A Clear Sky Over the Sea of Buddha

During the Southern Song dynasty, the people suffered while the nation declined under a muddleheaded emperor. Demonic energy surged beside West Lake, where the Green and White Snakes wandered among mortals. They happened to meet Xu Xian and began a thousand-year romance, to everyone’s envy! In the third month, West Lake was as beautiful as a painting, and their love was intoxicating. Even Heaven envied them, and suddenly punished them. The White Snake was heartbroken! Fahai of Jinshan Temple arrived in Lin'an to cross West Lake. When he sensed a demon, he was astonished and raised his golden alms bowl, intent on capturing her. The Green Snake, devoted to her sister and bound to her by deep affection, flew into a rage. Sword in hand, she fought Fahai in the mountains and by the water. The Green Snake wore a jade-green skirt and emerald blouse, with fair skin and peach-pink cheeks. She held a jeweled blade and was as beautiful as a flower. Though she could not rival the White Snake’s peerless beauty, she was alluring and charming, innocent and carefree. Like lilies and roses, each had a beauty of her own! Fahai seemed unmoved on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil as he secretly admired her beauty. Since ancient times, good and evil have been incompatible. Where will Fahai’s path lead? Read on to find out.