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The worship of the dragon in China has a long history.Since the time of the legendary Yellow Emperor.It has been believed that the Chinese zodiac dragon is a symbol of auspiciousness and authority for the Chinese people.人们一直认为，中国的生肖龙是中国人吉祥和权威的象征。During the Qin Dynasty, Emperor Qin Shi Huang became the first emperor of a newly-unified China and referred to himself as the 'true dragon emperor'.秦朝时期，秦始皇成为新统一的中国的第一位皇帝，并称自己为“真龙皇帝”。During the Tang Dynasty, the worship of dragons reached new heights.Emperor Xuanzong of Tang ordered the construction of dragon altars and temples.If you have traveled across China, you would have noticed numerous dragon totems and designs.如果你去过中国各地，你会注意到许多龙的图腾和图案。Dragons can be found in architecture, porcelain, clothing, and more.Starting from the Tang Dynasty, many legends relating to dragons emerged.Dragons were depicted in various forms, both benevolent and malevolent.In Jiuzhaigou's valleys in Sichuan Province, China, a beautiful place with clear lakes, waterfalls, and colorful mountains.在中国四川省九寨沟的山谷中，这是一个美丽的地方，有清澈的湖泊、瀑布和五颜六色的山脉。The dragon is believed to have been a symbol of auspiciousness and authority. The dragon is believed to have been a symbol of auspiciousness and authority.龙被认为是吉祥和权威的象征。龙被认为是吉祥和权威的象征。There is a legend about two dragons.Not far from Jiuzhaigou's valleys, there is a river called Heishui(Black Water) River, where a big black dragon resides.在九寨沟的山谷不远处，有一条河叫黑水河，那里有一条大黑龙。Although Black Water River is not far from Jiuzhaigou's valleys, it is very poor in resources.And the big black dragon often went hungry due to the lack of sufficient food.So, the big black dragon decided to occupy Jiuzhaigou's valleys, taking over their beautiful scenery and abundant resources.于是，这条大黑龙决定占领九寨沟的山谷，夺取九寨沟美丽的风景和丰富的资源。Guarding Jiuzhaigou's valleys, there was a kind-hearted little white dragon.![]()
The little white dragon lived in harmony with the plants and animals of Jiuzhaigou's valleys, creating a beautiful landscape.小白龙与九寨沟的动植物和谐相处，形成了一道美丽的风景线。The unsuspecting little white dragon was overpowered by the mighty black dragon and was forced to leave.The ferocious black dragon took over the Jiuzhaigou's valleys, and countless creatures became its prey.凶猛的黑龙占领了九寨沟的山谷，无数的生物成为了它的猎物。The black aura emitted by the dragon corrupted the beautiful scenery of Jiuzhaigou, casting it into darkness.龙散发出的黑色光环腐蚀了九寨沟的美丽景色，使其陷入黑暗。The Jade Emperor was selecting twelve animals to be the Zodiac altar signs.The first twelve in the Zodiac race would be designated as Zodiac signs.The first one would also receive a special divine power bestowed by the Jade Emperor.A special defending power restored by the Jade Emperor.The little white dragon was determined to win the competition to be among the twelve Zodiac animals, gain divine power, and reclaim its beautiful homeland.小白龙决心在十二生肖的竞争中获胜，获得神力，夺回美丽的家园。The little white dragon used his ability to fly through the air, and searched for a long time from up in the sky.小白龙利用自己的飞行能力，在空中寻找了很长一段时间。Eventually, he saw a sign of the divine altar.Far away from the divine altar sent up a tiny ray of light.The little white dragon was about to fly in that direction when he heard cries of distress coming from the forest.小白龙正要朝那个方向飞，突然听到森林里传来了求救的叫声。A grey wolf was about to catch and eat a little white rabbit.During the race, the little white dragon hesitated.Should it save the little white rabbit?On one hand, there was the competition to protect its homeland and gain divine power.On the other hand, the pitiful rabbit was about to become a wolf's meal.The little white dragon struggled internally.Unexpectedly, the grey wolf proved to be a formidable opponent, and the little white dragon spent more time than expected.出乎意料的是，灰狼被证明是一个强大的对手，小白龙花了比预期更多的时间。Finally, the little white dragon defeated the fierce gray wolf.When it arrived at the divine altar, it was disappointed to receive only fifth place.According to the rules of the competition, it was not granted divine power.After granting each animal a divine title, the Jade Emperor departed but left the little white dragon with a message.玉皇大帝给每一种动物封神后，都离开了，但给小白龙留下了一条信息。It suggested that defeating the black dragon solely with its own power was too difficult.But by gathering the power of all living beings and focusing it on itself, it could acquire the power to defeat the black dragon.但通过收集所有生物的力量并将其集中在自己身上，它可以获得击败黑龙的力量。However, 'with borrowing comes repayment'.The little white dragon had to decide for itself.Every day, the little white dragon diligently trained and learned to gather spiritual energy in the mountains and forests.每天，小白龙都在山林中勤奋地训练和学习收集精神能量。After a period of aggregation, its power reached a level where it could confront the mighty black dragon.经过一段时间的聚合，它的力量达到了可以对抗强大的黑龙的水平。But what does 'with borrowing comes repayment' mean?The little white dragon didn't spend time worrying about that.It decided to confront the black dragon immediately.Although you have gained the power to rival me in just a few days, you still cannot defeat me.虽然你在短短几天内就获得了与我匹敌的力量，但你仍然无法击败我。At that moment, the little white dragon remembered the last words of the Jade emperor.With borrowing comes repayment.The little white dragon had an epiphany!In this way, Jiuzhaigou's valleys regalned their vitality, and the scenery became increasingly beautiful.就这样，九寨沟的山谷焕发出勃勃生机，景色也越来越美丽。Every morning, as a faint mist rose from the mountains, it seemed as if the little white dragon was hovering over Jiuzhaigou's valleys, silently guarding them.每天早晨，一股淡淡的薄雾从山上升起，仿佛那条小白龙在九寨沟的山谷上空盘旋，默默地守护着它们。What exactly is the power bestowed on the first-place animal?I have bestowed upon it the incredible abilities of adaptability and reproduction. |
