Record of Searching for Immortals I - Shennong's Envoy

Author: Xia Shu Ye Hu
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: One of the two top recommended fantasy authors of the new generation, Xia Shu Ye Hu's magnum opus, with over 100 million clicks, a sensation on Chinese internet, and moved millions of "fans" with its "Eastern Lord of the Rings"! In the era of the Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns, a legendary and magical barbaric age. The legendary era of the Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns begins to stir as Shennong, the universally recognized leader of the world, passes away. The five-clan heroes of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth start to move. In this turbulent era, several young men emerge, and by chance, the Dragon God Prince Tuobayu, Chiyou, the future Yellow Emperor Ji Yuanshen, and the future Flame Emperor start an thrilling and epic journey. The long fantasy novel "The Record of Gods" will take you into a dreamlike ancient mythological world filled with magnificent mountains and rivers, rare birds and strange beasts, divine martial arts, and love and hatred. Xia Shu Ye Hu is a talented and highly imaginative writer who uniquely constructs the "Great Wilderness," a purely Chinese fantasy world, which has also become an important symbol of the rise of "Neo-Mythicism." Xia Shu Ye Hu is a true inheritor of Chinese culture and Chinese-style fantasy. The title "Pioneer of Chinese Native Fantasy" is well-deserved. —Xiong Song, Editor-in-Chief of "Mythological Legends of Ancient and Modern Times."
In China's fantasy world, there have always been diverse preferences, and few works have truly appealed to everyone. However, "The Tale of Wind and Splendor" and "The Record of Gods" are exceptions. They stand like two milestone-like pillars, once dominating the top 10 lists of almost all fantasy websites. They are masterpieces highly praised by many renowned authors and attract countless fans into the fantasy world, which they were not originally familiar with. —Xingkong, Founder of Huanjian Book Club
The poetic language beautifully depicts the grandeur of magnificent landscapes, presenting an ancient and magical epic — "The Record of Gods." Words are insufficient to express my feelings after reading this outstanding work; it is truly brilliant. The story's theme is unique, and I am deeply impressed by Xia Shu Ye Hu's imagination. This epic unfolds on our ancient land, how can it not inspire admiration, enchantment, and endless imagination.
After "Shan Hai Jing," "Journey to the West," and "The Investiture of the Gods," the Chinese fantasy culture experienced a gap. The birth of "The Record of Gods" was quickly hailed by readers as the "landmark work that pioneered Neo-Mythicism fantasy." "The Record of Gods" not only inherits the excellent qualities of the aforementioned works but also draws from various sources, blending mythology, fantasy, martial arts, romance, geography, humanities, and ancient history into one epic narrative. It recreates the primordial age of Chinese civilization's origins with an epic tone, reconstructing the magnificent and extraordinary Chinese mythology. Its vast ideology, extraordinary writing style, engaging language, and dramatic plot have already transcended pure entertainment, leaving one awestruck by the depth of Chinese culture. The work itself has become an indispensable and vividly written chapter in the history of fantasy literature.
Among these, readers can see the shadows of predecessors in martial arts and fantasy, while the boundless imagination and unrestrained spirit of the young protagonists make them surpass their predecessors, thus establishing the author as one of the two top fantasy kings of the new generation and the pioneer of Eastern Neo-Mythicism fantasy.
"The Record of Gods" takes place in the primordial age of the Flame Emperor and the Yellow Emperor. It was a time when heroes vied for dominance in the Central Plains. Mythological figures such as Shennong, the Yellow Emperor, Chiyou, Xi Wangmu, Kua Fu, Xingtian, the Fire God Zhu Rong, Chi Songzi, Gu Ye Fairy, and the Rain God Ji all appear. The work features not only heroes and wandering knights,, and magical arts but also does not fall short in describing family love, friendship, romance, and grand battle scenes, rivaling the great masters of ancient and modern times.