Volume 1 Afterwards and QnA with Author

GENERAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE NOVEL:

Q: What inspired the novel "Heaven's Decree"?

A: "Heaven's Decree" is, in a sense, a stereotypical Xianxia fic. Despite the cliché, I don't think it's inherently bad. What often irks people is the subpar execution of these clichés. "Heaven's Decree" was written as a novel I would want to read.

Q: Why is it called "Heaven's Decree" specifically?

A: The title "Heaven's Decree" reflects how the main character was condemned by the heavens to die, yet he survives and strives to overturn these very heavens, as indicated by the punchline on the book cover: [A Will To Defy Heavens].

Q: How long do you intend to make it?

A: While I can't provide an exact answer, I'd estimate the total word count to come close to 1 million, give or take; around 700+ chapters. This is an initial estimate, so take it with a grain of salt.

Q: Is it a Harem fic?

A: In simple terms, no. I have already mentioned it in the synopsis, I won't be adding any harem elements to this novel.

Q: How would you define the personality of your main character?

A: Wu Xing is, in a single word, complicated. Without giving too many spoilers, let's just say that Wu Xing sees the world in a spectrum of two colors: one that matters and another that doesn't.

QUESTIONS RELATED TO VOLUME I - SOULFUL GUIDANCE:

Q: What role does Xuan Wen play in this small volume of 13 chapters?

A: Xuan Wen is an essential character used to establish the world background and serves as a plot device to convey the message of how perilous the world of cultivation is.

Q: What's your take on the relationship between Xuan Wen and Wu Xing?

A: Xuan Wen sees Wu Xing as a means to fulfill his wishes, while Wu Xing views him as a tool to aid his resurrection. They both try to use each other for their own benefit. However, despite Xuan Wen's cunning, he couldn't fathom the scope of secrets Wu Xing held. Their relationship evolves, and Wu Xing begins to question whether he should truly help the boy. Is the MC kind? Yes, Wu Xing is not an evil, unfeeling murder hobo; he experiences the world differently but is ultimately a man and a living being, feeling emotions.

CLOSING REMARKS

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