see, the comic hasn't come out yet.
I said, I hope to wait until I finish this novel, or at least write to the later part, before starting these things. I'm worried that in the end I might deviate from the theme.
As a novelist, one only needs to be responsible to oneself. However, for comic and anime creators, the responsibility extends to the entire production team, making the pressure quite different.
At that time, the main comic artist asked me: what is akishin For this book, "Akishin Xuntian," can we have a sentence at the beginning to explain the theme
Just like "I want to become Hokage" or "I'm going to be the Pirate King," these classic熱血 manga tropes can become a hallmark of this comic.
I was dumbfounded.
Ah, Chixin Xuntian isn't like this.
The protagonist doesn't start out as someone who reaches for the heavens, commanding respect and power, shouting "I will dedicate my heart to patrolling the skies!"
He could only cry loudly when he was born.
I want to write about someone who is not born knowing everything, not someone who is born great; I want to write about someone who is not static, whose mind doesn't stay the same from beginning to end; I want to write about someone who is not simply a collection of labels.
I want to write about his growth, his experiences, his vibrant life.
Compared to other prominent characters, Jiang Wang initially seemed ordinary. His brilliance would be forged in the crucible of hardship.
Some people think Jiang Wang's charm is not enough. That's not wrong.
I've been writing since the first volume, he's not a perfect person, he's not someone who appears and shines immediately.
He is not a character whose mind is set from the beginning, not a transmigrator with a mature mind and established personality.
He is the "native" in the mouths of online literature readers, he is a person who grows up in that Xianxia world.
He left his hometown at the age of fourteen and sought enlightenment in Maplewood City.
His father died during his childhood.
Later on, he had to take care of his younger sister, taking on the roles of both brother and father. Many times, it seemed like he had already matured and could weather any storm.
But it wasn't until he went gray and left his hometown that he was only seventeen...
That kind of maturity is just a fragile shell, a necessity in life—he has to take care of his sister, even though he himself is someone who needs guidance and care.
He, a young man who came from such a small town, his father was just an ordinary herb merchant. His vision could only be that high, and the wind and rain he had experienced were nothing more than the hardships of studying.
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So you can see, his initial ideals crumbled easily. He was led around by Bai Lian, and his world view wasn't stable at all. Bai Lian told him that Yuheng Peak was the source of the Three Mountains City cultivators' suffering, so he decided to tear it down - he didn't even think about whether there were deeper reasons behind it. He couldn't think that deeply.
He went all out because of a little girl's death. Perhaps he was thinking of his own sister at the time, or maybe it was simply a sense of justice.
He will give up his Dao merit willingly because of the hardships faced by the cultivators of Sān Shān City.
He would feel sorry for a little girl who survived in a pack of wild beasts, and he would fight desperately for Bai Lian because she saved him.
When the man-eating demon bear set its sights on him, his only thought was how to save himself. He didn't think about harming anyone; he just thought that in the entire Maple Forest City, only Zhang, Fang, and Wang could help him contain the opponent, and only the Fang family was familiar to him.
After killing the bear asked.
Thinking of the deceased Fang family shrine keeper, he needed an excuse to comfort himself — I was also forced into it, I had no other choice.
That's precisely his weak point. He's running away.
Look, he's not perfect. He wasn't born perfect.
Is there any way to make this plot less controversial
That's too easy.
Sacrifice a little bit of the supporting characters' intelligence, let Fang Zehou choose to persecute the protagonist, and let that elder also participate in the plan, indicating how they will treat AnAn.
When the demon enters the house, it is heartening to all.
But a person's true choice can only be reflected in his struggle.
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His evasion and vulnerability at that time are exactly what I want to depict.
Along the way, Jiang Wang's growth wasn't just in his cultivation. His perception, his knowledge, his ability to handle things, and even his attitude towards the world... were all constantly changing.
Not necessarily all changes are good.
Many people have had a significant impact on his life.
