Cang's Ramblings

Chapter 622 618. Comments on the New Central Plains Five Whites
Let’s talk about some hot topics today. I’m sure everyone is tired of me constantly recommending new books.

The "Five Whites of Central China" refers to the five platinum writers originally from Qidian, namely Chen Dong, Wo Chi Tomatoes, Tian Can Tu Dou, Meng Ru Shen Ji, and Tang Jia San Shao.

Abbreviated as "Chen, Ji, Tang, Hong, Dou".

A long time ago, there was an article that described the decline of the five white players' strength like this: Tian Can Tu Dou and Tang Jia San Shao were accused of consuming the past and not striving for progress; I Eat Tomatoes was called an elementary school student writer; Meng Ru Shen Ji's popularity plummeted after he left Qidian; Chen Dong's new book "The Holy Ruins" was not recognized by everyone, and people thought it was too watery, and even called him "Water God".

As time goes by, are the Five Whites still the same Five Whites?
First of all, judging from the quality of their books, they are still the representatives of Xiaobaiwen.

Tudou has basically not stepped out of its own circle since "Fights Break Sphere", and is still spinning in circles, changing the name and continuing to release new books. Whether it is Yandi, Wuzu, or Yuanzun, they are all made of the same mold.

The Third Young Master is even more outrageous. After "Douluo Dalu", he has been relying on his old reputation. He has released so many parts that he can't even count them. He wants to write as many more parts as possible, and whether he will break his promise or not is up to him.

Meng Rushenji's strength has indeed been unstable since his departure, just like some martial arts masters whose strength is erratic. The last few books have been more of a hype than action, ending inexplicably.

Tomato, in one word, is steady. His books come in different genres, including the Hongmeng series, and he's been trying hard. However, some of his attempts haven't been very successful. He's been taking a lot of time off lately for his new book, "Cang Yuan Tu," so the updates aren't as frequent as before, and the plot is even more lackluster.

Chen Dong, in one word, is reckless. Among the Five Whites, he's widely acknowledged as the most powerful man. Ever since "The Great Ruler," his career has been on the rise. Whether it's the "Great Ruler" fans or the "Perfect Match" fans, they all praise his achievements. Even the "Sacred Ruins" fans believe Chu Feng has what it takes to battle the Desolate Emperor.

Secondly, judging from the performance of the books, they are still the pinnacle works of Xiaobaiwen.

Tudou, a man who conquered the world with a single formula. He was the Rookie of the Year, and his "Fights Break Sphere" was a regular on various charts. Since then, each of his works has been adapted into numerous films and TV series. Even "Yuan Zun" became a viral hit after its online release. Regardless of the platform, you can almost see the influence of "Yuan Zun." You may not like this book, but you absolutely cannot ignore it. Those learning to write fantasy online should especially give this introductory work a serious read.

San Shao, a man who lives his life on one book. His words are crude, but true. I've seen him live-tweet his writing, and he's incredibly fast, easily knocking out 3,000 words an hour. Those classic formulas are ingrained in his mind, and he pulls them off effortlessly. He once held the Guinness World Record for the longest-running serialized novel, and his books have been published countless times. "Once you enter the Tang Sect, you're a Tang Sect member for life."

Meng Ru Shen Ji, a master of creating schools of thought. "The Buddha is the Tao" pioneered the "Honghuang" style, "The Legend of Dragons and Snakes" pioneered the "Guoshu" style, "Eternal Life" pioneered the "Shentong" style, "Yang Shen" pioneered the "Cannibalism" style, and "Black Mountain Old Demon" pioneered the "Hundred Schools of Thought" style. However, creating a school of thought means constant innovation, which also means there will be unsuccessful examples. Therefore, when a school of thought fails to take off, its achievements are also unsatisfactory.

Tomato, steady as a rock. You can mock Tomato's writing style and plots, or even his lack of innovation, but he's truly remarkably stable, steadily making progress, albeit modestly. Each of his books has a huge following, and his "Red Alliance" was once incredibly popular. To be able to walk the world as a fan of "Red Alliance" is a source of pride.

Chen Dong, as long as he's not in vain, he's the king. After "The Great Ruler," there's "Perfect Match." After "Perfect Match," "Sacred Ruins" reached the top. "Top" here specifically refers to the results. "Sacred Ruins" is the only Qidian author to have a fan base exceeding 10 million, now reaching 1125 million. I checked the 39 male writers who have achieved platinum status, and the closest to "Sacred Ruins" in terms of fan base are Er Gen's "One Thought Eternal" (8 million), "Lord of the Mysteries" (713 million), and "Calamity of All Races" (641 million). The most terrifying thing is that every new chapter of "Sacred Ruins" now generates far more buzz than any other Platinum title.

Finally, the names and order of Wu Bai should be changed. Chen Ji Tang Hong Dou should also change their order and ranking.

If we rank them according to the current platinum writers on Qidian, they can be ranked, although it's a stretch.

The new five whites in my mind are: Chen Dong, the diving squid, Er Gen, I eat tomatoes, and Tang Jia San Shao, or "Chen, Ai, Er, Hong, Tang" for short.

Because Wusai is a man of many talents, each of his books is a uniquely creative one, and his success continues to improve. He's an author who refuses to settle for the status quo, and a role model for all authors. While making money is certainly important, he's also blazing a trail for all authors who love online writing, even without a shortage of funds. His spirit is commendable! His new book, "The Embers of the Long Night," in particular, is truly a "new masterpiece," as you can see from my recent book reviews.

Er Gen is a master of heartbreak. His immortal cultivation stories are among the rare works that can tear readers to tears and break their hearts. Even Er Gen himself nearly became withdrawn from writing. Although his style is more relaxed and humorous now, that's because his writing was too painful in the past. After all, if you want to torture your readers, you must first torture yourself!

"Going by the way is ordinary, going against the way is immortal, it all depends on one thought in your mind"

"I have been bowing before the devil for three thousand years. I look back to the mortal world and do not want to be an immortal, just for her... I control the fate of life and death."

that's all.

【to sum up】

Writing is not easy, so cherish every moment!

I’m Cang Yiwei, and I’m here to promote “Cang’s Ramblings”!
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【Cang's Ramblings】

This is just one person's opinion and for entertainment purposes only.

Any similarity is simply coincidence.

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