I’ve updated the Duan Yu article Duan Yu in our Wuxia Manual, also known as our wuxia wiki for those of you who are new. There’s a lot of changes made, mostly additions. Let me know who I should write about next. Changes: Completed the Biography section covering all major events throughout the novel. I…
Translation by Jenxi Seow. While editing and revising Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, the kind and graceful face of Mr Chen Shixiang often appeared in my mind, reminding me of the manner in which he held his pipe as he spoke fervently and assuredly about his knowledge. When writing a book, the Chinese do not have a…
The fifth book revolves around the adventures of the three brothers Xiao Feng, Duan Yu, and Xuzhu. Cry of the Water Dragon 《水龙吟》 Chapter 41 – Eighteen swift riders of Yanyun, galloping like mighty wind and billowing smoke Chapter 42 – Evil and abhorred of all ages, unable to withstand an attack, an inglorious victory…
The fourth book revolves around the adventures of Xuzhu. Song of the Cave Immortal 《洞仙歌》 Chapter 31 – Victory or defeat, how can it be predicted! Chapter 32 – Carefree for now with no one supervising Chapter 33 – Enduring anarchy, or apocalypse Chapter 34 – Strong winds, throwing Piaomiao Peak into turmoil Chapter 35…
The third book revolves around the adventures of Xiao Feng. Each verse in the poem refers to a key scene or summarises the events in each chapter. Breaching the Formation 《破阵子》 Chapter 21 – The distant vague as a dream Chapter 22 – Both eyes gleaming like the stars Chapter 23 – Empty promise of…
The second book revolves around the adventures of Duan Yu and Qiao Feng. Shrouding Screen in Suzhou 《苏幕遮》 Chapter 11 – Always foolish Chapter 12 – Henceforth obsessed Chapter 13 – Listening to the lady in the waterside pavilion, watching her advise the gathered heroes Chapter 14 – Unrestrained drinking of a thousand cups at…
The first book revolves around the adventures of Duan Yu. Adventures of the Youth 《少年游》 Chapter 1 – Righteous scholar travelled the perilous peak Chapter 2 – Moonlight shone brightly on the beautiful cliff Chapter 3 – A swift horse with a masked lady Chapter 4 – High on the cliff away from others Chapter…
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Jin Yong was first serialised in newspapers from 3 September 1963 to 27 May 1966. The story has been revised twice with the second edition published in October 1978 and the third edition released in November 2002. Title translation The Eight Races of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils would be a more accurate…
