A fantastical dream awakens memories of the long-buried construction works at Jingshan. Amid the helplessness of illness and pain, a series of mysteries surrounding the enigmatic “Blood-Bone Bamboo Book” is accidentally revealed. Uncover the secret guarded by three great families, and the dreamlike intertwining of the “Qilin Mark” and the “Blood-Bone Bamboo Book.”
Set during the Republic of China era, the story explores a mysterious lost kingdom. It’s packed with adventure, suspense, treasure hunting, resistance against Japan, the bizarre, the supernatural, horror, and mysterious fantasy. Following clues, the characters continue to rescue people from a series of supernatural mysteries. Together, they explore the unknown and experience the strange scenes conjured by dreams. The story brings together Hu Huanran and generations of the Li family, who bear the divine duty of saving all living beings. They must break the curse that makes their bloodline’s fate an inherited obligation, escape the torment of their dreams, and regain their freedom.
Guided by a mysterious treasure, they gradually uncover the strange creatures recorded in the “Five Elements Book of the Fallen Sea.” With dreams and reality entwined, they embark on an extraordinary adventure to uncover the secrets of the blood-print festival, the Blood-Silk Book, and the Blood-Bone Chapters, obtain the “Blood-Bone Bamboo Book,” reveal the hidden story of the “Heavenly Elder Divine Kingdom,” and shatter the Japanese invaders’ ultimate conspiracy.
Their expedition brings them face-to-face with bizarre creatures in the mountains: Blood-Bone Corpse Demons, Blood Corpses and Wolves, Human-Headed Evil Vultures, Blood-Soul Corpses, and more. A terrifying journey begins. They venture into Eel Mountain, where blood-toothed eels lurk, and the Fire Dragon Cave, home to giant dragon snakes. These bizarre, mysterious creatures are enough to make your skin crawl. How can they gather all eight “Blood-Bone Chapters” and solve the overarching mystery of the disappearances? Follow the protagonist as they slowly uncover the truth!
At the heart of the story is the Blood-Bone Bamboo Book: the dreamlike “Zen koans” of the three-step skull, the returning soul, the merging blood fingers, and the opening of the book and bamboo, all serving as the index that unlocks the entire story.
Thrilling, exciting, and packed with adrenaline. Come read!
