My Web Novel System - Chapter 34

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

When Fang Yuan heard that he was called to the stage, he naturally did not shy away.

He walked to the stage under everyone’s watchful gaze.

At this point, although people knew that he might be one of the top few works there were still cries of surprise when they saw Fang Yuan walking to the stage.

The writing styles of “The Coiling Dragon” and “Candle in the Tomb” or “The Lost Tomb” were so different.

One was fantasy, and the other two were suspense.

They were two completely different styles of writing.

“OMG! It’s really unbelievable! He’s the author of ‘The Coiling Dragon’, ‘I Eat Tomatoes’!”

“Yeah, I didn’t expect that! I thought ‘Ghosthand’ might be Fang Yuan’s. After all, both of those novels have a strong fantasy tone. ‘Candle in the Tomb’ and ‘The Lost Tomb’ are oriental books.”

“Actually, I’m more concerned whether Fang Yuan is the author of ‘Candle in the Tomb’ or ‘The Lost Tomb’!”

Everyone was extremely curious and the scene quieted down.

Everyone in front of the television held their breaths.

Fang Yuan looked at everyone and finally fixed his gaze on Sherry for three seconds.

Sherry blushed slightly from his gaze.

“Hello everyone, I’m Fang Yuan, the author of ‘Candle in the Tomb’.”

“Ah!”

“OMG!! He’s so young, how did he write such a mature piece of work?”

Every sentence of “Candle in the Tomb” contained so much ancient knowledge that required a lot of experience. Most people thought that the author was a white-bearded old man, but this author was so young.

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“Unbelievable! When I read ‘Candle in the Tomb’, I was so deeply immersed in it and couldn’t extricate myself. Sometimes, I even wondered if the author had really experienced an adventure in the ancient tomb to create such a divine work.”

“OMG! I’m in love with him!!”

“I have to read his other book, ‘The Coiling Dragon’ when I have the time.”

“Even though ‘Candle in the Tomb’ is good, I still firmly believe that ‘The Lost Tomb’ is the best.”

“Are you kidding me?! Didn’t you see that the organizers asked the author of ‘Candle in the Tomb’ to go up to the stage first? So isn’t it obvious? ‘Candle in the Tomb’ is the king.”

“You don’t understand. Usually, they announce the last place first. Otherwise, what’s there to look forward to?”

“No! The authors of the two books are going up on stage to express their views, then the judges will decide which book is the winner.”

The fans of the two books were split into two factions and started to fight.

In the end, Fang Yuan had no choice but to raise his hand, signaling for everyone to settle down.

“‘Candle in the Tomb’ was inspired by the ancient Chinese burial culture.”

Fang Yuan spoke, and everyone became quiet.

“The Lost Tomb” and “Candle in the Tomb” were all based on Chinese burial culture.

However, “Candle in the Tomb” leaned more towards adventure, so readers were more easily captivated.

“The Lost Tomb” focused on human nature, which was more terrifying than ghosts.

Fang Yuan continued, “The reason why China has such a long-lasting burial culture is that it has a connection with China’s traditional myths. In China’s historical legends, after a person dies, it’s not the end for that person, but another starting point. There are even legends that after death, various glories in the material world can be brought to another world, which is the netherworld, using a special method. Due to that belief, the rich and powerful in ancient times were unwilling to lose everything when they go to the netherworld after death. Hence, this tradition began as early as the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang. He began to bury his gold, silver, and treasures, everything that he owned when he was alive. He even buried the living, wanting them to accompany him when he died. This was the so-called burial culture back then. Since there was a burial culture, tomb-robbing became a trend as these tombs were often buried with precious gold, silver, jewelry, silk, brocade, and many other valuable items. Therefore, there were two sects. One defended the tombs, and the other attacked. Ancient Emperors were also smart enough to create fake tombs as they didn’t want tomb robbers to steal everything they had. Moreover, in their real tomb, there were all kinds of traps. Quicksand, poison, and even some trapping mechanisms. When the owner of the tomb was alive, he would find Taoist priests and place some zombie guards to protect the tomb. I’ve always wanted to write an adventure novel that contains the mystery and magnificence of tomb culture and bring this adventure to the Western world.”

Fang Yuan explained his original intention of writing “Candle in the Tomb”.

He had said these words when he had dinner with Sherry on the first night of the workshop.

However, at that time, Sherry had vehemently opposed it. She thought that Western literature was fixed and this was an independent and pioneering work. If it was not especially outstanding, the market would not have any reaction at all, but reality proved that this young man on the stage was really outstanding. He really did it.

“He’s really amazing…” Sherry said in a low voice.

Sakazaka Rion, who was next to Sherry, widened her eyes and said, “Are you saying that his body is amazing?”

Sherry just nodded in a daze.

Rion was dumbfounded and pursed her lips as she thought, ‘Do you have to be so honest?’

At this moment, Rion recalled what she saw when she went to Fang Yuan’s bedroom that morning.

Her mind was in a mess and her breathing became rapid.

However, there was also a wave of jubilation below the stage and on the Internet.

After hearing so much about the burial culture, everyone was in an uproar.

Even the fans of “The Lost Tomb” were not against it because they really could not find any fault with it.

“Although I still think that “The Lost Tomb” is the best, I have to admit that this author’s understanding of burial culture is very profound.”

“Yeah, this author is very knowledgeable. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have written such a book.”

“Yeah, ancient Chinese civilization is indeed worth studying. After all, this tomb culture is passed down from ancient times.”

At this moment, a reporter raised his hand.

“Mr. Fang Yuan, are those gold and silver treasures buried in the tomb, as well as those talismans, all real?”

Fang Yuan smiled and said, “Of course they existed. They may even exist today, but some of them remain unknown. What I wrote in the book may have been exaggerated for artistic purposes, but who could say what was real and what was not? This tomb culture didn’t only exist in China. It also exists in Egypt. Up until now, there are still many places in the pyramids that have yet to be explored, right? ”

“Thank you for your answer, Mr. Fang. I have one last question. Which of these two books do you think is better? ‘Candle in the Tomb’ or ‘The Lost Tomb’?”

Everyone’s eyes lit up at the mention of “The Lost Tomb” and listened attentively.