Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
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Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a wuxia
novel by Jin Yong. It was first serialized concurrently from September 3, 1963 to May 27, 1966 in Ming Pao
in Hong Kong and Nanyang Siang Pau
in Singapore.
It has since spawned several film and television series adaptations in both China and Hong Kong. The title of the novel has been a challenge for translators for years. It is based on the Eight Races of non-human entities described in Buddhist cosmology
. In Buddhism, even though these Demi-Gods are ranked higher than mortals, they are still bound to the Samsara
by their own passions and desires. It is said that Jin Yong originally modelled each major character after one of the Races. As he wrote on, the complexity of the story made it impossible for such a simplistic mapping.
took over the serialization and added more than 40,000 words. One notable addition to the novel by Ni Kuang was the episode in which A'zi is blinded. Since the novel was published as a serial, Jin Yong had to continue from where Ni Kuang stopped after he returned from his trip. In his revision, Jin Yong excised most of Ni Kuang's additions but he retained the part about A'zi being blinded, since that chapter had become a crucial point in the plot's development.
, and includes the non-Han Chinese
empires of Liao
, Dali
, Western Xia
and Tubo.
, Duan Yu
and Xuzhu and also You Tanzhi. The complex narrative shifts from the initial perspective of Duan to the other characters' and sometimes back.
. Despite the long tradition of the practice of martial arts in the royal family, he refuses to learn martial arts due to Buddhist influence and his disdain for bloodshed. When his father tries to force him to learn martial arts, he runs away from home. Ironically, he acquires three of the most powerful skills in the novel and becomes immune to poison after consuming the Zhuha, a poisonous toad known as the "king of all venomous creatures".
During his adventures, he encounters several beautiful young maidens, such as Zhong Ling and Mu Wanqing, and falls in love with them. However, one by one, these maidens are revealed to be actually his half-sisters due to his father's past illicit affairs with several women, such as Gan Baobao and Qin Hongmian. Of these maidens, he is extremely obsessed with Wang Yuyan, who resembles a statue of a fairy-like lady he chanced upon before. He tries to win her heart but she has no feelings for him as she has a crush on her cousin, Murong Fu. Duan Yu's love-life ends on a happy note when Wang Yuyan finally realises that he is the one who truly loves her and they are happily married and live together after.
, who possesses strong leadership qualities and exceptional prowess in martial arts. He falls from grace after he is revealed to be a Khitan
, and after he is wrongly accused of murdering several fellow pugilists to conceal his identity. He becomes an outcast of the wulin
and the prime enemy of all Han Chinese
pugilists. He is forced to sever ties with the Han Chinese pugilists and engages them in a one-man bloody battle in which he kills many, including some old friends.
Qiao Feng leaves to verify the claims that he is a Khitan and investigate the mysterious murders. He is accompanied by A'zhu, who is in love with him and stands by him. After a long journey in disguise, he finally concludes that he is indeed a Khitan and he assumes his ancestral name "Xiao Feng". Tragically, he makes a major blunder after being tricked into believing that Duan Zhengchun
(A'zhu's father) is responsible for his parents' death. He kills A'zhu by mistake, who is in disguise to defend her father.
Xiao Feng regrets and has since left Song territory with A'zi, A'zhu's younger sister, whom he had promised to take care of. A'zi has a strong crush on him, but Xiao Feng does not like her at all for her mischievousness and sadism. Xiao Feng wanders into Liao territory, where he becomes a powerful noble after forging a strong friendship with the ruler, Yelü Hongji
. When Yelü Hongji decides to invade Song, Xiao Feng attempts to dissuade him as he still values his past relations with the Han Chinese. Ultimately, Xiao Feng commits suicide to prevent war between Song and Liao after taking Yelü Hongji hostage and making him swear that he will never invade Song.
, described to have a kind-hearted and submissive nature. He believes strongly in following the Buddhist code of conduct and refuses to break it even when faced with life-threatening situations. He follows his elders to a pugilist meeting once, which marks the start of his adventures. Coincidentally and by sheer luck, Xuzhu breaks a weiqi formation and becomes the successor of the Carefree Sect and inherits the powers of Wuyazi. Subsequently, he encounters Tianshan Tonglao and other acquaintances of Wuyazi and learns martial arts from them. He becomes the leader of several unorthodox sects in the jianghu
by chance again.
