The Legend of the Condor Heroes

Author: Jin Yong
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: In the late Song Dynasty, the Jin army invaded the south, causing chaos in the land. Yang Zaixing, a famous general under Yue Fei, and Guo Xiaotian, a friend descended from Guo Sheng of Liangshan, were chased by the government and the Jin army. Guo Xiaotian perished, and Yang Zaixing and his wife were separated. The Seven Heroes of the South and the Taoist master Qiu Chuji of the Quanzhen Sect agreed to separately seek their sons, Guo Jing and Yang Kang, to teach them martial arts and have a martial arts competition after 18 years. Eighteen years later, Yang Kang joined the Jin Kingdom's Prince Zhao—Wang Yanhlie, while Guo Jing grew up in the desert grasslands, receiving guidance from many masters and becoming a highly skilled martial artist with a sense of justice and patriotism. With the help of the heroic woman Huang Rong, he fought against evil forces, killed Wang Yanhlie, and avenged national humiliation and family grievances. The entire book praises patriotism, justice, and light, showcasing the social customs of the time. This book is part of Jin Yong's famous trilogy, consisting of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Return of the Condor Heroes, and The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.