In Search of Gods
搜神记
Synopsis
The story takes place in the barbaric era of Yan Emperor and Huang Emperor. Just when many heroes were vying for supremacy in the Central Plains, the world-recognized leader, Emperor Shennong, passed away, and the heroes of the gold, wood, water, fire, and earth tribes were all ready to make a move. In the turbulent times, the young boy Tuoba Ye suddenly appeared and by chance obtained the dying inheritance of Emperor Shennong, thus starting a thrilling legendary journey. (Source: iQIYI, translated)
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