As a new art form, web novels had developed rapidly in the past few decades and become a source of entertainment and culture for many readers. Although its influence was growing, it still needed to be observed and studied to see if it still had vitality. On the one hand, the status and influence of online novels in the reader community were growing. Many readers had become loyal fans of online novels and obtained a lot of entertainment and knowledge through reading online novels. In addition, with the continuous advancement of technology, the creation and transmission methods of online novels are also constantly changing, which makes it more diverse and innovative. On the other hand, web novels also faced some restrictions and challenges. For example, with the increase in copyright awareness, the creation and publication of online novels faced stricter supervision and norms. In addition, there were some limitations in the subject matter and content of online novels. Some readers might not like overly old or monotonous content. To sum up, as an emerging art form, online novels still have a very strong vitality and are constantly developing and changing. However, we need to continue to observe and study its development trends and changes in order to better understand its vitality and future development direction.