#qi tian da sheng

[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

‘Drink this cup and we'll fight our way to the Heavenly Palace together!’ “饮了这杯，我们一起打上凌霄宝殿！”

[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 October 24, 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.

Ning Yuan titles:

BAIHE: At the World's Mercy by Ning Yuan

BAIHE (I think???) The Creator's Grace by Ning Yuan

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

The Bat (Bian Fu) by Feng Nong

Breaking Through the Clouds (Po Yun) by Huai Shang

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

Nan Chan by Tang Jiuqing

Obsessed (Ki Ma) by Wu Chen Shui

Wine and Gun (Jiu yu Qiang) by Mengye Mengye

Wow, You Guys are Really Good at Gaming (Nimen Nansheng Da Youxi Hao Lihai O~) by Yi Xiu Luo

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Peach Flower House:

Peach Flower House titles are primarily for sale through their website and through some distributors, such as Amazon.com. Whether titles are e-book only, print only, or both varies by title. In my opinion, Peach Flower House has inconsistent inconsistent editing quality, but the books are very readable, and I'm excited that they're working with translators such as E. Danglars. I haven't bought any of their special editions so can't speak to their extras, but I've bought all their print translations and will continue to do so going forward.

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)

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

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

Raising Myself in 2006 by Qing Lv

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

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.

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. I'm not ordering from them based on the information currently available. There's more about the conflict between them and Monogatari here.

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

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!

[theyilinglaozus]

Big day for western danmei fans today! Seven Seas entertainment has announced the licensing of twelve new danmei translations coming soon! They are:

Mistakenly Saving the Villain, by Feng Yu Nie

Thrice Married to a Salted Fish, by Bi Ka Bi

My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin, by Wu Shui Bu Du

The Unseen Immortal of Three Hundred Years, Mu Su Li

There's Something Wrong With The Chief: Du Zhu You Bing, by Yang Su

After the Disabled God of War Became my Concubine, by Liu Gou Hua

The Wife Comes First: Qi We Shang, by Lv Ye Qian He

The Villain's White Halo, by Hao Da Yi Juan Wei Sheng Zhi

The White Cat's Divine Scratching Post, by Lv Ye Qian He

Astrolabe Rebirth, by Arise Zhang, also known as Fei Tian Ye Xiang (非天夜翔)

The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel) Vol. 4 (Special Edition), by Xue Shan Fei Hu

Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi (Novel), by Mu Su Li

Check the official announcement for information on special editions, ebook editions and prices for the US!

[reinaka42]

Wang Chuan Feng Hua Lu (忘川风华录) Masterpost

Wang Chuan Feng Hua Lu (忘川风华录) is a Vocal synth (Vocaloid and SynthV) music project. It consists of songs themed around different figures throughout Chinese history. The project is a collaboration between different artists and creatives, with music and videos featuring prominent traditional Chinese elements. The project's title translates to "The Records of Magnificence of the Wangchuan" - In Chinese mythology, "Wangchuan" (or River of Forgetting) is a river in the Underworld that can rid one of their past life's memories, similar to the river Lethe.

A mobile game adaptation has also been developed by NetEast. Unfortunately, I haven't played it so I can't give much insight on it. However, I assume that its premise is similar to that of the idea behind the project as a whole: all these historical figures meeting each other in the Underworld after they died. Maybe.

You can find all the songs on Bilibili. The official Weibo can be found here. The game's website, which includes all characters appearing so far in the game, can be found here, and its Weibo can be found here.

(If you prefer YouTube, I've also put together a handy playlist. Please know that most of these videos are reposts though, so please watch the original Bilibili MVs if you can!)

This blog is where I will be posting everything I feel like I need to say about the songs in this project. A lot of it is lifted from my Twitter account but will be in much more detail. Note that I probably won't touch collab songs, or songs that don't focus solely on the project's own characters.

