Creation of The Gods Forces of Darkness and Light

C M Y CM MY CY CMY K
Forces of Darkness and Light

Creation of the Gods, a Chinese literary classic, ranks among great
works such as The Three Kingdoms, Water Margin and Journey to
the West.
It relates the struggle between the forces of King Zhou, the despotic
Illustrated by
last ruler of the Shang Dynasty, and Jiang Ziya, the legendary Chan Kok Sing
commander and strategist who helped found the Zhou Dynasty in
the 11th century BC.
The ensuing battles were a spectacular drama featuring enlightened

priests, immortals, spirits, demons, kings and generals. Astride exotic
animals or soaring on clouds, the forces duelled with a formidable
array of magic weapons that will captivate the reader from the
beginning to the end.
There is no better way to rediscover the saga of the infamous King

Zhou and his vixen-concubine, and how they got their just deserts
from the army of King Wu of the Zhou Dynasty.
Chinese Classics
Darkness & Light
ISBN-13 978-981-229-588-0
Forces of
Adapted & illustrated by Chan Kok Sing

Translated by Li En
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Publishers Note
Witness the spectacular battle between the

gods and the demons!
Whether you soar to the sky and float with the

clouds, or take a dip into the sea to steal a
peek at the Dragon Palace, you will enjoy many
twists and turns as you fight alongside your
preferred camp.
No only that, this journey will even take you to

the depths of the earth, as you burrow through
holes to emerge in strange places!
Join us! But first make your decision: are you

flying with the gods or plunging with the
demons? Either way you choose, the fantasy is
out of this world! Ready? Lets begin at the
palace during the time of the Shang dynasty!
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About the Illustrator
Chan Kok Sing is a Malaysian artist born in 1971. A lover of

nature and the simple life, he enjoys physical exercise and reading. Upon
completion of his secondary education in 1990, he took up a course in pure
art at the College of Art, Kuala Lumpur, and graduated in 1995. Since then,
he has works published in various newspapers in Malaysia.
He has also illustrated other titles published by Asiapac Books, namely

The Eight Immortals; Adventures of the Chinese Ghostbuster; Ji Gong
the Crazy Monk; and Legends of the Heavenly Gods, for which he was
conferred The Culture Award during the 1999 Asia Manga Summit in Taipei
for his contributions to culture.
Bestselling Comics by Chan Kok Sing
The Students Code of Conduct

Known as Di Zi Gui, the
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of filial piety, trustworthiness,
love for the community and
love for learning.
ISBN 978-981-229-484-5
Three Character Classic

Known as Sanzijing, the
literary classic is amongst
the first textbook for
children in China for the
purpose of ethics and
moral education.
ISBN 978-981-229-513-2
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Contents
Chapter One
The 1,000-year-old Fox Spirit
in the Imperial Concubine 5
Chapter Two
The Descent of Grand Duke
Jiang from Heaven 21
Chapter Three
The Birth of Nezha 35
Chapter Four
The Battle between Chaoge
and Xiqi 53
Chapter Five
Battle Against the 10
Formations 69
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Chapter Six
Battle Against Zhao
Gongming 85
Chapter Seven
Sun Attempts to Assassinate
King Wu 103
Chapter Eight
King Wu Challenges
King Zhou 117
Chapter Nine
The Combined Powers of the
Four Founders 135
Chapter Ten
The Rise of Zhou 151
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Characters
King Zhou of the Shang Dynasty

Infamous for his debauchery and cruelty. He was obsessed with the
Imperial Concubine who eventually led to his downfall.
Daji, the Imperial Concubine
Daughter of Su Hu from Yizhou

but was later possessed by the
thousand-year old fox spirit. Her
existence hastened the downfall
of the Shang Dynasty.
Wen Zhong The Four Demonic Brothers

(General Xin Huan) He was the Curtain Raising
Grand Tutor of the Shang General at the Celestial Court, but
was banished to the mortal world
Dynasty who led the Shang
for breaking the Jade Emperors
army against Jiang Ziya and lamp. Sandy is stoic and honest.
the Zhou army.
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Duke Ji Chang
A benevolent and wise ruler
who was assisted by Jiang
Ziya. Posthumously titled King
Wen of Zhou.
King Wu of
Jiang Ziya
the Zhou
Dynasty Disciple of Primeval Lord of
Heaven from Yuxu Palace at
Xuanzang Mount Kunlun. He was sent by his
almost teacher to the mortal world to
became her assist benevolent rulers.
lunch!
Nezha
Disciple of Taiyi Zhenren from
Jinguang Cave at Mount
Qianyuan. Highly skilled and
armed with treasures: Universe
Ring, Wind and Fire Wheels, and
Fire-tipped Spear.
Yang Jian Lei Zhenzi

