Online novels referred to literary works that were formed through novel creation, reading, and communication through the Internet. Online novels often had sci-fi, fantasy, romance, horror, and other types of works. The unique feature of online novels was that the author could publish the novel on his own website or publish and read it through a third-party website. A reader can read the same book on multiple websites or read novels by different authors on different websites. The development of online novels was influenced by many factors, including the development of network technology, the changes in the novel market, and the changes in readers 'needs. As time went by, online novels had become an important part of Chinese literature, and they were getting more and more attention and love from readers.