"Don't rush, everyone. There are plenty of ideas. By the time I'm done, each of you can take one back and write your own story."
Seeing the authors below joking and bantering, Huang Yifan smiled as well.
These ideas, in his previous life, were considered minor innovations. They couldn't compare to major trends like prehistoric flow, martial arts flow, or cultivation flow. But if executed well, even these smaller ideas could spark waves of popularity.
For example, rebirth into gaming. At first, no one had written such stories. But once someone did, soon nearly every gaming novel became about rebirth into games.
There were also stories about reincarnating as animals. That trend led to a flood of works reborn as dogs, cats, chicks, ducklings… While these couldn't compare to top-tier masterpieces, their novelty attracted plenty of readers.
Of course, there were countless such micro-innovations in web fiction.
Huang Yifan didn't value them too highly. Though he could write them himself, there were simply too many. He was already wondering if he could even bring over all the truly classic works in his lifetime, let alone these endless minor ideas.
Fortunately, through this opportunity, he could share them with others instead of writing them himself.
Not bad at all.
Countless authors struggled to come up with even one good idea.
Yet Huang Yifan casually tossed out several.
Even though he found it amusing to talk about ideas as casually as eating or drinking felt incredibly satisfying.
Wasn't this the aura of a true master?
Feeling pleased, he continued throwing out more ideas.
A "portable space" story where the protagonist carries a piece of farmland.
A clone story where the protagonist's clone is the Earth itself.
A sect leader's story where one is reborn as the head of a sect.
And when someone asked how to innovate in fantasy, Huang Yifan casually said, "Just add a system."
At that moment, not only the regular authors, but even the 8-star and 9-star writers, along with the editors and chief editors, were completely stunned.
What the hell… is this guy even human?
What kind of brain does he have?
Each of these ideas could easily create a rising star.
Hell, these ideas alone could support an entire platform.
Realizing the seriousness of the situation, the editors quickly stopped Huang Yifan.
"Alright, alright, that's enough. No more ideas. If you have more, share them privately."
If other platforms got hold of these ideas, Lingdian would suffer a huge loss.
Editor Tank also stepped in, urging everyone to keep these ideas confidential.
Naturally, everyone nodded eagerly.
"Of course, we won't tell anyone. But I'm taking the system flow, you guys stay away."
"Fine, fine, I'll take the sect leader one."
"You shameless guys! I'm writing the portable space one, don't touch it."
"Damn it, I guess I'll go with the clone idea."
"I think the farming flow suits me best. I'm writing that when I get back."
"That physiognomy idea sounded good too. I'll study face reading and write about that."
…
Not bad. The effect was perfect.
These ideas had clearly shocked everyone.
Nodding inwardly, Huang Yifan finally moved on to the main topic, his writing experience.
The ideas were just bait, like a clickbait title drawing readers into a story. Now that he had their attention, whatever he said next would carry weight.
After about an hour, he finished sharing his insights.
He hadn't held anything back.
In truth, writing couldn't be mastered overnight. Even if he shared perfect knowledge, not everyone would succeed. So he remained calm about it. He didn't worry about others competing with him. In fact, if they could grow from his advice and become top authors, he would feel satisfied.
At least, it meant he had made a positive impact on this world.
Among those present, the editors and several 8-star and 9-star authors, especially one 10-star author, felt this the most.
Writing was a deeply personal craft.
Most famous authors guarded their techniques closely, rarely sharing real insights. Even when they did, it was only superficial. The true essence was never revealed.
But after hearing The Number One White Under Heaven speak so openly, they couldn't help but feel both ashamed and deeply impressed.
What kind of confidence and generosity did it take to do this?
At that moment, the 10-star author Wuhen stood up, visibly moved.
"Boss White."
"Ah, Wuhen, calling me that is too much."
"You're too modest. Though you're younger than all of us, your mindset surpasses everyone here. I agree with everything you've said. And I'd like to share one of my own insights."
Inspired by Huang Yifan, Wuhen set aside all reservations and spoke openly.
"I believe what you've described ideas, plot, pacing, and technique are the four pillars of web fiction. But there's one more crucial element you didn't mention: characters.
The soul of a novel lies in its characters. If the characters come alive, the story succeeds. If they don't, even the best ideas and plots will eventually be forgotten."
"Well said." Huang Yifan nodded. "You're right, I overlooked that. In fact, it's something I haven't done well myself. In 'How a Bad Guy Is Made' or 'The School Belle's Bodyguard,' I've only created a few memorable characters. Most side characters are forgettable. Even the main ones aren't vivid or real enough. This is something I still need to improve, just like everyone else."
At that moment, Huang Yifan thought of Jin Yong.
When it came to character writing, no one surpassed him.
Even Gu Long, though brilliant, couldn't quite match Jin Yong in this aspect.
Jin Yong didn't just bring protagonists to life even minor characters, even background figures, were unforgettable. Zhao Zhijing, the Wu brothers, Cheng Ying, Lu Wushuang, Wu Santong, Ke Zhen'e… not to mention legendary figures like Wang Chongyang and Lin Chaoying, or the mysterious Huang Shang who created the 'Nine Yin Manual.'
Just thinking about them was thrilling.
That was true mastery.
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