Overwhelmed by the sudden influx of heavy responsibilities and his major leapt in martial arts prowess, Xuzhu desires to detach himself from all these duties and return to his former monastic life. However, he is unable to wrench himself free from the various tribulations and dangers that lie ahead; he is no longer regarded as a Shaolin disciple and has no choice but to accept his fate. Xuzhu has a pitiful parentage, as he is revealed to be the illegitimate son of Shaolin's abbot, Xuanci, and Ye Erniang of the Four Evils. His reunion with his parents is fated to be the first and also the last. Again by coincidence, Xuzhu becomes the prince consort of Western Xia
due to a previous affair with Princess Yinchuan, whom he is happily married to.
pugilists to discuss their plans to counter Qiao Feng. Qiao Feng appears at the gathering and engages the pugilists in a bloody battle. The You brothers are defeated and commit suicide in shame. You Tanzhi becomes a pauper and orphan overnight and he bears a grudge against Qiao Feng for his plight.
You Tanzhi is captured by raiding Liao soldiers at the border and sold into slavery. He meets Qiao Feng (renamed to Xiao Feng) again and attempts to kill him and fails. Xiao Feng lets him go but A'zi had him captured again after his release. While A'zi tortures You Tanzhi for her personal sadistic amusement, You is so entranced by A'zi's beauty that he develops a strong crush on her and willingly succumbs to her commands and becomes her source of entertainment. You Tanzhi has an iron mask wielded on his head later to hide his identity and his face was marred, thus he is nicknamed "Iron Clown".
You Tanzhi masters the Sinew-changing Classic by chance and uses the skills in the manual to purge the poison from his body after allowing venomous creatures suck his blood. He is also bitten by the Icy Worm and masters a powerful skill that allows him to shoot streams of icy venom from his palms. Subsequently, he is manipulated by Quan Guanqing and becomes the new chief of the Beggars' Sect
, and renames himself to Zhuang Juxian. He surrenders himself to Ding Chunqiu at the battle of Shaolin and becomes an outcast for his defection after Ding Chunqiu's downfall. You Tanzhi is still unwilling to give up his love for A'zi and follows her everywhere. He decides to offer his own eyes to the blinded A'zi, hoping to win some love and sympathy from her, but is despised by her even more. He follows suit after A'zi commits suicide.
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Wuxia
Wuxia is a broad genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists. Although wuxia is traditionally a form of literature, its popularity has caused it to spread to diverse art forms like Chinese opera, manhua , films, television series, and video games...
novel by Jin Yong. It was first serialized concurrently from September 3, 1963 to May 27, 1966 in Ming Pao
Ming Pao
Ming Pao is a Chinese language newspaper published by Ming Pao Group in Hong Kong. In the 1990s, Ming Pao established four overseas branches in North America, each provides independent reporting on local news and collect local advertisements. Currently, only the two Canadian editions remain: Ming...
in Hong Kong and Nanyang Siang Pau
Nanyang Siang Pau
Nanyang Siang Pau or Nanyang Business Daily was founded by philanthropist-entrepreneur Tan Kah Kee on 6 September 1923 in Singapore, currently published in Malaysia...
in Singapore.
It has since spawned several film and television series adaptations in both China and Hong Kong. The title of the novel has been a challenge for translators for years. It is based on the Eight Races of non-human entities described in Buddhist cosmology
Buddhist cosmology
Buddhist cosmology is the description of the shape and evolution of the Universe according to the canonical Buddhist scriptures and commentaries.-Introduction:...
. In Buddhism, even though these Demi-Gods are ranked higher than mortals, they are still bound to the Samsara
Samsara
thumb|right|200px|Traditional Tibetan painting or [[Thanka]] showing the [[wheel of life]] and realms of saṃsāraSaṅsāra or Saṃsāra , , literally meaning "continuous flow", is the cycle of birth, life, death, rebirth or reincarnation within Hinduism, Buddhism, Bön, Jainism, Sikhism, and other...
by their own passions and desires. It is said that Jin Yong originally modelled each major character after one of the Races. As he wrote on, the complexity of the story made it impossible for such a simplistic mapping.
