Search God's Record 3. Ten Witchcrafts of Ling Shan

Author: Xia Shu Ye Hu
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: What initially attracted me to The Legend of Gods and Demons was the name "Chiyou." We lack popular and accessible literature on ancient myths in China. Romance of the Three Kingdoms has shaped countless heroes, but it has also relegated Chen Shou's Records of the Three Kingdoms to the ivory tower of scholars, leaving the general public with the impression that Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the history of the Three Kingdoms period. History is written by people, and I firmly believe that if Mr. Ye Hu had further outlined the grand panorama of Dahuang in the second and subsequent installments of The Legend of Gods and Demons, systematically organized the genealogies of characters based on texts like Classic of Mountains and Seas, and combined it with comprehensive promotion today, The Legend of Gods and Demons would undoubtedly become the foundational text for the public's understanding of ancient history in no time. – lzw19821101
The Legend of Gods and Demons not only inherits the excellent qualities of ancient Chinese fantasy works but also draws from a wide range of influences, blending mythology, magic, martial arts, romance, geography, humanities, and ancient history into one epic narrative. It recreates the primordial era of the origins of Chinese civilization with a grand, epic style, reconstructing the magnificent and awe-inspiring Chinese myths. Its vast ideology, extraordinary writing, engaging language, and dramatic plot have already transcended pure entertainment, leaving readers in awe of the depth of Chinese culture. The work itself has become an indispensable and vividly documented milestone in the history of fantasy literature. Within it, readers can see the shadows of predecessors in martial arts and fantasy, while the boundless imagination and bold spirit of youth elevate it even further, solidifying the author's status as one of the two supreme fantasy kings of the new generation and establishing him as the pioneer of Eastern new mythological fantasy.
The story of The Legend of Gods and Demons takes place in the primordial era of the Yan Di and Huang Di. It was a time when heroes vied for dominance in the Central Plains, with legendary figures such as Shennong, Huang Di, Chiyou, Xi Wangmu, Kua Fu, Xingtian, the Fire God Zhu Rong, Chi Songzi, the Fairy of Gu She, and the Rain Master all appearing. The work features not only heroes, wandering knights, (fairy women and spiritual beasts), and magical arts but also does not fall short in its portrayal of family love, friendship, romance, and grand battle scenes, rivaling the great masters of ancient and modern times.
The Ten Shang Gods of Ling Shan: The Yellow Emperor is slain, the Qing Emperor disappears, the Black Emperor flees far away, and the Red Emperor secludes himself in Dahuang. Without a leader, the land is ruled by ambitious figures, and heroes suffer. The Tu clan is in turmoil, the Mu clan wages war, the Huo clan rebels, and the Shui clan brings chaos to the world. The Holy Cup shatters, and conflicts erupt. Tuoba Ye vows to mend the heavens with a single hand. Cities are burned by flames, and the flames of passion rise like the sea. Centuries of grievances cannot be resolved in a single night, as love, hatred, and emotions explode in an instant!