Ao Bing is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Investiture of the Gods'' .
Prince Ao Bing is the third son of the Dragon King Ao Guang of the Crystal Palace. At one point in time, Ao Bing had been renowned as a rain god who provided his rain to any individual in need. Such times would fade away after his father became corrupted and the people soon were put in fear of Ao Guang and his three sons. After is seen creating rifts that quaked the Crystal Palace and yaksha already met his death, Ao Bing would set out by father consent atop a large green beast and varied soldiers.
When Ao Bing presented himself before Nezha and experienced his rudeness, he would shout in rage, "''What a self-righteous cur you are! The yaksha was sent to us by the Jade Emperor of Heaven. You killed him and still think you have no blame!''" Thus following this point, Ao Bing would duel it out with Nezha while wielding his silver spear. After the passage of some time, Ao Bing would be killed after Nezha unleashes a large fire ball from his magic scarf and stomps on his head. Thus, Ao Bing's true form as a dragon would be revealed, and he would die in a state of inner hatred.
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Daji
Daji was a favorite concubine of , the last king of Shang Dynasty in China. Known for her beauty and cruelty that brought ruin to a dynasty, she is often portrayed as an in literature, such as the famed Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''.
According to historical record, Daji was the beautiful daughter of a noble family named Su in the state of Yousu . In 1047 BC, Zhou, the king of Shang, conquered the state of Su and took Daji as his trophy. By then, the king was in his sixties and had been in his throne for forty years. He had been known as strong and heroic, an orator and well-versed in music. Under his reign, Shang had become a powerful and prosperous state. He certainly had his Achilles’ heel, namely, his infatuated love for women. Ever since Zhou had Daji as his concubine, things began to change for the worse.
Zhou liked Daji so much that he tried every means to ingratiate himself with her. Daji liked animals, so he built her a zoological Xanadu with a large collection of rare birds and animals. She liked dancing and singing, so he ordered artists to compose lewd music and choreograph bawdy dances. Forgetting about state affairs all together, King Zhou began to spend all his time with Daji. He would gather three thousand guests at one party to enjoy his “pond of wine” and “forest of meat,” which was cooked meat strips hanging from a wood of trees. King Zhou would allow the guests to play a cat and mouse game in the nude among the trees so that Daji could be amused. When a maid of honor, daughter of Lord Jiu, could not bear the sight of such debauchery and protested, King Zhou had her slain, her father ground up, and his flesh fed to the tyrant's vassals.
Eventually Daji became a brute herself. It was said that her greatest joy was to hear people cry in physical sufferings. Once, as she saw a farmer walking barefoot on the ice, she ordered his feet be cut off so that she could study it and figure out the cause of its resistance to cold temperature. In another occasion, she had a pregnant woman’s belly cut open so that she could satisfy her curiosity of finding out what happened therein. To verify the old saying that “a good man’s heart had seven openings,” she had the heart of Bi Gan, an honest minister, cut out and subjected it to her fertile scrutiny.
On top of all those atrocities, Daji was best known for her invention of a device of torture called Paolao : a bronze cylinder heated like a furnace with charcoal until the sides were extremely hot. Then the victim would be bound on the cylinder and baked to death. Daji would take great delight in the painful cries of the condemned. She was executed by the King Wu of Zhou after the fall of the Shang Dynasty.
Daji is featured within the famed Chinese novel ''Investiture of the Gods'' as a major character. Daji is the first featured corrupter of the Shang Dynasty in this novel. When Daji had first been featured however, she was simply the average daughter of Su Hu. A major conflict arose because of King Zhou's lust for the beautiful Daji; Su Hu eventually allowed this desire to be fulfilled. During a strange wind at night however, the original Daji was killed and replaced by an evil known as the Thousand-Year-Old Vixen. Within Investiture of the Gods, there is a specific poem that tells the trickery of Su Hu and the replacement of Daji's flesh and blood with a vixen that will fool the world to the very end. Thus following Daji's arrival at Zhaoge - the capital of the Shang Dynasty - Daji would be considered as the greatest concubine under King Zhou and would be the only true attention of the king.
Chaos soon spread throughout the Shang Dynasty because of the idiotic ways of the inept king - the favoring of lust and wealth and shunning of the officials. A chapter in the two later on in the novel, a renowned man by the name of Yunzhongzi would be the first man to act against Daji by giving a magical wooden sword to the king that would make Daji sick and ill -- and eventually die. Even after many loyal officials pleaded for change - as to avoid the kingdom's death - Daji would always manage to grab hold of King Zhou's colossal idiocy and use it as a shield to kill "the evil", including Mei Bo. Thus, following Daji's future in the novel, she would even rise to the rank of queen and continue her mission - the destruction of Shang Dynasty. But eventually defeated and exorcised by Jiang Ziya .
*The primary antagonist of Ryu Fujisaki's manga series ''Hoshin Engi'' , Dakki, is based on Daji. She is a "yokai sennin" said to have once been a fox monster. In both of anime and manga Dakki declared that Taikoubou is her rival .
*Daji appears in Koei's video game ''Warriors Orochi'' as "Da Ji," Orochi's strategist and right-hand woman. Her personality is as deadly and cruel as she is beautiful, usually deceiving and then betraying her allies for personal pleasure. Her design incorporates pointed, furry ears and vulpine feet, alluding to the legend that she is a . In ''Warriors Orochi 2'' she shows great rivalry with Taigong Wang, the one who can easily see through her strategies.
Biography
According to historical record, Daji was the beautiful daughter of a noble family named Su in the state of Yousu . In 1047 BC, Zhou, the king of Shang, conquered the state of Su and took Daji as his trophy. By then, the king was in his sixties and had been in his throne for forty years. He had been known as strong and heroic, an orator and well-versed in music. Under his reign, Shang had become a powerful and prosperous state. He certainly had his Achilles’ heel, namely, his infatuated love for women. Ever since Zhou had Daji as his concubine, things began to change for the worse.
Zhou liked Daji so much that he tried every means to ingratiate himself with her. Daji liked animals, so he built her a zoological Xanadu with a large collection of rare birds and animals. She liked dancing and singing, so he ordered artists to compose lewd music and choreograph bawdy dances. Forgetting about state affairs all together, King Zhou began to spend all his time with Daji. He would gather three thousand guests at one party to enjoy his “pond of wine” and “forest of meat,” which was cooked meat strips hanging from a wood of trees. King Zhou would allow the guests to play a cat and mouse game in the nude among the trees so that Daji could be amused. When a maid of honor, daughter of Lord Jiu, could not bear the sight of such debauchery and protested, King Zhou had her slain, her father ground up, and his flesh fed to the tyrant's vassals.
Eventually Daji became a brute herself. It was said that her greatest joy was to hear people cry in physical sufferings. Once, as she saw a farmer walking barefoot on the ice, she ordered his feet be cut off so that she could study it and figure out the cause of its resistance to cold temperature. In another occasion, she had a pregnant woman’s belly cut open so that she could satisfy her curiosity of finding out what happened therein. To verify the old saying that “a good man’s heart had seven openings,” she had the heart of Bi Gan, an honest minister, cut out and subjected it to her fertile scrutiny.
On top of all those atrocities, Daji was best known for her invention of a device of torture called Paolao : a bronze cylinder heated like a furnace with charcoal until the sides were extremely hot. Then the victim would be bound on the cylinder and baked to death. Daji would take great delight in the painful cries of the condemned. She was executed by the King Wu of Zhou after the fall of the Shang Dynasty.
In literature
Daji is featured within the famed Chinese novel ''Investiture of the Gods'' as a major character. Daji is the first featured corrupter of the Shang Dynasty in this novel. When Daji had first been featured however, she was simply the average daughter of Su Hu. A major conflict arose because of King Zhou's lust for the beautiful Daji; Su Hu eventually allowed this desire to be fulfilled. During a strange wind at night however, the original Daji was killed and replaced by an evil known as the Thousand-Year-Old Vixen. Within Investiture of the Gods, there is a specific poem that tells the trickery of Su Hu and the replacement of Daji's flesh and blood with a vixen that will fool the world to the very end. Thus following Daji's arrival at Zhaoge - the capital of the Shang Dynasty - Daji would be considered as the greatest concubine under King Zhou and would be the only true attention of the king.
Chaos soon spread throughout the Shang Dynasty because of the idiotic ways of the inept king - the favoring of lust and wealth and shunning of the officials. A chapter in the two later on in the novel, a renowned man by the name of Yunzhongzi would be the first man to act against Daji by giving a magical wooden sword to the king that would make Daji sick and ill -- and eventually die. Even after many loyal officials pleaded for change - as to avoid the kingdom's death - Daji would always manage to grab hold of King Zhou's colossal idiocy and use it as a shield to kill "the evil", including Mei Bo. Thus, following Daji's future in the novel, she would even rise to the rank of queen and continue her mission - the destruction of Shang Dynasty. But eventually defeated and exorcised by Jiang Ziya .
In popular culture
*The primary antagonist of Ryu Fujisaki's manga series ''Hoshin Engi'' , Dakki, is based on Daji. She is a "yokai sennin" said to have once been a fox monster. In both of anime and manga Dakki declared that Taikoubou is her rival .
*Daji appears in Koei's video game ''Warriors Orochi'' as "Da Ji," Orochi's strategist and right-hand woman. Her personality is as deadly and cruel as she is beautiful, usually deceiving and then betraying her allies for personal pleasure. Her design incorporates pointed, furry ears and vulpine feet, alluding to the legend that she is a . In ''Warriors Orochi 2'' she shows great rivalry with Taigong Wang, the one who can easily see through her strategies.
Chong Yingbiao
Chong Yingbiao a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''. Chong Yingbiao is the son of Chong Houhu, the Grand Duke of the North.
During the coalition against Su Hu, Chong Yingbiao would support his father to his greatest potential. Following the death of Mei Wu, and Chong Houhu's retreat into the neighboring forest region, Chong Yingbiao would try his best to support his depressed father in any such way. Once Chong Houhu and all of his men were flamed out of the forest by Su Hu's forces, Chong Yingbiao would lead the rear guard in support. While in retreat, Chong Yingbiao would tell his father to send a letter to Ji Chang and immediately ask for troops to assist. Thus, Chong Yingbiao, combined with Chong Heihu would defend Chong Houhu to their ultimate level of strength.
Following the end of the Su Hu coalition, Chong Yingbiao would remain as the head over Tiger Town, Chong Houhu's capital. Seven years following this point during King Wen's attack upon Tiger Town, Chong Yingbiao would defend the capital at his fullest potential. However, once the ruse of Chong Heihu was successful, Chong Yingbiao would be beheaded -- along with his father.
Chong Yingbiao was appointed as the deity in Jiuyao Xinggong in the end.
During the coalition against Su Hu, Chong Yingbiao would support his father to his greatest potential. Following the death of Mei Wu, and Chong Houhu's retreat into the neighboring forest region, Chong Yingbiao would try his best to support his depressed father in any such way. Once Chong Houhu and all of his men were flamed out of the forest by Su Hu's forces, Chong Yingbiao would lead the rear guard in support. While in retreat, Chong Yingbiao would tell his father to send a letter to Ji Chang and immediately ask for troops to assist. Thus, Chong Yingbiao, combined with Chong Heihu would defend Chong Houhu to their ultimate level of strength.