Ni Kuang's additions
Jin Yong went on travel for a short period of time during the writing of the novel and Ni KuangNi Kuang
Ni Kuang , also known as Ngai Hong, I Kuang or Yi Kuang, is a Hong Kong-based Chinese novelist and screenwriter, with more than 300 published wuxia and science fiction novels and more than 400 film scripts. He is the brother of another romance novelist, Yi Shu.-Life:Born Ni Chong , he grew up in...
took over the serialization and added more than 40,000 words. One notable addition to the novel by Ni Kuang was the episode in which A'zi is blinded. Since the novel was published as a serial, Jin Yong had to continue from where Ni Kuang stopped after he returned from his trip. In his revision, Jin Yong excised most of Ni Kuang's additions but he retained the part about A'zi being blinded, since that chapter had become a crucial point in the plot's development.
Background
The main thematic element of the novel concerns the complex, troubled relationships between the great multitude of characters from various kingdoms and sects, and the inherent bond that underlies the struggles of each. Ultimately, the novel examines the cause and effect that forms and breaks these bonds on five uniquely corresponding levels: self, family, society, ethnic group, and country (dominion). The timeframe in which the novel takes place is historically based upon the era of the Northern Song DynastySong Dynasty
The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China between 960 and 1279; it succeeded the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, and was followed by the Yuan Dynasty. It was the first government in world history to issue banknotes or paper money, and the first Chinese government to establish a...
, and includes the non-Han Chinese
Han Chinese
Han Chinese are an ethnic group native to China and are the largest single ethnic group in the world.Han Chinese constitute about 92% of the population of the People's Republic of China , 98% of the population of the Republic of China , 78% of the population of Singapore, and about 20% of the...
empires of Liao
Liao Dynasty
The Liao Dynasty , also known as the Khitan Empire was an empire in East Asia that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper between 9071125...
, Dali
Kingdom of Dali
Dali or Great Li was a Bai kingdom centred in what is now Yunnan Province of China. Established by Duan Siping in 937, it was ruled by a succession of 22 kings until the year 1253, when it was conquered by an invasion of the Mongol Empire. The capital city was at Dali.- History :The Kingdom of...
, Western Xia
Western Xia
The Western Xia Dynasty or the Tangut Empire, was known to the Tanguts and the Tibetans as Minyak.The state existed from 1038 to 1227 AD in what are now the northwestern Chinese provinces of Ningxia, Gansu, eastern Qinghai, northern Shaanxi, northeastern Xinjiang, southwest Inner Mongolia, and...
and Tubo.
Characters
There are about over 230 characters in the novel, including those who are only mentioned by name.- Qiao FengQiao FengQiao Feng, birth name Xiao Feng , is one of the three protagonists in Jin Yong's wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.-Background:Xiao is a Khitan by birth and he is from the same clan as Empress Xiao of the Liao Dynasty...
(喬峰) – birth name Xiao Feng (蕭峰). He is the chief of the Beggars' SectBeggars' SectThe Beggars' Sect is a fictional Chinese martial arts sect featured prominently in works of wuxia fiction by writers such as Jin Yong and Gu Long. The sect has also found its way into some Hong Kong martial arts films such as King of Beggars....
and one of the most powerful and respected pugilists of his era. He becomes sworn brothers with Duan Yu and Xuzhu. He is despised by fellow pugilists after he is revealed to be a KhitanKhitan peoplethumb|250px|Khitans [[Eagle hunting|using eagles to hunt]], painted during the Chinese [[Song Dynasty]].The Khitan people , or Khitai, Kitan, or Kidan, were a nomadic Mongolic people, originally located at Mongolia and Manchuria from the 4th century...
, and becomes an outcast after being wrongly accused of committing a series of mysterious murders. Xiao Feng becomes sworn brothers with the Khitan ruler by coincidence and is conferred a nobility title for his efforts in suppressing a coup. At the end of the novel, he forces the Khitan ruler to make an oath that he will not attack the Song Dynasty for as long as he lives. He commits suicide afterwards to prove that his actions are for the greater good of both countries and to keep his honour.
- Duan YuDuan Yu (Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils)Duan Yu is one of the three protagonists in Jin Yong's wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. He is the sworn brother of Qiao Feng and Xuzhu, and their individual, but intertwining storylines form the plot of the novel.-Biography:...
(段譽) – the nominal son of Duan Zhengchun. As a child, he is sentimental towards whatever that interests him. He refuses to learn martial arts to avoid hurting and killing others due to Buddhist influence. However, he still learns some powerful skills through a series of adventures. With these techniques, he becomes a formidable pugilist. He meets Wang Yuyan later, who looks like a statue that once mesmerized him, and becomes attracted to her, dutifully doing anything to win her heart. While on adventure, he meets Xiao Feng and Xuzhu in two separate encounters and becomes sworn brothers with them. He becomes the ruler of Dali eventually.
