
The tale opens in a myth‑rich age when the ancient dynasties of heaven and earth intertwine with mortal affairs. A tyrannical ruler of the Shang court, enthroned in the grand city of Yin, sets out on a lavish pilgrimage to the sacred Nüwa palace, hoping to secure divine favor. The solemn ceremony quickly unravels as the king becomes entranced by the goddess’s ethereal beauty, sparking a dangerous obsession that clouds his judgment and hints at the kingdom’s looming decline.
Amid the court’s intrigue, wise ministers and hidden heroes begin to stir. A humble fisherman‑turned‑prophet, Jiang Ziya, watches the kingdom’s moral decay from the shadows, while celestial beings and mischievous spirits plot their own stakes in the human realm. The stage is set for a clash between ruthless ambition and heavenly order, promising a saga where gods walk among men and the fate of an empire hangs in the balance.
Language
zh
Duration
~10 hours (592K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-12-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1520–1606
A Ming-era Daoist writer and thinker, he is remembered for shaping the Eastern school of internal alchemy and for his lasting connection to the classic novel Investiture of the Gods. His life sits at the crossroads of religion, literature, and self-cultivation.
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