#Wu Jia Yi

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@asiandramanet event 05 ㅡ women :

favorite c-actresses ♡

(insp. x x / c. x x x x x x x)

[xbethelight]

The Double 墨雨云间 (2024)

[kdram-chjh]

Cdrama: In Blossom (2024)

Gifs of Intro of cdrama "In Blossom"

ENGSUB 【FULL】 花间令 In Blossom EP01 | 仵作少女鞠婧祎×貌美县令刘学义💕携手共寻真相🔍 | 鞠婧祎 / 刘学义 | 优酷宠爱频道 YOUKU ROMANCE

Watch this video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5xz38FAjPQ

[dramaddict-and-proud-of-it]

Arsenal Military Academy

Year : 2019 | Country : CN | Nb of episodes: 48

My rate: 9/10

Synopsis :

In the early years of the 20th century, Chinese military forces find themselves locked in a drawn-out, bloody conflict as they fight back again the Imperial Japanese army.

The government drafts young male conscripts to defend the besieged northeast of the country – but a woman named Xie Xiang also wants in on the action. She decides to cut her hair short and assume her brother’s identity in a bid to join the Chinese army. Xie Xiang quickly proves herself more than capable in soldiery, and soon wins herself a place in an elite military academy in Shanghai.

At the academy, she befriends a number of young male recruits, including quarrelsome rich kid Gu Yan Zheng and the gentle and introverted Shen Jun San. As the recruits begin to hone their skills, they grow in confidence – and decide to take measures of their own in an attempt to foil the invading forces.

But their struggle becomes more complicated when both Gu Yan Zheng and Shen Jun San begin to develop feelings for Xie Xiang. Will the comrades-in-arms survive the bitter ravages of military conflict? Will love derail Xie Xiang’s quest for justice? And will all really prove fair in love and war?

Main cast :

Bai Lu as Xie Xiang / Xie Liang Chen

Xu Kai as Gu Yan Zhen

Toby Lee as Shen Jun Shan

Wu Jia Yi as Qu Man Ting

My thoughts on this drama :

This is one of these dramas that make expectations for future ones extremely high…Because it is extremely good. Who cares about actual romance, gimme some heartfelt bromance instead! Almost everything was on point. I say almost because they had to use some overused tropes... Like political corruption... But considering the story, it was logical, just annoying. Bai Lu and Xu Kai once more showed their absolutely adorable chemistry. And damn! Xu Kai is so expressive, how does one even do that with one's face muscles?? His face is an open book, absolutely incredible. The story is superbly written, and if you manage not to be bothered by the very obvious Chinese propaganda and anti-Japanese discourses, you'll really enjoy the 48 episodes. For once, I did not think it was too much. A story that is that level of complex needs many episodes to untangle all plot lines. Considering that the actors are all pretty young (between 25 and 30 years old), I must say they all played their part perfectly. It is impossible not to get attached, even to the ever so annoying and clingy Manting (with the exception of Miss Zhitian maybe). If you are looking for intense romance though, well, try elsewhere. There are some background romances, but it's pretty lowkey, and the interactions are toned down. The few displayed scenes were beautiful though, very touching. The sets, the costumes, and the way it was filmed, with that slightly yellowish filter, it gave this drama a breathtaking authenticity. It was like jumping right in the past, and seeing the events unfold, one by one. There was joy, pain, laughter, tears, smiles, anger...It's an emotionally packed drama, and I loved every second of it. Now to find something at least as good... If you're hesitating because of the 'girl disguising as a boy' trope, then don't, really. Bai Lu actually pulls it off. She managed to give that tomboyish vibe and made her character very believable. Ouch, my hands are still sore from clapping too hard at the end of the final episode... I highly recommend this drama, really.

A Favorite ?

YES

[binging-asian-dramas]

Be My Princess. 8/9

Story: 8

Acting: 10

Chemistry: 10 🔥

Comparable to: Love Script (cdrama) ; Lost Romance (taiwanese drama)

I personally loved this underrated gem of a drama. I thought it was absolutely hilarious and completely bonkers at the same time. There are different parts of this drama. Some work and some don’t. It has its faults, I’m quite aware. It could’ve been either shortened down or extended longer when he fully got his memory back and explored more like they did in the novel when he realized he had the (slight spoiler * old memories) . I thought it ended a little bit to hastily. I also read the novel so I’m more invested into this drama then some, so I would of love more. Now I didn’t care how they focused more on the historical parts in this drama and ventured off in the beginning clips, although they did brilliantly tie everything together nicely at the end. All of the characters are well fleshed out and the acting is beyond phenomenal in this. This is my first Jeremy Tsui dramas and I do have say oof am I impressed. That man is a major oof! My god he’s a quadruple threat. Not only is he handsome, sexy, charming, but his acting is top tier. The chemistry between him and leading lady Zhou Jie Qiong is 🥵 smexy as heck. They both stole scenes from anyone else they were acting in. This cdrama definitely won’t be for everyone. It might be that this is one of my favorite novels and I thought they did a spectacular job bringing it to full screen.

[xiaolanhua]

Wonderland of Love 乐游原 (2023) Dir. Steve Cheng – Ep. 31

[namjhyun]

DRAMA REVIEW | Blossoms in Adversity (2024)

I was in the mood for a historical romance story and Blossoms in Adversity seemed like a good idea since it features some of the actors I like. I was pleasantly surprised by this drama. I really thought it was going to be yet another run of the mill romance but what I found was so much more.

The story it's not about romance per se, that's a side story, the main plot of Blossoms in Adversity it's a family torn apart when their patriarch crosses the Emperor in the wrong way (for the right reasons). As a consequence the men, including the children, are exiled to the north and the women, find themselves without the family's fortune and no men to support them. So, out of necessity, they create a matriarchy and end up finding agency of their own for the first time ever with incredible results as they slowly rethink the "rules" they have been living by so far. Slowly, each women starts to show their true self, their personal interests and strong characteristics, they start business, struggle and succeed, the road it's never easy but their bond it's stronger.

I will be honest, you will have to push through at first. There’s some catty behaviour but it’s important to understand that most of these females characters never thought they would be anything other than brides or mothers, as set for the society, but these women prove to be mature and sensible enough to hold proper conversations with each other and realize why they need to work together.

The male lead's story it's also very interesting and it complements well the main characters but I found the women's story far more compelling. This drama is very uplifting and consistent in its characters's development, never betraying them.

I recommend it!

[herpsandbirds]

A new species of the genus Amolops (Anura, Ranidae) from the Gaoligong Mountains, China

Yun-He Wu, Zhong-Bin Yu, Felista Kasyoka Kilunda, Chen-Qi Lu, Jia-Hua Li, Yun-Peng Li, Yi-Juan Shi, Jing Che

Abstract

The Gaoligong Mountains lie at the intersection of three global biodiversity hotspots. In recent years, with the continuous deepening of fieldwork in the region, studies have increasingly indicated that the amphibian diversity of this region remains poorly understood. During herpetological surveys in 2023, a series of Amolops specimens were collected from the Gaoligong Mountains of Yunnan Province, China. The integrated results of morphological and molecular phylogenetic analyses indicate the presence of a separate and previously unknown lineage in the A. viridimaculatus group, which we herein confirm as a new species, Amolops gudao Yu, Wu, Lu & Che, sp. nov. Our discovery increases the number of Amolops species recorded in China to 59, and the total number of Amolops species to 86. The discovery of a new species in the Gaoligong Mountains further highlights the underestimated amphibian diversity in the region, emphasizing the need for continued fieldwork and research. Furthermore, Amolops gudao Yu, Wu, Lu & Che, sp. nov. exhibits obvious intraspecific variation in color patterns, a phenomenon also reported in several species within the  A. viridimaculatus group, such as A. viridimaculatus and A. kaulbacki. Future studies on the taxonomy of A. viridimaculatus group should be careful with the use of color patterns as a diagnostic characteristic.

Read the paper here:

A new species of the genus Amolops (Anura, Ranidae) from the Gaoligong Mountains, China

[unforth]

Danmei and Baihe C Novels and Manhua Officially Licensed in English

Things are getting licensed fast enough that keeping a list like this up-to-date is basically impossible, but I saw someone asking in the tags so I figured I'd try. All titles are danmei unless otherwise noted (very little baihe is licensed so far). I've included Chinese titles, but sometimes publishers change the original titles so much that I can't track them down, apologies. I've hit the link limit on this post so I've had to remove NovelUpdate links, but they're still in the version of this post on Wordpress. Note that Taiwanese titles are not included on this list.

