Plus, we get to see how he becomes a hero through his adventures with Huang Rong (and also how she really is the reason why he becomes the hero that he is). Although he and Guo Jing share similar characteristics in their naivety and innocent personality, there is actual growth in Guo Jing throughout the novel. And this is mainly because, in my personal opinion, Zhang Wuji is a very undecisive, easily manipulated, and naïve person. Needless to say, compared to Guo Jing and Yang Guo, Zhang Wuji is kind of inferior to them. The main reason why is because I do not like Zhang Wuji. Overall Thoughtsįirst of all, I just have to say that HSDS is probably my least favorite of all of the three books in the trilogy. However, Zhang Wuji’s rejection of her feelings later on fuels her anger against him and turns her into a cold and cruel woman. But her master’s orders and hatred towards Zhang Wuji makes her hesitant in pursuing her feelings for him. She, along with Zhao Min, falls in love with Zhang Wuji. She becomes a disciple at Emei Sect under Priestess Miejue. But, although an enemy at first, Zhao Min is eventually smitten by Zhang Wuji’s heroism and chivalry and ends up giving up her status and mission in order to follow him.Īn orphan saved by Zhang Wuji and Zhang Sanfeng from childhood. Due to her sly nature and ruthless manner, Zhao Min easily captures, kills, and becomes enemies with the Han Chinese pugilists. She gets orders from her father to get rid of the pugilists who rebel against her kingdom, which includes Zhang Wuji and his comrades. But despite his high status, Zhang Wuji only wants freedom and the ability to live a carefree life isolated from the chaotic pugilist world.Ī princess from the Yuan Dynasty. Due to this, he easily wins over the hearts of many and, combined with his renowned martial art skills, he was able to become the Ming Cult leader. He is an honest man with pure and kind heart. He is the son of Zhang Cui Shan and Yin Su Su. For a list of all characters from the novel check here. But I’m just going to list the three main characters. Like a typical wuxia novel/drama, HSDS has a lot of characters. But, nevertheless, his honest personality and chivalrous heart helps him overcome these obstacles and let him stay true to himself… Character List With his new responsibilities and emerging feelings conflicting, Zhang Wuji often finds himself in sticky situations. He also becomes the new leader to the Ming Cult and ends up leading a rebel force against the corrupt government. He eventually becomes entangled in a love triangle between Zhou Zhi Ruo of the Emei Sect and Princess Zhao Min of the Yuan Dynasty. Upon returning to the pugilist world, he reunites with old friends and family members and encounters various enemies. DRAMA HEAVENLY SWORD AND DRAGON SLAYING SABRE MANUALAfter his death, Zhang Wuji encounters a series of events that leads him to finding the Nine Yang Manual and he is able to master its skills and become a profound martial artist. When he was a child, his parents committed suicide due to pressure from the prominent sects in order to protect Xie Xun. Zhang Wuji grows up on an isolated island with his parents and god-father, Xie Xun. In HSDS, the protagonist is Zhang Wuji, the son of a Wudang disciple and Ming Cult follower. Unlike the first two books which features reoccurring characters and is set in the Song Dynasty, HSDS has a new set of characters and takes place in the later part of the Yuan Dynasty. HSDS is the third and final novel in the Condor Heroes trilogy series. Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre (HSDS) 2019 is the latest adaption of Jin Yong’s famous wuxia novel of the same name. Title: Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber 2019 ( 倚天屠龙记) I finally watched it!! I’ve been meaning to catch up on some shows that I missed, and I now have the time to do it, at least for the time being! ^_^īEWARE OF SPOILERS!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
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