Disciple of Yuding Zhenren from Disciple of Yun Zhongzi from
Jinxia Cave at Mount Yuquan. He Jade Pillar Cave at Mount
has the skill of Nine Revolutions Zhongnan. Adopted son of King
and is able to create 72 Wen who already has 99 sons.
transformations. His assistant is
the Celestial Dog.
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Introduction
Creation of the Gods (literally Investiture of Gods) was a Ming

vernacular novel which consisted of a hundred chapters. No one
knows exactly who wrote this novel although a number of sources
attributed it to Xu Zhonglin (date of birth and death unknown).
The classic relates how Jiang Ziya assisted King Wen and King Wu
of the Zhou Dynasty against King Zhou of the declining Shang
Dynasty. A series of battles was fought, not only in the mortal
world but also in the immortal realm.
Full of fantasy and rich in imagination, the account features

interesting details, including the imperial concubines seduction
of King Zhou, Nezhas battle against the Dragon King, Jiang Ziyas
fishing and King Wens visits to seek out the strategist. The story
ends with the defeat of King Zhou and the birth of the Zhou Dynasty.
Jiang Ziya later conferred titles on the many mortals and immortals
who had sacrificed their lives in the contest.
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Prologue
Around 1600 BC, there lived a
person by the name of Tang who
was benevolent and kind.
Chirp!
Chirp!
Your nets laid in all

four directions will
kill the birds.
I catch birds
Catching more is of
for a living.
course better.
Chirp! This bird is about

to lay eggs.
1
Keep the nets
We should be kind
only on one
to nature. Both
side so the
mother birds and
We must free birds can
fledglings should
them to survive escape.
not be captured.
and reproduce
themselves.
Youre
right!
Okay!
The story of Tang freeing the birds gained him the respect of the
people, who helped him overthrow the corrupt Xia Dynasty and
established the Shang rule.
The Shang Dynasty, 1600-1046 BC, was known for several

achievements: the invention of oracle bone writing and the
first courier messenger service in China. This period also
marked the peak of the Bronze Age.
2
In 1075 BC, the thirtieth ruler of King Zhou was talented and
Shang Dynasty ascended the throne, possessed formidable strength.
known as King Zhou.
This is
nothing!
He defeated Dong Yi (a tribe in Then, with

the East). success in the
Central Plains
at the Jiang
Huai area, he
grew arrogant
day by day.
One day, King Zhou

was eating with a Qi Zi, uncle
pair of ivory of King Zhou
chopsticks. My Lord,
why do you
use ivory
chopsticks?
3
Why are you
kicking up a fuss
Haha! over a pair of
ivory chopsticks?
Will you still use ceramic bowls Who knows, you may reject
and cups? You may soon yearn for clothes of modest quality or
jade bowls and cups. Then you will living in a hut. Only silk and
no longer take ordinary meals and magnificent palaces can
will consume only rich delicacies. satisfy you.
You are making a

Get out of
mountain out of a
my sight!
molehill! Whats
wrong with silk and
delicacies?
Sigh, these are The door of

telltale signs extravagance can
of a downfall. hardly be shut.
Im concerned
about our
country!
4
The 1,000-year-old Fox Spirit
in the Imperial Concubine
5
King Zhou Insults Nwa Towards the end of the Shang Dynasty
(3,000 years ago, even before the great
sage Confucius was born), King Zhou led his
officials to the Temple of Nwa* and
offered incense on her birthday.
Ravishing beauty!
Although I have three
palaces and six chambers
filled with women, none
can match her charm!
* Chinese goddess revered as the creator of human beings.
6
What a pity! It will be
perfect if the deity can
come down and serve
me. Hahaha!
King Zhou wrote a poem on

the wall: How I wish this
enchanting beauty is alive and
can serve me at Changle.
Nwa summoned the 1,000-

