Mid-Autumn Legends - Chang'e Flies to the Moon, Mooncake Legends

by bookmarkscjl on 2008-09-03 11:15:23

Chang'e Flies to the Moon

It is said that in ancient times, one year there were ten suns in the sky, scorching the earth until it smoked and drying up the seas. The people were facing an impossible situation to survive.

This event caught the attention of a hero named Hou Yi. He ascended to the peak of Kunlun Mountain, gathered his strength, drew his divine bow, and shot down nine of the extra suns in one breath.

Hou Yi's extraordinary feat earned him the respect and admiration of the common folk. Many valiant warriors came to learn from him. Among them was a deceitful and wicked man named Peng Meng who also managed to infiltrate the group.

Not long after, Hou Yi married a beautiful and kind wife named Chang'e. Besides teaching martial arts and hunting, Hou Yi spent all his time with his wife. People envied this loving couple, who were both talented and well-matched.

One day, Hou Yi visited a friend on Kunlun Mountain and unexpectedly met the Queen Mother of the West as she passed by. He asked her for a package of elixir of immortality. It was said that whoever took this medicine would instantly ascend to heaven and become immortal.

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