- Xuzhu (虛竹) – originally a monk from the Shaolin SectShaolin SectThe Shaolin Sect is a fictional Chinese martial arts sect featured in several wuxia works. It is one of the largest, most famous and recognised orthodox and righteous sects in the jianghu. Its home base is at present-day Shaolin Monastery in Henan...
. He becomes the leader of the Carefree Sect after solving a weiqi puzzle by accident and inherits Wuyazi's 70 years' worth of inner energyNeigongNeigong, also spelled nei kung, neigung, or nae gong, refers to any of a set of Chinese breathing, meditation and spiritual practice disciplines associated with Daoism and especially the Chinese martial arts...
. He meets Tianshan Tonglao, who teaches him more advanced and powerful martial arts. In a freak incident during Tianshan Tonglao and Li Qiushui's last fatal duel, he manages to absorb the majority of their powers as well. He succeeds Tianshan Tonglao as ruler of Lingjiu Palace after her death. During the brief period of time he spent with Tianshan Tonglao, he develops an intimate relationship with a woman whose face he has never seen clearly before, known to him as "dream lover". The lovers are reunited again some time later when the woman is revealed to be the princess of Western XiaWestern XiaThe Western Xia Dynasty or the Tangut Empire, was known to the Tanguts and the Tibetans as Minyak.The state existed from 1038 to 1227 AD in what are now the northwestern Chinese provinces of Ningxia, Gansu, eastern Qinghai, northern Shaanxi, northeastern Xinjiang, southwest Inner Mongolia, and...
. Xuzhu marries her and becomes a prince consort. He becomes sworn brothers with Duan Yu during their first meeting at Lingjiu Palace and with Xiao Feng later at Shaolin.
Plot
The plot is made up of several separate yet intertwining story lines, revolving around the protagonists Qiao FengQiao Feng
Qiao Feng, birth name Xiao Feng , is one of the three protagonists in Jin Yong's wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.-Background:Xiao is a Khitan by birth and he is from the same clan as Empress Xiao of the Liao Dynasty...
, Duan Yu
Duan Yu (Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils)
Duan Yu is one of the three protagonists in Jin Yong's wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. He is the sworn brother of Qiao Feng and Xuzhu, and their individual, but intertwining storylines form the plot of the novel.-Biography:...
and Xuzhu and also You Tanzhi. The complex narrative shifts from the initial perspective of Duan to the other characters' and sometimes back.
The story of Duan Yu
Duan Yu is a young, naive prince of the Kingdom of DaliKingdom of Dali
Dali or Great Li was a Bai kingdom centred in what is now Yunnan Province of China. Established by Duan Siping in 937, it was ruled by a succession of 22 kings until the year 1253, when it was conquered by an invasion of the Mongol Empire. The capital city was at Dali.- History :The Kingdom of...
. Despite the long tradition of the practice of martial arts in the royal family, he refuses to learn martial arts due to Buddhist influence and his disdain for bloodshed. When his father tries to force him to learn martial arts, he runs away from home. Ironically, he acquires three of the most powerful skills in the novel and becomes immune to poison after consuming the Zhuha, a poisonous toad known as the "king of all venomous creatures".
During his adventures, he encounters several beautiful young maidens, such as Zhong Ling and Mu Wanqing, and falls in love with them. However, one by one, these maidens are revealed to be actually his half-sisters due to his father's past illicit affairs with several women, such as Gan Baobao and Qin Hongmian. Of these maidens, he is extremely obsessed with Wang Yuyan, who resembles a statue of a fairy-like lady he chanced upon before. He tries to win her heart but she has no feelings for him as she has a crush on her cousin, Murong Fu. Duan Yu's love-life ends on a happy note when Wang Yuyan finally realises that he is the one who truly loves her and they are happily married and live together after.
The story of Qiao Feng
Qiao Feng is the popular and charismatic chief of the Beggars' SectBeggars' Sect
The Beggars' Sect is a fictional Chinese martial arts sect featured prominently in works of wuxia fiction by writers such as Jin Yong and Gu Long. The sect has also found its way into some Hong Kong martial arts films such as King of Beggars....
