Cang's Ramblings

Chapter 209 208. Comments on "The Great Road"

Today I would like to recommend to you a fairy-tale work full of fairy spirit.

"The Great Way", author: Midaozhe, level 5 author.

Category: Xianxia-Fantasy cultivation of immortality.

【Introduction】

Do not fall into the cycle of reincarnation and enter the universe,
The heart spreads a message in the world.

I wish to kill all the calamities with one sword.

The ruthlessness is replaced by the compassion!
【Golden Ten Chapters】

Chapter One: Reincarnation as a Taoist cultivator. Zhang Yan, a registered disciple of Shanyuan Temple in Cangwu Mountain, Donghua Continent, is possessed by a time traveler from the apocalypse. Three years into his training, he's yet to master the techniques. After figuring out the intricacies of his training, he decides to use his ability to decipher the erosion script to earn some food and learn advanced techniques.

Chapter 2: I Read the Eclipsed Heavenly Book Alone. The next day, someone awaited the protagonist's arrival early: Zhao Yuan. The protagonist deciphered the cultivation method from the travelogue he had brought, noting that there was a sequel. The protagonist befriended him with honesty and sincerity, naturally earning his admiration. Ultimately, however, the protagonist's goal was fame and becoming a disciple of a master.

Chapter Three: Condensing Qi and Building Yuan. The divine intention is Qian. The "Yongchuan Meridian Circulation Method" is the technique the protagonist has deciphered for Zhao Yuan. After obtaining his consent, the protagonist begins practicing. Unable to find the right method, he resorts to memorizing the erosion script, miraculously concentrating Qi and building Yuan. As for others causing trouble, the protagonist can only plan for it.

Chapter 4, "The Book of Dao at Qianzhang Rock" (Part 1). The protagonist arrives at Qianzhang Rock, where the book is being deciphered, and someone is waiting for him. Bian Qiao is here to provoke the protagonist, offering a generous reward. However, if the protagonist fails to decipher the book, he will be forced to leave the mountain gate.

Chapter 5, Deciphering the Daoist Scriptures at Qianzhang Rock (Part 2). Bian Qiao brings three Daoist scriptures. The protagonist deciphers the first with ease. While deciphering the second, fellow disciples around him can't help but imitate him, nearly causing an accident. The third Daoist scripture, though short in number, is refined. With only sixteen characters, it offers countless possibilities for interpretation. At this point, the protagonist enters his own Jade Dimension, where time is ten times longer than in the outside world.

Chapter 6: Past Karma and the Dingyang Zhou Clan. One day, the protagonist's old servant, living at the foot of the mountain, worried about the possibility of a search, brought the protagonist's brother-in-law, Zhou Zishang, along. It turns out the protagonist is a son-in-law, with a nominal wife who is also a Taoist practitioner. The brother-in-law arrived and departed in a hurry.

Chapter 7: The awe-inspiring power of the Fa is leveraged by name. Bian Qiao seeks help from Ai Zhongwen, hoping to retrieve his third set of Taoist techniques. Another disciple, Lin, boasts of helping, but encounters Zhou Zishang, who angrily leaves, and falls to the ground. Upon learning of the protagonist's connection, Ai Zhongwen is nearly horrified.

Chapter 8: The hidden secrets of the broken jade. Ai Zhongwen's gift to the protagonist is difficult to practice. He has no choice but to intensify the practice of his clone within the jade space, striving for a breakthrough as soon as possible.

Chapter 9: Danxin Condensed Qi Undercurrents. The protagonist's clone cultivates within the jade and wishes to freely remove the items, but the original body exits the jade world. Meanwhile, Zhou Zishang unexpectedly goes directly to the abbot of Shanyuan Monastery, and with a large sum of money and a mental method, finally achieves his goal.

Chapter 10: The Battle for Heaven's Gate on Dangyun Peak (Part 1). The protagonist continues his training at the temple, but is stuck at a crucial stage. As scheduled, he attends a literary gathering and encounters a Taoist nun who tests his skills. The protagonist defeats her, only to realize belatedly that she was trying to teach him a lesson. Meanwhile, representatives from various sects and temples worry about who will defeat Mo Yuan, a talented young man from another sect.

【Brief Comment】

The one who misled the way, his works include: "The Emperor of Thieves in Another World", "The Battle of the Great Way", and "The Mysterious Dao Chapter".

Today I would like to briefly talk about "The Great Road".

