My apologies! Here is the promised compensation for those readers whose books did not make it to the top alliance today.

I'm drenched in sweat! The electronic contract on the website has already been signed, but I didn't expect that the process wasn't fully completed and the status hasn't changed to 'contracted.' I've urgently contacted the editor-in-chief about this. If it were a regular workday, it wouldn't be as much of an issue, but the key problem is that today is the weekend. As things stand, the earliest the contract status can be updated is next Monday.

Before the contract is finalized, no one is able to send rewards. Many readers, eager to secure the alliance leader numbers, have been refreshing the page since eight o'clock this morning. This oversight is entirely my fault!

When I wrote books in the past, I truly never considered such matters. Writing commercially this time, I've become acutely aware of these details. I failed to manage this aspect properly, and for that I sincerely apologize.

When the contract is finally updated, I will prepare a compensation plan for the alliance leaders who support the book on that day and the following day.

I know some of you are dissatisfied with the new book's cover. When the contract is changed, I will commission a custom cover. I will send it as a poster or postcard, as a gift, to all alliance leaders, and I will personally sign each one.

Many readers have asked about the new book's group chat; I will make a unified announcement regarding that once the contract status changes.

A number of friends have also inquired about live broadcasts. I plan to go live on Douyin and other platforms, but this won't happen in the immediate future. For now, my main focus will be on writing and stockpiling chapters, so I can make a big content release on the day the book launches. I will update everyone on these matters in due course.

This situation was completely unexpected and quite embarrassing. I apologize once again to everyone!

To all the readers of “Craft of the Immortal Artisan,” I am truly sorry! Compensation details for those who were unable to become alliance leaders today will be announced as promised. The content is being prepared; please wait a moment. Once the update is posted, refresh the page to see the latest information.