Tyrant Rebel Four Brothers - Dragon Creation Legend (3)

Author: Yoshiaki Tanaka
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Super-powered young hero, Chinese-themed legendary action, four radiant dragons, grand scenes beyond imagination. A monumental work by the master of Japanese literature, Yoshiaki Tanaka, featuring exquisite illustrations by the renowned artist, Katsushige Nakazato, from Final Fantasy. Purchase Dragon Quest now and participate in the event to win CLAMP's limited-edition Dragon Quest Original Artbook and other gifts. Tanaka's Trilogy: "Galactic Heroes," "Dragon Quest," and "The Chronicles of Arslan."
After finishing the last line, gently close the book and slowly close your eyes, taking a deep breath. Fill your chest with—the magnificent divine dragons raising their heads in admiration.
This is a legendary action novel by the celebrated Japanese author Yoshiaki Tanaka, set in modern Japan with Chinese mythology as its inspiration. It is an epic masterpiece that has been adapted into animation, games, and comics, becoming widely beloved.
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. Thus, the Heavenly Emperor sent 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 more. The four brothers of the Longtang family—Shi, Xu, Zhong, and Yu—are the reincarnations of the 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 above modern cities, and scenes beyond imagination unfold.
The work is imbued with a rich Chinese cultural atmosphere, featuring dragons, the Heavenly 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, satisfying readers' reverence for strength, nature, and the supernatural. At the same time, the novel weaves together different eras, cutting between modern and ancient imagery, transporting readers from bustling urban landscapes to the wild, primordial heart of Central China. They embark on an epic journey, learning about history and characters in an enjoyable way while experiencing a unique aesthetic delight.
This volume tells the story of Longtang Zhong—Aorun, the White Dragon King of the Western Sea—awakening to his true form. As the Water Dragon and the Fire Dragon emerge one after another, Zhong too resolves to transform into a dragon and showcase his prowess. However, his stubborn older brother disapproves—he simply wants his younger brothers to stay home. This dull situation breaks when Longtang's cousin, Moli, invites them to the night market.
The anger of the third brother, Zhong, stirs a storm, and the very color of the sky changes.