Following the end of the Su Hu coalition, Chong Yingbiao would remain as the head over Tiger Town, Chong Houhu's capital. Seven years following this point during King Wen's attack upon Tiger Town, Chong Yingbiao would defend the capital at his fullest potential. However, once the ruse of Chong Heihu was successful, Chong Yingbiao would be beheaded -- along with his father.
Chong Yingbiao was appointed as the deity in Jiuyao Xinggong in the end.
Chong Houhu
Chong Houhu a character featured within the Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''. This role originated from Chong Hou Hu , an official of Shang Dynasty. Chong Hou Hu is not a person's name. It means the Duke of Chong state, whose name is Hu. In ''Fengshen Yanyi'', Chong Houhu is a person's name, in which Chong is the family name and Houhu is the given name.
In ''Fengshen Yanyi'', Chong Houhu is a high ranking official of the Shang Dynasty -- he is one of four Grand Dukes. After the four Grand Dukes had been invited to a banquet by King Zhou himself, Chong Houhu would be the primary defense of the king's edict to capture the "rebel" Su Hu, who had originally wrote harsh words about the king on the Noon Gate -- words that reflected truth however. Chong Houhu assures his utmost loyalty to the king and thus heads his army of 50,000 soldiers out of the Zhaoge capital to capture Su Hu from his Ji province. It had been said that the Chong Houhu's soldiers looked live rolling waves constantly emerging from the earth with murderous intent. After ten miles of traveling on horseback, scouts had reported to Chong Houhu that soldiers had effectively made it within Ji province; thus the duke makes camp.
After Su Hu heard of this and sat atop the city gate as to see before him Chong Houhu's army, Chong Houhu presented himself. As seen, the Chong Houhu whore a large bright red robe around his body with a jade belt, golden armor, and a large Flying Phoenix Helmet. While sitting atop a fat purple horse, a large broad knife could be seen resting on Chong Houhu's waist. After the duke then ordered the immediate capture of Su Hu, Mei Wu, the greatest general under Chong Houhu ran out and was met by Total Loyal and was soon killed. After a battle ensued following this, the duke retreated and hid in a small forest for rest at night. After Su Hu then ordered his soldiers to launch a night raid on the duke, complete chaos ensued and the duke himself would have lost his life if it had not been for the quick appearance of Chong Yingbiao, Jin Kuai, and Huang Yuanji. After the Chong Houhu, his son Chong Yingbiao, and other remnants fled on horse amongst the burning flames of their supplies, the duke uttered the words, "''Ever since I have led an army, I have never suffered such defeat. How are we to take revenge? Moreover, I think the Grand Duke of the West is disobeying the king in not sending his troops, but sitting pretty to see who may win. Oh, how I hate that !''" After Chong Houhu then decided to regroup in the morning, Total Loyal could be seen standing atop a mountain in the moonlight charging down upon the duke. After a battle ensues, Chong Houhu ends up having his left arm pierced by Total Loyal's spear; thus almost falling from his horse. Eventually, after the battle rages on for many days upon days following this event, the Grand Duke of the West sends a letter to Su Hu which results in Su Hu's consent, and the stopping of the conflict. Thus, Chong Heihu, and the Grand Duke of the West completely shun the Chong Houhu for his idiotic impulsive ways. After the duke returns to the capital with his remaining men, he asks pardon from King Zhou. Following the Jiang Ziya arc, Chong Houhu would be responsible for creating the Deer Gallery, and would thus starve the populace even further.
Chong Houhu was appointed as the deity of Dahao Star in the end.
Plot in fiction
In ''Fengshen Yanyi'', Chong Houhu is a high ranking official of the Shang Dynasty -- he is one of four Grand Dukes. After the four Grand Dukes had been invited to a banquet by King Zhou himself, Chong Houhu would be the primary defense of the king's edict to capture the "rebel" Su Hu, who had originally wrote harsh words about the king on the Noon Gate -- words that reflected truth however. Chong Houhu assures his utmost loyalty to the king and thus heads his army of 50,000 soldiers out of the Zhaoge capital to capture Su Hu from his Ji province. It had been said that the Chong Houhu's soldiers looked live rolling waves constantly emerging from the earth with murderous intent. After ten miles of traveling on horseback, scouts had reported to Chong Houhu that soldiers had effectively made it within Ji province; thus the duke makes camp.
After Su Hu heard of this and sat atop the city gate as to see before him Chong Houhu's army, Chong Houhu presented himself. As seen, the Chong Houhu whore a large bright red robe around his body with a jade belt, golden armor, and a large Flying Phoenix Helmet. While sitting atop a fat purple horse, a large broad knife could be seen resting on Chong Houhu's waist. After the duke then ordered the immediate capture of Su Hu, Mei Wu, the greatest general under Chong Houhu ran out and was met by Total Loyal and was soon killed. After a battle ensued following this, the duke retreated and hid in a small forest for rest at night. After Su Hu then ordered his soldiers to launch a night raid on the duke, complete chaos ensued and the duke himself would have lost his life if it had not been for the quick appearance of Chong Yingbiao, Jin Kuai, and Huang Yuanji. After the Chong Houhu, his son Chong Yingbiao, and other remnants fled on horse amongst the burning flames of their supplies, the duke uttered the words, "''Ever since I have led an army, I have never suffered such defeat. How are we to take revenge? Moreover, I think the Grand Duke of the West is disobeying the king in not sending his troops, but sitting pretty to see who may win. Oh, how I hate that !''" After Chong Houhu then decided to regroup in the morning, Total Loyal could be seen standing atop a mountain in the moonlight charging down upon the duke. After a battle ensues, Chong Houhu ends up having his left arm pierced by Total Loyal's spear; thus almost falling from his horse. Eventually, after the battle rages on for many days upon days following this event, the Grand Duke of the West sends a letter to Su Hu which results in Su Hu's consent, and the stopping of the conflict. Thus, Chong Heihu, and the Grand Duke of the West completely shun the Chong Houhu for his idiotic impulsive ways. After the duke returns to the capital with his remaining men, he asks pardon from King Zhou. Following the Jiang Ziya arc, Chong Houhu would be responsible for creating the Deer Gallery, and would thus starve the populace even further.
Chong Houhu was appointed as the deity of Dahao Star in the end.
Chong Heihu
Chong Heihu is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''. He is the younger brother of Chong Houhu, the Grand Duke of the North.
In appearance, Chong Heihu could be seen wearing a Nine-Cloud-Burning-Flame helmet equipped with a jade belt, a bright red robe, and golden chain mail. With a long red beard, eyes like two golden bells, and duel golden axes by his side, Chong Heihu was a feared man of great prowess.
At the time of Chong Houhu's third desperate retreat, Chong Heihu would come from the Cao region with three thousand flying tiger soldiers to assist. In time, Chong Heihu, along with his elder brother, would approach the Ji province's city gate. However, Chong Heihu solely wished to talk matters through with his old friend, Su Hu. Su Hu's son, Su Quanzhong would appear before Chong Heihu and bark words of malcontent. Thus, Chong Heihu lifted his legendary golden axes to show Quanzhong his place. Through their battle, Chong Heihu was immensely surprised at the skill of Quanzhong with his spear. Chong Heihu would thus retreat, and Quanzhong pursued with persistence. However, Chong Heihu used this chance to unleash the legendary magical gourd from his back . Black smoke spewed forth even covering the entire sun in an instant. While summoning a sacred eagle as well, Chong Heihu would knock Quanzhong from his horse and effectively capture him.
Some time following this point, the renowned crow commander Zheng Lun would appear before Chong Heihu's camp and ask for battle. Chong Heihu would retort with the words, "''Man! How dare you made such bold speech? Your master, having rebelled against the king, will have his body broken and his bones powdered. You, my friend, will enjoy the same fate!''" Thus Chong Heihu would exert his full renown within his battle against Zheng Lun. Zheng Lun, a great man destined to be a god, easily realized that Chong Heihu's large gourd was full of magic potential, and he would thus exert two large jets of smoke from his nostrils which would knock Chong Heihu from his saddle, unconscious. Once captured, Chong Heihu would drink with his old friend, Su Hu. Once Ji Chang took action and ended the coalition with a simple letter, Chong Heihu would head back to his region after expressing his immense respect and gratitude.
Chong Heihu was appointed as the deity of Nanyue Emperor in the end.
In appearance, Chong Heihu could be seen wearing a Nine-Cloud-Burning-Flame helmet equipped with a jade belt, a bright red robe, and golden chain mail. With a long red beard, eyes like two golden bells, and duel golden axes by his side, Chong Heihu was a feared man of great prowess.
At the time of Chong Houhu's third desperate retreat, Chong Heihu would come from the Cao region with three thousand flying tiger soldiers to assist. In time, Chong Heihu, along with his elder brother, would approach the Ji province's city gate. However, Chong Heihu solely wished to talk matters through with his old friend, Su Hu. Su Hu's son, Su Quanzhong would appear before Chong Heihu and bark words of malcontent. Thus, Chong Heihu lifted his legendary golden axes to show Quanzhong his place. Through their battle, Chong Heihu was immensely surprised at the skill of Quanzhong with his spear. Chong Heihu would thus retreat, and Quanzhong pursued with persistence. However, Chong Heihu used this chance to unleash the legendary magical gourd from his back . Black smoke spewed forth even covering the entire sun in an instant. While summoning a sacred eagle as well, Chong Heihu would knock Quanzhong from his horse and effectively capture him.
Some time following this point, the renowned crow commander Zheng Lun would appear before Chong Heihu's camp and ask for battle. Chong Heihu would retort with the words, "''Man! How dare you made such bold speech? Your master, having rebelled against the king, will have his body broken and his bones powdered. You, my friend, will enjoy the same fate!''" Thus Chong Heihu would exert his full renown within his battle against Zheng Lun. Zheng Lun, a great man destined to be a god, easily realized that Chong Heihu's large gourd was full of magic potential, and he would thus exert two large jets of smoke from his nostrils which would knock Chong Heihu from his saddle, unconscious. Once captured, Chong Heihu would drink with his old friend, Su Hu. Once Ji Chang took action and ended the coalition with a simple letter, Chong Heihu would head back to his region after expressing his immense respect and gratitude.
Chong Heihu was appointed as the deity of Nanyue Emperor in the end.
Chen Wu (Fengshen Yanyi)
Chen Wu a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Investiture of the Gods''.
Chen Wu is both the commander of Through-Clouds-Pass, and the elder brother of Chen Tong. At the exact time of Chen Tong's death, smoke signals would be set off from High-Water Pass which instantly were seen from Chen Wu's pass. Now knowing the death of his brother, Chen Wu would both realize that Huang Feihu will soon reach his pass, and that it would be best to use wit to kill Huang Feihu -- rather than brute force.