Disclaimer: I do not speak Chinese, nor am I an expert on Chinese history. Therefore, I cannot reliably translate the lyrics to these songs, nor my words should be taken as gospel. I am merely a nerd gushing about my hyperfixation.

Playlist

多情岸 【Duo Qing An】 ➼ B link

洛阳怀 【Luo Yang Huai】 ➼ B link

易水诀 【Yi Shui Jue】 ➼ B link

山河令 【Shan He Ling】 ➼ B link

簪花人间 【Zhan Hua Ren Jian】 ➼ B link

栖凰 【Qi Huang】 ➼ B link

心上秋 【Xin Shang Qiu】 ➼ B link

祖龙吟 【Zu Long Yin】 ➼ B link

如见青山 【Ru Jian Qing Shan】 ➼ B link

竹林间 【Zhu Lin Jian】 ➼ B link

天下局 【Tian Xia Ju】 ➼ B link

青鸟衔风 【Qing Niao Xian Feng】 ➼ B link

木兰行 【Mu Lan Xing】 ➼ B link

好字唯之 【Hao Zi Wei Zhi】 ➼ B link

不可道 【Bu Ke Dao】 ➼ B link

水叙湖风 【Shui Xu Hu Feng】 (collab) ➼ B link

是非 【Shi Fei】 ➼ B link

风起甘露 【Feng Qi Gan Lu】 (collab) ➼ B link

谓剑 【Wei Jian】 ➼ B link

万象霜天 【Wan Xiang Shuang Tian】 (New Year event song) ➼ B link

千秋梦 【Qian Qiu Meng】 ➼ B link

易安难安 【Yi An Nan An】 ➼ B link

惊鹊 【Jing Que】 ➼ B link

高歌破阵 【Gao Ge Po Zhen】 (collab) ➼ B link

不赴 【Bu Fu】 ➼ B link

西行 【Xi Xing】 ➼ B link

大航海家 【Da Hang Hai Jia】 ➼ B link

牡丹乱 【Mu Dan Luan】 (collab) ➼ B link

倾国 【Qing Guo】 (collab) ➼ B link

相虎 【Xiang Hu】 ➼ B link

补天裂 【Bu Tian Lie】 ➼ B link

此期盈期 【Ci Qi Ying Qi】 (1st anniversary song) ➼ B link

破云来 【Po Yun Lai】 ➼ B link

归钓吟 【Gui Diao Yin】 ➼ B link

始见千秋 【Shi Jian Qian Qiu】 ➼ B link

临川浮梦 【Lin Chuan Fu Meng】 ➼ B link

将军行 【Jiang Jun Xing】 ➼ B link

妄语人间 【Wang Yu Ren Jian】 ➼ B link

数风流 【Shu Feng Liu】 (2nd anniversary song) ➼ B link

问剑春秋 【Wen Jian Chun Qiu】 ➼ B link

起战令 【Qi Zhan Ling】 ➼ B link

人间应又雪 【Ren Jian Ying You Xue】 ➼ B link

旷古回响 【Kuang Gu Hui Xiang】 ➼ B link

墨隐侠声 【Mo Yin Xia Sheng】 ➼ B link

桃源故人 【Tao Yuan Gu Ren】 (3rd anniversary song) ➼ B link

燕双归 【Yan Shuang Gui】 ➼ B link

拜云台 【Bai Yun Tai】 ➼ B link

思华年 【Si Hua Nian】 ➼ B link

承天 【Cheng Tian】 ➼ B link

*Note: The anniversary songs are probably for the game's anniversaries, as the project itself is more than 5 years old.

Albums

Vol 1: 溯洄 【Su Hui】 Includes character songs from Duo Qing An to Zhu Lin Jian. Features human vocals.

Vol 2: 踏浪 【Ta Lang】 Includes character songs from Tian Xia Ju to Yi An Nan An + Shui Xu Hu Feng.

Vol 3: 数风流 【Shu Feng Liu】 Includes character songs from Bu Fu to Yan Shuang Gui, and the two anniversary songs.

