The Republic of China was an era of shifting fortunes, when extraordinary people emerged in droves.
In those turbulent times, the martial world was vast and stirring. As the saying goes, "The world's heroes are of our generation; the extraordinary figures of the Republic come from the Big Dipper." But who were these seven?
There was a Taoist who cried, "In times of peace, Buddhist temples thrive on incense while Taoists hide away in mountain retreats. In times of chaos, the Bodhisattvas turn a blind eye, so the Old Lord takes up his sword to save a troubled world." With only a sword and a brush, he put an end to injustice in the world.
There was a monk with a wooden fish, a bronze mirror, and a big belly, who said, "Amitabha. What are you going on about up there?"
There was a boatman, ferrying lost souls across the mortal world. There was a master who brought together the world's unorthodox schools and sought to accomplish the greatest undertaking in three hundred years, stirring up a little trouble along the way.
There was a Gu master, unrivaled in the Miao borderlands.
There was a graceful, round-faced young man who plunged into a sea of flowers and declared, "If a young man isn't arrogant, then he might as well never have lived."
And last of all, there was a little carpenter. These seven were, in a nutshell, the extraordinary figures of the Republic of China.
Books that you can't get into at the beginning are not good, those that you give up in the middle are so-so, but those that you can finish are all good. I finished this one.
A book that has captivated me for a long time, giving me the feeling of reading my first full-length novel.
This offers a unique perspective on the world! The Republic of China era was a time of great upheaval and extraordinary figures. In this chaotic world, the world was in turmoil, and as the saying goes, "Heroes rise from our generation, and extraordinary figures of the Republic of China emerge like the Big Dipper." This article recounts the lives of seven such remarkable individuals. Who were they? A must-read!
It started off okay, but then it completely fell apart.
It's a very good novel; the author clearly put a lot of effort into it. The reviews are also very enthusiastic. However, I didn't like the second half, especially the fight scenes with foreigners. I don't like foreign elements in any fantasy novel; they just take me out of the story.
Hopefully, a little carpenter will appear later.
This is one of the best books I've read in recent years. Although some parts seem ghostwritten, it doesn't detract from the book's brilliance. The character of the little carpenter is truly well-developed.
Excellent, worth watching, highly recommended!
It's truly captivating; a rare gem of an article that possesses a grand vision, genuine humanity, and rigorous logic!
It took me more than two months to finish reading this novel. I found the plot to be full of twists and turns, captivating and suspenseful. I can confidently say that it's a pretty good novel!