Published Nov 15, 2010
245 Pages
Genre: FICTION / Action & Adventure
...Thrust back into the world by the most terrifying of circumstances, the brutal murder of her beloved teacher before her very eyes, a young spiritual adept must deal with the intentions of friend and foe alike. In front of her are the challenges of the rugged mountains, the vastness of the Tibetan plateau and the great desert beyond. Her destiny lies in the Middle Kingdom far to the east which is being torn apart by lawlessness from within and threatened by foreign enemies from without. Does this young sorceress have the key and the knowledge to stem the tide of anarchy? Will anyone listen to her? And what is the mysterious gift she bears? The Mountain Dragon saga continues. Gone are the halcyon days of study and practice. Join Chen-ma as she must face down bandits, sorcerers, the Imperial army, thugs and Kung Fu masters to fulfill her mission.
...You have a long, difficult journey ahead. Today you gave in to fear and panic. This more than anything weakened you and sapped your energy. On this journey you will need to remain balanced and focused as you are in meditation, no matter what you are doing or what might be happening to you. Until you can transmute the five great emotions into the five Buddha Wisdoms you will have to control your emotionality. Giving in to emotions is a luxury you cannot afford...."Master, are there people who wish me harm?"...There are people who wish you harm and also those who only wish you well. Both, however, will try to dissuade you from your task and your goal. Be wary and watchful and do not tarry long in any one place. It will be a great tragedy if you abandon this task I have given you...
