The direction of online novels varies according to the theme, platform, market demand, and other factors. However, the following are some of the current trends and development directions of online novels: 1. Divergence: Classic works such as Battle Through the Heavens and Martial Universe have created a large readership, but the trend of web novels becoming more and more diverse is increasing. The demand for different types of novels is also increasing. 2. Xianxia fantasy novels: " The Sword Comes "," The Legend of Mortal Cultivation " and other Xianxia fantasy novels have become a trend in online novels. These novels are famous for their grand worldview, rich imagination, and character creation. 3. City life: "Ode to Joy","Choosing Heaven" and other urban life novels are also popular among readers. These novels are featured by twists and turns in the plot, distinct characters, and emotional entanglements. 4. Historical Military: Historical military novels such as Those Things in the Ming Dynasty and War and Peace are also becoming more and more popular among readers. These novels use history as a background to describe war, politics, and the personalities of characters to show a grand worldview. 5. Science fiction and fantasy: Science fiction and fantasy novels such as "The Three-Body Problem" and "The Wandering Earth" also occupied a certain position in online novels. These novels were featured by grand worldviews, scientific imagination, and thrilling plots. In the future, the trend of online novels would be more diverse, and readers 'demands for different types of novels would also be more diverse. The creation of online novels would also pay more attention to innovation and creativity.