, who possesses strong leadership qualities and exceptional prowess in martial arts. He falls from grace after he is revealed to be a Khitan
Khitan people
thumb|250px|Khitans [[Eagle hunting|using eagles to hunt]], painted during the Chinese [[Song Dynasty]].The Khitan people , or Khitai, Kitan, or Kidan, were a nomadic Mongolic people, originally located at Mongolia and Manchuria from the 4th century...
, and after he is wrongly accused of murdering several fellow pugilists to conceal his identity. He becomes an outcast of the wulin
Jianghu
The jianghu is the milieu, environment, or sub-community, often fictional, in which many Chinese wuxia stories are set.In modern Chinese culture, jianghu is commonly accepted as an alternative universe coexisting with the actual historical one in which the context of the wuxia genre was set...
and the prime enemy of all Han Chinese
Han Chinese
Han Chinese are an ethnic group native to China and are the largest single ethnic group in the world.Han Chinese constitute about 92% of the population of the People's Republic of China , 98% of the population of the Republic of China , 78% of the population of Singapore, and about 20% of the...
pugilists. He is forced to sever ties with the Han Chinese pugilists and engages them in a one-man bloody battle in which he kills many, including some old friends.
Qiao Feng leaves to verify the claims that he is a Khitan and investigate the mysterious murders. He is accompanied by A'zhu, who is in love with him and stands by him. After a long journey in disguise, he finally concludes that he is indeed a Khitan and he assumes his ancestral name "Xiao Feng". Tragically, he makes a major blunder after being tricked into believing that Duan Zhengchun
Duan Zhengchun
Duan Zhengchun was the 15th emperor of the Kingdom of Dali. He reigned from 1096 to 1108. He was the younger brother of Duan Zhengming, and the first ruler of the Later Dali Kingdom....
(A'zhu's father) is responsible for his parents' death. He kills A'zhu by mistake, who is in disguise to defend her father.
Xiao Feng regrets and has since left Song territory with A'zi, A'zhu's younger sister, whom he had promised to take care of. A'zi has a strong crush on him, but Xiao Feng does not like her at all for her mischievousness and sadism. Xiao Feng wanders into Liao territory, where he becomes a powerful noble after forging a strong friendship with the ruler, Yelü Hongji
Emperor Daozong of Liao
Emperor Daozong of Liao , born Yelü Hongji or Yehlu Hongji , was an emperor of the Liao dynasty, a kingdom of the Khitan people in what is now northeastern China. Succeeding his father, Xingzong, in 1055, Daozong ruled until he was murdered in 1101. He was succeeded by his grandson, Tianzuodi...
. When Yelü Hongji decides to invade Song, Xiao Feng attempts to dissuade him as he still values his past relations with the Han Chinese. Ultimately, Xiao Feng commits suicide to prevent war between Song and Liao after taking Yelü Hongji hostage and making him swear that he will never invade Song.
The story of Xuzhu
Xuzhu is a monk from the Shaolin SectShaolin Sect
The Shaolin Sect is a fictional Chinese martial arts sect featured in several wuxia works. It is one of the largest, most famous and recognised orthodox and righteous sects in the jianghu. Its home base is at present-day Shaolin Monastery in Henan...
, described to have a kind-hearted and submissive nature. He believes strongly in following the Buddhist code of conduct and refuses to break it even when faced with life-threatening situations. He follows his elders to a pugilist meeting once, which marks the start of his adventures. Coincidentally and by sheer luck, Xuzhu breaks a weiqi formation and becomes the successor of the Carefree Sect and inherits the powers of Wuyazi. Subsequently, he encounters Tianshan Tonglao and other acquaintances of Wuyazi and learns martial arts from them. He becomes the leader of several unorthodox sects in the jianghu
Jianghu
The jianghu is the milieu, environment, or sub-community, often fictional, in which many Chinese wuxia stories are set.In modern Chinese culture, jianghu is commonly accepted as an alternative universe coexisting with the actual historical one in which the context of the wuxia genre was set...
by chance again.
