As the primordial chaos was divided, the worlds shone together. The Heavenly Arena was built, and champions gathered to debate the Dao and vie for the crown.
Once, the World's First Martial Arts Tournament was simply a place for mortal fighters to test their skills. But when time and space went awry and cause and effect intertwined, it became a stage where heroes from the Myriad Worlds could debate the Dao. With Jin Yong's style as its backbone and the Dragon Ball tournament ring as its stage, it brings to life epic duels that transcend works and cross universes.
Highlights:
[Crossovers and clashes, peak showdowns]
- The holy sword aura of the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan faces the psychic might of the Warhammer Emperor
- Modern martial arts from the Demon City and Mountain City clash with Jogo's cursed infernal arts
- The thousand-year-old Di Shitian toys with the mortal world, then faces Homelander's impervious body
- The wish-granting power of Madoka Kaname erases all slaughter, while the Desolate Heavenly Emperor stands alone across the ages
[Classical prose and lofty ideals]
Inheriting Jin Yong's style, every move carries poetic grace and every duel holds a Zen insight. These are more than clashes of strength and skill: they are a meeting of the Dao and the heart. Warriors may fight, but heroes can still admire one another.
[A wondrous arena, untouched by the mortal world]
No matter how overwhelming the divine power or how badly the laws of nature are broken, every ability is confined to the small arena. Spectators can watch in safety and appreciate the intricacies of martial arts across the worlds.
[The winner is decided, but the Dao has no end]
Every match reveals the truth, and every move determines who's stronger. Yet the winner never grows arrogant, and the loser never loses heart. Beyond testing their skills and debating the Dao, the fighters reveal the character of a warrior and the bearing of the strong.
This book is more than the fun of watching fights. It also reflects on the search for the Dao. See how heroes from the Myriad Worlds enter the Dao through martial arts and find clarity through battle. The arena's tiny stage is a microcosm of the Great Dao across all worlds; in each fleeting victory or defeat, we glimpse the path of seekers throughout history.
The Martial Arts Tournament of the Heavens, a roll call of heroes from the worlds.
Pretty good!