Visual character guide:

PRE-QIN | QIN | WESTERN CHU | HAN | THREE KINGDOMS | JIN | NORTH & SOUTHERN DYNASTIES | TANG | FIVE DYNASTIES & TEN KINGDOMS | SONG | YUAN | MING | QING | DREAM

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[the-monkey-ruler]

Which major characters were created just for the novel and later became worshipped?

Well considering that most of the cast is already full of deities that are worshiped in other Taoism, Buddism, or Chinese folklore I can't really say that the novel created any new characters considering that Wu Cheng'en was taking these already popular stories and legends and just fitting them in a consumable narrative for the public to enjoy.

So short story.... none?

Long story...

I'll say this, I'm not sure if the publication of Wu Cheng'en's version of Xiyouji was the catalyst for making deities like Sun Wukong or Zhu Bajie more well-known or if they were already set practices around that time and place and that the novel created a more 'canon' lore to follow. That sounds more like a historical question if anything that should be looked into like... academic articles would best answer when it comes to early Chinese religious practices.

I know that Sun Wukong was already worshiped before the publication, though I am not sure how widespread the practice was. There are shrines to his earlier name Qi Tian Da Sheng or Sun Xingzhe that are still present today. These acts of worship probably are what lead to including a monkey acolyte in XuanZang's first pilgrimage. From there his name became more widespread and a lot of the modern shrines today are made in the last century or so.

Zhu Bajie was already created before Wu Cheng'en's publication, seen as a deity that is the Taoist marshal Tian Peng Yuan Shuai. Again, I am not aware of how widely known he was but I knew today that Zhu Bajie has been seen as a patron protector for sex workers in Taiwan.

Sha Wujing has legends that he is based upon a sand deity that protected XuanZang when he went to India to fetch the scriptures, a Japanese Buddhist source claiming that he was an avatar of King Vaisravana. I am not sure if this has a lot of bases but he wasn't created for the purpose of the novel at least.

All that being said, all these characters already had creditable backgrounds that were used within the novel but I don't doubt that the publication of the novel is what has kept their legends alive to this day.

Xiyouji is all about religious meanings from many different aspects so it's not crazy to think that Wu Cheng'en was able to find and re-work already established figures into his narrative to create a memorable impression of these deities to new generations.

[supernovaae]

Chinese Mythological Figures to Use for Dislyte Ocs:

Yuhuang/Jade Emperor, Mugong/King Duke(?), Guanyin, Dragon King, Yu Tu/Jade Rabbit, Shennong, Ji Gong, Caishen, Changxi, Mazu, Leizi, Pangu, King Yama, Fuxi, Lei Gong, Lu Ban, Di Jun, Xihe, Wei Tuo, The Eight Immortals/The Ba Xian (He Xiangu, Cao Guojiu, Li Tiegual, Lan Caihe, Lu Dongbin, Han Xiangzi, Zhang Guolao, Han Zhongli), Huxian, Wenchang Wang, Hun Dun, Tao Wu, Qiong Qi, Zhu Rong, Yuan Shi Tian Jun/The Heavenly Lord of the Primordial Beginning, Huang Di, Xing Tian, Baigu Jing, Hong Haier, Niu Mo Wang, Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, Da Ji, Pan Guan, Niutou Mamian, Hua Shan Sheng Mu, Luo Shen, Qilin, Sha Wujing, Doumu, Zhang Fei, Teng Liu, Qiuniu, Yazi, Chaofeng, Pu Lao, Bi Xi, Bi An, Chiwen, Jiao Tu, Taishan Niangniang, Xuanwu,

Note: Keep in mind that this list may not be accurate and/or may be missing some mythological figures because I put down what I knew and did the bare minimum of google searching.

