There was no clear limit to the number of words a novel could be published on Qidian. However, generally speaking, a novel had to meet the following conditions to be published: 1. Word count requirement: The number of words a novel should have on the shelves is generally between 1 million to 3 million words. The specific requirements may vary according to the novel type and platform. 2. Requirements: The content of the novel had to meet the review standards of Qidian, including the theme, plot, and character creation. Chapter requirements: The novel needs to form a complete chapter system. The length of each chapter should be between 1000 and 2500 words. It should be noted that the number of novels on Qidian was a dynamic process. If the novel was popular or there were other factors, the number of novels on the shelves might be adjusted. In addition, different platforms may have different word count requirements for novels, so it's best to submit to the platform for review and understand the specific word count requirements before publishing.