The answer to this question might vary from platform to platform and website to website. On some websites, if a novel has been published for a period of time but has not reached a publishing agreement or is incomplete, it may be considered as "pending publication", which means that the author can still publish the novel but readers may not be able to read the latest chapters. However, the specific situation might vary according to the platform. Some platforms might require the author to complete the entire story before they could publish a new chapter. Other platforms might allow authors to publish some chapters but require them to solve some technical problems or complete some tasks on the outline first. Therefore, it was recommended to contact the website or platform to understand their rules and suggestions before publishing the novel. If you've already published a novel but are worried about its status, you can also check the website's help document or contact the platform's support team.