Dai-Zong

Dai Zong, the Chinese Tao Monk, is caught in a mystical monsoon while traversing the marshes of Liangshan. The tempest, imbued with otherworldly forces, sweeps him across the seas, depositing him in feudal Japan during the Sengoku period. Stranded in a foreign land, Dai Zong finds himself in a rural village, toiling in rice fields alongside Japanese peasants. His swift movements and tireless energy earn him respect, but his heart is set on a greater mission: spreading the teachings of Taoism.

In Japan, where Shinto and Buddhism dominate, Dai Zong subtly introduces Taoist principles—balance, harmony, and the flow of the Dao—through his actions and quiet conversations. He demonstrates his magical abilities, like covering vast distances in moments, to inspire awe and curiosity. However, he faces challenges: wary samurai question his foreign origins, and local priests view his teachings as a threat. As Dai Zong navigates this turbulent era, he forms bonds with a young farmer seeking purpose and a disillusioned ronin intrigued by his philosophy. Together, they confront warlords and spirits, blending Taoist mysticism with Japanese folklore, as Dai Zong seeks to plant the seeds of the Dao in a land torn by conflict.