A novel that stopped updating was usually due to the author encountering some difficulties or lack of inspiration. However, just because the novel had stopped updating didn't mean that it would be finished after a long time or that it would be rewritten after it was finished. This depended on the specific situation of the novel and the author's wishes. Some authors might choose to pause the update to focus on solving the problem or rethinking the story, while others might choose to continue writing but stop after completing the main plot and wait for the problem to be solved before continuing. No matter which method you choose, you should respect the feelings of the readers and update the content of the novel in a timely manner if possible.