Soul Emperor Awakening

The novel is going premium. Yes, that means it’s now pay-to-read. It officially goes premium on December 1st. I’ve written 370,000 free characters, which took a full two and a half months! Before going premium, I saw many readers asking me not to charge for it, but reality is harsh, and the time has come. You can say I’m just chasing money, but I really do need it. Not only will it help improve my life a little, but more importantly, it’s a form of validation for this book!

It’s like watching a street acrobat. If you appreciate the performance, you toss in a few coins. If not, you can just smile and walk away after the show. There’s no need to hurl insults. I admit my writing isn’t absolutely perfect, but it’s at least decent enough to read. If you’re not satisfied, remember that people are always improving. So, if you don’t like this book, maybe you’ll enjoy my next one.

That’s why this book desperately needs the support of all you, my dear readers. Spending a few dollars a month to subscribe—the price of a couple of loaves of bread or two sodas—allows you to read a whole month’s worth of content that I’ve painstakingly written. Just think of it as treating me to a snack. After all, each Chapter takes me an hour or more to write. You can imagine how discouraging it is when no one shows their support through subscriptions.

If you’re truly unable to offer financial support, I understand. Everyone has their own struggles. But even just casting a recommendation vote or leaving a like would be more than enough...

This brings me to a common question readers have: why do some authors suddenly stop writing? The reason is simple: their book’s performance is too poor. Poor performance means a lack of validation, and if your work isn’t being validated, why would you continue writing? For your own amusement? That’s obviously not sustainable. If the number of people who enjoy the story is too small, no one would have the motivation to continue.

So, I desperately need your support! Support through subscriptions, support with recommendation tickets, and support with monthly tickets! Yes, I’m that greedy.

Finally, I want to thank my editors for their amazing recommendations. I’m truly grateful!

And last but not least, I am pleading for the support of all my dear readers! On the day the novel goes premium, I’ll be doing a six-Chapter mass release. I hope I’ll have your support!

And for my final, final point, I want to explain the payment process. Seeing as there are quite a few Apple users, this explanation is especially for you.

How to Top Up:

On the desktop website, you’ll find a "Top-Up" (充值) link in the navigation bar on the top right. Click it to add funds for Book Coins.

The exchange rate remains 1 RMB : 100 Book Coins. The minimum top-up amount is 10 RMB, with no maximum limit.

The main payment methods include:

1) Tenpay (Tencent’s own payment service)

2) WeChat Pay

3) Express Bank Card Payment

4) Alipay

5) Online Banking

6) Using QQ Coins to exchange for Book Coins

------------------------------------

1. Tenpay: For users with an active Tenpay account, go to the main bookstore page and tap [My] (我的) in the bottom-right corner. You will then see your account information. Find the words "Top-Up" (充值). Tap to top up your Book Coins, which will take you to the QQ Wallet page. Select Tenpay to complete the payment. This method gives you a 5% discount and works on both desktop and mobile.

2. WeChat Pay: WeChat Pay is extremely simple, and I highly recommend using it. (If you haven’t enabled WeChat Pay, you can do so within the WeChat app. Tap on "Me" in the bottom-right corner, go to your profile, and then enter your Wallet to activate it.)

You can use WeChat Pay to top up your QQ Coins directly. Alternatively, you can go to your account page in the bookstore, tap "Top-Up," enter the QQ Wallet, and select WeChat Pay to purchase Book Coins directly.

3. Express Bank Card Payment: Go to the main bookstore page and tap [My] (我的) in the bottom-right corner. You will then see your account information. Find the words "Top-Up" (充值). Tap to top up, which will take you to the QQ Wallet page. Select "Express Bank Card Payment." This method also gives you a 5% discount.

4. Alipay and Online Banking: You can use Alipay or your online banking service to purchase QQ Coins, which can then be exchanged for Book Coins.

Topping up your QQ Coins is incredibly simple. You can do it at any internet cafe, on Taobao, or using your bank card, Alipay, and so on.

Also, please note that due to copyright restrictions, you cannot subscribe to paid Chapters on an iPhone through the QQ Reading or QQ Dynamic Reading Center apps.

To read the paid Chapters, please visit ebook.3g.qq.com or ubook.qq.com in your web browser and search for *Soul Emperor Awakening*.

[Instructions for Apple Users to Top Up]:

Open ebook.3g.qq.com or ubook.qq.com in your browser. Log in using the button in the top-right corner, then tap your QQ profile picture to go to your personal dashboard.

Once you’re there, you’ll see the "Top-Up" (充值) option. Click it, select the amount you want to add, and then choose "More Top-Up Options" to see the various payment methods available.

I recommend topping up directly using QQ Coins. Apple users can also use a computer to add QQ Coins or Book Coins to their QQ account. On a computer, you can log in to the Chuangshi Chinese Website or Tencent Literature with your QQ account and use online banking or express payment to top up via the website. Alternatively, you can make these purchases directly on Taobao.