Divine Sword Mountains and Rivers (including card)

Author: Wei Xiao Liu Yang
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The Divine Sword and the River tells a magical story set in the Southern Song Dynasty of China. It is called a magical story rather than a legendary one because the novel itself has gone beyond the realm of historical legends. Although the era, historical background, and even the historical figures in the story strictly adhere to historical facts, you will find that the development of the story in the end becomes highly unconventional, even venturing into the realm of science fiction. This is indeed the case. The author strives to make the story appear realistic and believable, so that readers can gain greater immersion and enjoyment while reading. Only science fiction can lend a sense of realism to the "magical." Of course, the innovation of traditional wuxia novels does not stop at this point. As an exploration of the pursuit of innovation and new developments in traditional culture, the novel extensively draws on the expressive techniques of popular games, movies, and animations. Of course, this borrowing is not merely a superficial imitation but rather a study of the successful commercial elements within them. Then, using the form of traditional wuxia novels, these elements are reinterpreted. You might not even notice it, but the story's brisk and tight pace, bold and flamboyant imagination, interlocking suspense, and fresh and lively narrative style indeed stem from the study and understanding of a series of popular elements.