Upon Huang Feihu's arrival, Chen Wu would calmly invite he and his entourage into his garrison compound for food and rest. In short time, Huang Feihu and his men would be lavished with wine and food, thus enjoying their time. During the time of night, Huang Feihu would hear words from his late wife that he is in nothing more than Chen Wu's trap. Before the firewood around their sleeping quarters could be activated, Huang Feihu would slice through the walls and escape with his entourage. Chen Wu would give due haste, but would only be cut down in a short time by Huang Feihu's prowess.
Chen Wu was appointed as the the deity of Yuexing Star in the end.
Chen Wu is both the commander of Through-Clouds-Pass, and the elder brother of Chen Tong. At the exact time of Chen Tong's death, smoke signals would be set off from High-Water Pass which instantly were seen from Chen Wu's pass. Now knowing the death of his brother, Chen Wu would both realize that Huang Feihu will soon reach his pass, and that it would be best to use wit to kill Huang Feihu -- rather than brute force.
Upon Huang Feihu's arrival, Chen Wu would calmly invite he and his entourage into his garrison compound for food and rest. In short time, Huang Feihu and his men would be lavished with wine and food, thus enjoying their time. During the time of night, Huang Feihu would hear words from his late wife that he is in nothing more than Chen Wu's trap. Before the firewood around their sleeping quarters could be activated, Huang Feihu would slice through the walls and escape with his entourage. Chen Wu would give due haste, but would only be cut down in a short time by Huang Feihu's prowess.
Chen Wu was appointed as the the deity of Yuexing Star in the end.
Chen Tong
Chen Tong is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Investiture of the Gods''.
Chen Tong is the commander of Highwater Pass and has remained so for a few years. Chen Tong personally seems to have a deep grudge against Prince Huang Feihu, for Huang attempted to execute Chen Tong at one point in time after he had continuously performed crimes. Following the Huang escape arc, Huang would approach Chen Tong's Highwater Pass at one point in time and would only end up being wounded by one of his poisonous arrows. Commerce, one of four generals under Huang Feihu, would also be wounded by a poisoned arrow. Once Huang had been cured by Heavenly Educated during the time of night, Chen Tong would later appear and ask for battle. After realizing Huang's survival, Chen Tong would charge at him and duel it out. Once realizing his incapability in prowess, Chen would flee while unleashing his poisoned arrows at Huang. These arrows were ineffective this time, due to Heavenly Educated's abilities of negation. Thus, Heavenly Educated would unleash his Non-Evil sword, and Chen Tong would instantly fall from his horse, dead.
Chen Tong was appointed as the deity of Tianluo Star .
Chen Tong is the commander of Highwater Pass and has remained so for a few years. Chen Tong personally seems to have a deep grudge against Prince Huang Feihu, for Huang attempted to execute Chen Tong at one point in time after he had continuously performed crimes. Following the Huang escape arc, Huang would approach Chen Tong's Highwater Pass at one point in time and would only end up being wounded by one of his poisonous arrows. Commerce, one of four generals under Huang Feihu, would also be wounded by a poisoned arrow. Once Huang had been cured by Heavenly Educated during the time of night, Chen Tong would later appear and ask for battle. After realizing Huang's survival, Chen Tong would charge at him and duel it out. Once realizing his incapability in prowess, Chen would flee while unleashing his poisoned arrows at Huang. These arrows were ineffective this time, due to Heavenly Educated's abilities of negation. Thus, Heavenly Educated would unleash his Non-Evil sword, and Chen Tong would instantly fall from his horse, dead.
Chen Tong was appointed as the deity of Tianluo Star .
Chao Tian
Chao Tian is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Investiture of the Gods''.
Chao Tian is a neutrally ranked officer serving under King Zhou of Shang. During the time of Huang Feihu's escape and arrival at Phoenix City, Grand Old Master would send Chao Tian to spy on Mount Singing Phoenix with his brother, Chao Lei. Once Chao Tian would be defeated by after being caught, Chao would stand before Jiang Ziya and refuse to kneel -- for Jiang was no more than a "peon".
Before Chao was to be put to death, Huang Feihu would approach the execution quarters and convince Chao to become a general under King Wu of Zhou. Thus, Chao was try to convince his brother. However, simple minded as usual, Chao would realize that his family would be killed if King Zhou found out; thus Chao and his brother would rebel once again to no avail. In the end, Chao's life would be spared, but he would be forced to stay within Phoenix City.
Chao Tian was appointed as the deity of Suipo Star .
Chao Tian is a neutrally ranked officer serving under King Zhou of Shang. During the time of Huang Feihu's escape and arrival at Phoenix City, Grand Old Master would send Chao Tian to spy on Mount Singing Phoenix with his brother, Chao Lei. Once Chao Tian would be defeated by after being caught, Chao would stand before Jiang Ziya and refuse to kneel -- for Jiang was no more than a "peon".
Before Chao was to be put to death, Huang Feihu would approach the execution quarters and convince Chao to become a general under King Wu of Zhou. Thus, Chao was try to convince his brother. However, simple minded as usual, Chao would realize that his family would be killed if King Zhou found out; thus Chao and his brother would rebel once again to no avail. In the end, Chao's life would be spared, but he would be forced to stay within Phoenix City.
Chao Tian was appointed as the deity of Suipo Star .
Chao Lei
Chao Lei is a character featured within the famed Chinese novel, ''Fengshen Yanyi''.
Chao Lei is the brother of Chao Tian. They Twins are seemingly the right and left hand of King Zhou himself and will accomplish his will to their utmost abilities. After Queen Jiang had been brought before King Zhou after a large false accusation and was unjustly punished by the deranged king, Chao Lei and Chao Tian would be ordered to take the accused Jiang Huan to the West Palace. After Jiang Huan was effectively delivered to the palace and was unknowingly slewn while there, they both would be confronted by a young prince child known as Yin Jiao while returning to the Longevity Palace. The brothers would run for their lives after this crazed child ran at them with sword in hand -- this boy had already cut Jiang Huan in two through his rage.
After reporting the news, they received the Dragon-Phoenix Sword from the king as to take the head of the two princes. After confronting the West Palace again, they would be barked off by Concubine Huang who wished to protect the lives of the two children. After the two children were taken in the hands of Concubine Yang, the Chao brothers would come to her Fragrant Happiness Palace and say these words after being accused as tresspassers: "''Concubine Yang, we are Palace Honor Guards of the Longevity Palace. Look at this Dragon-Phoenix Sword. We have the king's order to fetch the heads of the two princes. We are not running without authority.''" These two twins would once again leave after being barked off by Concubine Yang. Following this event, the Chao Twins would hand over their renowned sword to Huang Feihu as to subdue the two princes due to their failure.
Chao Lei was appointed as the deity of Zhongdou Xinggong .
Chao Lei is the brother of Chao Tian. They Twins are seemingly the right and left hand of King Zhou himself and will accomplish his will to their utmost abilities. After Queen Jiang had been brought before King Zhou after a large false accusation and was unjustly punished by the deranged king, Chao Lei and Chao Tian would be ordered to take the accused Jiang Huan to the West Palace. After Jiang Huan was effectively delivered to the palace and was unknowingly slewn while there, they both would be confronted by a young prince child known as Yin Jiao while returning to the Longevity Palace. The brothers would run for their lives after this crazed child ran at them with sword in hand -- this boy had already cut Jiang Huan in two through his rage.
After reporting the news, they received the Dragon-Phoenix Sword from the king as to take the head of the two princes. After confronting the West Palace again, they would be barked off by Concubine Huang who wished to protect the lives of the two children. After the two children were taken in the hands of Concubine Yang, the Chao brothers would come to her Fragrant Happiness Palace and say these words after being accused as tresspassers: "''Concubine Yang, we are Palace Honor Guards of the Longevity Palace. Look at this Dragon-Phoenix Sword. We have the king's order to fetch the heads of the two princes. We are not running without authority.''" These two twins would once again leave after being barked off by Concubine Yang. Following this event, the Chao Twins would hand over their renowned sword to Huang Feihu as to subdue the two princes due to their failure.
Chao Lei was appointed as the deity of Zhongdou Xinggong .
Bo Yi Kao
Bo Yi Kao is a character in the Ming Dynasty novel ''Fengshen Yanyi'' . In the book, Bo Yi Kao is the eldest son of the Grand Duke of the West, Ji Chang.
When Ji Chang went away to the capital Zhaoge and predicted that he would not come back for seven years, Bo Yi Kao was chosen to be the next head of Mount Singing Phoenix. Once the seven years were up, Bo Yi Kao left for the capital to retrieve his father.
Bo Yi Kao left with his three grand treasures as gifts to the king. Dressed in white ceremonial robes as a sign of respect, Bo Yi Kao first met with Prince Bi Gan and was allowed to meet with the king shortly afterwards. On his knees in respect, Bo Yi Kao said: "''My father committed a crime against Your Majesty, and Your Majesty spared his life. We are eternally grateful. I am here to beseech Your Majesty to let him come home, so that our family can be whole again. We will be ever and forever singing your praise.''" With these words, Bo Yi Kao gained the favor of King Zhou, and the sexual attraction of Daji.
Bo Yi Kao's lute-playing won the praise of the king but led Daji to wish for Bo Yi Kao to become close to her, to be able to seduce her. Her attentions were firmly rejected by Bo Yi Kao, however, who had quickly realized Daji's true intention. Due to his action, Daji's love would turn into hatred. With the chance to perform two final songs with his lute as to save his life from the king's wrath, Bo Yi Kao play with even greater skill. Stupidly however, Bo Yi Kao threw the lute at Daji in a fit of anger, which caused his death. If Bo Yi Kao would have simply played his lute and not resorted to physical action, he would have most likely have lived. After Bo Yi Kao's execution his flesh was made into large meat cakes that were sent to Ji Chang, his father, as a test.
Role in plot
When Ji Chang went away to the capital Zhaoge and predicted that he would not come back for seven years, Bo Yi Kao was chosen to be the next head of Mount Singing Phoenix. Once the seven years were up, Bo Yi Kao left for the capital to retrieve his father.
Bo Yi Kao left with his three grand treasures as gifts to the king. Dressed in white ceremonial robes as a sign of respect, Bo Yi Kao first met with Prince Bi Gan and was allowed to meet with the king shortly afterwards. On his knees in respect, Bo Yi Kao said: "''My father committed a crime against Your Majesty, and Your Majesty spared his life. We are eternally grateful. I am here to beseech Your Majesty to let him come home, so that our family can be whole again. We will be ever and forever singing your praise.''" With these words, Bo Yi Kao gained the favor of King Zhou, and the sexual attraction of Daji.
Bo Yi Kao's lute-playing won the praise of the king but led Daji to wish for Bo Yi Kao to become close to her, to be able to seduce her. Her attentions were firmly rejected by Bo Yi Kao, however, who had quickly realized Daji's true intention. Due to his action, Daji's love would turn into hatred. With the chance to perform two final songs with his lute as to save his life from the king's wrath, Bo Yi Kao play with even greater skill. Stupidly however, Bo Yi Kao threw the lute at Daji in a fit of anger, which caused his death. If Bo Yi Kao would have simply played his lute and not resorted to physical action, he would have most likely have lived. After Bo Yi Kao's execution his flesh was made into large meat cakes that were sent to Ji Chang, his father, as a test.