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It was Lu Shuanghe and Yisheng Feng who told him, "Cultivation is a struggle."
It was Zuo Guanglie who told him what it meant to have extraordinary courage, extraordinary compassion, and extraordinary responsibility.
It was Miaoyu who shattered his three views, allowing him to see the world anew for the first time. It turned out that Yuheng Peak was like this, and it turned out that the ancient pact between humans and merfolk was just a piece of paper.
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It was Ye Qingyu's unwavering conviction, telling him—if he knew it was wrong, how could there be anything right to speak of
It was Zhuang Chengqian who told him not to trust anyone easily. There are many people who deceive and cheat.
It was Dong A who told him that everyone has different paths and makes their own choices.
It was Zheng Shangming who told him, the effort of a mediocrity. Before this, he had thought, how did Zheng Shangming change From an honest youth, he so quickly became someone obsessed with climbing the ranks of officials.
Fang Hèlíng made him realize that not everyone is as gifted as you, and not everyone has as many options.
It was Guan Yin Master who told him: "To demand others by your standards is already harsh. To demand the world by your standards, then you are evil without knowing it; you are a demon among demons."
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...Too much too much.
He didn't know these things from the start.
He was confused, lost, tormented, and pained.
He was rolling about nakedly in the gravel of this world with a heart burning hot. Some places were scarred, some still bleeding, some remained soft, and some had only permanent holes that could never be filled.
Readers often say that Ginger Wang is a very conflicted person.
He is really in a bind.
He is idealistic, but his ideals are repeatedly crushed.
He is aware, but his awareness is constantly being overturned.
When Zhú Bì Qióng was dying, he said, "This world is not what I thought it would be."
As for Jiang Wang, wasn't it the same
He found time and again that this world was not as he had imagined.
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> Chongxuan made him lose his innocence, and he also tried hard not to be innocent, but he couldn't help but be innocent. His experiences were right there, his vision was right there.
So he worked hard to find clues, evidence, connections, and reasoned with people —
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In the end, Wei Xun told him, your sword is not enough to uphold your principles.
He worked tirelessly to achieve the impossible.
But it was no use, no matter how hard they tried.
Did only Ji Shaoqing die on Tianya Stage
> Along with him, withered most of his innocence.
From then on, he understood that his principles only existed within the edge of his sword.
For example, Bai Na Dao Ren from Ling Kong Dian, how many people still remember him
He is the one who wants to seize control of Lingkong Temple.
Jiang Wang killed him with a single sword strike.
What was Jiang Wang thinking at that time Flipping through the original text, it says "eight handles".
That was something he had seen at Jiang Shu's place and instinctively learned the art of life and death.
He unconsciously developed a dependence on and admiration for Jiang Shu, imitating him instinctively like a child emulating his father. Of course, he eventually forged his own path in life.
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What I want to say is, a world with a sense of realism, everything flows.
It's not just the personality and cognition that change, but also the relationships between people.
Let's take the relationship between Jiang Wang and Yin Guan as an example.
A close examination reveals that their attitudes towards each other evolved continuously as their cultivation advanced and their friendship deepened.
At first, Yin Guan killed Jiang Wang and he could only endure it. Yin Guan threatened him with the Liang family, and he could only help cover up. Later, he began to set rules for the Underworld Gate, forbidding random killings. Yin Guan also started to consider his feelings. Later on, he shamelessly refused to repay his debts...
Taking the relationship between Jiang Wang and the State of Qi as an example.
At first, he had no sense of belonging to Qiguo. He came to Qiguo just because his online friends were here. His friends told him there were development opportunities here, so he came to try his luck.
So, he was saved outside Linzi City by Yin Guan, who, as a condition, asked Jiang Wang to protect him as he entered the city. Jiang Wang's bottom line was "don't harm Chong Xuan Sheng and don't harm ordinary people."
Qi Guo was not even within the scope of his consideration.