This is everything I know of as of December 11, 2024. There might be more. I tried. Resources used to compile this list: Danmeinews.com; this Carrd, last updated in March 2023; this other carrd last updated October 23 2024; list of danmei with official licenses on NovelUpdates; a similar list on Goodreads; danmei-specific list on Reddit that to my eye looks accurate for the larger publishers but isn't thorough for some of the smaller ones.

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Seven Seas:

The full list of danmei novels licensed by Seven Seas is here. The full list of danmei manhua licensed by Seven Seas is here.

These titles are in various stages of publication, from "entire series released" to "license literally announced less than a week ago." As far as I know, all Seven Seas titles are available world-wide, through major distributors and libraries, and in e-book and print formats. Seven Seas translation quality varies but the editing is general strong and the editions are sturdy and nice. Note that Seven Seas isn't without controversy, especially for treating their contractors poorly resulting in them unionizing. Some people have also been unhappy with the fidelity of their translations compared to the original Chinese (I've been satisfied personally but ymmv).

Mo Xiang Tong Xiu titles:

The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System (Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong)

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi)

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi) manhua

Heaven Official's Blessing (Tian Guan Ci Fu)

Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat titles:

Case File Compendium (Bing an Ben)

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun (Erha he Ta de Bai Mao Shizun)

Remnants of Filth (Yuwu)

Meng Xi Shi titles:

Thousand Autumns (Qian Qiu)

Peerless (Wushuang)

priest titles:

Guardian (Zhenhun)

Silent Reading (Modu)

Stars of Chaos (Sha Po Lang)

Fei Tian Ye Xiang titles:

Astrolabe Rebirth (Xing Pan Chongqi), written under the pen name Arise Zhang

Dinghai Fusheng Records (Dinghai Fusheng Lu)

Dinghai Fusheng Records (Dinghai Fusheng Lu) manhua

Joyful Reunion (Xiang Jian Huan)

Legend of Exorcism (Tianbao Fuyao Lu)

Mu Su Li titles:

Copper Coins (Tong Qian Kan Shi)

The Unseen Immortal of Three Hundred Years (Bujian Shang Xian San Bai Nian)

Lv Ye Qian He titles:

The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post (Shenmu Nao Bujin)

The Wife Comes First (Qi Wei Shang)

Other titles:

After the Disabled God of War Became My Concubine (Canji Zhanshen Jia Wo Wei Qie Hou) by Liu Gou Hua

Ballad of Sword and Wine (Qiang Jin Jiu) by Tang Jiuqing

BAIHE: The Beauty’s Blade (Meiren Jian) by Feng Ren Zuo Zhu

The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish (Canji Baojun de Zhangxin Yu Chong) by Xue Shan Fei Hu

I Ship My Rival x Me (Wo Kele Duijia x Wo de CP) manhua by PEPA

HET: Love Between Fairy and Devil (Cang Lan Jue) by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang

Mistakenly Saving the Villain (Lun Jiu Cuo Fanpai de Xiachang) by Feng Yu Nie

My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin (Wo he Laogong Shui Guancai) by Wu Shui Bu Du

Run Wild (Saye) by Wu Zhe

There’s Something Wrong with the Chief (Du Zhu You Bing) by Yang Su

Thrice Married to Salted Fish (San Jia Xianyu) by Bi Ka Bi

The Villain’s White Halo (Fanpai Baihua Guanghuan) by Hao Da Yi Juan Wei Sheng Zhi

You’ve Got Mail: The Perils of Pigeon Post (Fei Ge Jiao You Xu Jin Shen) by Blackegg

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Rosmei:

Rosmei licenses are Singapore distribution rights only. There is a list of international partners organizing group orders here. I've personally placed my orders through Yiggybean, as discussed in reply to this ask. Most of these titles are only being released as print editions, tho titles that weren't originally on JJWXC (of which there are several here) WILL have e-book editions. My first book from Rosmei arrived, and I found the translation and editing to be very strong. I can't speak to how accurate it may be to the Chinese original, but it read smoothly and had very few errors. Overall, though they've made some mistakes, they've been communicative and responsive.

Huai Shang titles:

Breaking Through the Clouds (Po Yun)

Hunt for the Leviathan (Po Yun 2 Tun Hai)

Ning Yuan titles:

BAIHE: At the World's Mercy

BAIHE (I think???) The Creator's Grace

priest titles:

Coins of Destiny (Liu Yao)

The Defectives (Can Ci Pin)

Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire (Lie Huo Jiao Chou)

Other titles:

Albert, from Earth (Aerbote Laizi Diqiu) by Jie Mo Jun

Art Thou Ailing? (Jun You Ji Fou) by Ru Shi Wo Wen)

The Bat (Bian Fu) by Feng Nong

Beyond the Snowstorm: A Windborne Love (Wo Cheng Feng Xue) by Qi Wu Gou

Don't You Like Me (Ni Shi Bushi Xihuan Wo) by Lv Tian Yi

The Earth is Online (Diqiu Shangxian) by Mo Chen Huan

Everyone Loves the Cannon Fodder (Chuan Cheng Wan Ren Mi de Paohui Zhuma) by Qie Zai Shan Yang

Global Examination (Qianqiu Gao Kao) by Mu Su Li

Gold Class Enforcers (Jinpai Dashou) by Pao Pao Xue Er

How to Survive as a Villain (Chuanyue Cheng Fanpai Yao Ruhe Huming) by Yi Yi Yi Yi

Kaleidoscope of Death (Siwang Wanhuatong) by Xi Zi Xu

The Killer of Killers (Sha Qing) by Wu Yi

Love at First Thaw (Wang Chun Bing) by Fu Li

Nan Chan by Tang Jiuqing

Obsessed (Ki Ma) by Wu Chen Shui

Tailhook (O Gou) by La Rive Gauche

Tales of Zijin Temple (Zijin Si Ye Hua) by Yun Tun Tun

Wine and Gun (Jiu yu Qiang) by Mengye Mengye

You're Too OP! (Nimen Nansheng Da Youxi Hao Lihai O~) by Yi Xiu Luo

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Peach Flower House:

Unfortunately, Peach Flower House has gone out of business. Peach Flower House titles were primarily for sale through their website and through some distributors, such as Amazon.com. Whether titles are e-book only, print only, or both varied by title. In my opinion, Peach Flower House has inconsistent inconsistent editing quality, but the books are very readable.

Da Feng Gua Guo:

The Imperial Uncle (Huang Shu)

Peach Blossom Debt (Taohua Zhai)

Other Titles:

Golden Terrace (Huang Jin Tai) by Cang Wu Bin Bai

In the Dark (Zai Hei An Zhong) by Jin Shisi Chai

Little Mushroom (Xiao Mogu) by Shisi

University of the Underworld (Yinjian Daxue) by Ziloi

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Via Lactea:

The partial list of danmei novels licensed by Via Lactea is here, but there are titles I've seen them selling that aren't on this list.

Via Lactea titles are primarily for sale through their website and through some distributors, such as Amazon.com. All titles are either print-only or e-book + print. Only a handful have actually been released, the rest are licensed and presumably in progress. I've now read three titles published by Via Lactea and while the translations are decent I could wish the editing was more consistent. Everything reads as if it would have been improved by one more thorough proof read.

Jing Shui Bian Titles:

Salad Days (Jing Jiu)

Silent Hearts (Mo Mai)

Qing Lv Titles:

Painting Against the Natural Grain (Huahua Ben Shi Ni Tian Er Xing) by Qing Lv

Raising Myself in 2006 by Qing Lv

Other Titles:

Apocalypse (Quanqiu Jinhua Hou Wo Zhan Zai Shiwulian Dingduan) by Qi Liu

As I've Told You Before by Sheng Jiang Tai Lang

Dawning (Liming Zhihou) by ICE

Embrace You Till the End of the game by Hu Yu La Jiao

Euthanasia (Anlesi) by Feng Su Jun

The Fall of Summer (Ting Shuo Ni Hen Nan Zhui) by Jue Chu

Falling (Luo Chi) by Yu Cheng

I Can't and I Won't (Zhen Bu Xing, Zhen Bu Ke) by Yan Gui Kang

Psycho (Feng Zi) by Xiao Yao Zi

Limerence (Wo Xichen Ni Nan Pengyou Henjiule) by Jiang Zi Bei

Lingering Game (Chanmian Youxi) by Tao Bai Bai

Lip and Sword (Chun Qiang) by Jin Shisi Chai

May I Touch Your Spirit? by Qing Mei Jiang

The Missing Piece (Maoheshenli) by Kun Yi Wei Lou

The Omega Who Wants His Baby Back by Yao Yao Yi Yan

Rose and Renaissance (Wo Zhi Xihuan Ni de Renshe [Yule Quan]) by Zhi Chu

Killing Show (Sha Lu Xiu) by Fox

Soul Vibration (Linghun Saodong) by Dr.solo

To Rule in a Turbulent World (Luan Shi Wei Wang) by Gu Xuerou (pen name of Fei Tian Ye Xiang)

A Tyrant's Cover-up Plan by A Ci Gu Niang

Was I a Scummy Bottom? by Cheng Zi Yu

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Aloha Comics:

A tiny, Hawaii-based press focusing on manhua. Titles are available through major retailers such as Amazon and Bookshop.org. I've purchased one of these titles - Nirvana in Fire - and was please with the quality despite a couple minor errors.