Jiang Huan
Jiang Huan is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''.
Jiang Huan is the younger brother of Queen Jiang, the original wife of King Zhou. At one point in time following the Queen Jiang arc, Jiang Huan would appear before Grand Counselor Fei Zhong and claim that he had been living within Fei Zhong's household for over five years. Once Fei Zhong told Jiang Huan the evil plot to kill the queen, Jiang would reply with the words: "''My lord, your wish is my duty even if I have to go through fire and boiling oil. I will carry out your wish without a moment of hesitation!''" As planned, one day Jiang Huan would run in front of the king, while passing through the Nine Dragon Bridge and claim that he must kill him so that Queen Jiang's father, the Grand Duke of the East would attain kingship. Jiang Huan would be captured but would avoid harm due to Daji and the lack of information.
Once Queen Jiang had already been falsely tortured within her palace, and Concubine Huang continuously appeared before the king to plead for her majesty's life, the accused Jiang Huan was told to confront the queen. Once the queen saw Jiang Huan before her, and barked many words of great anger, Jiang Huan would sarcastically respond, "''Oh, my Queen. You were the one who ordered me to do it! Could I not obey? This is a fact. Don't you deny it!''" Once the two young princes appeared and the queen, in a large pool of blood, said her final words of regret to avenge the cruelty placed on her, the Crown Prince would charge at Jiang Huan with his sword and cut him in two; thus, with blood splattered across the walls, Jiang Huan would meet his end.
Jiang Huan is the younger brother of Queen Jiang, the original wife of King Zhou. At one point in time following the Queen Jiang arc, Jiang Huan would appear before Grand Counselor Fei Zhong and claim that he had been living within Fei Zhong's household for over five years. Once Fei Zhong told Jiang Huan the evil plot to kill the queen, Jiang would reply with the words: "''My lord, your wish is my duty even if I have to go through fire and boiling oil. I will carry out your wish without a moment of hesitation!''" As planned, one day Jiang Huan would run in front of the king, while passing through the Nine Dragon Bridge and claim that he must kill him so that Queen Jiang's father, the Grand Duke of the East would attain kingship. Jiang Huan would be captured but would avoid harm due to Daji and the lack of information.
Once Queen Jiang had already been falsely tortured within her palace, and Concubine Huang continuously appeared before the king to plead for her majesty's life, the accused Jiang Huan was told to confront the queen. Once the queen saw Jiang Huan before her, and barked many words of great anger, Jiang Huan would sarcastically respond, "''Oh, my Queen. You were the one who ordered me to do it! Could I not obey? This is a fact. Don't you deny it!''" Once the two young princes appeared and the queen, in a large pool of blood, said her final words of regret to avenge the cruelty placed on her, the Crown Prince would charge at Jiang Huan with his sword and cut him in two; thus, with blood splattered across the walls, Jiang Huan would meet his end.
Ji Shuqian
Ji Shuqian is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Investiture of the Gods''.
Ji Shuqian is a younger brother of . Unlike his other brothers, Ji Shuqian will overcome any conflict that may appear before him (for he has unparalleled confidence in his abilities. Once Ji Shuqian had heard of the supposed magical abilities of Zhang Guifang and his vanguard, Feng Lin, Ji would head out of the front gates of Phoenix City to prove that no mere magic could best his prowess.
However, Feng solely stood before him. After barking at the foolish looking Feng, Ji would unleash his ultimate potential; effectively Ji would send Feng scurrying away with countless wounds. To the immense surprise of Ji, however, Feng immediately unleashed a fog of black smoke combined with a large ball of fire at Ji. After Ji toppled to the ground in shock, he would be clobbered to death by Feng.
Ji Shuqian was appointed as the deity of Tiangui Star in the end.
Ji Shuqian is a younger brother of . Unlike his other brothers, Ji Shuqian will overcome any conflict that may appear before him (for he has unparalleled confidence in his abilities. Once Ji Shuqian had heard of the supposed magical abilities of Zhang Guifang and his vanguard, Feng Lin, Ji would head out of the front gates of Phoenix City to prove that no mere magic could best his prowess.
However, Feng solely stood before him. After barking at the foolish looking Feng, Ji would unleash his ultimate potential; effectively Ji would send Feng scurrying away with countless wounds. To the immense surprise of Ji, however, Feng immediately unleashed a fog of black smoke combined with a large ball of fire at Ji. After Ji toppled to the ground in shock, he would be clobbered to death by Feng.
Ji Shuqian was appointed as the deity of Tiangui Star in the end.
Huang Yuanji
Huang Yuanji a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Investiture of the Gods'' .
Huang Yuanji is the second greatest general under Chong Houhu, a head official within the Shang Dynasty. During the time of the Su Hu coalition led by Chong Houhu, Huang Yuanji would primarily remain under the defense forces. However, once Chong Houhu's forces were flamed out of a large forest, Huang Yuanji would fight to the death in the name of his lord. Following 's attack upon Tiger Town , Huang Yuanji would be the first general to defend the capital. With his great sword in his hand, Huang Yuanji would charge at General ; a fine duel would thus ensue. Unfortunately however, Nangong would find an opening in Huang Yuanji and cut him down. Once lying upon the ground, before death, Huang Yuanji gazed at the sky one final time in the name of his sworn lord, Chong Houhu.
Huang Yuanji was appointed as the deity of Canchu Star in the end.
Huang Yuanji is the second greatest general under Chong Houhu, a head official within the Shang Dynasty. During the time of the Su Hu coalition led by Chong Houhu, Huang Yuanji would primarily remain under the defense forces. However, once Chong Houhu's forces were flamed out of a large forest, Huang Yuanji would fight to the death in the name of his lord. Following 's attack upon Tiger Town , Huang Yuanji would be the first general to defend the capital. With his great sword in his hand, Huang Yuanji would charge at General ; a fine duel would thus ensue. Unfortunately however, Nangong would find an opening in Huang Yuanji and cut him down. Once lying upon the ground, before death, Huang Yuanji gazed at the sky one final time in the name of his sworn lord, Chong Houhu.
Huang Yuanji was appointed as the deity of Canchu Star in the end.
Huang Tianhua
Huang Tianhua is a major character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''.
Huang Tianhua is the son of Huang Feihu.
Huang Tianhua was appointed as the Bing Ling Gong of the Three Sacred Mountains in the end.
Huang Tianhua is the son of Huang Feihu.
Huang Tianhua was appointed as the Bing Ling Gong of the Three Sacred Mountains in the end.
Huang Gun
Huang Gun is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''.
Huang Gun is the father of Prince Huang Feihu and has guarded the Demarcation Pass for many a year. During the time of Huang Feihu's escape from the capital and his arrival at Demarcation Pass, Huang Gun would coldly scold his child for his betrayal. In time, Radiance would duel it out with the angry Huang Gun while Huang Feihu made his escape. Following a furthered battle with Radiance, Huang Gun would later be tricked by Huang Feihu's generals and be forced to tag along with his son. Huang Gun would thus stand his ground throughout the conflict with Yu Hua and Han Glory. Following the assistance of at certain points in time and Huang Feihu's arrival within Phoenix City, Huang Gun would remain there as a high ranked commander.
Huang Gun is the father of Prince Huang Feihu and has guarded the Demarcation Pass for many a year. During the time of Huang Feihu's escape from the capital and his arrival at Demarcation Pass, Huang Gun would coldly scold his child for his betrayal. In time, Radiance would duel it out with the angry Huang Gun while Huang Feihu made his escape. Following a furthered battle with Radiance, Huang Gun would later be tricked by Huang Feihu's generals and be forced to tag along with his son. Huang Gun would thus stand his ground throughout the conflict with Yu Hua and Han Glory. Following the assistance of at certain points in time and Huang Feihu's arrival within Phoenix City, Huang Gun would remain there as a high ranked commander.
Huang Feihu
Huang Feihu is a major character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''.
Huang Feihu is the son of Huang Gun. He is renowned as the top general throughout the whole Shang Dynasty. When Daji had effectively convinced the idiotic King Zhou that it would be best to retrieve the two fleeing princes after slaying an official, Huang Feihu would make his first true appearance.
When the princes had both been stolen by the giant Fang Brothers before Huang Feihu's very own eyes, Huang Feihu was pleased to see that the capital was still possessed of at least a few truly justified individuals. Following this, the king, along with the Chao Twins would decide it best that Huang Feihu himself should pursue the Fang Brothers -- who are present with the two princes. Thus, he heads out on his purple mystic bull with the duel Dragon-Phoenix Sword given by the twins.
Huang Feihu was appointed as the Great Emperor of Mount Tai in the end.
Huang Feihu is the son of Huang Gun. He is renowned as the top general throughout the whole Shang Dynasty. When Daji had effectively convinced the idiotic King Zhou that it would be best to retrieve the two fleeing princes after slaying an official, Huang Feihu would make his first true appearance.
When the princes had both been stolen by the giant Fang Brothers before Huang Feihu's very own eyes, Huang Feihu was pleased to see that the capital was still possessed of at least a few truly justified individuals. Following this, the king, along with the Chao Twins would decide it best that Huang Feihu himself should pursue the Fang Brothers -- who are present with the two princes. Thus, he heads out on his purple mystic bull with the duel Dragon-Phoenix Sword given by the twins.
Huang Feihu was appointed as the Great Emperor of Mount Tai in the end.
Guangchengzi
Guangchengzi is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''.
He has sacrificed many upon many of years to solitude and has emerged as an immortal. Originally, this superiorman had been within the Peach Stream Cave of Mount Nine Elves. After he, along with his fellow immortal by the name of Red Nudeu had been passing by 's capital, Zhaoge, two very large beams of red light from heaven had impeeded Guangchengzi's path. After Guangchengzi personally saw beneath him the unfortunate events taking place - the near execution of both the crown princes - Guangchengzi would say that it would be best to create a very large tornado over the capital and use the confusion to steal both of the princes -- as to ensure the creation of the new dynasty. Thus, this action is effectively performed, and Guangchengzi has vowed to heaven that he won't stop until both of the princes are well trained in the art of rulership -- a fundamental obviously not enforced by the fool, King Zhou.
He has sacrificed many upon many of years to solitude and has emerged as an immortal. Originally, this superiorman had been within the Peach Stream Cave of Mount Nine Elves. After he, along with his fellow immortal by the name of Red Nudeu had been passing by 's capital, Zhaoge, two very large beams of red light from heaven had impeeded Guangchengzi's path. After Guangchengzi personally saw beneath him the unfortunate events taking place - the near execution of both the crown princes - Guangchengzi would say that it would be best to create a very large tornado over the capital and use the confusion to steal both of the princes -- as to ensure the creation of the new dynasty. Thus, this action is effectively performed, and Guangchengzi has vowed to heaven that he won't stop until both of the princes are well trained in the art of rulership -- a fundamental obviously not enforced by the fool, King Zhou.