[eyenaku]

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Monkie kid Au's

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aRVC2FrEYeh40alJSDSwUkkKNncQX6aMEVTuAL4vHd0/edit?usp=drivesdk

(press hard enough,that something will pop out and press"open)

Lists:

Solar Eclipse Of The Golden Lotus

Journey To Parenthood

Transmigrated as The Silver Lotus, Liu Er Mihou

Transmigrated as The Golden Lotus,Sun Wukong

Primordial Bone Spirit,God Of Judgement

Grandmaster Qi Tian Da Sheng

Transmigrated back to the past as the Wandering Monk,Tripitaka

MonkieTales:Golden Drug

Au's are mine!

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Unveiling Qing Fei Tang: Ingredients and Benefits

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a vast array of herbal formulas, each with unique ingredients and purposes. One such formula, Qing Fei Tang (QFT), has gained increasing attention. Let's delve into the world of QFT, exploring its ingredients and potential benefits.

Understanding QFT

Qing Fei Tang translates to "Clear Lung Decoction." It falls under the category of phlegm-dispelling formulas within TCM. This classification indicates its intended use for addressing respiratory issues involving phlegm accumulation.

Ingredients Unveiled

QFT is a complex formula containing various herbs, each contributing specific properties:

Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root): This herb possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, potentially aiding in clearing lung heat.

Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit): Known for its cooling effect, Zhi Zi can help reduce inflammation and alleviate coughs.

Xing Ren (Apricot Seed): Xing Ren acts as a cough suppressant and loosens phlegm, promoting easier expectancy.

Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillary Bulb): This ingredient nourishes the lungs and moistens phlegm, easing coughs and throat irritation.

Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry Bark): Aids in dispersing phlegm and reducing inflammation in the respiratory tract.

Jie Geng (Platycodon Root): This herb promotes the removal of phlegm and soothes coughs.

Mai Men Dong & Tian Men Dong (Ophiopogonis & Asparagus Root): Both nourish Yin energy in the lungs, promoting moisture and reducing coughs.

Dang Gui (Angelica Root): This root invigorates blood circulation and can potentially improve overall well-being.

Gan Cao (Licorice Root): Licorice adds a sweet taste to the formula and may possess anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties.

Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel): Regulates the flow of Qi (vital energy) and aids digestion.

Fu Ling (Poria): This fungus strengthens the spleen and supports the digestive system.

Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit): Wu Wei Zi acts as an adaptogen, potentially helping the body adapt to stress.

Sheng Jiang (Ginger Rhizome): Fresh ginger warms the lungs and aids in expelling phlegm.

Da Zao (Jujube Date): Dates add sweetness and nourish the body's Yin energy.

Potential Benefits of QFT

According to TCM principles, Qing Fei Tang addresses coughs with thick, sticky phlegm, sore throat, hoarse voice, and thirst. It's believed to work by:

Clearing lung heat and reducing inflammation

Nourishing and moistening the lungs

Dispelling phlegm and easing coughs

Important Considerations

While QFT may offer benefits, it's crucial to remember:

TCM diagnosis: Consulting a qualified TCM practitioner for proper diagnosis is essential before using QFT. They can assess your specific condition and determine if this formula is suitable.

Self-treatment: Avoid self-treating with QFT. Improper use of herbal formulas can lead to unintended consequences.

Quality and source: Ensure you obtain QFT from reputable sources that prioritize quality control.

Potential interactions: Inform your healthcare provider about any medications you're taking, as QFT may interact with certain drugs.

Conclusion

Qing Fei Tang is a complex herbal formula in TCM with a rich history of use for respiratory issues. Understanding its ingredients and potential benefits can empower you to make informed decisions about your health. However, consulting a qualified TCM practitioner for proper diagnosis and guidance is vital before using QFT.

[tanghanwa]

ANCIENT CHINESE FASHION - SUN WUKONG

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Cdrama: An Oriental Odyssey / Una Odisea Oriental (2018)

Gifs of Intro of cdrama “An Oriental Odyssey”

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TIANSHENG….

