The Twin Sages of the Astral Wind Reveal Heaven's Secrets

The glorious Tang dynasty is a world of splendor, yet beneath the surface, mysterious forces are at work. With sweeping prose, this book lifts the curtain on the Zhenguan golden age and recounts the legendary lives of two masters of the esoteric arts, Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng, whose wisdom, knowledge of heavenly secrets, and destinies were intertwined.

Follow the “Divine Seer” Yuan Tiangang and witness his astonishing prediction in Shu that the infant girl of the Wu family “will one day rule the world.” Marvel at the unfathomable depths of his physiognomy and geomancy. Join Li Chunfeng, a prodigy in astronomy and calendrical calculation, as he studies the stars to advise the state and designs an armillary sphere to perfect the calendar. When these twin stars converge in Chang'an, one strange and perilous palace secret unfolds after another, along with bizarre unsolved cases: curses, mysterious prophecies, and rogue sorcerer monks... With their powers reaching from heaven to earth, the two repeatedly avert disaster and protect the dynasty.

At the heart of the book is the thrilling secret deliberation in the hidden chamber. Acting on Emperor Taizong's secret decree, Yuan and Li burn incense and bow to the heavens, using their supreme wisdom to glimpse the fate of the Tang dynasty and even the destiny of the nation a thousand years hence. As the stars move across the sky, history unfolds, leading to the shocking prophecy that Wu Zhou will replace the Tang! Thus is born The Tui Bei Diagram, drawing them into a maelstrom of fate and imperial suspicion. Yuan Tiangang retreats to the mountains and rivers, identifies the dragon's lair of Qianling Mausoleum, and leaves behind the legendary tale of “choosing the burial site with a copper coin.” Li Chunfeng alone shoulders the burden of the crisis, delves into numerology, and produces a lifetime of writings.

This is not only a remarkable tale showcasing the pinnacle of Chinese esoteric wisdom in physiognomy, astronomy, geomancy, and prophecy, but also a profound exploration of the timeless question of “knowing the mandate of Heaven” versus “doing all one can as a human being.” In the shadow of political strife and Heaven's backlash, Yuan Tiangang's quiet depth and Li Chunfeng's brilliant talent shine in tandem, together composing an epic tale of loyalty, wisdom, reverence, and immortality.