This book is a work by Zheng Zhengyin, a renowned martial arts novelist of the Republican era.
In The King of Ten Thousand Mountains, Gongsun Yi, the Xiaoxiang Swordsman, joins fellow martial artists in upholding the code of honor and travels to Golden Sand Valley in Mangcang Mountain for a gathering. After fighting the vicious Miao warriors at Paiyun Ridge and breaking through layers of ambushes, they finally reach the valley, where Taoist Priest Pu urges them to let go of hatred and settle their grievances. But the evil King of Ten Thousand Mountains, Feng Jie, has other plans and is bent on revenge. Determined to become the leader of the greenwood, he holds a grand martial arts tournament in Golden Sand Valley. Pu Qingping battles Qi Yun, who wields a phoenix-winged trident, and after losing, Qi Yun leaves without a word...
The plot of this book is so exciting! I especially like the battle scenes, such as the duel between Pu Qingping and Zhou Qing, which is so exciting that it makes me feel like I am immersed in the scene. Moreover, the characters in the book are distinct and have their own characteristics. Although Zhou Qing is the villain, his martial arts skills pose a great threat to the protagonist, making the story even more interesting. I think this book is worth reading and I recommend it to you!