Long 1870 novels were perhaps more likely to be serialized, which affected their pacing and how they were received by the public. The writing style was also different, often more formal and descriptive compared to the more diverse styles in modern long novels. Also, the themes in 1870 novels were centered around the concerns of that era, such as Victorian morality, while modern novels cover a much broader range of topics.
In 1870, long novels were a product of a different literary landscape. They were written at a time when there was less competition for the reader's attention. So, authors could be more leisurely in their storytelling. They often had more elaborate descriptions of settings and characters, which might seem a bit slow - paced to modern readers used to a faster - paced narrative. Also, the long novels of 1870 were more likely to be influenced by the dominant literary movements of the time, like realism, and were less experimental compared to many modern long novels.
Chapter 137, "Attempt to Breakthrough, Dispute [Trinity]", is the clearest early answer because Redwood Ridge finally turns buildup into a real advancement. The setup is The Bamboo Tower is about ten meters wide, divided into three levels,..., but the pressure keeps building through The bottom of the pillar has holes and slots where coal stones burn....
Chapter 174, "Integration, Manifestation of Yang, Conflict of the Director", is the clearest early answer because it turns Great Xia's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Seeing that the two did not respond, Meng Ao directly changed the... and closes on But thinking about it carefully, these folks from Mirror Immortal,....
Chapter 115, "New Earth-digging Realm, Enhanced Mining Efficiency【Three in One】", is the clearest early answer because Demon Sheep finally turns buildup into a real advancement. It opens with Big brother, this giant axe is for hunting the Teng Jiao, right?"... and closes on Part of why he had been trying hard to break through to the.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "Definitely higher than theirs, but we don't know the specific distribution yet.
Chapter 108, "Long-tailed Rodent [3-in-1 Mega Chapter]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damn it!" On the other side, Luo Yuan was more direct; after... and ending on Such a hard ground, and yet two rodents could dig through it so....
Chapter 121, "Everything is Ready, Begin Taking Action [3-in-1]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Although everyone is full of enthusiasm, bow-making is ultimately a... and ending on Shi Ping, with a joyful look, came down from the second floor, exited....
Chapter 79, "Luo Ming's Mouth Shines Brightly", is the clearest early answer because it turns Rogel Camp's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The distance between Great Xia and Rogel Camp is actually just four... and closes on For safety, Xia Hong shortened the length of the team as much as....
Chapter 84, "Two Big Gifts", is the clearest early answer because it turns Luo Ming's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with On the scroll, there were six lifelike Cold Beasts drawn. and closes on Perhaps Luo Ming also once had the thought of inheriting Luo Feng's....
Chapter 154, "Inheritance Rights, Strategic Contraction [Sorry for Being Late]", is the clearest early answer because Li Yun gets a payoff that changes the stakes. The setup is This is also the most direct reason for the deaths of Li Yun and Li..., but the pressure keeps building through In fact, Xia Hong had previously considered the possibility of being....
Chapter 107, "The Tremendous Peril of the North Slope Cliff【3-in-1 Mega Chapter】", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Although it was nighttime, the silver color was naturally bright, and... and closes on Seeing the Blue Frost Grass all over the ground, Xia Hong's face lit.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with In this small area, two Blue Jade Trees and a Cloud Mist Teng Jiao had already been found;
Chapter 120, "Unusual Rat Movements, Frantic Bow Making [Large Chapter]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Zhao Long's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with In the Ice Abyss World, the average lifespan of ordinary people is... and closes on It's akin to the habit formed by humans in the previous life, working.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "We can now make eleven bows. Let's take a break.