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Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

author:War Flower Pig

preface

On January 27, 2021, the domestic Xiuxian simulation game "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes" was launched on Steam. In just a few days, this game, which is only a few hundred megabytes, has set off a craze in the market.

After two years of updating and improving, the content of this work is much richer than it was original. Among them, there are a variety of events and adventures, which undoubtedly add a lot to this game.

Today, I will talk to you about the ancient characters, exotic beasts, legends, etc. involved or mentioned in "Ghost Valley Eight Wilderness".

Without further ado, let's get straight to the point.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

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One. Main story

Jingwei reclamation

Houyi's vigorous and heroic posture in the sun makes people awe-inspiring. And the protagonist who knows his true ending can't help but feel a little stunned. This mortal man in the flesh, in order to save the world, gave his whole life without hesitation.

The fairy road is long, and no matter how much reluctance there is, it will slowly fade over time. After spending some time to recuperate, the protagonist came to Huafengzhou non-stop.

Halfway through, two chattering travelers attract the attention of the protagonist. They said that near the East China Sea, there had been a young girl with an expressionless face and a worried look.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

The protagonist of cultivation, who does not want to be involved in mundane affairs. But childhood sweetheart Xiao Chen's words suddenly sounded in his ears: "Ali, I don't want you to be like those immortal elders, with great powers but indifferent expressions. Otherwise, what's the difference with changing someone. ”

Thinking of this, the protagonist gathered his spirit and walked towards the rumored land imperial sword. Anyway, for him, a hundred miles away, but a few teas, can not delay anything.

Before he landed, a petite figure with a firm gaze met the eyes of the protagonist. Although the distance between the two is getting closer, the other party always lowers his eyebrows and does not say a word.

"What happened to the girl", after a moment of silence, the protagonist took the lead in breaking the tranquility. He used his spiritual sense to sweep a little, and felt that the person in front of him had a stable aura and no hostility. So I asked the reason straight to the point.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

"My name is Jingwei." Seeing the girl speak, most of the remaining guards in the protagonist's heart were eliminated. I was about to inquire, but I heard a wordless "It's coming." ”

"Who?" The confused protagonist immediately got up and was surprised to find that Fang Cai's calm and relaxed Jingwei would have already used the mana around his body, like a great enemy.

Before the words fell, the seaside surged and churned, and a behemoth jumped up from the water. In just one face, most of the nearby reef was destroyed.

The protagonist, who suddenly felt that the situation was not good, immediately exhaled the spirit sword. Casually, he and Jingwei, who revealed his true body, jointly faced this imposing demon beast.

The battle was more difficult than ever. The skin of the evil animal is thick and thick, and it is watery and excellent. If it weren't for the Meru Precepts, there would be enough reserve pills for emergency needs, and this time it would probably be less fierce.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

After repelling the strong enemy, even the protagonist who was accustomed to seeing a large battle could not help but turn pale. While he was healing his injuries, he threw two more good qi replenishing pills into his mouth.

At this time, Jingwei slowly spoke. It turned out that what had just come was a monster that had been entrenched in the East China Sea for thousands of years - He Luoyu. Due to its existence, the monks of Huafeng Prefecture have not been able to go to the opposite Yunmo Prefecture through the waterway for a long time.

Hearing this, the protagonist secretly shouted that it was not good. However, Jingwei also said that it is not invincible. As long as you can obtain the Diyu Divine Stone Resting Soil, then you can fill the East China Sea. At that time, the He Luo fish will definitely be difficult to fly.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

For various reasons, Jingwei did not get the rest as he wished. She gives the protagonist the task of finding the object, and then continues to guard the coast of the East China Sea to prevent the next attack by Ho Luoyu.

The protagonist then hurries to his destination. On the way, I came across a villager surrounded by monsters. He rescues him and unexpectedly learns that the village chief may have clues to the rest.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

Later, the protagonist comes to the village and talks with the nearby residents. This place is called Shuangyi Village, and for many years, it has been plagued by the prohibition of giant birds called "Bi Fang". There are dozens of people up and down the village, and it is very difficult to travel.

However, some people believe that Bi Fang's move is protecting the safety of the village. Otherwise, I am afraid that all the living creatures around would have died in that strange and extraordinary evil qi long ago.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

After thinking for a moment, the protagonist comes to Bi Fang's lair, and instead of blindly attacking, he tries to solve the problem by other methods.

Through conversation, the protagonist learns that Bi Fang is indeed guarding the village. Subsequently, one person and one beast made an agreement: as long as the source of evil qi, the blood demon, can be eradicated, then Bi Fang will give the rest to the protagonist.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

After a bitter battle, the remnants of the blood demon were finally completely extinguished. Bi Fang kept his promise and left a rest. Then, it flew into the distant sky.

Subsequently, the protagonist rushes to the East China Sea non-stop to make peace with Jingwei. Before the two could speak, a heaven-shaking roar sounded in the distance. The two knew that the final moment was coming.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

After a thrilling battle, one man and one bird finally gained the upper hand. Although Jingwei's situation at this time was also quite bad, she still tried her best to urge Xi Yang.

As the earth and rocks grew wildly in the sea, the invincible He Luoyu was finally completely defeated. At this point, the story of Jingwei's reclamation has also come to an end.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

Allusions

The legend of "Jingwei Reclamation" comes from the "Classic of Mountains and Seas, North Mountain Sutra".

The original text said: "Two hundred miles to the north, the mountain of the hair dove, on which there are many trees, there are birds, its shape is like a wu, the head of the text, the white beak, the barefoot, the name: "Jingwei", its song is self-praised (pronounced "laughter"). She is the girl of the Yan Emperor, known as Nuwa. The girl swam in the East China Sea and drowned without returning, so she was Jingwei, often called the wood and stone of the West Mountain, and was pronounced in the East China Sea. ”

According to him, Jingwei was the youngest daughter of Emperor Yan (also known as the Shennong clan) and was known as Nuwa.