But later he asked Yin Guan - who allowed you to call the emperor by his name
He repeatedly brought honor and glory to the State of Qi, earning merit time and again. Qi in turn supported him throughout this process, gradually fostering a sense of belonging within him. He began to recognize himself as a "citizen of Qi."
In the end, Qi's departure was a natural choice for the characters.
Aside from the inevitable events surrounding Jiang Gao Xian's death, this is also a fundamental conflict between the protagonist and Qi Guo.
He has feelings for Jiang Shu. His way of thinking and acting all along is—you're good to me, I'm good to you. Essentially, it's about "reciprocity".
But what did Jiang Shu want It was "loyalty." He could tolerate you, grace you, and reward you, but you must unconditionally obey his orders and carry out his will.
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After leaving Qi, their interactions became more natural. Because the emperor no longer had to be suspicious, and heroes could stand upright.
I must admit, in terms of creation, I was indeed too harsh on Jiang Wang.
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In the balancing of characters, I often choose to sacrifice the protagonist.
I always think, there's still a long way to go for the protagonist. Let's focus on making other characters cool first. I always think that Jiang Wang is so strong, he can endure...
For example, in the world of Shan Hai Jing, to outline Fang Hulei's character arc and enhance Wang Changji's charm, there had to be someone who pushed Fang Hulei to her breaking point. Jiang Wang was the most suitable candidate, and he did so out of a sense of justice, which aligns with his character logic.
For example, in the Battle of Fasha, Zhong Xuan had to absolutely win at that time. If he lost, all his previous character development would be for nothing. Zhong Xuan's famous line, "I will win everything, including courage," would have no meaning at all.
Then, it could only be Jiang Wang's loss. And indeed, at that time, he couldn't win either.
> This might be what many people call "literature disease," right
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When we read novels now, we often use the word "poison point".
Sometimes, when I read about web fiction writing methods, I often encounter this term and hear people talk about how to avoid "toxic points."
Don't write like that, readers don't like it. Don't write like that, readers don't like it.
Readers seem to be a very thin group, with simple labels stuck on them, disliking this and that.
These methodologies don't consider how the plot should be woven, how characters should be shaped, or how story lines should collide.
The only consideration is what the reader "should" like.
I can't agree.
I'm not saying don't write what people enjoy. I'm saying a creator's top priority should always be the story itself being compelling.
We seek kindred spirits with our favorite words, rather than trying to guess what part of the readership "likes" in order to create products.
If those words are not your favorites, but what you think readers like, then it is absolutely impossible for them to be your best work. If you can't bring out your best work, how can you compete with those creators who are sincere and dedicated
The word "reader" is by no means superficial.
Readers behind those screens are complex, vibrant individuals. They don't live in labels. Can you truly say you understand anyone
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Let's go back to the protagonist.
What is Jiang Wang like
On the battlefield, you can always have his back. As long as he's alive, no arrow will ever come from behind you.
No matter what it is, once he makes a promise to you, he will definitely keep it.
If you are good to him, he will definitely remember. If you are not good to him, as long as it doesn't cross the line, he may not even remember. But if you want him dead, then you're dead.
You hurt him, and he can sometimes just brush it off. You hurt his friends, you're dead.
After going through many experiences, learning a lot, and being taught by many "teachers," he himself became a teacher.
How did he tell Chu Yao
——"You have already become the person your master hoped you would be. Keep the courage of anger, do not forget the compassion in your heart, and do all the good you can... This is what your master expects of you."
He only had this one hope.
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Because he did not think himself great, and he knew that to demand greatness from others was the greatest of evils.
He told Gu Shiyi, "I am not a righteous man."
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He told Jingtian and his six friends, "We are all narrow-minded."
He said in the end, there is no need to love me unconditionally.
Finally, he grew up to be like this.
He transformed into the familiar "Mr. Jiang".
A “real person”.
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All things have become what they are today, after me. It is the Heavenly Jade Crystal Palace above.
He is light, carefree, free, and joyful.
