Fantasy Shan Hai Jing + Eastern Lovecraftian Horror + Beast Taming + Apocalyptic Evolution
This is an age when humans and strange beasts from the Shan Hai Jing coexist.
Since the “Great Rift,” the modern world and the “Shan Hai Realm” have converged. Countless strange beasts recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas have descended upon the human world, and people can become “Beastmasters” who wield extraordinary powers by forming contracts with them.
Everyone takes pride in being able to contract with a “Nine-Tailed Fox” or an “Yinglong.”
Only Chen Zaizhi, with the help of a mysterious artifact, can see through the disguises of these “strange beasts.” The elegant, holy Nine-Tailed Fox is actually the “Throat of All Worlds,” which twists space and time; the majestic, domineering Yinglong is really the “Corpse of the Stars,” which controls gravity; and the seemingly harmless Jingwei bird is in fact a “Conglomeration of Resentment,” which commands cause and effect... Other people tame beasts by bonding with them and feeding them heavenly treasures.
Chen Zaizhi tames beasts by interpreting forbidden knowledge, performing mysterious rituals, and indulging the strange whims of “gods.”
While other Beastmasters fret over their “strange beasts” refusing to obey, Chen Zaizhi worries about how to please the “gods” behind him without sacrificing his sanity.
“You probably won’t believe this, but every one of my ‘beast pets’ wants to eat me, and destroy the world while they’re at it!”
This book is quite innovative in its choice of subject matter. The author attempts to explore the intersection of human nature and society, as well as the integration of the Classic of Mountains and Seas and the indescribable things from a unique perspective, making people feel the thinking behind his creation. The writing style is plain and natural, and the narrative rhythm is steady. It is suitable for readers who like delicate descriptions and inner monologues. Although there is still room for improvement in plot advancement and character creation (the protagonist's mental power is still a mystery), overall it is still a literary attempt worthy of attention. For readers who are willing to patiently savor and find resonance in the text, this book may provide some different inspirations. [Understood]
When I was reading The Classic of Mountains and Seas, I was also attracted by all kinds of strange mythical beasts in it. At that time, I also imagined how great it would be to have such a pet as a friend. You can go see different scenery with them! 😂
I really like the theme of The Classic of Mountains and Seas. The author also thoughtfully notated the phonetic notes, otherwise I wouldn't recognize many of the words 🤦
The writing is very good, Eastern fantasy Jakthulu, the theme is well chosen, the plot logic is also smooth, it is worth reading!
Are the Ancient Gods generally from Cthulhu? I never figured it out