One day, she went to the East China Sea alone to play, but in the end she unfortunately died. Due to his deep grievances, he eventually transformed into Jingwei, spending his days holding branches and rubble in an attempt to fill the East China Sea.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

The specific story content is familiar to everyone. I won't go into detail here.

All in all, Jingwei reclamation represents the ancients' concern for the deceased, and at the same time expresses their defiance of nature.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

As for the Horo fish mentioned in it, including the loam, it also has a lot of origin.

The "Classic of Mountains and Seas and the Book of North Mountains" recorded: "The mountain of Qiao Ming, the water flows out of the river, and the west flows into the river." Among them, the fish of Dohora, one song and ten bodies, its sound is like barking dogs, and the food has been carbuncle. "

This passage briefly describes the appearance and efficacy of He Luo fish. It has one head but ten bodies. The sound it makes is close to a dog's barking, and its flesh can cure carbuncles (a more serious skin disease).

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

Xiloam is a kind of sacred land in legend. It is able to grow on its own and even fill the surrounding space. The "Classic of Mountains and Seas and the Inner Classic" recorded: "The breath of the emperor is red water, and he does not serve the emperor's order, and the emperor orders Zhurong to kill the cang in Yuyuan." ”

Cang stole the soil privately and wanted to rely on it to control the flood. When the Heavenly Emperor found out, he became furious, and ordered the fire god Zhurong to kill him in Yushan (located at the junction of Donghai County, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, and Linshu County, Linyi City, Shandong Province), and then recovered the rest of the soil, which directly led to the failure of water control.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

The story after that has nothing to do with Xi Yang. But for the sake of context, and at the same time to satisfy your curiosity, I will also mention it in passing.

Legend has it that the body of the canon was exposed to the sun for three years without decay. So, someone used a Wu knife to open his stomach. At this time, Yu jumped out. And Cang's corpse turned into a yellow dragon and flew to the sky.

Today, there is an idea that the Horo fish may be some kind of cephalopod squid. Or, it could be a school of fish that like to cling to each other.

As for the prototype of Xi Yang, there are still different opinions today. In addition to the real place name, generally speaking, it refers to the high probability of fallow land, which has been loosened.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

Two. Adventures

Adventures are an important part of Hakkaya, and random events on these maps can bring different positive or negative effects to the protagonist.

In the picture below, two very different beasts appear.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

First, it's a white-headed, barefoot monkey. It refers to Zhu Jiao. The Classic of Mountains and Seas, the Book of Western Mountains says: "... There are beasts, which resemble apes and have white heads and are barefoot. The name is Zhu Qi, but when he sees it, he is a soldier. ”

Once this thing is present, it will be followed by chaos and war. Therefore, some people listed it as one of the top ten fierce beasts of antiquity.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

As for the black-bodied and blue-headed python below, it is actually the protagonist in the allusion to "The Snake Devours the Elephant": the Ba Snake (also called Xiu Snake).

The "Classic of Mountains and Seas, Hainenan Sutra" says: "The snake eats elephants, and its bones come out at the age of three." A gentleman obeys it, and there is no disease of a henchman. It is blue, yellow, red and black of snakes. A black snake green head, in the rhinoceros west. ”

According to legend, the snake is so large that it can even swallow elephants alive. It's just that it takes three years to digest it. And by taking the elephant bones he vomits, you can save yourself from heart and abdominal diseases.

The allusion to the snake swallowing the elephant contains a very deep meaning behind it. Due to space limitations, I will not go into detail here, otherwise, I will write it in all 3,000 words, which is just a drop in the bucket.

As for the ending of this thing, it is not clearly recorded in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas". However, according to the Houyi shooting day of the two Han Liu An, it was eventually killed by Houyi (shooting up for ten days and down to kill the armadow, and breaking the snake in the cave court).

Scenes of apes fighting snakes are not uncommon in reality. However, in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, there seems to be no relevant record. Perhaps, Zhang San thinks it's cool to set it up this way (shrugging).

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

Three. Equipment chapter

Since it is the fairy world, then the corresponding mount is definitely indispensable. When the protagonist reaches the Avatar Realm, he can choose it as an auspicious transportation tool.

"Classic of Mountains and Seas, Hainai North Classic" says: "(Inufeng Guo) has a wen ma, a vermilion mane, eyes like gold, a name of auspiciousness, and a thousand years of life." "

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

This thing looks like a great thing. The body, that is, the whole body is silvery-white. Vermilion, that is, red hair on the neck. At the same time, the eyes will glow gold.

The most outrageous thing is that it also has the effect of prolonging life: as long as you ride once, you can get more than a thousand years of life.

In the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Ji Liang is located in the country of Inufeng. According to legend, the men there looked like dogs. But women, they are all absolutely beautiful.

The origin of the Inufeng Kingdom is more complicated, and due to space limitations, I will not expand on the description here. All in all, there may indeed have been a minority in history that used coyotes or dogs as totems.

In the era when civilization has not yet been civilized, many customs or experiences will be unconsciously covered with a "filter". In my view, they do not represent obscurantism or backwardness.

On the contrary, as long as we have enough supporting information, these imaginative records can become an excellent model for us to understand the ancient ancestors. Removing the false and preserving the truth is a science.

epilogue

That's all for this article, I wish everyone can find a good person who falls in love at first sight in the Eight Wilderness World, and have the exercises they dream of.

Thank you all for reading, and we'll see you in the next issue.

Let's talk about the game - talk about the ancient culture involved in "Ghost Valley Eight Wastes"

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