Dragon Legend 3: Tyrant Rebellion of the Four Brothers

Author: (Japan) Yasushi Tanaka / (Japan) Kazuyoshi Amano Illustration / Wang Zhengqiu
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Publish Date: 2006-03-02
Features: This book is a legendary action novel by the renowned Japanese author Yasushi Tanaka, set in modern Japan and inspired by Chinese mythology. It is an epic masterpiece that has been adapted into animation, games, comics, and has gained widespread popularity. Three thousand years ago, the heavens were divided into two factions: the Dragon Clan and the Ox Clan. The leader of the Ox Clan, Chiyou, caused chaos in the mortal world, so the Jade Emperor sent the four brothers of the Dragon Clan—Aoguang, Aoshao, Aorun, and Aoyan—to subdue Chiyou. After three thousand years of slumber, the Dragon Clan awoke once again. The four brothers of the Longtang family—Shi, Xu, Zhong, and Yu—are the reincarnations of the four Dragon Clan brothers. Possessing superpowers, they wander between the realms of humans and dragons, facing demons who seek to seize their strength and rule the world. They refuse to submit. Thus, four handsome young men—four radiant dragons—roam the skies of modern cities, unfolding scene after scene of unimaginable grandeur.
The work is imbued with a rich Chinese cultural atmosphere, featuring figures like the Dragon, the Jade Emperor, the Queen Mother of the West, and Yao Ji in various forms. It blends fantastical elements with historical events, creating a dreamlike world of radiant dragons and their divine powers, which deeply satisfies readers' reverence for strength, nature, and the supernatural. At the same time, the story weaves through different timelines, alternating between modern and ancient settings, plunging readers into either bustling urban landscapes or primordial, wild lands. This allows readers to explore a legendary world, gain insights into history and characters in an enjoyable way, and experience a unique aesthetic pleasure.
This volume tells the story of Zhong, the awakening of the Longtang family's brother—Aorun, the White Dragon King of the Western Sea. As the Water Dragon and the Fire Dragon appear one after another, Zhong resolves to transform into a dragon and showcase his prowess. However, his stubborn older brother disagrees—he simply wants his younger brothers to stay home. This dull situation is finally broken when Longtang's cousin, Moli, invites them to a night market. The anger of the third brother Zhong sets off a storm, and the color of the sky changes as well.