All these titles are manhua!

Day Off by Qing Cai

Heaven Official's Blessing Animation Manhua by Bilibili and Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (this is a manhua made based on the donghua, using donghua art)

Here U Are by DJUN

Link Click by Li Haoling and Haoliners (not technically danmei!)

Nirvana in Fire (Lang Ya Bang) by Hai Yan (not technically danmei!)

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Monogatari Novels:

Monogatari Novels is based in Spain. These titles can also be ordered from at least some major retailers. Note that there has been some controversy about Monogatari Novels. I'm personally not ordering these works until more information is available.

Due to a lawsuit between Monogatari Novels and BLoved Publishing, How to Survive as a Villain and The Legendary Master's Wife are currently on hold.

BAIHE: A Clear and Muddy Loss of Love (Jing Wei Qing Shang) by Please Don't Laugh

BAIHE: Female General and Eldest Princess (NuJiangjun he Zhang Gongzhu) by Please Don't Laugh

How to Survive as a Villain (Chuan Yue Cheng Fanpai Yao Ru He Huo Ming) manhua by Yi Yi Yi Yi

The Legendary Master's Wife (Chuanshuo Zhi Zhu de Furen) by Yin Ya

The Silent Concubine (Ya Nu) by Qiang Tang

BAIHE: Soulmate manhua by Wenzhi Lizi

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BLoved Publishing:

ngl I can't figure out exactly what is up with this, and there seems to be some controversy related to them and their relationship with Monogatari Novels. Their website is depressingly low on details. However, this list is for completeness, so here we are.

Due to a lawsuit between Monogatari Novels and BLoved Publishing, How to Survive as a Villain and The Legendary Master's Wife are currently on hold.

How to Survive as a Villain (Chuan Yue Cheng Fanpai Yao Ru He Huo Ming) manhua by Yi Yi Yi Yi

The Legendary Master's Wife (Chuanshuo Zhi Zhu de Furen) by Yin Ya

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Chaleuria:

As far as I can tell, Chaleuria has not updated their webpage since April 2023, so the current status of in-progress titles is unknown. All titles are digital and/or e-book, and I'm not sure how to purchase them as I haven't tried.

The Complete Guide to the Use and Care of a Personal Assistant (Zhuli Shiyong Zhinan) by Why Radiance

Deep in the Act (Ru Xi) by Tongzi

Fake Slackers (Wei Zhuang Xue Zha) by Mu Gua Huang (no longer available)

From Body to Love (Leng Yan E Nan: Xian Shenhou Ai) by Wan Wan Yi Xia

Interstellar Power Couple (Xingji Qiangli Lianyin) by Kun Cheng Xiongmao (no longer available)

Intoxicated Friends (Zui Qing Zhi Pengyou) by Ye Shu Ying

The Long Chase for the President's Spouse (Zongcai Zhui Fu Lu Manman) by Three Thousand Crow Language

No Money No Divorce (Mei Qian Lihun) by Shou Chu

Reborn into a Hamster for 233 Days (Chong Shengcheng Cangshu de 233 Tian) by Yi Shu

Records of the Dragon Follower (Cong Long Ji) by Yueren Ge

Urban Tales of Demons and Spirits (Dushi Yaogui Lu) by Qie Er

World Hopping: Avenge Our Love (Ni Wufa Yuliao de Fenshou, Wo Du Neng Gei Ni Song Shang) by Xiaomao Bu Ai Jiao (no longer available)

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Webnovel:

When I first made this list, I heard that Webnovel had a few titles but couldn't actually find them - but now I've found them, thanks to a list someone else put together. I'm including direct links to them, since I had so much trouble finding them at all.

Comrade: Almost a Cat-astrophic Love Story (Jintian ye Yao Nuli Dang Zhimao) by Demonic Fire (link)

My Boyfriend is a Dragon (Nanpiao Shi Tiaolong) by Chubby Strawberry Sauce (link)

The National Sweetheart Livestreamer is a Pro! (Quanmin Zhubo Shi Duiba) by Mo Shang Wang (link)

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Honorable Mentions:

There are a handful of titles I know of that are official translations of C Novels. These are not books with contextual queerness, but for folks with an interest in Chinese history and culture, they are worth checking out anyway, especially because understanding these stories can help understand the above books. Also, some have active shipping fandoms (for example, I've written for Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Daomu Biji). I've included two above under the entry for titles from Aloha Comics (Link Click and Nirvana in Fire) and here are a couple others I currently know of:

Dream of the Red Chamber (Hong Lou Meng) by Cao Xueqin, available in translation for free from Project Gutenberg

The Grave Robbers’ Chronicles (Daomu Biji) by Nanpai Sanshu (six volumes are available in English from Things Asian Press)

Journey to the West (Xiyou Ji) by Wu Cheng-en, in four volumes from University of Chicago Press

The Legend of the Condor Heroes (She Diao Yingxiong Chuan) by Jin Yong, in four volumes from St. Martin’s Press

Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguo Yanyi), attributed to Luo Guanzhong, available in translations for free from Archive.org

The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants (Zonglie Xiayi Chuan), attributed to Shi Yukun, available in translation for free from Archive.org

Water Margin (Shuihu Zhuan) by Shi Nai’an, from Tuttle Publishing

RESOURCE: List of Chinese speculative fiction in English translation

RESOURCE: More Chinese speculative fiction in English translation

I will add to the "Honorable Mentions" list if I find any other more mainstream titles with official translations.

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Rumored Licenses:

Sometimes, I hear rumors about titles being licensed before the license is announced - and thus before we know which publisher has licensed them (assuming the rumor is even true). I thought I should note these somewhere. Titles I know of rumors about currently are:

A Certain Someone (Moumou) by Mu Su Li

Devil Venerable Also Wants to Know (Mozun Ye Xiang Zhidao) by Cyan Wings (a Spanish edition of this has been formally announced, which might account for the rumor)

The Fourteenth Year of Chenghua (Chenghua Shisi Nian) by Meng Xi Shi

Guide on How to Fail at Online Dating (Wanglian Fanche Zhinan) by Jiang Zi Bei

Immortal Koi is Going to Debut (Jinli Daxian Yao Chudao) by Mo Xi Ke

Mist (Bowu) by Wei Feng Ji Xu

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A handful of other licenses are mentioned on the Carrd I linked at the beginning of this post; I have no idea the status of those titles and wasn't able to find information on them while putting together this post other than what was listed on that Carrd, so I've omitted them.

Now go forth, and buy some books!

[rainbowsky]

Hello Rainbowsky,

Is it true that someone really booked 26 screenings of One and Only. Or is it a rumour?

And if it’s true, 26 screenings mean it is dedicated to WYB’s 26th birthday.

So, WYB, Chongqing, very rich and anonymous identity does not it points to one person? => XZ

What do you think?

Hi Anon! 😊

Fake, fan fiction, CPN.

It's true that there were such bookings made in Chongqing (GG's hometown, and where his family lives).

It's not proved who is behind the bookings, but the number is an interesting coincidence given that DD is turning 26 soon. We know that GG and DD often signal their birthdays this way.

And whoever it was bought all the expensive high end theaters where tickets are difficult to sell, and left the affordable ones for passersby, which was thoughtful - like a rabbit we all know.

(source)

The same thing was done for Born to Fly. 30 screenings were bought out. A friend told me that a box office analyst even took note of it, saying that the film was doing better in Chongqing than anywhere else in the country. 😅

Other celebrities have been buying screenings - a long list of them, some of them including (source):

Kara Wai - Hu Jun - Wang Chuanjun - Victoria Song Qian - Yin Zheng - Wu Lei - Yu Shi - Ni Hongjie - Qiao Shan - Wang Shengnan - Meng Hetang - director Su Liang - Wang Yitai - Dong Sicheng - Jia Ling - Jia Bing - Liu Xiaoshi - Huang Yi

And there are likely more who've booked screenings, but they're all open about it, and post openly about their support for DD and their best wishes for the success of the film. And no one is booking a large number of screenings like this.

