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The Dragon King It Was That Died: My Favourite Chinese Stories Series
The Dragon King It Was That Died: My Favourite Chinese Stories Series
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The Dragon King below the Jing River defied the orders of the Jade God of the Heavens and was executed. His ghost resented the Tang Emperor Taizong for not saving him and dragged him to the Underworld. The Emperor was able to return to life, but he saw many strange things in the Underworld.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 58 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2022
Publisher: The Chinese University Press
The Dragon King, who resided beneath the Jing River, dared to defy the commands of the Jade God of the Heavens, resulting in his execution. His restless spirit, filled with resentment towards the Tang Emperor Taizong for failing to rescue him, relentlessly pulled the Emperor into the realm of the Underworld.
Upon entering the Underworld, the Emperor encountered a desolate and gloomy landscape. The air was thick with the scent of decay, and the ground was covered in a layer of ash. The Emperor was guided by the spirit of the Dragon King, who showed him the various realms and inhabitants of the Underworld.
In one realm, the Emperor saw the souls of those who had committed heinous crimes and were punished for their deeds. They were trapped in a never-ending cycle of suffering, with no hope of escape. The Emperor was deeply saddened by the sight and wondered how such evil could exist in the world.
In another realm, the Emperor met the spirits of those who had died in wars and natural disasters. They were filled with anger and bitterness towards the living, and they cursed the world for their misfortune. The Emperor was shocked by the intensity of their resentment and wondered if there was any way to appease their anger.
As the Emperor journeyed deeper into the Underworld, he encountered the spirit of the Jade God of the Heavens. The Jade God was impressed by the Emperor's bravery and wisdom and offered to grant him a second chance at life. The Emperor was hesitant at first, but he eventually accepted the offer, knowing that it was his only chance to escape the Underworld.
The Jade God transported the Emperor back to the mortal world, where he was reunited with his loved ones. The Emperor was grateful for the second chance he had been given and vowed to live his life in a way that would earn the blessings of the Jade God and the other deities in the Heavens.
In conclusion, the Emperor's journey into the Underworld was a harrowing experience that taught him the true nature of evil and the importance of compassion and forgiveness. He was able to return to life thanks to the intervention of the Jade God of the Heavens, and he vowed to use his newfound knowledge to make the world a better place.
Dimension: 22 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789882372566
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