水滸傳

Set against the waning days of the Northern Song, a deadly plague sweeps the capital, prompting the emperor to issue a rare decree of mercy and to call upon a legendary Taoist master for a grand exorcism. The court entrusts the solemn task to the steadfast General Hong, who must carry the imperial edict and sacred incense up to the remote Dragon‑Tiger Mountain, where the hermit priest is said to reside.

The trek quickly turns into a trial of endurance and belief. As Hong climbs the mist‑shrouded slopes, he is beset by bizarre beasts—a towering white‑crowned insect and a glittering serpent—each seeming to test his resolve. A mischievous youth on a yellow ox appears, claiming to know the master’s whereabouts, while the mountain’s hidden shrines whisper of ancient seals and forgotten powers. The narrative weaves history and folklore, inviting listeners to experience the tension between duty, superstition, and the unknown.