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Myths and Legends of China

Chiang Tzŭ-ya defeats Wên Chung

Project Gutenberg EPUB3 edition Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)
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After this Lao Tzŭ rallied many of the skilful spirits to help Chiang Tzŭ-ya in his battle with Wên Chung, providing them with the Ancient Immortal of the South Pole’s Sand-blaster and an earth-conquering light which enabled them to travel a thousand li in a day. From the hot sand used the contest became known as the Red Sand Battle. Jan Têng, on P’êng-lai Mountain, in consultation with Tzŭ-ya, also arranged the plan of battle.

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Myths and Legends of China, Project Gutenberg eBook #15250

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