Foursome of Nine Dragon Island
The Foursome of Nine Dragon Island a set of four fictional characters featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Investiture of the Gods''. These four individuals are Wang Magus, Yang Forest, High Amiable, and Li Resounding; each of them are renowned as superiormen. These four superior men would later be personally recruited by Grand Old Master Wen Zhong in an attempt to put an end to the threat of King Wu.
Wang Magus is seen with a deep blue scholarly uniform, long black hair, and an easeful complexion. Once Wang Magus had arrived at the Western Foothills, he would tell Baby Tooth the three consentions and take his leave. At a later point following his return to the Western Foothills, Wang Magus would be enraged over Baby Tooth's refute to obey his words. Before Wang Magus could lay his sword upon Baby Tooth, Nezha would quickly jump in the way and perform a fine duel. Following Yang Forest's assistance in their duel, Wang Magus was able to once again pursue Baby Tooth; this time within the sky. While riding through the clouds atop his great beast, Wang Magus would unleash his Earth Slashing Pearl technique to send Baby Tooth tumbling down to the valley below. Before Wang Magus was at the point of finishing off Baby Tooth, he would hear Superiorman Broad Altruist singing a song. Once he had approached Broad Altruist, Broad Altruist would order Wang Magus not to kill Baby Tooth . Wang Magus, believing Broad Altruist to be cocky, would charge at him with his blade; which would be immediately parried by Jinzha, Broad Altruist's student. Once Broad Altruist bound Wang's throat, feet, and waist with golden bands, Jinzha would behead Wang Magus in one swift slash from his sword -- effectively putting an end to Wang Magus's life.
Yang Forest is seen in a monk-style white gown, with a face as black ringed as charcoal. Yang Forest also has bushy blond hair and a braided golden beard. Following Baby Tooth's refusal to consent to their standards, Yang Forest would assist in battle against Nezha while teamed up with Wang Magus. If any opening would ever be found within Wang Magus, Yang Forest would stand ready to unleash his Sky Opening Pearl technique upon Nezha. With great skill and renown, Yang Forest would also send the interfering Yellow Flying Tiger tumbling to the ground with his ability. Following the death of Wang Magus, Yang Forest would personally vow ultimate revenge. The following morning, Yang Forest and his two remaining superiormen allies would duel it out against both Jinzha and Nezha. Yang Forest , was no pulsating with inner blood lust. Once Yang Forest charged at Baby Tooth to avenge the death of his comrade, Jinzha would immediately appear and bind Yang Forest with his Seven-Treasure Golden Lotus. In a quick instant, Yang Forest would fall over dead after being fatally pierced through the stomach by Jinzha's sword.
High Amiable is seen with a complexion of indigo blue, two protrusive buck teeth, bright red knotted hair, and an exceedingly bright royal red robe. During the first attack upon Baby Tooth, High Amiable would unleash his skills against Good Lob the Lobster. Once Yang Forest was being binded to death by Good Lob, High Amiable would immediately launch himself into the air and unleash his Coalesce Pearl technique . Once the death of Wang Magus had been heard, and High Amiable also expressed his inner anguish, he would personally battle against Baby Tooth the following morning. Instantly, however, High Amiable would be strucken in the head by Baby Tooth's Devil Beating Whip, and would thus be killed instantly.
The supposedly strongest member of the Foursome of Nine Dragon Island. In appearance, Li Resounding had long flowing black hair and beard, a face of plum redness, and a long pale yellow gown. During the first attack upon the Western Foothills, Li Resounding would assist Wang Magus personally against Baby Tooth. Following the second encounter against Baby Tooth, Li Resounding, in a great state of anger, would battle it out against both Jinzha and Nezha. With demonic fervor over the death of all three of his fellow allies, Li Resounding now stood as a lone warrior that possessed the determination to fight to the death. Due to the sudden assistance of both Zhang Cassia and Gale Woods, Li Resounding was able to retreat atop his large beast after suffering a few meager wounds. While still being pursued by Baby Tooth himself, Li Resounding vaguely avoided death from Baby Tooth's whip. After escaping through airborne travel atop his beast, he would arrive at a neighboring secluded hideout to plan his next move. With great inner anguish, Li Resounding would exert the words,
"''How can I possibly face my other friends on the Nine Dragon Island now that the four of us have become just a little me! We each had more than a thousand years of training and study. How could we be so stupid as to get involved in such a senseless fight? I think I'd better go to see the Grand Old Master who, after all, involved us in this mess!''"
In short time, Muzha, the second brother of Nezha, would suddenly appear before Li Resounding and tell him of his allegiance. Li Resounding, in a fit of rage, would charge at Muzha with his sword. Unfortunately, Resounding would be struck down in short time and his life would thus be concluded.
Wang Magus
Wang Magus is seen with a deep blue scholarly uniform, long black hair, and an easeful complexion. Once Wang Magus had arrived at the Western Foothills, he would tell Baby Tooth the three consentions and take his leave. At a later point following his return to the Western Foothills, Wang Magus would be enraged over Baby Tooth's refute to obey his words. Before Wang Magus could lay his sword upon Baby Tooth, Nezha would quickly jump in the way and perform a fine duel. Following Yang Forest's assistance in their duel, Wang Magus was able to once again pursue Baby Tooth; this time within the sky. While riding through the clouds atop his great beast, Wang Magus would unleash his Earth Slashing Pearl technique to send Baby Tooth tumbling down to the valley below. Before Wang Magus was at the point of finishing off Baby Tooth, he would hear Superiorman Broad Altruist singing a song. Once he had approached Broad Altruist, Broad Altruist would order Wang Magus not to kill Baby Tooth . Wang Magus, believing Broad Altruist to be cocky, would charge at him with his blade; which would be immediately parried by Jinzha, Broad Altruist's student. Once Broad Altruist bound Wang's throat, feet, and waist with golden bands, Jinzha would behead Wang Magus in one swift slash from his sword -- effectively putting an end to Wang Magus's life.
Yang Forest
Yang Forest is seen in a monk-style white gown, with a face as black ringed as charcoal. Yang Forest also has bushy blond hair and a braided golden beard. Following Baby Tooth's refusal to consent to their standards, Yang Forest would assist in battle against Nezha while teamed up with Wang Magus. If any opening would ever be found within Wang Magus, Yang Forest would stand ready to unleash his Sky Opening Pearl technique upon Nezha. With great skill and renown, Yang Forest would also send the interfering Yellow Flying Tiger tumbling to the ground with his ability. Following the death of Wang Magus, Yang Forest would personally vow ultimate revenge. The following morning, Yang Forest and his two remaining superiormen allies would duel it out against both Jinzha and Nezha. Yang Forest , was no pulsating with inner blood lust. Once Yang Forest charged at Baby Tooth to avenge the death of his comrade, Jinzha would immediately appear and bind Yang Forest with his Seven-Treasure Golden Lotus. In a quick instant, Yang Forest would fall over dead after being fatally pierced through the stomach by Jinzha's sword.
High Amiable
High Amiable is seen with a complexion of indigo blue, two protrusive buck teeth, bright red knotted hair, and an exceedingly bright royal red robe. During the first attack upon Baby Tooth, High Amiable would unleash his skills against Good Lob the Lobster. Once Yang Forest was being binded to death by Good Lob, High Amiable would immediately launch himself into the air and unleash his Coalesce Pearl technique . Once the death of Wang Magus had been heard, and High Amiable also expressed his inner anguish, he would personally battle against Baby Tooth the following morning. Instantly, however, High Amiable would be strucken in the head by Baby Tooth's Devil Beating Whip, and would thus be killed instantly.
Li Resounding
The supposedly strongest member of the Foursome of Nine Dragon Island. In appearance, Li Resounding had long flowing black hair and beard, a face of plum redness, and a long pale yellow gown. During the first attack upon the Western Foothills, Li Resounding would assist Wang Magus personally against Baby Tooth. Following the second encounter against Baby Tooth, Li Resounding, in a great state of anger, would battle it out against both Jinzha and Nezha. With demonic fervor over the death of all three of his fellow allies, Li Resounding now stood as a lone warrior that possessed the determination to fight to the death. Due to the sudden assistance of both Zhang Cassia and Gale Woods, Li Resounding was able to retreat atop his large beast after suffering a few meager wounds. While still being pursued by Baby Tooth himself, Li Resounding vaguely avoided death from Baby Tooth's whip. After escaping through airborne travel atop his beast, he would arrive at a neighboring secluded hideout to plan his next move. With great inner anguish, Li Resounding would exert the words,
"''How can I possibly face my other friends on the Nine Dragon Island now that the four of us have become just a little me! We each had more than a thousand years of training and study. How could we be so stupid as to get involved in such a senseless fight? I think I'd better go to see the Grand Old Master who, after all, involved us in this mess!''"
In short time, Muzha, the second brother of Nezha, would suddenly appear before Li Resounding and tell him of his allegiance. Li Resounding, in a fit of rage, would charge at Muzha with his sword. Unfortunately, Resounding would be struck down in short time and his life would thus be concluded.
Fengshen Yanyi
Fengshen Yanyi , also known as Fengshen Bang , is one of the major Vernacular Chinese novels written in the Ming Dynasty. The story deals with the decline of the Shang Dynasty and rise of the Zhou Dynasty, intertwining numerous elements of Chinese mythology, including gods and goddesses, , and spirits. It is, to an extent, representative and descriptive of life in China at the time, where religion played a major role in everyday life. The authorship of Fengshen Yanyi is attributed to or Lu Xixing .
This epic novel is a fantastic retelling of the overthrow of unscrupulous and merciless ruler Di Xin of the Shang dynasty by King Wu of Zhou. The story integrates oral and written tales of the many Daoist heroes and immortals, and various spirits that take part in the struggle. Enchanted by his concubine Daji, who is actually a in disguise, Di Xin murders loyal ministers with draconian punishments like incineration on a red-hot pillar of brass or being fed to a pit of snakes. He even attempts to kill his own sons. After the fall of the Shang Dynasty and exorcism of Daji by Jiang Ziya, King Wu of Zhou builds his own dynasty, creating the Zhou feudal system. The slain heroes, even those on the "enemy" side, are endowed with heavenly ranking, being essentially elevated to the position of gods, hence the title.
In ''Fengshen Yanyi'', there are many stories in which many gods, goddesses and immortals came to the Earth and changed the fate of everything with their magical power. Here are some famous ones:
When Di Xin came to a temple of Nüwa, an ancient Chinese goddess, and perform his worship, he noticed that the Nüwa statue was very tempting. Then the lewd emperor cried indecent words like “it would be good if I could marry Her” before the statue, and wrote lustful poems on the walls to show his immense adoration likewise. Nüwa got furious with the insult. Foretelling that Di Xin would be the last emperor of the Shang Dynasty, she sent a one-thousand-year-old fox spirit, a nine-headed pheasant, and a jade-made Pipa spirit to lure Di Xin and render him unaware of his people, which indirectly resulted in the uprising of Zhou and made the decline of Shang more reasonable.
