盛傳

widely spread / widely rumored / stories abound / (sb's exploits are) widely circulated

surname Sheng

to hold / to contain / to ladle / to pick up with a utensil

flourishing / vigorous / magnificent / extensively

to pass on / to spread / to transmit / to infect / to transfer / to circulate / to conduct (electricity)

biography / historical narrative / commentaries / relay station