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

Author: Wuguo Dao Ren (Qing Dynasty)
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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 Lord during the Xia-Shang transition to the completion of their great mission and return to the heavens in the Song Dynasty, the story spans thousands of years. The plot is rich, intricate, and captivating. The book weaves together the realms of heaven and earth, with gods, demons, humans, and objects each displaying vivid characteristics. It features magical disputes and fantastical transformations, truly embodying the phrase "The Eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing their prowess," making it utterly enthralling. This book is the most grand and complete mythological novel ever seen that tells the stories of the Eight Immortals.