The audacious King year-old fox spirit.
Zhou has no respect
for me!
The Shang Dynasty is

doomed to end. You
shall delude King Zhou
and bring about his
downfall.
7
Back at the Nwas beauty had captured
Imperial King Zhous heart and he
Palace... languished for her.
Where can I find

someone like Nwa?
The daughter of Su Hu from

Yizhou is a great beauty too.
Why dont the King summon Great! Deliver
her to the palace? the edict to Su
Hu to send his
daughter so she
can serve me.
Hahaha!
While the imperial concubine

was on her way to the palace
8
The 1,000-year-old fox spirit snatched away
her soul and possessed the body of Daji, the
imperial concubine.
The imperial
concubine pays her She is indeed
respects to beautiful! In
the King! fact, she is
more stunning
than the
celestial
fairy!
The debauched King even ordered the

construction of wine baths so his
concubines could frolic in them.
From then on, King

Zhou and the
imperial concubine
indulged in
pleasures all day
long and he
neglected the
administration of
the country.
9
My Lord, you have neglected the
administration of our country.
Our country may fall into the
enemys hands one day!
Mei Bo,
veteran
minister
of the
late
king.
That will be too easy on him,

This is outrageous!
my Lord. There is a searing
My men, drag him cylinder used as a form of
out for execution! punishment that is most
suitable for those who
disobey the Lord.
The offender would be

tied to a bronze pillar
heated with charcoal
fire, causing him to ARGH!!!
burn to death. HELP ME!
This is
so much
fun!
My beauty has Haha!
conceived a
clever plan to
deter others
from nagging
at me!
10
Taking Bi Gans Heart
The imperial concubine persuaded King

Zhou to carry out major building works
such as the magnificent Deer Platform
that resulted in a great wastage of
manpower and resources.
In order to entice
the King to
construct the Deer
Platform, I had
lied to him that
deities will come.
I will ask my fox
My beauty, didnt you say
that deities and fairies will sisters for help!
come after the Deer
Platform is constructed?
My sisters, you will transform

At night, the imperial
into beings resembling deities and
concubine sneaked out
fairies on the 15th night and
of the palace
attend the Kings banquet.
11
As arranged, the fox spirits, disguising as deities and
fairies, arrived at the Deer Platform.
My Lord, lets not

keep the deities
waiting. Lets invite Superb
your uncle Bi Gan idea!
to keep them
company.
Bi Gan, the uncle of King Zhou, Its strange. Why do

was a righteous man. these deities carry the
scent of a fox?
12
Its been a long time Lets toast
since we tasted such again!
great wine!
Haha!
The fox spirits were drunk They are fox spirits

and their fox tails showed up. in disguise. No wonder
I can smell the scent
of a fox!
This must be a
trickery by the
imperial concubine.
Bi Gan went to look for

General Huang Feihu
General Huang Feihu and
sent his men to follow
told him about it.
the fox spirits.
13
Lets burn down
their hide-out!
The fox spirits

have no way to
escape now!
My Lord, Pick a few not

these are the scorched by the
dead foxes fire. Remove
pulled out their skins and
from the den. knit a fur jacket
for the King.
This may serve
as a warning to
the imperial
concubine .
14
My Lord, this fur
jacket, made from
quality fox fur, is
specially presented
to you.
My beauty, look at
this fur jacket; its
so well-knitted!
Alas! That
treacherous Bi
Gan killed my
fox sisters and
removed their
skins. I will
have my
revenge!
15
In the palace one day
Argh!
My beauty, what
happened?
My heart aches
I need to A delicate
consume a piece seven-aperture
of delicate heart? Where
seven-aperture can I find it?
heart in
order to
recover.
I have heard
that your uncle
Bi Gan has it
16
Uncle, lend me a piece
of your heart to cure
the imperial concubines
illness!
A foolish ruler
indeed! How can
a person live
without the
heart?
Hmph! My men, catch Give me the sword!

