"Father, usually a man of few words, found his tongue and said, 'I hope today is the seed of your success, and when you are successful, you remember your roots in the soil. Only in the soil can the seed grow to become a tall tree whose roots are deep in the earth and whose branches extend to heaven. When adversity befalls you, remember that life is a struggle, and you cease to live if you cease to struggle.""

There are two kinds of heroes-those who overcome their enemies, and those who do not run from their destinies. Set during the Tang Dynasty, "Destined Journey" tells the story of a...