Geomancer 1998

Geomancer 1998 is a novel rooted in feng shui and the occult. Its story spans 1998 to 2023. The protagonist, Chen Qingyang, is an inheritor of the Xuanlong Sect of Changbai Mountain, well versed in ancient texts and trained in seclusion under his master for many years. Set against the backdrop of China’s urbanization, the novel depicts changing feng shui across northeastern China and beyond, while weaving in historical mysteries and occult practices, including the iron stakes at the Shenyang Imperial Palace and a hidden chamber in a Harbin church. Clinging to tradition, the protagonist solves mysteries amid clashes with the modern world, such as the puppet state of Manchukuo’s Dragon-Suppressing Array, while also facing a crisis in the transmission of his sect’s arts. The main plot follows his search for the truth behind his master’s disappearance. Subplots include breaking the Dragon-Suppressing Array, compiling records of geomantic practice, and protecting the ecology of Changbai Mountain. The story brings tradition and modernity, faith and science into conflict, showcasing the legacy of the Xuanlong Sect and the battle to protect feng shui.