him and dig out I will do it myself!
his heart!
17
After Bi Gan
had cut open
his own body
Argh! and gouged out
his heart, he
threw it aside
and left.
Puff, puff!
Water spinach*
for sale!
Water spinach
for sale! How could
this happen
to me?
*Water spinach ( kong xin cai ), or vegetable with hollow heart (stem).
18
If a person
loses his heart,
he will DIE! Argh!
What happens to
someone who
loses his heart?
Bi Gan let out a loud scream

and dropped dead after falling
off from his horse.
Court officials were sorely saddened by However, the King did not
Bi Gans death and extremely learn his lesson and
disappointed with the King. continued to indulge in
pleasures with his
imperial concubine.
19
Question & Answer
Was King Zhou really a tyrant?
The Chinese classic Creation of the Gods has vividly portrayed King Zhou as
a debauched and lecherous character with little regard for the lives of his people.
However, some have argued that the King Zhou in history was not as tyrannical
as what the novel has portrayed him.
Some ancient sources have described King Zhou in these ways:
Tall, big and handsome; an outstanding man with remarkable strength

who can easily defeat a hundred people.
King Zhou is outspoken with an alert mind, and excels in talent and
strength; he can easily put down ferocious beasts with his hands.
Zi Gong, the disciple of Confucius, has pointed out that the wrongdoings that
King Zhou committed were not as severe as what historical records have
portrayed. It was a case of putting the blame on the King for crimes that he
probably did not commit.
Did King Zhous beautiful imperial concubine really exist in history?
According to historical records, the imperial concubine was the daughter of Su

Hu of Yizhou. When King Zhou went on a punitive expedition against the place,
the people presented the King with a beautiful woman who was later made the
imperial concubine.
King Zhou would follow whatever she said, including constructing the magnificent
Deer Platform, and luxurious wine baths where he and his concubines would
frolic in pools of wine.
When King Wu of Zhou wiped out the Shang Dynasty, King Zhou set his palace
on fire, whilst the imperial concubine hanged herself not long after.
20
The Descent of Grand
Duke Jiang from Heaven
21
Imprisonment of Ji Chang
After causing the death of Empress Jiang, the

first wife of King Zhou, the imperial concubine
became more powerful in the palace.
My Lord, if Jiang Huanchu, Why dont we summon the

the Duke of Dongbo, learns other three dukes besides
about his daughters death, Jiang Huanchu to the
he may stage a rebellion capital city and kill them
against you. all? That will give you
peace of mind.
Thats a
great idea!
I wont need to worry
about any threat to
my power now!
Hahaha!
22
Ji Chang (or Xibo Chang, later known as King Wen of Zhou),
was one of the four great dukes during that time. Under
his benevolent rule, Xiqi prospered and its people led
peaceful lives.
His Majesty has

Imperial edict
passed an edict asking
Ji Chang took some of his men
for my presence at the
along and set off.
capital. I shall
set off now.
Suddenly, Ji Chang heard the

cries of a baby.
Quick,
find a
shelter!
Waah!
Waah!
23
Why is there a I have 99 sons. He shall be
baby here? my 100th son.
I am Yun Zhongzi
from the Jade Pillar
A priest suddenly appeared Cave at Mount
before Ji Chang. Zhongnan. This child
brings good fortune.
I would like to keep
him as my disciple.
Ji Chang agreed. Yun Zhongzi

named the child Lei Zhenzi and
brought him to Mount Zhongnan.
Ji Chang arrived at
Chaoge with three other Drag them
dukes to meet King Zhou. out for
execution!
24
Numerous court officials
pleaded with the King and Ji
Changs life was spared.
However, he was imprisoned.
Bo Yikao, Ji Changs My Lord, other than these

eldest son, brought exquisite gifts, I also
tributes to Chaoge in brought a white ape that
can sing.
hope that the King would
release his father.
Aargh!
Pssss
25
King Zhou drew out his sword
and killed the white ape.
Bo Yikao has an
ulterior motive
and wants to
kill me!
King Zhou ordered his

men to chop Bo Yikao
into pieces. At the
suggestion of the
imperial concubine,
the remains were
made into a meat pie
and fed to Ji Chang.
Everyone thinks Ji Chang is

Haha! Lets ignore
a saint but how can he be
him from now on!
one if he consumes the meat
of his own flesh and blood?
26
Ji Changs second son brought gold Ji Chang was finally released
and precious gems to bribe the and returned to Xiqi.
favoured courtiers of King Zhou.
The fatuous and cruel King Zhou had wrecked

havoc and the dukes rose to rebel against him.
The immortals and priests assembled

to discuss the destiny of the despotic
Shang throne.
27
Arrival of Jiang Ziya
Yuxu Palace at Mount Kunlun
Primeval Lord Shang Dynasty is doomed to

of Heaven Ziya, you have ascended end. Descend to earth to
to heaven and learnt the assist the benevolent people
Tao for 40 years. You are against King Zhou.
already 72 now.
When this is done, erect

