Sword Shadows and Long Winds

A folding fan. A fragmentary scripture.

Xie Changfeng only wanted to roam the jianghu, answer people’s questions, and help those in need. But he was drawn, quite by accident, into a celestial scheme tied to the Big Dipper.

Mount Taihang, Mount Song, Mount Heng, Mount Tai… The seven famous mountains each correspond to the mysteries of the Dipper constellation. The secrets of the fragmentary scroll concern not only the pinnacle of martial arts, but the survival of all living beings.

Together with Su Wanqing, the red-clad swordswoman, and Qingyao, his clever disciple, he journeys through rare flowers and plants, ancient caves and star charts, Daoist internal alchemy, and folk beliefs. Along the way, he faces trials of flashing blades and swords, as well as tender moments of everyday life.

Some kill for the fragmentary scroll. Others use celestial secrets to attain enlightenment.

But Xie Changfeng gradually comes to understand that true strength lies not in killing, but in putting an end to killing.

This is a story blending wuxia, Daoism, and the culture of mountains and rivers.

Read it, and you’ll feel as though you’re climbing the Five Great Mountains alongside the protagonist, taking in their spectacular scenery.

Reflect on it, and perhaps beyond the clash of blades and swords, you’ll find a touch of peace between Heaven and humanity.