Cangya, the Dog God

The Sky Howling Dog’s obsession makes him a god, and a mysterious divine hound, Cang Ya, appears. After a contest, Cang Ya emerges victorious and is deified. During the contest, both Erlang Shen and the Sky Howling Dog notice something suspicious. Unable to accept the result, the Sky Howling Dog grows suspicious and ventures into the underworld to uncover the story behind Cang Ya’s nine reincarnations. After many twists and turns, and with help from friends at Guanjiangkou, he finally gets a glimpse of Cang Ya’s origins. Witnessing all nine of Cang Ya’s lives with his own eyes also helps the Sky Howling Dog rediscover his original purpose and come to admire him. Meanwhile, Cang Ya, now enshrined as the Dog God, comes to the mortal realm under the protection of Loujin, the celestial dog of the Twenty-Eight Mansions. He takes charge of canine affairs at the Baigou Temple in Citong, now known as Baigou Temple in Quanzhou, Fujian, and faces one perilous ordeal after another. Ancient canine heroes and strange beasts all make an appearance, battles break out one after another, and Cang Ya’s mysterious identity gradually comes to light. The tale interweaves a great deification war among the canine clans with the story of how modern dogs affect human lives. There are battles between demons and immortals, as well as human warmth, everyday logic, and modern laws. All ten legendary dogs from ancient Chinese mythology take part. It’s funny, moving, thrilling, educational, and steeped in culture. If you love dogs, come find out who their immortal is! The dog’s temple really exists in the real world. One last thing: read it or don’t.