Yes, my
an altar and bestow
Lord.
heavenly rankings to the
generals who have died
in battle.
28
He made his way to Xiqi. Arriving
at Lintong Gate one day, he saw
Jiang Ziya followed
hundreds of people standing
orders and descended
outside.
to earth.
Where are
you going?
We are from Chaoge and we can However, the soldiers

no longer tolerate the harsh guarding the gates
rule of King Zhou. We heard refused to let us in.
about the benevolent Ji Chang
of Xiqi and would like to seek
refuge here.
If we are captured, we will Dont worry. I will

be put to death! Its such a help you. Just shut
dilemma! your eyes!
29
Rise!
In a moment, they
had travelled 400
li and arrived at
Xiqi.
You can open

your eyes
now.
30
Everyone could hardly believe what they saw.
There were abundant resources and the
people led comfortable lives in Xiqi.
Wow! Xiqi and Chaoge

are poles apart!
We are
safe!
31
Jiang Ziya retreated to
Lake Pan at Xiqi and would
fish by the lake every day.
Haha! You will never Rather seek from

be able to catch any the upright,
fish with a straight Than beg from the
hook, Sir! wrong.
I hunt not for the
golden scales,
But for the
rightful leader.
32
Hearing news of a saint residing by Jiang Ziya invited King
Lake Pan, Ji Chang made a personal Wen to his hut and
trip to search for him. discussed state affairs.
The ruling King is corrupt

and debauched. There is
chaos everywhere and the
lives of people are at
stake. I hope the Saint
can assist me in helping
our people.
Accepting Ji Changs request,

Jiang Ziya returned with him
to Xiqi to serve as Premier.
33
Question & Answer
Did Grand Duke Jiang exist in history?
Grand Duke Jiang is a key character in Creation of the Gods and there was
indeed such a person in history. According to Records of the Great Historian
(Shiji ), the ancestors of Grand Duke Jiang once helped Da Yu to curb the
floods at the Yellow River. As a recognition of their contribution, Grand Duke
Jiangs ancestors were bestowed the land of L. Hence, they adopted the
surname L (Jiang Tai Gong was also known as L Shang).
During Grand Duke Jiangs time, the status of his family clan had declined.
Duke Jiang was once involved in the business of beef butchery and an eating
house. His life had been full of ups and downs, and his career was established
only in his seventies, after he was talent-spotted by King Wen of Zhou.
Has Grand Duke Jiang ever written a book on the art of war?
It was said that Grand Duke Jiang wrote a book on the art of war entitled Six
Strategies for War (also known as Grand Duke Jiangs Art of War), but it
was also commonly believed that it was another persons work that was attributed
to him instead.
Six Strategies of War covers various aspects of warfare, including military

strategies, organisation, tactics and deployment. It is counted amongst the
compilation known as The Seven Military Classics which include these other
renowned works:
Sun Zis Art of War , Wu Zis Art of War , Simas Rules

of War , Three Strategies of Huang Shi Gong ,
Wei Liao Zis Art of War , and Questions and Replies between
Tang Taizong and Li Wei Gong .
34
The Birth of Nezha
35
The wife of Li Jing, the military commander of
Chentang Pass, had been pregnant for three years and
six months and she was finally going to deliver.
The Birth of Nezha
The baby is going
to be born, Im
so excited!
This must be
However, his a demon!
wife gave
birth to a
ball of flesh!
Chop!
Jump!
36
What an
adorable
child!
The next day,

a Taoist priest I am Taiyi Zhenren from
visited them. Mount Qianyuan. We shall
name the child Nezha!
When Nezha was six years old

This is so cooling!
Hehehe!
37
I will wash my red sash!
When the Red Armillary Sash came into contact

with water, the nearby lakes and rivers began to
move and this alarmed the Dragon Palace.
The red sash, worn

by Nezha since
birth, was known as
the Red Armillary
Sash and had
miraculous powers.
38
Argh! Whats
happening?
Ao Bing, Father, let me

third prince
of the investigate!
Dragon King
I am Nezha, the
son of Li Jing,
commander of
Chentang Pass! I
am taking a bath
here and what has
that got to do
with you?!
Who are you?
39
You have no
manners at all!
Watch my weapon!
Hmph!
Feel the wrath of

my Universe Ring!
Help! I cant
move an inch!
40
Aaahh!
Wham!
Oh no! My dragon
body is exposed! Hey!
I shall give this

tendon to my
father, so that he Haha!
can use it as a belt!
41
Oh no! The third
I shall get even with Li Jing!
prince has been
killed!
Your son Nezha pulled out the tendon of the

