The number of words required to complete a web novel varied according to the genre of the novel, the author's writing style, the plot, and other factors. Generally speaking, web novels had thousands to millions of words. For example, some popular online novels such as Battle Through the Heavens, The All-Time Expert, and The Selection of the Heavens had more than a few million words. Some short stories or humorous novels might have a few thousand words. The exact number of words needed to be determined according to the specific situation of the novel.