WHAT

SUN WUKONG IN NEW HORIZONS?

[sketching-shark]

why the fuck do people make sun wukong tall and swoll af in the movies yet he's literally 4'8 XD and why is demonic wukon so popular nowadays?

Lmaoooo well anon I certainly can't claim to be an expert on what's going on in popular perceptions of the Qi tian da sheng but I will give it my best shot!

Haha it is true that there is definitely a tendency to make everyone's favorite monkey a LOT taller than his canonical height, and in a number of cases a lot more muscular as well. I'm guessing that a lot of this is due to common perceptions/assumptions of what heroic figures are supposed to look like, i.e. the classical super tall & super muscular look, as seen in western countries in every character from Achilles to Superman. I do need to admit ignorance as to whether this is also the case in China, but I imagine that globalization & colonial-capitalism from western powers if nothing else has helped spread the idea that tall & buff = heroic build. If this is a cross cultural convergence, of course, please let me know!

THAT SAID, there does seem to be a history in Chinese animation of portraying Sun Wukong not as muscular, but as rather thin & lanky, which if memory serves correctly is in accordance with og classic JTTW. This is only a sampling, but you see it in popular & big-budget films such as:

Havoc in Heaven (1964)

Monkey King: Hero is Back (2015)

New Gods: Nezha Reborn:

and Journey to the West: Reincarnation of the Demon King (2021):

Again, this is only a sampling, but the 1964 version does seem to be one of the most beloved & long-standing animated portrayals of the Monkey King, and at least a number of the depictions created in the 21st century do appear to be following the standard it set of giving Sun Wukong a thin build, rather than the super-muscular frame of a "classical" hero.

As for why demonic Sun Wukong is popular...I'm assuming you're talking about fandom portrayals? At least as far as my own (albeit small) knowledge on this subject goes, many big-budget portrayals, and JTTW itself, do depict Sun Wukong as ultimately a heroic figure, even though he does display many more "unheroic" traits such as selfishness and a willingness to violence than you would find among heroic characters who are portrayed that way from the get-go. But then again that is in accordance with JTTW itself: while I don't think it's correct to say that the Monkey King was ever a figure of pure evil as you find in the western perception of a demon--he does, after all, clearly love his monkey family and goes above & beyond the call of duty to protect them and make their lives better--he was literally a yaoguai warlord and even told Tang Sanzang at the very beginning of their journey, after Sun Wukong beat six robbers to death and was being yelled at by Tang Sanzang for it (the monk literally says that "'as a priest, I would rather die than practice violence'" man no wonder he needed all those yaoguai attendants to be violent for him lol), that "when I, old Monkey, was king on the Flower-Fruit Mountain five hundred years ago, I killed I don't know how many people. I would not have been a Great Sage, Equal to Heaven, if I had lived by what you are saying.'" So we do know that Sun Wukong is a murderer many times over and doesn't feel any remorse for all this death, which is pretty "demonic" in both behavior and attitude. Not to mention that he had to be forced to obey Tang Sanzang through the gold fillet, and would have beaten the monk to death if he hadn't been stopped by it after he was tricked into wearing it. And yet it is true of the story that Tang Sanzang seems of often wield it against Sun Wukong due to misunderstandings and his inability to tell when he's in great danger...

Also, but a short time ago in the narrative one of the ministers of the Tang Emperor T'ai-tsung--the ruler who Tang Sanzang very much respects and who had commanded him to seek the scriptures in the first place--also tells this ruler that "'When you established your empire...you had to kill countless people,'" and further indicates this is something the emperor shouldn't feel even slightly guilty about.

I've read that some scholars think that JTTW works to somewhat criticize the violent mechanisms of empire. At the very least this parallel between Sun Wukong and T'ai-tsung--both former warlords, both mass murderers, both playing a big role in the scripture pilgrimage--does raise the question as to what kind of violence and murder is or is not considered good and why. It might ultimately fall back on the old adage that history is written by the winners, so if you win you're good, and if you lose you're bad. But of course anyone in the know should definitely let me know if there's something more at work here!

