Solitary Kingdom: Where Clouds Disappear and Waves Emerge

Author: Yisheng
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: In the narrative process of depicting a martial arts world filled with both iron will and tenderness, the book explores the myriad forms of thrilling and righteous struggles, including the pursuit of righteousness, fierce battles, conflicts between good and evil, and the ultimate resolution of life and death. Along the way, it delves into deep-rooted family feuds, romantic relationships between men and women, as well as military strategies, weapons, folk customs, poetry and songs, calligraphy and painting, and culinary and tea culture. The cultural and aesthetic resources employed are exceptionally rich and diverse, creating an extraordinary tapestry of aesthetic and cultural landscapes. This is an indispensable array of ingredients and elements that every appealing martial arts novel cannot do without. Naturally, the assembly and the temporal perspective will vary, so packaging it with modern technology and culture is also part of the essence. Yet, it remains the unchanging foundation of martial arts novel writing.
The Yuan Dynasty once achieved unparalleled military exploits and expanded its territory to unprecedented heights, thanks to its rare strength in history. However, in the late Yuan Dynasty, Emperor Shun was licentious and extravagant, ordering the dredging of rivers and the issuance of paper money, which led to the collapse of the empire. The Han people rose in rebellion, and wars broke out across the land, both within and beyond the continent. The great power of the land found itself besieged from all sides.
"The Heavenly Sword" Xiang Qing was a martial artist of unmatched prowess and wisdom, with the strength to dominate but no ambition to rule alone. Instead, he singled out Zhu Yuanzhang, a mere wandering monk at the time, from the masses, and supported him in laying the foundation for his, working together to unify the Central Plains. However, in the bustling southern city of Jiangnan, Xiang Qing first encountered Ying Donglai, and the two engaged in a duel. From then on, they became lifelong friends and eternal rivals!
For years, the heroes of the world had been warring in their respective domains, and the momentum of history continued. In this chaotic era, who would be the one to inherit the Mandate of Heaven? With a sharp gaze, "The Heavenly Sword" Xiang Qing, and a magnificent legend of a hero's rise to power is set to unfold!