Divine Power Through Shadow Theater: Starting by Playing Judge Bao and Trying Ghosts

After sixteen years of studying opera, he takes the stage to slay ghosts and gods. As Bao Zheng, he hears the cries of wronged souls and brings the dragon-headed blade down on Yama. As Zhong Kui, he sweeps demons from the nine provinces and captures evil ghosts to serve as a drinking snack. As Guan Yu, his loyalty reaches to the heavens, his Green Dragon Crescent Blade cutting through every obstacle. As the Great Sage, he raises his mighty staff, clearing the skies of dust for thousands of miles! “An actor dares to pretend to be a god?” A Ghost King scoffed from deep within Yin Mountain. “An actor?” Zhou Sheng suddenly opened his phoenix eyes. His Guan Yu robe billowed without a breeze, and his crescent blade trembled with a dragon’s roar. “Waaah! Ah! Ah! Ah!” His painted-face opera voice rang out like thunder from a clear sky as he strode to the beat of pounding drums. “May the demonic miasma be swept away and the world restored to peace and light! Remember this well: I am the Marquis of Hanshou, the Great Emperor Who Assists Heaven, the Sage Emperor Guan!”