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Chinese zither. Journey to the West (with English Subtitles) 1-1. Traditional Chinese Music 1. The Internet Chinese Music Archive - Traditional Music. The dragon background is copyrighted art work of Xiaoyu Li. Duplication by any means without the copyright owner's permission is not allowed. Traditional Chinese instrumental music. The name Guang Ling San means the tune prevailing in Guangling area (today’s Yangzhou of Jiangsu Province). The theme was based on a story during the Warring States Period of more than 2,000 years ago. A craftsman manufacturing sword was killed by Monarch Han, because he did not meet the due date of producing a desired sword by the emperor.

Nie Zheng, the craftsman’s son, first disguised to be a bricklayer to get into the palace for revenge, but his efforts came in vain. He then secluded himself in the mountains to practice Guqin, an ancient music instrument, and ten years later he became the best Guqin master in the country.