Online novels referred to novels that were popular on the Internet. They were usually created by authors in the form of electronic texts and published on various online reading platforms and websites. The characteristics of web novels were that they could be read anytime and anywhere, regardless of time or place. The content was rich and varied, including romance, fantasy, science fiction, history, martial arts, and other types of novels. The audience of web novels included young people, professionals, housewives, and other readers of different ages and cultural backgrounds. The development of online novels was very fast. Every year, a large number of works would be released and become one of the important branches of Chinese culture. There were also many ways to create and spread online novels. Some authors published their works through personal websites, social media, and other channels, while others published and promoted their works through platforms. At the same time, the translation and adaptation of online novels had also become a new business model, attracting more and more creators and investors.