Since I haven't seen much, I can't share much experience.

For a while, I often saw this book when I was browsing the fairy tale category.

However, since I was not very interested in the title of the book and it was a bit similar to "The Great Way to Heaven", I did not click on it.

Later, "The Story of Lan Ke Qi" and "My Senior Brother is Too Steady" emerged in the Xianxia category, and the trial reading plan for this book was postponed again and again.

However, I have always known that this book has a very high status in the hearts of many fans of fairy tales.

Even though it ended on January 29th last year, on its seventh anniversary, there are still people who keep watching it over and over again, no one knows how many times they have watched it.

In the eyes of true fans, this book is even called the most fairy-like and most fairy-like work.

Some people even list it, "Xian Ni" and "Qiu Mo" as the three major fairy tales in their hearts.

Closer to home.

After trying it, I also have some small feelings.

This book is extremely well written.

Needless to say, the choice of words and sentence structure are very exquisite.

The dialogue between characters, description of the environment, and rendering of the atmosphere are all very natural. There are many details in the description, which can be regarded as a model for composition writing.

The author loves writing poetry.

This can be seen from the titles of the volumes and chapters. Generally speaking, ancient Chinese novels for women and martial arts novels for men like to use well-balanced verses as titles.

On the one hand, it sets off the ancient atmosphere, and on the other hand, it demonstrates literary accomplishment.

Although the chapter titles of this book do not completely adopt the antithetical technique, many parts are still very ingenious.

Various short poems appear many times in the main text.

"Golden palace, withered bones, yellow mud grave, half a cup of muddy wine as a tribute to the dukes. Today I woke up from a yellow millet dream, only asking the immortals, not the sorrow."

This poem is said to be the first in the book, and it is full of artistic conception, showing the protagonist's determination to cultivate immortality and his perseverance.

"Ten thousand acres of immortal waves depart, and the thousand lakes return to spiritual light. Mystery is born from heaven and earth, and the universe is written in the Dao."

This poem is the last one in the book. It not only reveals the magic of Xuanhe River, but also serves as a metaphor for the title of the new book "Xuanhun Dao Zhang".

"In the pursuit of the great way, if there is no opponent, how can one compete?"

This also points out the connotation of the whole book and the significance of cultivating immortals.

This single chapter is full of ingenuity and thought-provoking.

Just like: "Tang Ge'er walked along, looking back every three steps, waving every five steps, and then continued to walk along."

In fact, the use of poetry has always been a common technique in Ming and Qing novels.

For example, the verdicts for the Twelve Golden Hairpins in "Dream of the Red Chamber" are often filled with the elegance of poetry and painting. The descriptions of the characters' appearances in "Journey to the West," including the battles during Sun Wukong's rampage in the heavens and his demon-slaying spree, are also written in poetry. The same is true of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." "Water Margin" is relatively less poetic, preferring a more vernacular style.

The main point I want to make by giving these examples is that there are really not many authors in the online literature circle who pay attention to rhetoric and create an ancient style of immortal heroes like Wudaozhe.

After all, online literature has always been characterized as "fast food culture" and is highly commercial.

Therefore, online writing generally requires stable updates and large quantities, such as "Global High Martial Arts".

As for "fast", this book took seven years to write 752 million words, which is not fast, but not too much either.

But the "dining" part is definitely more than that. Not only is it edible, it is also quite delicious and has a ethereal and leisurely atmosphere.

Here, I would like to remind my readers that you should never read this book at the speed of a layman, as you will miss a lot of exquisite scenery.

【to sum up】

Writing is not easy, so cherish every moment!

I’m Cang Yiwei, and I’m here to promote “Cang’s Ramblings”!
Welcome to the paradise of book reviews.

【Cang's Ramblings】

First of all, I would like to thank the 2014 book friends for the reward of 1000 Qidian coins.

This book seems to have been recommended by a reader.

I personally like it too.

Those who have gone astray do have their own unique insights when it comes to explaining the great principle of cause and effect.

The plot setting is very clever, and some seemingly ordinary details will play a huge role at critical moments.

The story of this book is very interesting and full of fairy spirit. No wonder it is considered the most fairy-like work in the minds of many people.

In addition, the author's ability to write poetry is indeed strong.

Although it is just a trial reading, it is undeniable that it is much more exciting than many works in the fairy tale category.

Finally, I strongly recommend friends who haven’t seen it to watch it, you won’t be disappointed.

(End of this chapter)