The Strange Tales of Liaozhai: The Path to Immortality

Heaven and earth are a sea of suffering, and all living beings are but drifting specks. There is no perfect way through the affairs of this world; all are drowning in a bitter spring. There is no escape from birth, aging, sickness, and death. Resentment, hatred, sorrow, and delusion cling to us forever. Beauty grows old, hair turns white, loved ones depart...

My body will not yield! My heart will not accept this! How can I be free? I will roam this sea of suffering and pursue the immortal way, transcend the mortal world, and become a carefree immortal. Even if ten thousand calamities befall me, I will~~have no regrets!

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.