The Legend of the Eight Immortals (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: (Qing) Wuguo Dao Ren, edited by Zhang Wuzhi and Zhang Dingyu
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Since the Song and Yuan dynasties, people have continuously added various folk legends to the stories of the Eight Immortals, making their tales increasingly rich and fantastical, almost becoming the embodiment of in the hearts of the masses. The stories of the Eight Immortals are widely circulated mythological legends in China. This book narrates the detailed process of the Eight Immortals—Lü Guai Li, Zhongli Quan, Lü Dongbin, Zhang Guolao, Lan Caihe, He Xianggu, Han Xiangzi, and Cao Guojiao—achieving enlightenment. From the birth of the Supreme Elder during the Xia-Shang transition to the completion of their great mission in the Song Dynasty and their return to the heavens, the story spans thousands of years. It is rich in plot and deeply moving. The book weaves together the realms of heaven and earth, with the immortal, demon, human, and inanimate worlds each vividly portrayed. There are also disputes over magical arts and fantastical transformations, truly embodying the saying, "The Eight Immortals cross the sea, each displaying their unique skills," making it utterly captivating. This book is the most grand and complete mythological novel ever seen that tells the stories of the Eight Immortals.