30 screenings, 26 screenings - this is an extravagant expense, and done anonymously. That points to GG AFAIAC. He doesn't do half measures. He drops bombs, as we all know. He's not subtle.

Yes, it's a gift but I think it's also a flex. He's showing that he supports DD in a big way, and will spare no expense.

Those who know, know.

DD said Leos love to be praised. This is definite praise. It's sweet to picture DD's smug spoiled smile when he finds out about things like this. He knows he's loved, and he knows that others know it too. That's something that would definitely please him.

Of course, this is total CPN. We have no way of verifying.

[yeonchi]

Warriors Orochi Substitute Officers

When playing a battle as a character that is an ally in the battle, a generic officer will take their place. Substitute officer allocations were all over the place in Warriors Orochi Z, but in Warriors Orochi 3, efforts were made to standardise them. Such a shame Koei Tecmo got lazy and scrapped that system in Warriors Orochi 4.

Anyway, here is a list of substitute officers in Warriors Orochi 3, combined with my substitute officer picks for the hypothetical Warriors Orochi: The Recollective (hereafter shortened to WOX) and a hypothetical Warriors Orochi 4 that I will cover in its retrospective.

DW-Wei 三國-魏 (20)

Xiahou Dun 夏侯惇 → Xiahou Mao 夏侯楙 Dian Wei 典韋 → Cao Anmin 曹安民 Zhang Liao 張遼 → Zhang Hu 張虎 Cao Cao 曹操 → Cao Ang 曹昂 Xu Zhu 許褚                 → Cao Hong 曹洪 (WO3)                 → Xu Yi 許儀 (WOX/WO4) Xiahou Yuan 夏侯淵 → Xiahou Wei 夏侯威 Xu Huang 徐晃                 → Man Chong 満寵 (WO3)                 → Xu Shang 徐商 (WOX/WO4) Zhang He 張郃                 → Xin Pi 辛毗 (WO3)                 → Gao Lan 高覧 (WOX/WO4) Cao Ren 曹仁 → Cao Hong 曹洪 Cao Pi 曹丕 → Cao Zhi 曹植 Zhenji 甄姫 → Yuan Xi 袁煕 Cai Wenji 蔡文姫 → Cai Yong 蔡邕 Jia Xu 賈詡                 → Cheng Yu 程昱 (WO3)                 → Hu Che’er 胡車児 (WOX/WO4)* Pang De 龐徳 → Pang Hui 龐会 Wang Yi 王異 → Yang Fu 楊阜 Guo Jia 郭嘉                 → Xun Yu 荀彧 (WO3)                 → Xin Pi 辛毗 (WOX/WO4) Yue Jin 楽進 → Yue Chen 楽綝 Li Dian 李典 → Jia Kui 賈逵 Yu Jin 于禁 → Man Chong 満寵 Xun Yu 荀彧 → Cheng Yu 程昱

*Xun You replaces Jia Xu in WOX Wei Chapter 11: Battle of Shizugatake

DW-Wu 三國-呉 (19)

Zhou Yu 周瑜                 → Lu Su 魯粛 (WO3)                 → Zhuge Jin 諸葛瑾 (WOX/WO4) Lu Xun 陸遜                 → Zhu Ran 朱然 (WO3)                 → Lu Kang 陸抗 (WOX/WO4) Sun Shangxiang 孫尚香                 → Sun Jing 孫静 (WO3)                 → Sun Ben 孫賁 (WOX/WO4) Gan Ning 甘寧 → Su Fei 蘇飛 Sun Jian 孫堅 → Sun Jing 孫静 Taishi Ci 太史慈 → Taishi Xiang 太史享 Lu Meng 呂蒙 → Pan Zhang 潘璋 Huang Gai 黄蓋 → Cheng Pu 程普 Zhou Tai 周泰                 → Han Dang 韓当 (WO3)                 → Jiang Qin 蒋欽 (WOX/WO4) Ling Tong 凌統 → Ling Cao 凌操 Sun Ce 孫策 → Sun Shao 孫韶 Sun Quan 孫権                 → Zhuge Jin 諸葛瑾 (WO3)                 → Sun Deng 孫登 (WOX/WO4) Xiaoqiao 小喬 → Zhang Zhao 張昭 Daqiao 大喬 → Sun Kuang 孫匡 Ding Feng 丁奉 → Zhu Huan 朱桓 Lianshi 練師 → Sun Lang 孫朗 Lu Su 魯粛 → Quan Zong 全琮 Han Dang 韓当 → Xu Sheng 徐盛 Zhu Ran 朱然 → Zhu Zhi 朱治

DW-Shu 三國-蜀 (22 + 1) Includes Zhou Cang from DW9 for WO4 (carryover from Warriors All-Stars)

Zhao Yun 趙雲                 → Chen Dao 陳到 (WO3)                 → Zhao Tong 趙統 (WOX/WO4) Guan Yu 関羽                 → Guan Xing 関興 (WO3)                 → Zhou Cang 周倉 (WOX)                 → Wang Fu 王甫 (WO4) Zhang Fei 張飛                 → Zhang Bao 張苞 (WO3)                 → Sun Qian 孫乾 (WOX/WO4) Zhuge Liang 諸葛亮 → Jiang Wan 蒋琬 Liu Bei 劉備 → Jian Yong 簡雍 Ma Chao 馬超 → Ma Teng 馬騰 Huang Zhong 黄忠 → Yan Yan 厳顔 Wei Yan 魏延 → Yi Ji 伊籍 Guan Ping 関平                 → Zhou Cang 周倉 (WO3)                 → Liao Hua 廖化 (WOX/WO4) Pang Tong 龐統                 → Fa Zheng 法正 (WO3)                 → Chen Dao 陳到 (WOX/WO4) Yueying 月英                 → Ma Liang 馬良 (WO3)                 → Ma Su 馬謖 (WOX/WO4) Jiang Wei 姜維 → Fei Yi 費禕 Liu Shan 劉禅 → Liu Feng 劉封 Xingcai 星彩                 → Zhang Bao 張苞 (WO3)                 → Zhang Shao 張紹 (WO4) Ma Dai 馬岱 → Han Sui 韓遂 Guan Suo 関索                 → Guan Xing 関興 (WO3)                 → Guan Yi 関彝 (WOX/WO4) Bao Sanniang 鮑三娘                 → Guan Yi 関彝 (WO3)                 → Bao Su 鮑素 (WOX/WO4) Xu Shu 徐庶 → Ma Liang 馬良 Guan Xing 関興                 → Wang Fu 王甫 (WOX)                 → Guan Tong 関統 (WO4) Zhang Bao 張苞 → Zhang Yi 張翼 Guan Yinping 関銀屏 → Xiang Lang 向朗 Fa Zheng 法正 → Zhang Song 張松 Zhou Cang 周倉 → Pei Yuanshao 裴元紹 (Replaces Sophitia ソフィーティア → N/A なし)

DW-Jin 三國-晋 (12)

Sima Yi 司馬懿 → Sima Lang 司馬朗 Sima Shi 司馬師 → Sima Fu 司馬孚 Sima Zhao 司馬昭 → Sima Yan 司馬炎 Deng Ai 鄧艾 → Deng Zhong 鄧忠 Wang Yuanji 王元姫 → Sima You 司馬攸 Zhong Hui 鍾会 → Chen Tai 陳泰 Zhuge Dan 諸葛誕 → Wen Qin 文欽 Xiahou Ba 夏侯覇 → Xiahou Hui 夏侯恵 Guo Huai 郭淮 → Cao Zhen 曹真 Jia Chong 賈充 → Hu Lie 胡烈 Wen Yang 文鴦 → Wen Hu 文虎 Zhang Chunhua 張春華 → Sima Wang 司馬望

DW-Other 三國-他 (10)

Diaochan 貂蝉 → Wang Yun 王允 Lu Bu 呂布                 → Chen Gong 陳宮 (WO3)                 → Gao Shun 高順 (WOX/WO4) Dong Zhuo 董卓 → Dong Min 董旻 Yuan Shao 袁紹 → Yuan Tan 袁譚 Zhang Jiao 張角 → Zhang Bao 張宝 Meng Huo 孟獲 → King Wutugu 兀突骨 Zhurong 祝融 → King Mulu 木鹿大王 Zuo Ci 左慈 → Yu Ji 于吉 Chen Gong 陳宮 → Xu Si 許汜 Lu Lingqi 呂玲綺 → Cheng Lian 成廉

