The Mystic Gate's Starfire

The story follows the protagonist’s growth, from a transmigrator who only wants to protect himself to a spiritual pillar who safeguards a corner of a country torn apart by war. Taoist culture is no longer some ethereal, abstruse doctrine, but practical wisdom for strengthening the body, saving lives, and navigating the world. It fits the turbulent wartime setting of Republican-era China while conveying the uplifting message: “Go with the tide, and rise against it.”