After careful consideration and much contemplation, the decision has been made to retitle the book to "The Rebellious Nun and the Witty Taoist."
In the author's sincere opinion, "The Rebellious Nun and the Witty Taoist" encapsulates the essence of our martial arts saga with a playful twist. It's catchy, it's evocative, and it captures the spirited dynamic between our unconventional protagonists far better than its former, more cumbersome title, "The Shadows of the Righteous and the Wicked" (although the predecessor was meaningful and stayed true to the overall essence of the story).
Imagine the nun-turned-strategist clad in scarlet, weaving through plots and battles with her witty Taoist companion—it's not just a clash of ideologies, but a thrilling journey of camaraderie and mischief. In a world where book titles seem to grow longer and more complicated by the day, this title is kept quite simple, going against the flow of the trend (ain't that what cultivation is about).
On a side note, I even rewrote the synopsis to match the new title. Speaking of titles, for those who are curious, I'll put all the titles I've brainstormed here. The novel is divided into maybe three volumes, each with a few parts.
Vol. 1: Shadows of the Past
Part 1: Reunion
Part 2: Reminiscence
Part 3: Revelations
(There are more, but haven't gotten about to name them)
Vol. 2: The Paths of Redemption
Vol. 3: The Echoes of Destiny