SW-SW1 戦国-戦国1 (16)

Yukimura Sanada 真田幸村                 → Masayuki Sanada 真田昌幸 (WO3/WOX)                 → Nobutsuna Sanada 真田信綱 (WO4) Keiji Maeda 前田慶次 → Kazumasu Takigawa 滝川一益 Nobunaga Oda 織田信長 → Nobutada Oda 織田信忠 Mitsuhide Akechi 明智光秀 → Hidemitsu Akechi 明智秀満 Goemon Ishikawa 石川五右衛門 → Shirōjirō Chaya 茶屋四郎次郎 Kenshin Uesugi 上杉謙信                 → Kagekatsu Uesugi 上杉景勝 (WO3)                 → Norimasa Uesugi 上杉憲政 (WOX/WO4) Oichi お市 → Kazumasa Isono 磯野員昌 Okuni 阿国 → Yukinaga Asano 浅野幸長 Kunoichi くのいち → Kansuke Yamamoto 山本勘助 Magoichi Saika 雑賀孫市                 → Rairen Shimozuma 下間頼廉 (WO3)                 → Morishige Tsuchihashi 土橋守重 (WOX/WO4) Shingen Takeda 武田信玄 → Nobukado Takeda 武田信廉 Masamune Date 伊達政宗 → Hidemune Date 伊達秀宗 Nō 濃姫 → Mitsuharu Fuwa 不破光治 Hanzō Hattori 服部半蔵 → Mototada Torii 鳥居元忠 Ranmaru Mori 森蘭丸 → Yoshinari Mori 森可成 Hideyoshi Toyotomi 豊臣秀吉 → Hideyori Toyotomi 豊臣秀頼

SW-SW2 戦国-戦国2 (18)

Yoshimoto Imagawa 今川義元 → Sessai Taigen 太原雪斎 Tadakatsu Honda 本多忠勝 → Tadamasa Honda 本多忠政 Ina 稲姫                 → Nobuyuki Sanada 真田信之 (WO3)                 → Tadatomo Honda 本多忠朝 (WOX/WO4) Ieyasu Tokugawa 徳川家康                 → Hidetada Tokugawa 徳川秀忠 (WO3/WOX)                 → Nobuyasu Matsudaira 松平信康 (WO4) Mitsunari Ishida 石田三成                 → Yoshitsugu Ōtani 大谷吉継 (WO3)                 → Yukinaga Konishi 小西行長 (WOX/WO4) Nagamasa Azai 浅井長政 → Hisamasa Azai 浅井久政 Sakon Shima 島左近 → Teruzumi Akashi 明石全登 Yoshihiro Shimazu 島津義弘                 → Toyohisa Shimazu 島津豊久 (WO3)                 → Yoshihisa Shimazu 島津義久 (WOX/WO4) Ginchiyo Tachibana 立花誾千代 → Yoshinori Ōtomo 大友義乗 Kanetsugu Naoe 直江兼続 → Kagetsuna Naoe 直江景綱 Nene ねね → Hidenaga Toyotomi 豊臣秀長 Kotarō Fuma 風魔小太郎 → Tsunashige Hōjō 北条綱成 Musashi Miyamoto 宮本武蔵 → Nobutsuna Kamiizumi 上泉信綱 Toshiie Maeda 前田利家 → Toshinaga Maeda 前田利長 Motochika Chōsokabe 長宗我部元親                 → Chikayasu Kōsokabe 香宗我部親泰 (WO3)                 → Nobuchika Chōsokabe 長宗我部信親 (WOX/WO4) Gracia ガラシャ → Tadaoki Hosokawa 細川忠興 Kojirō Sasaki 佐々木小次郎 → Kanesuke Susukida 薄田兼相 Katsuie Shibata 柴田勝家 → Katsumasa Shibata 柴田勝政

SW-SW3 戦国-戦国3 (12)

Kiyomasa Katō 加藤清正 → Yasuharu Wakisaka 脇坂安治 Kanbei Kuroda 黒田官兵衛 → Nagamasa Kuroda 黒田長政 Muneshige Tachibana 立花宗茂 → Korenobu Yufu 由布惟信 Kai 甲斐姫 → Ujinaga Narita 成田氏長 Ujiyasu Hōjō 北条氏康                 → Ujimasa Hōjō 北条氏政 (WO3)                 → Ujitsuna Hōjō 北条氏綱 (WOX/WO4) Hanbei Takenaka 竹中半兵衛 → Shigetoshi Takenaka 竹中重利 Motonari Mōri 毛利元就 → Terumoto Mōri 毛利輝元 Aya 綾御前 → Kagetora Uesugi 上杉景虎 Masanori Fukushima 福島正則 → Yoshiaki Katō 加藤嘉明 Takatora Tōdō 藤堂高虎 → Takayoshi Tōdō 藤堂高吉 Naotora Ii 井伊直虎 → Naomori Ii 井伊直盛 Munenori Yagyū 柳生宗矩 → Munetoshi Yagyū 柳生宗厳

SW4 戦国-戦国4 (10 + 8) Includes characters from Spirit of Sanada for WO4

Nobuyuki Sanada 真田信之 → Nobumasa Sanada 真田信政 Yoshitsugu Ōtani 大谷吉継 → Yoshiharu Ōtani 大谷吉治 Hisahide Matsunaga 松永久秀 → Hisamichi Matsunaga 松永久通 Kojūrō Katakura 片倉小十郎 → Shigenaga Katakura 片倉重長 Kagekatsu Uesugi 上杉景勝 → Chikanori Suibara 水原親憲 Takakage Kobayakawa 小早川隆景 → Motoharu Kikkawa 吉川元春 Koshōshō小少将 → Chikayasu Kōsokabe 香宗我部親泰 Toyohisa Shimazu 島津豊久 → Iehisa Shimazu 島津家久 Lady Hayakawa 早川殿 → Ujimasa Hōjō 北条氏政 Naomasa Ii 井伊直政 → Naotaka Ii 井伊直孝

Masayuki Sanada 真田昌幸 → Yukitaka Sanada 真田幸隆 Chacha 茶々 → Harunaga Ōno 大野治長 Sasuke 佐助 → Masasuke Ideura 出浦昌相 Katsuyori Takeda 武田勝頼 → Nobushige Takeda 武田信繁 Hidetada Tokugawa 徳川秀忠 → Hideyasu Yūki 結城秀康 Lady Muramatsu 村松殿 → Shigemasa Oyamada 小山田茂誠 Naiki Takanashi 高梨内記 → Sakyō Raifukuji 来福寺左京 Lady Yamanote 山手殿 → Masateru Sanada 真田昌輝

Orochi-Orochi1 遠呂智-遠1 (14)

Orochi 遠呂智                 → Diamondback 蛟 (WO3)                 → Lancehead 以津真天 (WOX/WO4) Da Ji 妲己                 → Bushmaster 猪豚蛇 (WOX)                 → Fornax 紂王 (WO3/WO4) Taigong Wang 太公望                 → Vela 楊戩 (WO3)                 → Aquila 南華仙人 (WOX/WO4) Fu Xi 伏犠                 → Aquila 南華仙人 (WO3)                 → Zhang Liang 張梁 (WOX/WO4) Nuwa 女媧                 → Pyxis 神農 (WO3)                 → Ophiuchus 李鉄拐 (WO3U)                 → Cygnus 武吉 (WOX/WO4) Sun Wukong 孫悟空 → Coachwhip 野槌 Yoshitsune Minamoto 源義経 → Shigenari Kimura 木村重成 Kiyomori Taira 平清盛 → Boomslang 隠形鬼 Himiko 卑弥呼                 → Goldenrod 悪樓 (WOX)                 → Musca 難升米 (WO3/WO4) Orochi X 真･遠呂智                 → Coltan 魔計奴鬼 (WOX)                 → Ijū 異獣 (WO3/WO4) Dodomeki 百々目鬼 → Leaflitter 瘧鬼 Gyūki 牛鬼 → Nosean 夜刀神 Sanzang 三蔵法師 → Sha Wujing 沙悟浄 Benkei 弁慶 → Rairen Shimozuma 下間頼廉

Orochi-Orochi2 遠呂智-遠2 (12)