Daji was a kind-hearted beauty originally, and was ordered to enter the palace to be Di Xin’s concubine. The wicked fox spirit murdered Daji on the way to the palace, embodying the exact same appearance of the killed girl and attended the palace’s invitation.
Di Xin obliged King Wen of Zhou to stay in You for almost seven years, during which King Wen of Zhou’s eldest son, Bo Yi Kao, came to the capital of Shang, Zhaoge and ask for Di Xin’s mercy. The fox spirit fell in love with the handsome young man, and requested Di Xin to permit Bo to teach her play the guqin. Taking advantage of the guqin lessons, Daji ensnared Bo with her splendour. Bo, however, refused Daji for any liaisons, and called her a shameless woman. The irate Daji made a complaint to her husband that Bo had bullied her. Gnashing his teeth, Di Xin killed Bo and minced him into paste, cooked it into congee and served to King Wen of Zhou. King Wen of Zhou knew divination, and, by means of the Eight Diagrams, he realised the congee was made from his beloved son. Suppressing the great pain and sadness in his heart, King Wen of Zhou ate up the congee and determined to avenge his dead son.
Jiang Ziya was an apprentice of an immortal living deep inside an unvisited mountain, and he left his master at the age of 72. He loved fishing, but, strangely enough, he only used a straight fishhook, without bait, three feet above the water, for angling. His neighbours felt odd at his strange fishing skills, and, out of curiosity, asked the old man for the reason of it. “What I’m angling is not a single fish,” smiled Jiang, “but the emperor and the great many vassals. Only those who really wish to be fished would be finally fished by me.” Jiang meant he was waiting for a man who could recognise and need his talent.
Some people told King Wen of Zhou about the weird old man, and the aggressive vassal had a looming interest in Jiang Ziya. One day, King Wen of Zhou paid a visit to Jiang. Jiang did nothing but demanded King Wen of Zhou to help him pull his cart. King Wen of Zhou did so and stopped pulling after he moved eight hundred steps forwards. Jiang told the vassal that his future kingdom should exist for eight hundred years. King Wen of Zhou wished to pull the cart for more few steps, but he was too exhausted to move forwards. Jiang became the prime minister of Zhou afterward. King Wen was succeeded by King Wu.
From the prophecy revealed by the oracle bones, Jiang Ziya predicted that Di Xin’s loyal and benevolent courtier, Bi Gan would die soon, thereby giving a charm to Bi. Before long, Daji, the evil vixen told her husband that she had a heart attack and only a “delicate seven-aperture heart” could relieve her agony. No-one in the palace had that kind of heart — except Bi, who was given a heart by the goddess Nüwa, when he drowned once during his childhood. Bi, loyal as he is, swallowed the charm given by Jiang, grabbed his heart and pulled it out of his body to be given to Di Xin. Bi did not lose his life, nor shed a single drop of blood. Instead, he walked out of the palace and did what Jiang instructed: go straight home immediately without looking back. If he succeeded in doing this, he would recover after one day.
Yet upon the last few steps on reaching home, a female huckster yelled from behind Bi, “Hey! Cheap cabbages without !” .
Bi, curious and unsuspicious, turned back and asked the huckster, “How can there be cabbages without stems? ” The old lady donned an evil grin and replied, “You’re right, sir. Cabbages cannot live without stems as men cannot live without hearts .” Bi shouted in his loud voice, fell to the ground and died without knowing that the lady hawker was a disguise made by the jade-made Pipa spirit. Thus, Jiang who was able to foretell Bi’s death, could not prevent the tragedy from happening.
The novel has maintained a strong presence in modern Chinese culture. It has also been the adapted into Japanese popular culture, though almost always in heavily modified form, sometimes leaving almost no trace of the original. It has been the subject of numerous television series and video games, including several recently translated for the Western Market, such as Battle Houshin and ''Fengshen Yanyi'': Legends of Gods and Heroes. It has also been substantially adapted for the manga ''Hoshin Engi''. The most marked and lasting effect, though, is the use of the name - as ''Fengshen Bang'' - as a term in modern Chinese meaning "hit list" . Fengshen Bang is also the name of a modern Chinese TV series based on the ''Fengshen Yanyi'', starring Fan Bingbing as Daji, Ma Jingtao as King Zhou of Shang.
* ''Tales of the teahouse retold: investiture of the gods'' ISBN 0-595-65161-5
Plot summary
This epic novel is a fantastic retelling of the overthrow of unscrupulous and merciless ruler Di Xin of the Shang dynasty by King Wu of Zhou. The story integrates oral and written tales of the many Daoist heroes and immortals, and various spirits that take part in the struggle. Enchanted by his concubine Daji, who is actually a in disguise, Di Xin murders loyal ministers with draconian punishments like incineration on a red-hot pillar of brass or being fed to a pit of snakes. He even attempts to kill his own sons. After the fall of the Shang Dynasty and exorcism of Daji by Jiang Ziya, King Wu of Zhou builds his own dynasty, creating the Zhou feudal system. The slain heroes, even those on the "enemy" side, are endowed with heavenly ranking, being essentially elevated to the position of gods, hence the title.
Some famous anecdotes
In ''Fengshen Yanyi'', there are many stories in which many gods, goddesses and immortals came to the Earth and changed the fate of everything with their magical power. Here are some famous ones:
Nüwa and Di Xin
When Di Xin came to a temple of Nüwa, an ancient Chinese goddess, and perform his worship, he noticed that the Nüwa statue was very tempting. Then the lewd emperor cried indecent words like “it would be good if I could marry Her” before the statue, and wrote lustful poems on the walls to show his immense adoration likewise. Nüwa got furious with the insult. Foretelling that Di Xin would be the last emperor of the Shang Dynasty, she sent a one-thousand-year-old fox spirit, a nine-headed pheasant, and a jade-made Pipa spirit to lure Di Xin and render him unaware of his people, which indirectly resulted in the uprising of Zhou and made the decline of Shang more reasonable.
Daji was a kind-hearted beauty originally, and was ordered to enter the palace to be Di Xin’s concubine. The wicked fox spirit murdered Daji on the way to the palace, embodying the exact same appearance of the killed girl and attended the palace’s invitation.
Daji and Bo Yi Kao
Di Xin obliged King Wen of Zhou to stay in You for almost seven years, during which King Wen of Zhou’s eldest son, Bo Yi Kao, came to the capital of Shang, Zhaoge and ask for Di Xin’s mercy. The fox spirit fell in love with the handsome young man, and requested Di Xin to permit Bo to teach her play the guqin. Taking advantage of the guqin lessons, Daji ensnared Bo with her splendour. Bo, however, refused Daji for any liaisons, and called her a shameless woman. The irate Daji made a complaint to her husband that Bo had bullied her. Gnashing his teeth, Di Xin killed Bo and minced him into paste, cooked it into congee and served to King Wen of Zhou. King Wen of Zhou knew divination, and, by means of the Eight Diagrams, he realised the congee was made from his beloved son. Suppressing the great pain and sadness in his heart, King Wen of Zhou ate up the congee and determined to avenge his dead son.
King Wen of Zhou and Jiang Ziya
Jiang Ziya was an apprentice of an immortal living deep inside an unvisited mountain, and he left his master at the age of 72. He loved fishing, but, strangely enough, he only used a straight fishhook, without bait, three feet above the water, for angling. His neighbours felt odd at his strange fishing skills, and, out of curiosity, asked the old man for the reason of it. “What I’m angling is not a single fish,” smiled Jiang, “but the emperor and the great many vassals. Only those who really wish to be fished would be finally fished by me.” Jiang meant he was waiting for a man who could recognise and need his talent.
Some people told King Wen of Zhou about the weird old man, and the aggressive vassal had a looming interest in Jiang Ziya. One day, King Wen of Zhou paid a visit to Jiang. Jiang did nothing but demanded King Wen of Zhou to help him pull his cart. King Wen of Zhou did so and stopped pulling after he moved eight hundred steps forwards. Jiang told the vassal that his future kingdom should exist for eight hundred years. King Wen of Zhou wished to pull the cart for more few steps, but he was too exhausted to move forwards. Jiang became the prime minister of Zhou afterward. King Wen was succeeded by King Wu.
Bi Gan lost his heart
From the prophecy revealed by the oracle bones, Jiang Ziya predicted that Di Xin’s loyal and benevolent courtier, Bi Gan would die soon, thereby giving a charm to Bi. Before long, Daji, the evil vixen told her husband that she had a heart attack and only a “delicate seven-aperture heart” could relieve her agony. No-one in the palace had that kind of heart — except Bi, who was given a heart by the goddess Nüwa, when he drowned once during his childhood. Bi, loyal as he is, swallowed the charm given by Jiang, grabbed his heart and pulled it out of his body to be given to Di Xin. Bi did not lose his life, nor shed a single drop of blood. Instead, he walked out of the palace and did what Jiang instructed: go straight home immediately without looking back. If he succeeded in doing this, he would recover after one day.
Yet upon the last few steps on reaching home, a female huckster yelled from behind Bi, “Hey! Cheap cabbages without !” .
Bi, curious and unsuspicious, turned back and asked the huckster, “How can there be cabbages without stems? ” The old lady donned an evil grin and replied, “You’re right, sir. Cabbages cannot live without stems as men cannot live without hearts .” Bi shouted in his loud voice, fell to the ground and died without knowing that the lady hawker was a disguise made by the jade-made Pipa spirit. Thus, Jiang who was able to foretell Bi’s death, could not prevent the tragedy from happening.
In modern culture
The novel has maintained a strong presence in modern Chinese culture. It has also been the adapted into Japanese popular culture, though almost always in heavily modified form, sometimes leaving almost no trace of the original. It has been the subject of numerous television series and video games, including several recently translated for the Western Market, such as Battle Houshin and ''Fengshen Yanyi'': Legends of Gods and Heroes. It has also been substantially adapted for the manga ''Hoshin Engi''. The most marked and lasting effect, though, is the use of the name - as ''Fengshen Bang'' - as a term in modern Chinese meaning "hit list" . Fengshen Bang is also the name of a modern Chinese TV series based on the ''Fengshen Yanyi'', starring Fan Bingbing as Daji, Ma Jingtao as King Zhou of Shang.
Adaptation
* ''Tales of the teahouse retold: investiture of the gods'' ISBN 0-595-65161-5
Feng Lin
Feng Lin is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Investiture of the Gods''.
Feng Lin is the vanguard under General Zhang Guifang of Grand Old Master 's personal militia. In appearance, Wen Zhong had a red beard, blue face, and rather protrusive buck teeth .
Following his appearance at dawn before Phoenix City, Feng would end up dueling it out against Ji Shuqian. After a short time, Feng would kill Ji Shuqian upon the unleashing of his magic ability and his duel clubs. Following the arrival of General Zhang Guifang's full militia, Feng would battle against , and would win solely through his magic technique once again.
However, following 's arrival, Feng would end up losing an arm and almost his life. Following his defeat, Feng would later be healed by Wang Magus, one of four superiormen of Nine Dragon Island. At a later point following Li Resounding's final solo stand against Jiang Ziya, Feng would rise in atop his horse to assist. In a short time, Heavenly Happiness, the seven-year old son of Huang Feihu, would suddenly charge forth and cut Feng Lin through with his silver spear.
