Fengshen Yanyi - Colorful Comic Strips of Classical Literature Masterpieces - (Youth Edition)

Author: Zhu Wei
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This is a mythological novel filled with supernatural and magical elements, imbued with the sincerity and poetry of ancient times, as well as satire and irony toward real-life. Behind a series of absurd and whimsical stories, what mystery and enigma do they reveal to us? First, the novel presents two entirely different worlds—one filled with benevolent governance and compassion, the other with bloodshed and slaughter. The clash between these two worlds is a battle between ideal and reality, as well as a struggle between justice and evil. In the world of justice, both the gods and the soldiers are sincere and adorable, hating evil with a passion. Nezha, fearless in the face of everything, Yang Jian, the skilled and brave warrior with wings born under his arms, Huang Feihu, who rebelled against the court of Shang, Su Hu and Deng Jiugong, who surrendered to the Western Zhou—all these characters radiate the light of heroism. In stark contrast, Daji is a fox spirit who ruined the Shang dynasty, harmed loyal ministers, and committed countless evils. Her appearance pushed the cruelty and extravagance of King Zhou to an extreme. Mei Bo was executed with a bronze cauldron, the Empress was killed by intrigue, Bi Gan’s heart was cruelly, and the horrifying scene of the pit filled with venomous insects—all these tragedies were orchestrated by her. The luxurious gardens, wine pools, and towers, built to the extreme of extravagance, were all funded by exploiting the people’s hard-earned wealth. The licentious and tyrannical King Zhou, believing himself to be the most talented, intelligent, and brave in the world, no one could surpass him. He ignored, indulged in pleasure, acted recklessly, harmed ministers, oppressed the people, and ultimately tasted the evil consequences he had brought upon himself—his righteous army led by King Wu of Zhou crushed him to the ground, leaving him nowhere to hide. He jumped from the tower he had built and was burned to death in the flames.