Kaguya かぐや → Lepus 月夜見 Susano’o 素戔嗚 → Lacerta 五十猛 Nezha 哪吒 → Grus 金吒 Shūten Dōji 酒呑童子 → Centaurus 茨木童子 Seimei Abe 安倍晴明                 → Vela 楊戩 (WO3)                 → Crux 天火明 (WO4) Shennong 神農                 → Lacerta 五十猛 (WO3)                 → Ophiuchus 李鉄拐 (WOX/WO4) Tamamo 玉藻前 → Cottonmouth 黄泉軍 Yinglong 応龍                 → Vela 楊戩 (WO3)                 → Wei Hu 韋護 (WO4) Nezha (human) 哪吒(人型) → Vulpecula 木吒 Kyūbi 九尾の狐 → Itaoni 板鬼 Hundun 渾沌 → Hammerjaw 魍魎 Diamondback 蛟 → Mamushi 飛頭蛮

Orochi-Orochi3 遠呂智-遠3 (7 + 7) Includes characters from DW Multi Raid 2 and DW Godseekers

Qin Shihuang 始皇帝 → Wang Wan 王綰 Qin Shihuang (Young) 始皇帝 → She Jian 涉間 Xiang Yu 項羽 → Xiang Bo 項伯 Lady Yu 虞美人 → Xiang Zhuang 項莊 Xi Wangmu 西王母 → Ursa 北斗 Huang Quan 黄泉 → Periclase 螭首 Muwang 穆王 → Centaurus 南斗

Yang Jian 楊戩 → Zhu Bajie 猪八戒 Lei Bin 雷斌 → Zhao Guang 趙広 Lixia 黎霞 → Thunder 経津主 Chiyou 蚩尤 → Feldspar 狻猊 Yoshitsune Minamoto (Young) 源義経 → Yoritomo Minamoto 源頼朝 Kiyomori Taira (Young) 平清盛 → Shigemori Taira 平重盛 Benkei (Young) 弁慶 → Yoshinari Ichijō 一条能成

Orochi-Minamoto 遠呂智-源 (13) Includes collaboration characters from WO3 and Warriors All-Stars

Ryu Hayabusa リュウ･ハヤブサ → Sasuke サスケ Rachel レイチェル → Saizō サイゾウ Momiji 紅葉 → Seikai セイカイ Joan of Arc ジャンヌ・ダルク → Auriga 白鶴童子 Nemea ネメア → Camelopardalis 黄飛虎 Achilles アキレウス → Sagitta 聞仲 Sterkenberg ステルケンブルク → Draco 竜鬚虎 Ōka 桜花 → Yoshisada Yasuda 安田義定 Horō ホロウ → Yoshinori Yamana 山名義範 Tokitsugu 時継 → Hiromoto Ōe 大江広元 Opoona オプーナ → Yoshihisa Washio 鷲尾義久 Sophie ソフィー → Zou Yao 騶揺 Plachta プラフタ → Shu Pan 蜀泮

Orochi-Taira 遠呂智-平 (13) Includes collaboration characters from WO3 and Warriors All-Stars

Ayane あやね → Danzō ダンゾウ Kasumi かすみ → Jiraiya ジライヤ Hajime Arima 有馬一 → Kanetaka Yamaki 山木兼隆 Darius ダリウス → Ietsuna Hasuike 蓮池家綱 William Adams ウィリアム・アダムス → Kaneyasu Senō 妹尾兼康 Marie Rose マリー・ローズ → Tadakiyo Fujiwara 藤原忠清 Honoka ほのか → Toshitō Hirata 平田俊遠 Millennia ミレニア → Mu Zhu 無諸 Laegrinna レグリナ → Zhao Tuo 趙佗 Rio リオ → Lu Wan 盧綰 Nobunyaga Oda 織田のぶニャが → Katsunaga Oda 織田勝長 Arnice アーナス → Ji Zhun 箕準 Christophorus クリストフォラス → Wei Man 衛滿

Total: 214 characters

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佛說摩訶迦羅大黑天神經 Fo shuo mo he jia lo da hei tian shen jing

御大黑誓願云 yu da hei shi yuan yun

貧窮眾生與福力 ping qiong zhong sheng yu fu li

短命者成長命 duan ming zhe cheng chang ming

病眾生與良藥 bing zhong sheng yu liang yao

無智者成智者。 wu zhi zhe cheng zhi zhe.

南無本師釋迦牟尼佛(×3) Na Mo Ben Shi Shi Jia Mo Ni Fo

惡心者成善心 er xin zhe cheng shan xin

開經偈 kai jing jie

無上甚深微妙法 wu shang shen shen wei miao fa

我今見聞得受持 wo jin jian wen de shou chi

百千萬劫難遭遇 bai qian wan jie nan zhao yu

願解如來真實義。 yuan jie ru lai zhen shi yi.

佛說摩訶迦羅大黑天神經 Fo shuo mo he jia lo da hei tian shen jing

爾時如來告大眾言今此大會中有大菩薩· er shi ru lai gao da zhong yan jin ci da hui zhung you da pu sha

名日大福德自在圓滿菩薩·此菩薩往昔成等正覺· ming yue da fu de zi zai yuan man pu sha ci pu sha wang xi cheng deng zhen jue

號大摩尼珠王如來今以自在業力故 hao da mo ni zhu wang ru lai jin yi zi zai ye li gu

來娑婆世界·顯大黑天神是大菩薩大會中lai suo po shi jie xian da hei tian shen shi da pu sha da hui zhung

即起座合掌白佛言,我於一切貧窮無福眾生 ji qi zuo he zhang bai fo yan wo yu yi qie ping qiong wu fu zhong sheng

為與大福德·今現優婆塞形眷屬七母女天 wei yu da fu de jin xian you po sai xing juan shu qi mu nue tian

三界游現欲與一切眾生福德· san jie you xian yue yu yi qie zhong sheng fu de

惟願世尊為我說大福德圓滿陀羅尼· wei yuan shi zun wei wo shuo da fu de yuan man tuo luo ni

爾時世尊開貌含笑說咒曰: er shi shi zun kai mao han xiao shuo zhou yue

曩謨三曼多慕噠喃喃摩訶迦羅耶娑婆訶 Namo Samanta Buddhanam Om Mahakalaya Svaha

爾時世尊告大眾言,此天神咒

er shi shi zun gao da zhong yan ci tian shen zhou

過去無量諸佛出世不說若未來惡世中·

guo qu wu liang zhu fo chu shi bu shuo ruo wei lai er shi zhung

有諸貧窮人·聞此陀羅尼名者·

you zhu ping qiong ren wen ci tuo luo ni ming zhe

當知是人·降大摩尼寶珠·湧出無量珍寶 dang zhi shi ren jiang da mo ni bao zhu yong chu wu liang zhen bao

爾時大黑天神白佛言・若有末法中眾生持此咒者·

er shi da hei tian shen bai fo yan ruo you mo fa zhung zhong sheng chỉ ci zhou zhe

我體若五尺·若三尺·若五寸·刻其形象 wo ti ruo wu chi ruo san chi ruo wu cun ke qi xing xiang

安置伽藍·若崇敬家內·我遣七母女天眷屬 an zhi qie lan ruo cong jing jia nei wo qian qi mu nue tian juan shu

八萬四千人福德神·遊行十方每日供養一千人 ba wan shi qian ren fu de shen yiu xing shi fang mei ri gong yang yi qian ren

若我所說有虛妄者·永墮惡趣不還本覺· ruo wo suo shuo you xu wang zhe yong duo er qu bu huan ben jue

若又以種種珍菓美酒等供養者將降甘露 ruo you yi zhong zhong zhen guo mei jiu deng gong yang zhe jiang jiang gan lu

時一起大眾皆大歡喜·信受奉行作禮而去 shi yi qi da zhong jie da huan xi xin shou feng xing zuo li er qu.

大黑天讚 da hei tian zan

願諸世界常安穩

Yuan zhu shi jie chang an wen

無邊福智益群生 Wu bian fu zhi yi qun sheng

所有罪障並消除 Shuo you zui zhang bing siao chu

遠離眾苦歸圓寂 Yuan li zhong ku gui yuan ji

大黑天神咒 da hei tian shen zhou

曩謨三曼多·慕噠喃·唵·摩訶迦羅耶娑婆訶。。。 Namo Samanta Buddhanam Om Mahakalaya Svaha

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Cdrama: In Blossom (2024)

Gifs of Ending of cdrama "In Blossom"

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Chinese Zodiac Polarity

I got a little book on Chinese Astrology and I got really interested in when it started talking about the polarities, Yin and Yang. I wanted to share some fun facts regarding these two.

