The Legend of Xi Wangmu

Author: Tang Shigui
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Publish Date: 2000-09-01
Features: This is a "strange" book because the author has incorporated several famous characters from Fengshen Bang into it, and it is very interesting, such as the Jade Emperor, Jiang Ziya, Zhao Gongming, Yang Jian, and others. Additionally, various amusing legends, such as the "Seven Fairies Descending to Earth" and "Hou Yi Shooting the Sun," are also included in the book. The strangeness of this book lies in the author allowing these traditionally revered figures in legends not only to possess human emotions and desires but also romantic entanglements and jealous conflicts, making it quite lively. The storylines in the book are full of twists and turns and are highly entertaining. For example, at the end of the tale, when the tragic and joyful events are brought to the Peaches of Immortality Banquet, where the sages with ethereal appearances gather, a grand reunion becomes a revelation of the truth. This grand reunion idea is unique, humorous, and witty, making you laugh out loud while also prompting some reflection. In short, this is a legendary work worth reading. Whether you are an ordinary person or an intellectual, you will surely find something to appreciate.