Investiture of the Gods (2 Volumes)
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Summary
Yet because the Dao Ancestor Hongjun established the Heavenly Court to rule the four directions, the disciples of the Chan Sect who violated the immortal precept of killing had to undergo tribulation. It happened that King Zhou blasphemed the gods, and Hongjun in his wrath resolved to destroy the Yin-Shang dynasty, laying out the chessboard of Investiture of the Gods—both to punish King Zhou, and to invest gods for the Heavenly Court, and further for the Chan Sect disciples to pass through the immortal precept of killing.
The War of Investiture was the last opportunity for demons to become gods. To ensure Yuan Hong's name was on the Investiture list, Nüwa agreed to let the white fox go to King Zhou's palace to bewitch him and pave the way for the Western Qi rebellion against Shang.
The white fox was unwilling at first, but Nüwa told her that only thus could Yuan Hong achieve his destiny; otherwise, both she and Yuan Hong would be doomed beyond redemption. So, on a night of bright moonlight, she danced for Yuan Hong one last dance of eternal farewell, then left without a word, entering the deep palace in the body of Daji.
Yuan Hong searched the world over but could not find the white fox. He went to Nüwa, who told him that only by joining the War of Investiture, when Yin-Shang fell, would he be invested as a god and could see the white fox again. Yet what neither Yuan Hong nor Nüwa anticipated was that the War of Investiture was itself a trap, and with the sages drawn in, many variables arose…
Editor's review
From the perspective of reading value, the core appeal of this work lies in the clever balance of "old bottle with new wine." For readers familiar with the original, it offers fresh deconstructive perspectives—for example, deeper exploration of the motives of "villain" characters such as King Zhou, Daji, and Shen Gongbao—making the traditionally black-and-white narrative gray and thought-provoking. For new readers, it serves as a lower-threshold, more tightly plotted introduction, presenting a complete and magnificent xianxia world. The book's narrative density is high; the two volumes cover the entire process from Nüwa's wrath to King Wu's campaign against Zhou, with battle scenes and political intrigue interwoven, suitable for readers who pursue fast pacing and strong plot. However, those expecting a style fully faithful to the classical original or serious historical research may find it somewhat divergent. Overall, this is a work that finds a good fulcrum between commercial appeal and literary quality, offering a referable sample for the contemporary transformation of a classic IP.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Introductory readers interested in the story of Investiture of the Gods but find the original lengthy and its classical Chinese difficult to read
- Fans of fast-paced, plot-driven fantasy and xianxia novels full of intrigue and battle scenes
- Content creators or researchers who want to observe how a classic myth IP is reinterpreted through modern web literature techniques
- Readers seeking to experience character depth and the tension of fate within a traditional story framework
Not a good fit for
- Purist readers of the original who insist on the classical novel's original style and oppose any form of "radical adaptation"
- Readers expecting this book to be strict historical fiction or to conduct detailed research on Shang-Zhou history
Reading tips
- The book can be read alongside Xu Zhonglin's Investiture of the Gods to appreciate differences in narrative focus and character portrayal
- Note the author's modern interpretation of the conflict between the Jie Sect and Chan Sect; the organizational and ideological contest contained therein is worth savoring
- The plot advances quickly; continuous reading is recommended to maintain a clear grasp of complex character relationships and multiple factions
About the publisher
Founded in 1989, Hualing Publishing House is a comprehensive professional press whose main readership consists of older adults and those working in the field of aging. In addition to compilations of policies and regulations on aging, academic monographs on aging-related issues, and guides to later life, it publishes a range of traditional culture titles for general readers, covering classics, culture, Eastern philosophy, and theory. These include Zhu Ziqing's Classic Essays, Wang Guowei's Lectures on Dream of the Red Chamber, Lü Simian's Lectures on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Guo Yu's edition of the Book of Changes (Revised Edition, Vol. 1). In health and medicine, the press addresses elderly care with practical works such as the Family Caregiving Handbook for Older Adults with Dementia. It also introduces works by Joseph Campbell, including The Inner Reaches of Outer Space and The Art of Reading Joyce. With 179 titles in its catalog, the press draws on authors such as Zhu Ziqing, Wang Guowei, Lü Simian, Cao Cao, and Joseph Campbell, and has developed a distinctive profile in both popularizing traditional culture and publishing caregiving resources for older adults.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 封神：大圣传（第一季）
- 引子
- 第1章 开天辟地，圣人崛起
- 第2章 我有逆鳞，触之必死
- 第3章 神兵在手，天下我有
- 第4章 金蝉逆道，女娲显圣
- 第5章 瑶池金母，以退为进
- 第6章 纣王犯神，封神榜出
- 第7章 天道有变，白狐受命
- 第8章 子牙下山，封神战起
- 第9章 截阐两教，各为其道
- 第10章 梅山妖王，西岐斗法
- 第11章 纣王宫中，再见白狐
- 第12章 万仙大阵，一决高下
- 第13章 圣人斗法，翻云覆雨
- 第14章 商纣覆亡，西岐封神
- 第15章 唤出巨魔，猿猴成圣
- 封神：伐天之战（第二季）
- 第1章 菩提祖师，齐天大圣
- 第2章 四海震荡，龙族遭难
- 第3章 花果山上，水帘洞中
- 第4章 杨戬伐山，悟空战天
- 第5章 妖王被擒，仙子施救
- 第6章 接引道人用计，地藏出手
- 第7章 圣人之斗，摧枯拉朽
- 第8章 招妖幡出，万妖跪服
- 第9章 冰封冥海，踏平地府
- 第10章 镇元大仙，投石问路
- 第11章 两教相争，各有居心
- 第12章 大师用兵，高人斗法
- 第13章 仙妖大战，龙族归来
- 第14章 轮回之剑，天外有天
- 第15章 教主离间，兄弟背叛
- 第16章 理想成灰，又是征程
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About the author
Mo Jian Shaoye is an author known mainly for online literary writing. Public information about him is limited, and only two works are confirmed under his name. Judging from the available titles, his writing spans two genres: suspense and mystery, and otherworldly fantasy. The three-volume The Masked Man follows the suspense and mystery path, unfolding around puzzles and the search for truth, while the two-volume Investiture of the Gods belongs to the otherworldly fantasy category, leaning toward the construction of an imagined world and adventure-driven narrative. The two works fall into different genres, suggesting that the author is not confined to a single type but moves between mystery and fantasy. Because details such as birth and death dates, nationality, and personal experience are not publicly available, it is difficult to sketch the outline of his life, and readers' understanding of him still rests mainly on the works themselves. Based on the existing material, Mo Jian Shaoye's writing consists chiefly of multi-volume long-form fiction with considerable range in subject matter, and may appeal to readers who enjoy suspenseful mystery and otherworldly fantasy stories.