Associations

Yang

Male

Sun

Light

Day

Active

Hot

Summer

Yin

Female

Moon

Dark

Night

Passive

Cold

Winter

Zodiac

Yang

Rat

Tiger

Dragon

Horse

Monkey

Dog

Yin

Ox

Rabbit

Snake

Goat

Rooster

Pig

Elements/Chinese Names

Yang

Wood: Jia

Fire: Bing

Earth: Wu

Metal: Geng

Water: Ren

Yin

Wood: Yi

Fire: Ding

Earth: Ji

Metal: Xin

Water: Gui

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Fanservant Profile: Cao Cao

“Cao Cao. Rider. I don’t feel like bothering with any courtesy shit, so don’t even think of calling me Mengde. Now, mind introducing yourself?”

Cao Cao - The Hero of Chaos

Class: Rider

True Name: Cao Cao

Gender: Male

Source: Chinese History

Region: China

Alignment: Lawful Evil

Height: 182.88cm

Weight 75.7kg

Parameters

Strength: C

Endurance: B+

Agility: C

Mana: C

Noble Phantasm: A

Luck: A+

Class Skills

Riding B

It was often for generals of the Three Kingdoms period to lead their armies into battle themselves, and they often did this from horseback. Cao Cao often joined his forces on the battlefield (albeit not to the extent of the likes of Sun Ce or Lu Bu), so he possesses a high rank in this skill.

Magic Resistance C-

While Riders typically possess reasonably admirable levels of magic resistance, due to Zhuge Liang’s use of magic contributing to many of Cao Cao’s defeats, Cao Cao’s rank in this skill is lowered. He can defend against all magic lesser than Greater Rituals, but cannot truly nullify it like those whose magic resistance is unhampered.

Personal Skills

Charisma A+

Although he may not have been the greatest warrior, the greatest statesman, or the greatest strategist, Cao Cao was undoubtedly the greatest leader in the Three Kingdoms era, perhaps in all of Chinese history. His charisma borders on the supernatural, and all who fight for him will gain a great boost to their abilities.

Tactics B

Cao Cao was a great leader, and often directed his troops on the battlefield. He was deeply read on military strategy, so even if he was not as excellent a strategist as some of his contemporaries, he can still direct forces expertly.

Hero of Chaos A

A hero who excels in chaotic, unpredictable times. This acts as something akin to an “overcharged Instinct” skill. While it does not work as well as Instinct in a direct battle, in terms of managing his resources, positioning, and intuiting the capabilities, positions, and strategies of his opponents, Cao Cao is unmatched.

In essence, this skill could be described as one that “allows the villain to remain one step ahead of the hero at every turn”.

Noble Phantasms

Cao Wei: Now Is The Time To Welcome HeroesRank: EX

Classification: Anti-Army

Noble Phantasms such as [Ionioi Hetairoi: Army of the King] and [Athanaton Ten Thousand: Immortal Ten Thousand Soldiers] can be described as “Noble Phantasms that summon Armies”, [Cao Wei: Now Is The Time To Welcome Heroes] can be described as a “Noble Phantasm that builds an army”. 

Cao Cao’s army was infamous in the Three Kingdoms era. So large that not even Shu Han and Eastern Wu fielding their armies together could match it, so competent that it took a stratagem as ingenious as the Burning Ships to overcome it. Yet it was not merely size that made the army of Wei so formidable.

Talented people flocked to Cao Cao’s banner, perhaps more so than any other in the Three Kingdoms. For every Zhou Yu, there was a Guo Jia flooding the city of Xiapi. For every Zhuge Liang, there was a Sima Yi matching the man wit for wit. For every Zhao Yun, there was a Dian Wei fighting so fiercely not even death could stop him from defending his lord. For every Guan Yu or Lu Bu, there was a Zhang Liao routing an army of 10,000 with a vanguard of 800. For every Sun Quan or Liu Bei there was one Cao Cao hovering over their shoulders like an invincible king of demons.

And talented people continue to flock to Cao Cao. Those who accept his offer of camaraderie and accept him as their leader will gain all the benefits of being one of the men of talent working under the Lord of Wei. Servants will gain a rank in all parameters, and those who are not heroic spirits who agree to fight on Cao Cao’s behalf will gain the properties of one, their personal parameters being forcefully raised to a bare minimum of E. And should Cao Cao’s soldiers perform well, they will be rewarded, growing ever stronger.

Needless to say, this Noble Phantasm is horrendously mana inefficient, yet, provided it is given the opportunity to build up power, it will become a nigh unstoppable force of victory.

Such is the bare minimum expected from the greatest army in all the Three Kingdoms.

Personality

Ruthless.

Ambitious.

Evil.

A Demon.

That is the reputation Cao Cao has developed since the Three Kingdoms era, and indeed, within it. But only two of those are definitely true.

Cao Cao is certainly ruthless, and there is no denying his boundless ambition. But to call him evil would be a mistake. Cao Cao is no righteous paladin or holy king, but he is not despicable.

Intelligent, witty, and determined, Cao Cao did not win talented men and women to his side merely through power. No, it was his iron will, charisma, and dreams that led them to him. Those with potential were always offered a chance by his side, even if they were his enemies.

Heartless to his enemies yet always willing to make an ally of them. Knowing neither good nor evil, Cao Cao merely walked the path towards his goals until he could not anymore.

Motive and Attitude towards Master

Cao Cao treats his master roughly and as a partner rather than a superior. There is a sense that he sees himself as more deserving of the superior position, but is endeavoring to see you as an equal on purpose. This is something Cao Cao will try to maintain as long as possible, but should circumstances force his hand, it is likely he will try and take command rather than submitting to his master's will.

Cao Cao keeps his reasons for fighting somewhat close to his chest. If pressed, he will answer with token sentiments such as “conquest” or “to assert my superiority”, but there is always the sense that the Hero of Chaos is hiding something.

Historical Depiction

The Hero of Chaos from Chinese History, and founder of the State of Cao Wei. One of the most - if not the most - successful generals in the Three Kingdoms Period, Cao Cao was born in Qiao County (modern day Bozhou) in late Han China. He was rowdy as a child. Cao Cao was noted to be companions with Yuan Shao, and the two often got into childish mischief alongside each other -- such as abducting a bride from her wedding (they returned her quickly enough).

As he grew up, he entered into service both civilian and military, and once again, however, he frequently acted like a vigilante and shirked his duties, so few recognized his true talents. However, when Dong Zhou seized control of the capitol, that is when Cao Cao truly began to come into prominence. This initially manifested in an upfront and somewhat bullheaded assassination attempt, which failed, causing Cao Cao to flee the capital alongside a man known as Chen Gong.

Eventually, Cao Cao joined up with the coalition that had united to dethrone Dong Zhou, and fought in many battles on their behalf. Soon after Dong Zhou was slain, Cao Cao allowed some surrendering Yellow Turbans to join his army, beginning to truly lay the groundwork for his future dominance.

Soon after, Cao Cao would be the one the young Emperor Xian would fall into the hands of. While Cao Cao treated the young emperor well, it was clear to anyone who held the real power.

Cao Cao would pick up momentum quickly thereafter, winning battles against Liu Bei, Lu Bu, and Yuan Shu in turn. He and his army would play a tantamount role in the final defeat of Lu Bu, especially his strategist Guo Jia. After the defeat of Lu Bu, Cao Cao would set his sights on his old friend Yuan Shao.

Cao Cao’s conflict with Yuan Shao would culminate in the Battle of Guandu, where Cao Cao decimated his once friend, securing his position as the most powerful man in China at the time.

However, Cao Cao’s string of successes would end at the Battle of Red Cliffs, where an ingenious stratagem would see the united forces of Liu Bei and Sun Quan overcome Cao Cao’s forces, forcing him to make a brutal retreat back up North. 

Crucially, however, not even the Battle of Red Cliffs was enough to dislodge Cao Cao, and he remained a giant threat looming over both Shu Han and Eastern Wu. In the year 215, Cao Cao finally dropped the pretense of working on behalf of the Han, and declared himself King of Wei.

Cao Cao died on March 15, 220A.D.

Bond 1

A man named Qiao Xuan once told Cao Cao, “Soon, All Under Heaven will fall into disarray, and only one with prowess like you will be able to fix it.”. Seeing as Cao Cao was still in the habit of shirking his duties, he only paid mind to the quote because it was a compliment.

“Just the rambling of some old official.” The young man grumbled, before returning to watching a passing group of women, endowing the most attention onto the most endowed.

That night, Cao Cao dreamed that he stood before a great sea of blood. It was churning as if it had just flooded, with its waves crashing like thunder. Cao Cao awoke from the dream with a cold sweat.

…

But then came the failed assassination of Dong Zhou, and the ensuing flight from the capital. After fleeing, Cao Cao felt the bitter sting of failure in his chest for the first time. His first time attempting anything of real importance, and he had monumentally failed.

