Greetings fellow Daoists,


    First off, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every single one of you who has journeyed with me to the conclusion of the first arc of my story. Seriously, your support, your excitement, and your feedback have been the fuel for this whole adventure. This isn’t just my achievement; it’s ours. We’ve all been part of this journey, facing every challenge and celebrating every win together.


    Honestly, I’m beyond grateful for all the encouragement you’ve shown me. Jumping into writing with no formal background has been a wild ride—scary, exciting, and so rewarding. It’s been about a year since I started "Grimoire of Cultivation," and man, what a year. This story has seen a few different versions, including one where I scrapped 30 chapters and started over. It’s changed a lot, and I hope you’ve noticed my writing style evolve along the way.


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    Now, I’m hitting pause for a bit. I need to go back and tweak the start and other bits of our story to make sure it all lines up just right. I also want to add some more info on Gaia’s systems in an extra chapter for this first arc. I know taking a break might not be what you want to hear, but I promise it’s for the story’s good. I’ve been at this pretty much every day since the beginning, and I think a little breather will help me come back even stronger.


    The break will be short—just two weeks to a month. And when I come back, there’s a lot to look forward to! I’m starting up a Patreon with a Discord for us to hang out, plus there’ll be professional illustrations, advanced chapters, and even an audio book in the works.


    Thank you, truly, for being part of this journey. I’m itching to get back and continue Darius’s story with you. See you soon!


    Gratefully,


    Valdene Patriarch