Dragon Prince. I shall report your heinous act to
the Heavenly Emperor tomorrow and make sure
you pay with your lives!
I shall turn to my
Unworthy We are in deep
teacher for help!
son! trouble because
of you!
42
Nezha went to find his
Heres an invisible charm.
teacher, Taiyi Zhenren.
Go to the main entrance of the
Heavenly Palace tomorrow
morning and you shall
Yes,
teacher!
Teacher,
help me!
The next day, the Dragon King went to

lodge a complaint at the Heavenly Palace.
With the invisible charm, the

Dragon King could not see Nezha.
43
What this?!
BOOM!
Bam! Who is hitting me?
Spare my life!
Aargh!
Its me, Nezha! If

you want me to spare
your life, promise me Okay! I promise!
that you will not
report me to the Now let go of me!
Heavenly Emperor.
44
However, when the
Dragon King returned
to his palace, he Nezha is too much! We shall
summoned his other get even with his parents!
three sons. You have
to avenge
the wrong!
The King and his dragon princes

nabbed Li Jing and his wife.
I shall be
responsible for my
act, Dragon King!
Free my parents now!
Your father
and mother
have gotten
into trouble
because
of you!
45
In order not
to implicate
my parents, I
shall cut open
my flesh and
bones and
return my
body
to them!
Nezha!!!
My child,
my child!
46
Rebirth of Nezha With no human body, the
soul of Nezha could only
wander with the wind.
He appeared in Mother, I have no Build a palace at

his mothers place to stay. Mount Cuiping and
dreams. erect a statue of me.
After three years, I
can be reborn.
Nezha!
His mother sent people to construct a Nezha temple at Mount

Cuiping which attracted many devotees there.
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This was later discovered by Li Jing.
What right has

this beast to be
offered incense?!
Li Jing burnt
down the temple.
Boom!
I have no
place to stay
again, Teacher!
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Let me make you
a new body!
Taiyi Zhenren picked a few lotus

flowers and leaves.
Is this my Let me place a

new body? golden pill on top
and your soul
can rest on
the surface.
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Superb!
Transform!
I have a body again!

Haha! Haha!
50
Ill give you
two other Fire-tipped
treasures.
Spear
Wind-fire
Wheel
These two
weapons are
so cool!
You shall descend to earth and

make your way to Xiqi. Look for
your Teachers uncle *Jiang Ziya
to assist the benevolent ruler
against Shang Dynasty.
I will follow
your
instructions,
Teacher!
*Taiyi Zhenren and Jiang Ziya are disciples of

Yuanshi Tianzun (Primeval Lord of Heaven) of the 51
Yuxu Palace.
Question & Answer
Why was Nezhas father Li Jing also known as the Pagoda-bearing

Heavenly King?
After Nezha was revived through the lotus flower, the young and impetuous boy
returned to avenge his fathers misdeed. Li Jing was not his match but was
fortunately assisted by the Taoist of Lighting Lanterns of Mount Lingjiu, who
trapped Nezha in a pagoda and set it on fire until the young lad had to beg for
forgiveness. The Taoist later gave this pagoda to Li Jing. Hence, Li Jing was
known as the Pagoda-bearing Heavenly King Li.
There was a historical figure by the name of Li Jing who was born towards the
end of the Sui Dynasty and the start of the Tang Dynasty. He was a remarkable
military strategist and was appointed as an official at the military department.
Did Nezha have any siblings?
Nezha had two elder brothers. The first brother, named Jin Zha, was a disciple
of Manjusri Bodhisattva; the second brother, named Muzha, was a disciple of
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. Both of them had helped King Wu to overthrow
the Shang Dynasty.
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The Battle between
Chaoge and Xiqi
53
In Xiqi, Ji Chang had passed away and he was
succeeded by his son Ji Fa (King Wu). Master Jiang
Arrival of Nezha continued to assist the new king in state affairs.
Meanwhile, Huang Feihu sought refuge at Xiqi.
Wen Zhong, the Grand