That old official’s rambling burned in Cao Cao’s mind. The idea that someone had put their faith in Cao Cao and he had failed. It only grew worse as Dong Zhou burned Luoyang, as he and his armies looted, pillaged, and abducted women. In Cao Cao’s mind, these were all the products of his failure to kill Dong Zhou when he had the chance.

…

When next Cao Cao dreamt of the lake, it had risen to consume his ankles. Cao Cao awoke in a cold sweat, swearing that he would never fail again, that he would pursue the dream of a secure China flawlessly and without error.

And the Hero of Chaos was born.

Bond 2

Cao Cao established an initial group of supporters. Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan, the powerful Dian Wei as a bodyguard, and Guo Jia to act as an advisor. His fortunes were high, and he even became the “guardian” of Emperor Xian.

Around this time, Cao Cao took over Wenchang, and stayed there for a while with his bodyguard Dian Wei to accompany him. Dian Wei was perfect. Friendly, strong, and loyal above all. Loyal to Cao Cao and his dream. Zhang Xiu, who had previously held the province before surrendering to Cao Cao, rebelled suddenly, and Cao Cao was forced to flee the city. However, Dian Wei was forced to stay behind to hold off pursuing forces while Cao Cao ran, and while the man fought fiercely, he ultimately died. Cao Cao wept at Dian Wei’s funeral.

However, soon enough dried his tears, and turned with a stern look in his eyes, “My only fault was that I did not earn the man’s loyalty immediately after his surrender. That is what led us to our current situation.” 

Cao Cao left before Dian Wei was buried, and his soldiers admired their leader's steely determination.

…

When next Cao Cao had the dream, he was striding forward into the churning waves, the blood now staining him up to his knees. Cao Cao tried his best to ignore the corpse of Dian Wei floating behind him, face down in the crimson liquid.

Bond 3

Cao Cao had become invincible. The strongest warrior in the Three Kingdoms, Lu Bu, fell to Guo Jia’s strategies. Yuan Shao fell to Cao Cao’s armies, and Cao Cao’s old friend was soon claimed by illness.

Cao Cao neglected to mourn Yuan Shao. One should not mourn their enemies like they would their comrades after all.

 He secured his hold on the north with ruthless efficiency, and crushed any opponents within his territory. Zhang Liao, taken from Lu Bu’s armies, had replaced Dian Wei as Cao Cao’s strongest warrior. Guo Jia had passed from illness, regardless of Cao Cao’s efforts to save him, but it was fine -- for Cao Cao had more strategists than any other working under him.

Not to mention, Cao Cao was a talented strategist himself.

All that remained was to crush Liu Bei and Sun Quan, and finally China would be united. Finally, China would be at peace.

…

Cao Cao had walked so far into the waves they were beating against his chest now. The Hero of Chaos was surrounded by as nearly as many corpses as he was blood. The corpse of Dian Wei was still recognizable, but it had been joined by the corpses of Yuan Shao and Guo Jia. They swirled among a new infinite mass of skeletons - skeletons of those who had fought for Cao Cao, fought against Cao Cao, those caught in the crossfire.

Although their bones were still stark white, Cao Cao could only see the red bloods churning.

Bond 4

Cao Cao was not invincible. He had lost at Red Cliffs, and never bothered attempting to conquer Shu Han and Eastern Wu again. Better just to shore up his defenses and manage his state as best he could. He made it official that he was in charge, and his sons competed for the title of heir (it was never in any doubt that Cao Pi would win). It would help that Cao Pi was close with Sima Yi, a rising star within Cao Cao’s ranks. Cao Cao saw the ambition in Sima Yi’s eyes, an ambition much like his own, and he knew the strategist would not be content to simply aid Cao Cao’s family.

It mattered not though. Cao Cao simply continued to put the right people in the right places, doing everything to keep things as organized and efficient as possible. He made sure his officers were talented, he made sure his scholars never lazed about, and he made sure his army was the most well trained there was. For a brief period, for an amazing, brief period, Cao Cao could think he at least had brought “perfect peace” to his corner of China, even as the signs that it would not last built around him.

But he could do nothing but maintain his peace while he could.

The Hero of Chaos did all he could to maintain his peace until he couldn’t.

Bond 5

For one final time before everything turned black, Cao Cao found himself in the sea of blood. It was still and he was floating atop it. The countless skeletons floated around him. Although Cao Cao refused to turn his head, he could see Yuan Shao, Dian Wei, Guo Jia, Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun, and Xiahou Yuan floating alongside him, face down while he was face up. He knew that Sima Yi and Zhang Liao and Cao Pi were standing at the edge of the blood red sea. Some waded into it, some swam towards the center where Cao Cao lay.

Cao Cao lazily lifted a hand towards the sky.

Why would anyone be swimming towards him?

His forces were not held together by brotherhood like Shu Han, nor by family like Eastern Wu. Cao Cao had always thought they were held together merely by the force of his dream.

He had done all he could to ensure they would not need him.

So it must not be him they’re attached to.

It was not.

They treasured the idea the Hero of Chaos espoused and the dedication he pursued it. They treasured the unwavering soul that won them battles, the almighty spirit that saw them through the chaos.

Or perhaps they had valued Cao Cao. Perhaps they had seen him as more than just an ironclad dream worth fighting for.

It didn’t matter.

Because Cao Cao had only ever seen himself as an ironclad dream. And an ironclad dream can only see everything else as a vehicle to achieve itself.

What a foolish man, this Hero of Chaos. What a foolish man, this Cao Cao.

Cao Cao found himself no longer reaching towards the sky, but towards the bottom of the bloody sea. He was not merely face down like everyone else, but actively sinking.

For the last time, Cao Cao smiled. A fitting fate if he could ever think of one.

The Hero of Chaos shed a tear as his fingertips brushed the pitch black seabed that began to engulf him.

I think, only if just once, I’d like to live like that fool Xuande. I’d like to return the affection of those who fight with me honestly. I want to share my dream as a friend, not as a ruler.

Yeah, dreams are best shared at dinner tables, not in feasting halls…

Relationships

Iskandar

A man Cao Cao gets along with as a fellow conqueror. However, they do not get along as well as one might expect. While Cao Cao claims it's just from the incompatibility that comes with each of them trying to convince the other to join their armies, a flash of jealousy can be seen in Cao Cao’s eyes whenever Iskandar speaks of his Noble Phantasm.

Sima Yi/Reines

Cao Cao is puzzled as to why Sima Yi chooses to manifest as a pseudo-servant, but has resolved to not press the issue too much. Instead, he has decided to take advantage of Sima Yi’s choice in vessels to tease them both in retribution for Sima Yi overthrowing Wei to replace it with Jin. 

Zhuge Liang/Lord El-Melloi II

Cao Cao has nothing to say to Shu’s Top Strategist. Their states are long gone and their rivalry long rendered meaningless. That does not mean Cao Cao entertains being friendly with the strategist or his host, so he ignores them.

Chen Gong

Although Chen Gong’s dying words once shamed Cao Cao, Cao Cao enjoys taking digs at Chen Gong wherever he can, particularly regarding Chen Gong’s final defeat, and how much better utilized Zhang Liao was under Cao Cao than Chen Gong. Their verbal duels are mostly on even ground, but Cao Cao finds himself on the backfoot just often enough that he has to invoke the “Well, I won and you died” card more often than he’d like.

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The Flaming Mountain (1962) 火燄山

Director: Mok Kang Shi 

Screenwriter: Tu Guangqi 

Starring: Kim Hee Gap / Cui Wulong / Ding Ying / Yang Xixun / Xu Yingxiu / Zhang Yi / Luo Lan / Lin Jiao / Tang Jia / Liu Jialiang / Xīguā páo / Zhu Yougao / Xu Xiaoming / Wu Jingli / Guan Ren 

Genre: Drama / Fantasy / Costume 

Country/Region of Production: Hong Kong, China / South Korea 

Language: Korean / Cantonese 

Date: 1962-07-25 (Hong Kong, China) 

Duration: 100 minutes 

Also known as: Son Oh-kong 

IMDb: tt2351247

Type: Retelling

Summary:

Samjang, a Buddhist monk of Tang, now China, starts his journey to study Buddha's teachings. When he visits the palace in heaven, the King of Heaven tells him to take Son Ogong as his guide who's been living in Ohaeng Mountain. Samjang and Son Ogong experience a lot of mythic adventures on their journey. A film based on a classic Chinese story.                        

Source: https://chinesemov.com/1962/The-Flaming-Mountain

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx47do_Ljwo&ab_channel=%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E7%94%B5%E5%BD%B1%E9%A2%91%E9%81%93CHINAMOVIEOFFICIALCHANNEL