Feng Lin was appointed as the deity of Diaoke Star in the end.
Feng Lin is the vanguard under General Zhang Guifang of Grand Old Master 's personal militia. In appearance, Wen Zhong had a red beard, blue face, and rather protrusive buck teeth .
Following his appearance at dawn before Phoenix City, Feng would end up dueling it out against Ji Shuqian. After a short time, Feng would kill Ji Shuqian upon the unleashing of his magic ability and his duel clubs. Following the arrival of General Zhang Guifang's full militia, Feng would battle against , and would win solely through his magic technique once again.
However, following 's arrival, Feng would end up losing an arm and almost his life. Following his defeat, Feng would later be healed by Wang Magus, one of four superiormen of Nine Dragon Island. At a later point following Li Resounding's final solo stand against Jiang Ziya, Feng would rise in atop his horse to assist. In a short time, Heavenly Happiness, the seven-year old son of Huang Feihu, would suddenly charge forth and cut Feng Lin through with his silver spear.
Feng Lin was appointed as the deity of Diaoke Star in the end.
Dragon King of the West Sea
The Dragon King of the West Sea is the Dragon King of the West Sea. His name is Ao Ji or Ao Run . Of the four Dragon Kings he is the least mentioned and very little is known about him in ''Journey to the West'' except than when Sun Wukong asked him for a gift he did give him one. He could be linked to the as both are Chinese western gods. His brothers are Ao Kuang, Ao Chin and Ao Shun .
The character Iroh in Avatar the Last Airbender's nickname is the "Dragon of the West" relating to the Dragon King of the West.
The character Iroh in Avatar the Last Airbender's nickname is the "Dragon of the West" relating to the Dragon King of the West.
Dragon King of the South Sea
Dragon King of the South Sea is the Dragon King of the South Sea in Chinese mythology. His name is Ao Shun or 'Ao Qin In ''Journey to the West'', he is mentioned briefly in a battle with the Immortals over the death of their servant to the sea and again when Monkey demanded a gift from him and he presented him a red gold cape. He could be linked to Vermilion Bird as both are southern gods in Chinese mythology.
His brothers are Ao Kuang, Ao Jun and Ao Shun.
His brothers are Ao Kuang, Ao Jun and Ao Shun.
Dragon King of the North Sea
The Dragon King of the North Sea is the Dragon King of the North Sea. His name is Ao Ming or Ao Shun . He could be linked to Black Tortoise as both are Chinese gods of the north. His brothers are Ao Chin , Ao Jun and Ao Kuang .
Dragon King of the East Sea
The Dragon King of the East Sea , named Ao Guang is the Dragon King of the in Chinese mythology. He appeared in different works including ''Fengshen Yanyi'' and ''Journey to the West''.
In ''Fengshen Yanyi'', following the passage of many years, Ao Guang had brought chaos to the world by forming disastrous droughts, storms, and other disasters. Due to the people's immense fear of the dragon king and his sons, they never reported Ao Guang's actions to the Jade Emperor. Thus, Ao Guang enjoyed countless offerings by the people throughout a time interval of many years. Therafter, cleansed himself at a neighboring stream of the East Sea, causing Ao Guang's palace to shake at an annoying level. After Ao Guang's favorite investigator and third son Ao Bing were both killed by the hands of Nezha, Ao Guang set out to talk to Nezha's father, . After discussing the matter with his friend for a long period of time in a state of great anger, he ascended to the heavens to state the issue to the Jade Emperor. When Nezha appeared in heaven, he began to beat Ao Guang very violently, even tearing scales from his skin and causing him to bleed. Therefore Ao Guang was forced to turn himself into a small snake and come with Nezha back to the Old Pond Pass to forget about the incident completely.
Later, Ao Guang, along with three other dragon kings, comes to Old Pond Pass and takes both Li Jing and his wife Lady Yin. Nezha, wishing to free them, offers the dragons all of his internal organs in exchange for his parents. Ao Guang personally agrees to Nezha's resolution with happiness and brings his internal organs to the Jade Emperor. Following this point, Ao Guang's fate is unknown.
In ''Journey to the West'', Sun Wukong obtained Ruyi Jingu Bang from Ao Guang. This weapon was originally a stick for measuring sea water depth by Da Yu in his flood control and treatment efforts; hence its ability to vary its shape and length. After Da Yu left, it remained in the sea and became the "Pillar holding down the sea", an unmovable treasure of the undersea palace of the Ao Guang.
One of Wukong's senior advisors had told him to seek out the dragon-king in order to get a powerful weapon befitting his skill. In the dragon palace, he tried out several kinds of heavenly weapons, many of which bent or completely broke as he wielded them. Ao Guang's wife then suggested Ruyi Jingu Bang, thinking he would not be able to lift it. When Wukong neared the pillar, it began to glow, signifying that the monkey king was its true owner. It obediently listened to his commands and shrank to a manageable size so Wukong could wield it effectively. This awed the dragons and threw the sea into confusion, the monkey king having removed the only thing controlling the ebb and flow of the ocean's tides. In addition to the magic staff, Wukong also forced Ao Guang to give him other magical gifts; including golden chain mail, a -feather cap, and cloud-walking boots.
Fengshen Yanyi
In ''Fengshen Yanyi'', following the passage of many years, Ao Guang had brought chaos to the world by forming disastrous droughts, storms, and other disasters. Due to the people's immense fear of the dragon king and his sons, they never reported Ao Guang's actions to the Jade Emperor. Thus, Ao Guang enjoyed countless offerings by the people throughout a time interval of many years. Therafter, cleansed himself at a neighboring stream of the East Sea, causing Ao Guang's palace to shake at an annoying level. After Ao Guang's favorite investigator and third son Ao Bing were both killed by the hands of Nezha, Ao Guang set out to talk to Nezha's father, . After discussing the matter with his friend for a long period of time in a state of great anger, he ascended to the heavens to state the issue to the Jade Emperor. When Nezha appeared in heaven, he began to beat Ao Guang very violently, even tearing scales from his skin and causing him to bleed. Therefore Ao Guang was forced to turn himself into a small snake and come with Nezha back to the Old Pond Pass to forget about the incident completely.
Later, Ao Guang, along with three other dragon kings, comes to Old Pond Pass and takes both Li Jing and his wife Lady Yin. Nezha, wishing to free them, offers the dragons all of his internal organs in exchange for his parents. Ao Guang personally agrees to Nezha's resolution with happiness and brings his internal organs to the Jade Emperor. Following this point, Ao Guang's fate is unknown.
''Journey to the West''
In ''Journey to the West'', Sun Wukong obtained Ruyi Jingu Bang from Ao Guang. This weapon was originally a stick for measuring sea water depth by Da Yu in his flood control and treatment efforts; hence its ability to vary its shape and length. After Da Yu left, it remained in the sea and became the "Pillar holding down the sea", an unmovable treasure of the undersea palace of the Ao Guang.
One of Wukong's senior advisors had told him to seek out the dragon-king in order to get a powerful weapon befitting his skill. In the dragon palace, he tried out several kinds of heavenly weapons, many of which bent or completely broke as he wielded them. Ao Guang's wife then suggested Ruyi Jingu Bang, thinking he would not be able to lift it. When Wukong neared the pillar, it began to glow, signifying that the monkey king was its true owner. It obediently listened to his commands and shrank to a manageable size so Wukong could wield it effectively. This awed the dragons and threw the sea into confusion, the monkey king having removed the only thing controlling the ebb and flow of the ocean's tides. In addition to the magic staff, Wukong also forced Ao Guang to give him other magical gifts; including golden chain mail, a -feather cap, and cloud-walking boots.
Deng Zhong (Fengshen Yanyi)
Deng Zhong is a character in ''Fengshen Yanyi''. He is the number one figure of the four Mount Yellow Blossom's lords. During the personal Western Foothills campaign of the Grand Old Master , these four would become an assisting sword of the Shang Dynasty.
In appearance, Deng Zhong has an indigo face, protrusive buck teeth, and long crimson red hair; he also wields a great golden axe as his primary weapon. During his first encounter with Wen Zhong, he would end up being killed through a golden prison genjutsu trick employed by Wen Zhong. Due to second brother Xin Huan's later compliance, Deng would serve as a loyal sword of Wen Zhong following his revival. Once Wen had finally arrived at the foot of the Western Foothills, Deng would personally deliver a letter to Jiang Ziya. Once battle had begun following three days of time, Deng would personally battle it out against Huang Feihu with his golden axe.
Deng was pointed as one of the 24 Leibu Tianju in the end.
Plot
In appearance, Deng Zhong has an indigo face, protrusive buck teeth, and long crimson red hair; he also wields a great golden axe as his primary weapon. During his first encounter with Wen Zhong, he would end up being killed through a golden prison genjutsu trick employed by Wen Zhong. Due to second brother Xin Huan's later compliance, Deng would serve as a loyal sword of Wen Zhong following his revival. Once Wen had finally arrived at the foot of the Western Foothills, Deng would personally deliver a letter to Jiang Ziya. Once battle had begun following three days of time, Deng would personally battle it out against Huang Feihu with his golden axe.
Deng was pointed as one of the 24 Leibu Tianju in the end.
Shang Rong
Shang Rong was a high official of Shang Dynasty. He is also a major character featured in the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''.
Shang Rong is renowned as the head Prime Minister over the Shang Dynasty -- in which he has served for over three generations. Upon seeing the growing cruelty of the king, Shang Rong is too filled with grief to stay in the kingdom. Thus, he asks to be pardoned. Soon after the king has given his consent, Shang Rong is confronted by many loyal officials of the dynasty, who headed out to say a tearful farewell to their respected friend. While addressing the officials outside the capital, Zhaoge, Shang Rong spoke as follows: "''My dear princes and colleagues, I would be glad to give my life if I knew it would do any good. You are the pillars of the country; do your best to save the kingdom. Let us drink to old times and I know we will see each other again.''" Thus, after speaking to the officials and composing a short poem as a symbol of his internal anguish, Shang Rong took his leave of the dynasty.
Later on, following the prince-capturing arc, the Crown Prince runs into the home of the retired prime minister, Shang Rong. After Shang Rong heard the whole story about this incident, he sets out once again in an attempt to instill some level of intelligence into . After a harsh conflict with the king, Shang Rong continuously remonstrates the king over his foolish ways. Soon enough, even after receiving the threat of being beaten to death with a golden mallet, Shang Rong, speaking in immense anger, says these, his final words: "''I am not afraid to die! But I must ask your late father, my old king , to pardon me, his old Prime Minister, for recommending you for the throne. I am so sorry that I cannot help anyone anymore!''" Thus, immediately following this, Shang Rong ends his life by banging his head against a nearby column, in order to put his great resentment to a concluding rest.
Shang Rong was appointed as the deity of Yutang Star in the end.