Overwhelmed by the sudden influx of heavy responsibilities and his major leapt in martial arts prowess, Xuzhu desires to detach himself from all these duties and return to his former monastic life. However, he is unable to wrench himself free from the various tribulations and dangers that lie ahead; he is no longer regarded as a Shaolin disciple and has no choice but to accept his fate. Xuzhu has a pitiful parentage, as he is revealed to be the illegitimate son of Shaolin's abbot, Xuanci, and Ye Erniang of the Four Evils. His reunion with his parents is fated to be the first and also the last. Again by coincidence, Xuzhu becomes the prince consort of Western Xia
Western Xia
The Western Xia Dynasty or the Tangut Empire, was known to the Tanguts and the Tibetans as Minyak.The state existed from 1038 to 1227 AD in what are now the northwestern Chinese provinces of Ningxia, Gansu, eastern Qinghai, northern Shaanxi, northeastern Xinjiang, southwest Inner Mongolia, and...
due to a previous affair with Princess Yinchuan, whom he is happily married to.
The story of You Tanzhi
You Tanzhi is the heir to Heroes' Gathering Manor, owned by his father and uncle. The manor hosts the a gathering for the Han ChineseHan Chinese
Han Chinese are an ethnic group native to China and are the largest single ethnic group in the world.Han Chinese constitute about 92% of the population of the People's Republic of China , 98% of the population of the Republic of China , 78% of the population of Singapore, and about 20% of the...
pugilists to discuss their plans to counter Qiao Feng. Qiao Feng appears at the gathering and engages the pugilists in a bloody battle. The You brothers are defeated and commit suicide in shame. You Tanzhi becomes a pauper and orphan overnight and he bears a grudge against Qiao Feng for his plight.
You Tanzhi is captured by raiding Liao soldiers at the border and sold into slavery. He meets Qiao Feng (renamed to Xiao Feng) again and attempts to kill him and fails. Xiao Feng lets him go but A'zi had him captured again after his release. While A'zi tortures You Tanzhi for her personal sadistic amusement, You is so entranced by A'zi's beauty that he develops a strong crush on her and willingly succumbs to her commands and becomes her source of entertainment. You Tanzhi has an iron mask wielded on his head later to hide his identity and his face was marred, thus he is nicknamed "Iron Clown".
You Tanzhi masters the Sinew-changing Classic by chance and uses the skills in the manual to purge the poison from his body after allowing venomous creatures suck his blood. He is also bitten by the Icy Worm and masters a powerful skill that allows him to shoot streams of icy venom from his palms. Subsequently, he is manipulated by Quan Guanqing and becomes the new chief of the Beggars' Sect
Beggars' Sect
The Beggars' Sect is a fictional Chinese martial arts sect featured prominently in works of wuxia fiction by writers such as Jin Yong and Gu Long. The sect has also found its way into some Hong Kong martial arts films such as King of Beggars....
, and renames himself to Zhuang Juxian. He surrenders himself to Ding Chunqiu at the battle of Shaolin and becomes an outcast for his defection after Ding Chunqiu's downfall. You Tanzhi is still unwilling to give up his love for A'zi and follows her everywhere. He decides to offer his own eyes to the blinded A'zi, hoping to win some love and sympathy from her, but is despised by her even more. He follows suit after A'zi commits suicide.
Timeline
The following is a rough timeline of the events in the novel:Films
| Year | | Production | | Qiao Feng | | Duan Yu | | Xuzhu | | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Shaw Brothers Studio Shaw Brothers Studio The Shaw Brothers Studio , owned by Shaw Brothers Ltd., was the foremost and the largest movie production company of Hong Kong movies.From their distribution base in Singapore where they founded parent company Shaw Organization in 1924, and as a strategic development of their movie distribution... (Hong Kong) |
N/A | Danny Lee | N/A | See The Battle Wizard The Battle Wizard The Battle Wizard is a 1977 Hong Kong film adapted from Louis Cha's novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. The film was produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Pao Hsueh-li... |
| 1982 | Hong Kong | Norman Chu | Kent Tong Kent Tong Kent Tong Chun-yip also known as Ken Tong, Kenneth Tong Kent Tong Chun-yip also known as Ken Tong, Kenneth Tong Kent Tong Chun-yip also known as Ken Tong, Kenneth Tong (Traditional - 湯鎮業 Simplified - 汤镇业）was born on 29 September 1958 in Hong Kong, China. He was a popular TVB actor during the 1980s... |
Felix Wong Felix Wong Felix Wong Yat-wah is a Hong Kong actor and singer. Wong is best known for his performances in many Hong Kong wuxia television drama series produced by TVB, such as The Legend of the Condor Heroes , in which he played the protagonist Kwok Ching... |
See Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1982 film) Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1982 film) Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, also known as Dragon Story, is a 1982 Hong Kong film based on Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The film was directed and produced by Siu Sang and starred Norman Chu, Kent Tong, Felix Wong, Idy Chan, Lam Jan-kei and Austin Wai... |
| 1994 | Hong Kong | N/A | Frankie Lam Frankie Lam Frankie Lam Man Lung is a Hong Kong actor for TVB. He is married to TVB Actress Kenix Kwok. He started off his career with a singing contest which he won and subsequently, signed a contract with TVB.-TV series:-Films:... |
See The Dragon Chronicles – The Maidens The Dragon Chronicles – The Maidens The Dragon Chronicles – The Maidens, also known as The Maidens of Heavenly Mountains or Semi-Gods and Semi-Devils or The Dragon Chronicles – The Maidens of Heavenly Mountains, is a 1994 Hong Kong film loosely based on Louis Cha's novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils... |
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Television
| Year | | Production | | Qiao Feng | | Duan Yu | | Xuzhu | | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | TVB Television Broadcasts Limited Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967... (Hong Kong) |
Bryan Leung | Kent Tong Kent Tong Kent Tong Chun-yip also known as Ken Tong, Kenneth Tong Kent Tong Chun-yip also known as Ken Tong, Kenneth Tong Kent Tong Chun-yip also known as Ken Tong, Kenneth Tong (Traditional - 湯鎮業 Simplified - 汤镇业）was born on 29 September 1958 in Hong Kong, China. He was a popular TVB actor during the 1980s... |
Felix Wong Felix Wong Felix Wong Yat-wah is a Hong Kong actor and singer. Wong is best known for his performances in many Hong Kong wuxia television drama series produced by TVB, such as The Legend of the Condor Heroes , in which he played the protagonist Kwok Ching... |
See Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1982 TV series) Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1982 TV series) Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a 1982 Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. The 50 episodes long series is divided into two parts, with their Chinese titles as 天龍八部之六脈神劍 and 天龍八部之虛竹傳奇 respectively.-Cast:*Bryan Leung... |
| 1991 | CTV China Television China Television Company, Ltd. was established on September 3, 1968 by the then-ruling Nationalist Party of the Republic of China . The party owned the majority stake of the network... (Taiwan) |
Austin Wai | Eddie Kwan | ||
| 1997 | TVB (Hong Kong) | Felix Wong | Benny Chan | Louis Fan | See Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1997 TV series) Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1997 TV series) Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1997.-Cast:*Felix Wong as Kiu Fung / Siu Fung*Benny Chan as Duen Yu*Louis Fan as Hui-juk... |
| 2003 | Ciwen Film & TV Production Co. Ltd. (Mainland China) | Hu Jun Hu Jun Hu Jun is a Chinese actor of Manchu ethnicity. He is known for his dramatic roles in various films and television series.-Filmography:-External links:***** - Official recognition fan site... |
Jimmy Lin | Gao Hu | See Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (2003 TV series) Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (2003 TV series) Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on CCTV in China in 2003.-Cast:*Hu Jun as Qiao Feng / young Xiao Yuanshan*Jimmy Lin as Duan Yu*Gao Hu as Xuzhu... |
Video games
- TLBB - a MMORPG launched in May 2007 with servers based in China and the European Union TLBB is an award-winning 2.5D martial arts-style fighting and community-building game designed to give players the freedom to "choose their own destiny" and play the game in any way they decide. TLBB has been awarded the Most-liked Online Game by Game Players by ChinaJoy for five consecutive years from 2006 to 2010 and was ranked amongst the World's Top Five Most Profitable Game Franchises in 2009 by Forbes. Since its initial launch in China, ChangYou.com has taken steps to sell TLBB on an international stage. TLBB now has servers in Europe, Malaysia, Vietnam and the U.S., where the game operates under the title Dragon Oath.
- Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils - a single-player RPG released in 2002
- Dragon OathDragon OathDragon Oath is the name given to a series of MMORPGs published by ChangYou.com, a part of the Sohu group. As ChangYou.com's flagship title, Dragon Oath is an award-winning MMO of great depth...
- the U.S. version of TLBB, released online in 2007
External links
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils on Baidu BaikeBaidu Baike
Baidu Encyclopedia is a Chinese language collaborative Web-based encyclopedia provided by the Chinese search engine Baidu. Like Baidu itself, the encyclopedia is heavily self-censored in line with government regulations....
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils at cnnovels.com