The Taiyi True Scripture is the most orthodox internal cultivation manual of Taoism. Among the martial arts of the orthodox schools, it stands alongside the Shaolin Temple's Yi Jin Jing as a peerless martial arts classic. In the martial world, everyone, from the famous orthodox sects to the unorthodox demon cults, covets this secret manual. This book tells of the bloody storms that the Taiyi True Scripture stirred up across the jianghu...
The story is set two years before the Red Pills Case, one of the Four Great Mysteries of the Ming Dynasty, in the forty-sixth year of the Wanli reign. It is a prequel to the second novel, The Red Pills Case, and invites readers to explore history from the perspective of martial heroes.
The Taiyi True Scripture uses the language of wuxia to explore the depths of history. The book incorporates plenty of fascinating historical knowledge, some true, some false, and some a mixture of both, all to make the story more entertaining. Some ideas may also reflect the author's personal views. Still, the purpose of writing this book is to spark readers' curiosity about history. If you wish to delve into the historical truth, you will have to consult the classics and examine the evidence for yourself. I hope all readers will look closely for historical clues hidden in the book, while also appreciating the appeal of wuxia.
I am from Guangdong, and I hope to do my small part to pass on Cantonese. The book will include a few Cantonese phrases, so that friends who do not speak Cantonese can learn a phrase or two without it affecting their reading experience.
Tang poetry and Song lyrics will also be included where appropriate. Tang poetry has its own tonal patterns, and in ancient times it was chanted in Cantonese, with its nine tones and six contours. Ancient poets would raise their cups and chant poetry. In Mandarin, you can only recite or read it; you cannot capture that ancient rhythm by chanting. For those interested, I will teach you in the novel
