In the turbulent Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era, during the reign of Later Zhou's Emperor Shizong, a Buddhist calamity descends upon the world. Eminent monks enter the mortal realm to dispel it, drawing countless heroes and heroines of the martial world into tangled affairs of love, family, and country. Thus unfolds a stirring legend in the cause of peace...
Beneath the silent night sky, the lonely moon turns cold. Seventeen years of separation stretch into the distance. A single thought holds true; the southern breeze turns green, and silver hair bears witness to a heart laid bare.
Most passionate of all is the “Heartbreak Gu.” Three years of separation, and the Dao heart begins to stir. The sword cries, the strings resound; free and unrestrained, one yearns for the clouds. One thought of love, and a lifetime is sealed.
A roar summons the vast waves, sweeping across mountains and rivers. The heart's ambition goes unfulfilled, and youthful beauty fades. A lonely, proud sun, a solitary mirror as flawless as jade: the empty tower shines, but where is the one it seeks?
The sun and moon remain unchanged, yet the realm is torn apart. Warhorses thunder, and geese weep blood. Fish in the abyss become dragons; Shizong takes up his spear, and storms sweep across the mountains...
A gentle breeze blows peace across the world...
These days, truly good books are hard to come by. The author's writing is elegant and delicate, the plot is uniquely conceived, and the cultural depth is profound—truly rare and precious. It's a pity that only this one book was written. In this era dominated by wish-fulfillment novels, is there really no room for truly good works? The author's pen name especially struck me!
This book has a broad scope, demonstrates a deep understanding of the practices of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and is written by a master. It's a great book, a truly excellent book. I should read it several times.