The Tale of the Wayan Celestial Palace
The Wayan Mountains rise in layer upon layer, a hidden sanctuary of spiritual land in a corner of the mortal realm. Demons of every kind live alongside one another, and plants possess their own spirits, forming a peaceful world of their own.
Doudou, a calico cat, carries the spiritual blessings of mountains and rivers and holds kindness in her heart, using gentle principles to bring the clans into harmony. Panghu, a tabby cat, bears an iron will and an honest nature, guarding the mountains and rivers with his fierce courage. Two rulers of one mountain, they rely on and protect each other, safeguarding the mountains’ tranquil years and preserving the everyday lives of all spirits.
But peace between heaven and earth never lasts. Gods and ghosts cannot abide the freedom of the wild mountains. Heaven wields the Heavenly Dao for its own selfish ends, framing others over old grudges; the underworld enforces the laws of the powerful, using reincarnation as a weapon. Beneath the barrier between yin and yang, conspiracies take root and shackles close in. In the end, the quiet lives of ordinary creatures cannot withstand the raging current of conflict among the Three Realms.
From days spent together before the green-stone cliffs to risking everything to save each other in the yellow springs; from protecting their clans within the mountains to weathering storms across the Nine Domains. Bound by loyalty and love, with mountains and rivers as their souls, two wild spirit cats lead countless beings to defy an unjust Heavenly Dao, break a decaying order, uncover secrets sealed away by gods and ghosts, and face a destiny left behind in ancient times.
The mountains and seas stretch far and wide, while the winds and clouds rise and fall.
This is a stirring, tragic song belonging to all the spirits of the wilds, a long journey of defiance against fate, an epic tale of mountains and rivers shared by companions who face every rise and fall together. The wind rises over Wayan, sending waves through heaven and earth. All things have their fate, but we walk our own road.
Danmao's writing style is elegant and refined, inheriting the literary style of the Tang and Song dynasties. Her words are concise and her charm is profound.