But going back to recent wicked demon portrayals of Sun Wukong, I have been told that depictions of him as a figure of pure evil are actually pretty popular in the Chinese JTTW fandom, at least for the edgelords obsessed with grimdark JTTW lol. And it definitely is true that people have a lot of fun across fandoms imagining scenarios in which the canonical heroes are the villains and vice versa. But I think it is possible that there might also be an element of people often feeling very discomfited with dealing with a figure who can't be neatly sorted into the good/bad category, as with Sun Wukong, and so swing towards portraying him as entirely evil due to all the aforementioned murder & the fact that he basically had to be forced to redeem himself. There is also the possibility that the ol' narrative trick of deciding to make certain figures look better than they are by making others look worse is also at work; this does, for example, definitely often seem to be the case when it comes to the Monkie Kid side of the JTTW fandom, with here the Six-Eared Macaque giving a story that portrayed Sun Wukong as ultimately being nothing more than a selfish ass who only cares about getting more power for himself & brings misery to everyone around him, and the fandom at large running with that. Hence a renewed popularity with images of evil demon Sun Wukong.

Again, I'm not an expert on the Monkey King by any stretch of the word, so these are the impressions of an amateur Sun Wukong enthusiast. That said, my personal favorite portrayals of this overpowered monkey are those that let him be a morally complex, mischievous, and intelligent figure, especially when they remember he was the communal grandpa of Flower-Fruit Mountain.

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Names of the kaiju/kaijin in Touhou Lost Word

I noticed that the kaiju/kaijin enemies had names from Chinese books and Taoism, so I wanted to compile them to see if there’s a pattern, maybe? This game brings out my wild theorist side lmao If there are any inaccuracies just let me know, all of this I’ve just learned with Googling and spare time, haha. Sekibanki - Shen Gongbao: Taoist god from novel Investiture of the Gods

Futo - Taiyi Zhenren: Taoist god, apparently a deity of salvation, the “perfect being” who embodies both halves of yin and yang - possibly referencing Futo’s quest to get immortality?

Satori - Lei Ting: might be another name for the Taoist god Lei Gong? seems to mostly refer to coin talismans that invoke Lei Gong’s power to protect the user against malevolent spirits Utsuho - Leizhenzi: Taoist god of thunder, connected to Leigong? From wiki: “he found two large apricots at the edge of the cliff and ate them both with due haste. Immediately following this, to his surprise, two large wings suddenly sprouted from Leizhenzi's back and his face became like that of a monster's“ - possibly referencing Utsuho swallowing Yatagarasu?

Flandre - Mahamayuri: a bodhisattva and one of the Wisdom Kings in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, who are apparently pretty wrathful, but she serves as a calmer contrast to them Seiga - He Xiangu: one of the Taoist Eight Immortals, apparently the only lady in the group Saki - Black Qilin: a kirin, basically, legendary beast with chimera attributes, that (from wiki) “said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler”

Ran - Daji: evil fox spirit, legendary femme fatale character who seduced the emperor and had a lot of people tortured for entertainment

Kasen - Jinling Shengmu: Taoist god from novel Investiture of the Gods

Kogasa - Vaisravana: Bishamonten aka patron god of the Myouren crew.........we already know him lol

Benben - Virupaksa: one of the Buddhist Four Heavenly Kings

Tenshi - Qi Tian Da Sheng: the name of a specific story from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (the book Seiga herself comes from), means “The Great Sage, Heaven’s Equal”, but also seems to refer to Sun Wukong himself (who the story is about)

Yachie - Xuanwu: Taoist god, the Black Tortoise of those big four Chinese constellations

Iku - Dragon Prince of the East Sea: might be referring to Ao Guang, who appeared in both Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West

Shou - Kubera: god in Hinduism corresponding to Bishamonten/Vaisravana