He was a high-ranking figure who had achieved enlightenment. He was cunning and worldly, able to remain unfazed by praise or criticism.
He's a big shot now, he's starting to understand the bigger picture.
But is that all there is to him
His core was still the same, that of the ordinary yet great father who sold medicinal herbs in town. He had instilled in him the very foundation. That ordinary father couldn't teach him how to face this cruel world well; he only taught him the initial sense of justice, the initial compassion, and the simplest love.
So when he learned of the death of Kaku...
He released his monkey king, who caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace.
> Unknowingly, we've chatted for so long. Finally, let's return to the original question—what is a pure heart
In fact, the answer was already given in the text many times.
Is the sincere and unwavering spiritual insight—never contaminated by ulterior motives.
This is the true path of self-cultivation—settling the monkey mind, taming the wild horse, confining oneself within the four virtues, acting freely yet without exceeding bounds. It is also letting go of the monkey mind, allowing the wild horse to run free, opening up the eight precepts, and still being a carefree spirit (Wukong).
Back in June of 2022, my response to that manga artist was —
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"Chixin Xunta," in the end, will reach a state close to that of the sun's benevolence. It illuminates all things and does so as fairly as possible. But it is not like the sun and moon, merciless. Because it is "heart".
It is the heart of heaven's patrol, not the sun's patrol.
Every person has their own self-interest; one without self-interest is not human.
Because of human nature, he can never truly be "completely impartial," but can only strive to get as close to "impartiality" as possible.
This is the ultimate theme I envisioned for True Heart Sky Patrol, but as the protagonist Jiang Wang, he may not ultimately reach that state.
This topic is too vast, like the sun high in the sky, it's so far out of reach.
Therefore, "Crimson Heart Patrols the Heavens" can also be said to be us (the author and the reader), like a great sun patrolling the world, observing everything in that world. But because of our (the author and the reader) own biases, we inevitably have some influence on that world. Whether it's a positive or negative influence, we truly affect that world.
This is a world of profound and extraordinary Xianxia, a shared world of Xianxia that belongs to us all.
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This was my thinking back then, and I'm glad this novel is still moving forward steadily. Will it ultimately meet our shared expectations
I don't know either.
Let's just keep going and see what happens.
Ladies and gentlemen, do you remember the opening of this novel
The sun hangs high in the sky, spreading its light and warmth impartially across all of humanity. It shows no favoritism to age or status, offering its love indiscriminately. Great love is like this, without feeling.
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The heartfelt answer is right here.
To sum up the achievements of this volume as usual.
During the serialization of "Celestial White Jade Palace," we consecutively won the monthly ticket championship for three months and the best-selling championship for almost four months (and it's still ongoing).
Among the top ten new readers' list, we are the only "old book" with more than two million words.
The last chapter, "Let My Mind Soar Like a Monkey," which reached an all-time high of fourteen thousand hours. I remember the last peak, Maple Forest Old Dream, was only eight thousand.
We have all arrived at 54,682.
After 24 hours of chasing orders, it reached 58,467.
The alliance leader arrived at 679.
I am very happy that after seven million words, this Xianxia world can still keep everyone's expectations.
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Thank you very much to all the readers who have accompanied me along the way. Jiang Wang is indeed not alone on the long street, and he is indeed not alone in battle. Everyone is watching him—
My son has finally started to grow up.
I would like to take five days off (four days left).
Organize the plot and rest your mind.
The content was updated at 12 pm on October 26, 2023.
I had already come up with a name for the twelfth volume, but suddenly I felt that the name was not very exciting, so I'll decide on it in a few days.
I'm on vacation!
The author said he couldn't write it down and borrowed some space.
Thanks to the book friend "Sunset Elysium" for becoming the head of the book! It is the 679th alliance of Red Heart Patrol Tian.
Thank you to the new guild leader jcwei1203 for the generous donation!
I couldn't find 671 and 678 alliances. If you guys found them, please let me know so I can come back next time. Thank you.)
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