The Legend of the Eight Immortals (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: (Qing) Wugu Dao Ren
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Since the Song and Yuan dynasties, people have continuously added various folk legends to the stories of the Eight Immortals, making their tales increasingly rich and fantastical, almost becoming the embodiment of deities in the hearts of the masses. The stories of the Eight Immortals are widely circulated mythological legends in China. This book details the process of the Eight Immortals—Lü Guai Li, Zhong Li Quan, Lü Dongbin, Zhang Guo Lao, Lan Cai He, He Xianggu, Han Xiangzi, and Cao Guo Jiao—achieving enlightenment. From the birth of the Supreme Elder Lord during the Xia-Shang transition to their grand completion and return to the heavens in the Song Dynasty, the narrative spans thousands of years. The plot is rich, intricate, and captivating. The book weaves together the realms of heaven and earth, with deities, demons, humans, and objects each displaying vivid characteristics. It features magical disputes and fantastical transformations, truly embodying the saying, "The Eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing their prowess," making it utterly enthralling. This book is the most grand and complete mythological novel ever seen that tells the stories of the Eight Immortals.