Proud Sword Soaring Clouds

Alright, let’s talk about the recent plot point that many readers have been unhappy with: the fact that Huangpu Yue is also a transmigrator.

Many readers love this book, and some of you are genuinely against the idea of double transmigration. So, for those of you who have voiced your concerns without resorting to insults, I feel a responsibility to offer a brief explanation.

First, Huangpu Yue’s identity was planned from the very beginning of the book. I’m sure many of you have already figured that out.

Second, why create this character? Everyone knows Ling Xiao’s situation—his soul transmigrated and possessed someone else’s body. Huangpu Yue, on the other hand, was reborn as a baby. Her soul is whole!

Aside from cultivation, Ling Xiao’s past life was basically a blank slate, with nothing much to speak of. Huangpu Yue, however, had a brilliant life. She came from a good family, was beautiful and well-educated. If she’d had a choice, I’m sure she would never have wanted to come to this other world.

When the book first started, a reader figured this out and asked me if Huangpu Yue was a transmigrator. I confirmed that she was, but in response to their concerns, I also promised that it wouldn’t affect the plot’s direction and that I would do my best to downplay her status as a transmigrator.

That’s why the plot has been intentionally ambiguous on this point all along.

However, when it came time to write the chapter revealing her identity, I felt it was a natural development. The truth is, Huangpu Yue has liked Ling Xiao for years and has never been able to let him go. This isn’t about Ling Xiao having multiple wives and concubines. You have to remember, before she transmigrated, Huangpu Yue was the daughter of a powerful, wealthy family. In those circles, it’s common for men to have several wives. I’ve seen real-life examples of this. Never mind the tycoons in Hong Kong and Macau—I personally know several billionaires who have mistresses. I’m sure anyone with a bit of life experience knows this is true.

Huangpu Yue’s fixation was her inability to let go of the past! In other words, she never truly accepted this world. It wasn’t until Ling Xiao reappeared before her after a three-year absence that she finally had an epiphany. ‘More than twenty years have passed. What’s the use of holding on?’ Her soul, which doesn’t belong to this world, only feels a sense of belonging and ease when she is with Ling Xiao!

So, she told him.

Now, for some of my thoughts on why I created her character this way: Ling Xiao is, you could say, a complete idiot when it comes to business. Huangpu Yue, on the other hand, is a business genius!

Right now, the novel is only about one-third complete. The overall framework is massive, and Ling Xiao needs a powerful team to support him! He can’t just keep fighting all by himself!

That way, in the future, when many characters have entered the Holy Sanctuary and have to face those major powers, Ling Xiao will likewise need powerful financial backing!

Although the Holy Sanctuary is filled with Cultivators, there are still plenty of people with a talent for business. So how can Ling Xiao gain an edge? Only through the wide and varied array of modern marketing techniques!

This is where Huangpu Yue’s importance becomes clear!

Furthermore, her very existence plays an immeasurable role in helping Ling Xiao achieve breakthroughs in his mental state!

Moreover, I have always tried to downplay the awkwardness that can come from a “double transmigration” plot. I believe readers who truly love this book can see that I haven’t lingered on this point. I’m not doing it now, and I won’t in the future.

The chapter where her identity was revealed was simply a device to allow Ling Xiao to achieve a breakthrough in his cultivation!

From now on, when I write about Huangpu Yue, I will simply focus on her intelligence, so her contributions will feel natural and not abrupt.

I offer the above explanation with the utmost sincerity to the many readers who like me and love *Proud Sword Soaring Clouds*.

As for those who resort to insults and personal attacks, I simply ignore you. You foul-mouthed, ill-mannered people are not the ones who motivate me to keep writing.

At the same time, I am immensely grateful to all the friends who have encouraged and supported me over the past couple of days. I won’t list you all by name, but rest assured, I’ve read every one of your comments and have taken them to heart. Thank you!

I’m truly grateful. Without your support, *Proud Sword* wouldn’t have achieved what it has! And I certainly wouldn’t be able to make a living doing this.

Finally, since it’s the end of the month, I’d like to ask for your monthly tickets. The upcoming plot is going to be fantastic, and I’ll do my best to make it even more so!

Many people are hoping for an update burst, but honestly, I just don’t have it in me. Writing 10,000 characters every day is already a struggle that requires me to grit my teeth and persevere. I’m not lying to you!

So, I hope my perseverance and sincerity can move you. Heh, please cast your monthly tickets for me, and let all the jealous, mocking, and abusive haters go to hell.