Plot in ''Fengshen Yanyi''
Shang Rong is renowned as the head Prime Minister over the Shang Dynasty -- in which he has served for over three generations. Upon seeing the growing cruelty of the king, Shang Rong is too filled with grief to stay in the kingdom. Thus, he asks to be pardoned. Soon after the king has given his consent, Shang Rong is confronted by many loyal officials of the dynasty, who headed out to say a tearful farewell to their respected friend. While addressing the officials outside the capital, Zhaoge, Shang Rong spoke as follows: "''My dear princes and colleagues, I would be glad to give my life if I knew it would do any good. You are the pillars of the country; do your best to save the kingdom. Let us drink to old times and I know we will see each other again.''" Thus, after speaking to the officials and composing a short poem as a symbol of his internal anguish, Shang Rong took his leave of the dynasty.
Later on, following the prince-capturing arc, the Crown Prince runs into the home of the retired prime minister, Shang Rong. After Shang Rong heard the whole story about this incident, he sets out once again in an attempt to instill some level of intelligence into . After a harsh conflict with the king, Shang Rong continuously remonstrates the king over his foolish ways. Soon enough, even after receiving the threat of being beaten to death with a golden mallet, Shang Rong, speaking in immense anger, says these, his final words: "''I am not afraid to die! But I must ask your late father, my old king , to pardon me, his old Prime Minister, for recommending you for the throne. I am so sorry that I cannot help anyone anymore!''" Thus, immediately following this, Shang Rong ends his life by banging his head against a nearby column, in order to put his great resentment to a concluding rest.
Shang Rong was appointed as the deity of Yutang Star in the end.
San Yisheng
San Yisheng was an official of . He is also a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''.
Grand Counselor San has been renowned as the protector of both the Ji province and Ji Chang of Mount Singing Phoenix -- who he has served for many upon many years. Throughout the many contributions of Commander/Grand Counselor San, he would be most remembered for subdueing Chong Houhu's coalition with a simple letter of rationality during the Su Hu arc. Even after Ji Chang had been imprisoned for over the time of seven years, San Yisheng would continue to remain as a loyal sword of the Ji province.
Once the news of Bo Yi Kao's death had reached the ears of the people of Mount Singing Phoenix, San would be the first to console the people and create a rational conclusion. The top priority would be to retrieve Ji Chang, and not go to war against the Shang Dynasty yet. Thus, San would compose a letter to Supreme Counselors Fei Zhong and You Hun and effectively attain their consent that Ji Chang should be released for his loyalty and devotion to the king.
Plot in ''Fengshen Yanyi''
Grand Counselor San has been renowned as the protector of both the Ji province and Ji Chang of Mount Singing Phoenix -- who he has served for many upon many years. Throughout the many contributions of Commander/Grand Counselor San, he would be most remembered for subdueing Chong Houhu's coalition with a simple letter of rationality during the Su Hu arc. Even after Ji Chang had been imprisoned for over the time of seven years, San Yisheng would continue to remain as a loyal sword of the Ji province.
Once the news of Bo Yi Kao's death had reached the ears of the people of Mount Singing Phoenix, San would be the first to console the people and create a rational conclusion. The top priority would be to retrieve Ji Chang, and not go to war against the Shang Dynasty yet. Thus, San would compose a letter to Supreme Counselors Fei Zhong and You Hun and effectively attain their consent that Ji Chang should be released for his loyalty and devotion to the king.
Randeng Daoren
Randeng Daoren is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''. He would be renowned as the Superiorman of Mount Condor, Intuition Cave. His role originated from Dipankara, a in Buddhism.
Following the incident with Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun and Taiyi Zhenren, would once again see an opportunity to strike down his father, and end his great hatred. Soon enough, Randeng Daoren would see Li Jing and immediately tell him to hide behind him less he be killed. Once Nezha appeared directly before Randeng Daoren, Randeng Daoren would say the words, "''I thought this problem had been resolved in the Cloud Top Cave. It is not good for you to rekindle your revenge again.''"
Soon enough, Randeng Daoren would thrust Li Jing forward to fight. Because Randeng Daoren had already spat on Li Jing's back - which gave him magical powers - Li Jing was a match for Nezha at last. Nezha, who easily saw the trickery, stabbed his spear at Randeng Daoren; Randeng Daoren easily negated his spear by forming a large white lotus from his own mouth. Once Nezha attempted to attack Randeng Daoren once again, Randeng Daoren had no choice but to unleash a purple cloud from his sleeve -- a purple cloud that would trap Nezha within a large burning golden tower. Following this, Randeng Daoren could effectively control Nezha. However, he decided it best to give the teach the technique to Li Jing less Nezha rebels again. Thus, Randeng Daoren takes his leave after ensuring the Zhou Dynasty into the trust of Li Jing, who is now Li, the Pagoda Bearer.
Following the incident with Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun and Taiyi Zhenren, would once again see an opportunity to strike down his father, and end his great hatred. Soon enough, Randeng Daoren would see Li Jing and immediately tell him to hide behind him less he be killed. Once Nezha appeared directly before Randeng Daoren, Randeng Daoren would say the words, "''I thought this problem had been resolved in the Cloud Top Cave. It is not good for you to rekindle your revenge again.''"
Soon enough, Randeng Daoren would thrust Li Jing forward to fight. Because Randeng Daoren had already spat on Li Jing's back - which gave him magical powers - Li Jing was a match for Nezha at last. Nezha, who easily saw the trickery, stabbed his spear at Randeng Daoren; Randeng Daoren easily negated his spear by forming a large white lotus from his own mouth. Once Nezha attempted to attack Randeng Daoren once again, Randeng Daoren had no choice but to unleash a purple cloud from his sleeve -- a purple cloud that would trap Nezha within a large burning golden tower. Following this, Randeng Daoren could effectively control Nezha. However, he decided it best to give the teach the technique to Li Jing less Nezha rebels again. Thus, Randeng Daoren takes his leave after ensuring the Zhou Dynasty into the trust of Li Jing, who is now Li, the Pagoda Bearer.
Qingxu Daode Zhenjun
Qingxu Daode Zhenju a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Investiture of the Gods''.
Daode Zhenjun is the renowned superiorman of Mount Green Top, Purple Cave. At one point in time during the Yang Ren incident, Zhenjun would realize that Yang Ren's time is not yet over, and he thus needs to exist for a longer period of time. Due to this, Insouciant would unleash his Yellow Kerchiefed Genie to scoop up Yang Ren and effectively bring him to his mountain by creating a large dust storm. Next, Insouciant would place a set amount of magic on both of Yang Ren's eyes . Following this, Zhenjun would blow on Yang Ren's face and tell him to awaken. Following this point, Zhenjun would have Yang Ren as his disciple for the remainder of his alloted time.
At one point in time when Huang Feihu had been completely surrounded by 's forces, Zhenjun would engulf Huang and his entourage in a sleep-inducing fog and would then move them outside the valley. As seen following this, Zhenjun has the ability to create clone forms of any individual at will . Some time later when Huang had been struck in the arm by Chen Tong's magical dart, Zhenjun would summon his disciple, Huang Tianhua, and tell him to quickly save his father -- who is in difficulty. Before the leave of his disciple, Zhenjun would first hand Tianhua a flower basket, his Non-Evil Sword, and tell him to hurry back once his objective is completed.
Daode Zhenjun is the renowned superiorman of Mount Green Top, Purple Cave. At one point in time during the Yang Ren incident, Zhenjun would realize that Yang Ren's time is not yet over, and he thus needs to exist for a longer period of time. Due to this, Insouciant would unleash his Yellow Kerchiefed Genie to scoop up Yang Ren and effectively bring him to his mountain by creating a large dust storm. Next, Insouciant would place a set amount of magic on both of Yang Ren's eyes . Following this, Zhenjun would blow on Yang Ren's face and tell him to awaken. Following this point, Zhenjun would have Yang Ren as his disciple for the remainder of his alloted time.
At one point in time when Huang Feihu had been completely surrounded by 's forces, Zhenjun would engulf Huang and his entourage in a sleep-inducing fog and would then move them outside the valley. As seen following this, Zhenjun has the ability to create clone forms of any individual at will . Some time later when Huang had been struck in the arm by Chen Tong's magical dart, Zhenjun would summon his disciple, Huang Tianhua, and tell him to quickly save his father -- who is in difficulty. Before the leave of his disciple, Zhenjun would first hand Tianhua a flower basket, his Non-Evil Sword, and tell him to hurry back once his objective is completed.
Pipa Jing
Pipa Jing , a yaojing changed from jade pipa, is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel ''Fengshen Yanyi''.
Fat-Belly Guitar Pipa Jing is one of three renowned female specters under the legendary . After Pipa Jing- as like both Daji and Splendor - was ordered by Nu Wa to bring chaos to the Shang Dynasty, Pipa Jing would not be shown until the time of chapter 16. At one point in time when Pipa Jing had returned from a visit with her friend, Daji, she happened to find Jiang Ziya with a large crowd of people around the fortune telling studio. Thus, Pipa Jing would turn herself into a very attractive young woman and approach Jiang for a fortune.
Unfortunately for Pipa Jing however, Jiang could see that she was truly an evil specter in disguise; the palm reading still continued however. Once Jiang became more forceful and would not let go of Pipa Jing's palm, she began to scream and ask for help with the people around her. Due to this, Jiang had no choice but to smack her over the head with an ink stone -- which would kill her mortal body. Following this point, Jiang would never let go of Pipa Jing's palm so that the true specter could not escape. Soon enough, Pipa Jing was set around a large amount of firewood and set aflame after varied juju's were set as to prevent her true self from escaping. Once everyone realized that even her hair never burned or even got caught on fire, Pipa Jing would end up being burned to death once Jiang unleashed a triple divine fire combined with shattering lightning. Five years following her death, Pipa Jing would finally be revived once again after Daji gathered the essence of both the moon and the sun.
Fat-Belly Guitar Pipa Jing is one of three renowned female specters under the legendary . After Pipa Jing- as like both Daji and Splendor - was ordered by Nu Wa to bring chaos to the Shang Dynasty, Pipa Jing would not be shown until the time of chapter 16. At one point in time when Pipa Jing had returned from a visit with her friend, Daji, she happened to find Jiang Ziya with a large crowd of people around the fortune telling studio. Thus, Pipa Jing would turn herself into a very attractive young woman and approach Jiang for a fortune.
Unfortunately for Pipa Jing however, Jiang could see that she was truly an evil specter in disguise; the palm reading still continued however. Once Jiang became more forceful and would not let go of Pipa Jing's palm, she began to scream and ask for help with the people around her. Due to this, Jiang had no choice but to smack her over the head with an ink stone -- which would kill her mortal body. Following this point, Jiang would never let go of Pipa Jing's palm so that the true specter could not escape. Soon enough, Pipa Jing was set around a large amount of firewood and set aflame after varied juju's were set as to prevent her true self from escaping. Once everyone realized that even her hair never burned or even got caught on fire, Pipa Jing would end up being burned to death once Jiang unleashed a triple divine fire combined with shattering lightning. Five years following her death, Pipa Jing would finally be revived once again after Daji gathered the essence of both the moon and the sun.
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