Tutor of Shang Dynasty, Deploy 10,000 Yes, sir!
sent for Zhang Guifang, soldiers and
the military commander of horses to
the Green Dragon Pass. wage a war
against Xiqi!
Hmph! Dont be
Come out and fight, too arrogant,
Jiang Ziya! I will make Zhang Guifang!
sure you suffer a
crushing defeat!
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I shall battle
with you,
Zhang Guifang!
CLANK!
Clink!
Clank!
Are you waiting to fall

off from the horse,
Huang Feihu?
HELP! How did

this happen?
55
Zhang Guifang
Haha! This is had made use of
too easy sorcery. He only Are you waiting
for me! needed to say... to fall off from
the horse?
... and the other party would

fall off from his horse.
I, Zhou Ji, shall battle

Are you waiting to fall
with you, Zhang Guifang! off from the horse,
Zhou Ji?
Not again! Hes

using the same How do I break this spell?
trick!
Haha!
56
Dont worry!
Nezha is
here!
Feel the wrath of

my Universe Ring!
Are you waiting
to fall off from
the horse,
Nezha?
57
Aargh! My left
arm is broken!
What a fool! I am riding on my

Wind-fire Wheel, not a
horse. Your sorcery
has no effect on me!
Nezha is superb!
Haha! Go back to
Chaoge and return with
a stronger opponent!
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We are the four
Yang Jian Fights the Demons demonic brothers!
Although Yang Jiang has

been defeated, I have
invited an even more
powerful assistant
Mo Lihong
Have a taste
of my Universe
Let me
Ring!
proceed
first!
My Havoc Umbrella
spares no treasure!
My Universe Ring! Mo Liqing
Watch my Green
Cloud Sword!
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Aaahh!
Its my
turn now!
Bam!
Argh!
Mo Lihai
Argh!
My marten is
starving! I shall let
it out to feed on
humans! Hahaha! Go!
Mo Lishou
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Run!
Argh!
Lets retreat,
everyone!
I am Yang Jian, disciple of Yuding Zhenren

of Jinxia Cave at Mount Yuquan. I have
arrived to assist Uncle. I have a way to deal
with the four demonic brothers.
These four
demonic brothers
are far too
powerful! What
shall I do?
61
Yang Jian
battled
against the
four demonic
brothers.
Roar!
Yang Jian was Hahaha! Why dont we This way, the

devoured by the release the marten into the
enemy will suffer a
marten. city so that it can devour
Jiang Ziya and King Wu? crushing defeat!
Go to
the city!
62
Yang Jian had actually
planned to be devoured
by the marten so
that he could stay
in its abdomen.
Aaah!
Hmph! Let me
destroy this
evil creature!
The marten died after

Yang Jian emerged
triumphantly from its
abdomen. Let me transform
into the marten now.
Transform!
Roar!
63
You have
returned!
Z... ZZ...
ZZZ
He stole the
Havoc Umbrella.
Without the marten Yang Jian

and Havoc Umbrella, transformed
the powers of the himself into the
demonic brothers will marten again and
be greatly reduced. crept secretly
into the camp of
the demonic
brothers.
In another battle,
Jiang Ziya summoned
Huang Tianhua* Huang
against the demonic Tianhua is
brothers. here to fight!
Bam!
Watch my Green
Cloud Sword!
* Huang Tianhua is the son of

Huang Feihu and disciple of Qingxu
Daode Zhenju of the Ziyang Cave
at Mount Qingfeng.
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Hmph!
Watch my
sword!
Argh! No!!
I shall avenge
the death of
Oh no! Big Big Brother!
Brother
is dead!
65
Heart-piercing Nail!
Second brother!
Third brother!
All my three
brothers are dead!
This is too much!
!
I shall let out Roar
my marten!
Argh! You have

bitten the
wrong person!
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I have
been fooled!
Hmph! Take
a closer
look at who
I am!
Heart-piercing Wa!
Nail!
We have won! Pass down an order that I

Grand will lead 30,000 of our
Tutor, the soldiers against Xiqi!
demonic
brothers
have been
killed in
the battle!
67
Question & Answer
Who exactly is Yang Jian?

Yang Jian is the Erlang Deity that appears in Chinese legends. He is the nephew
of the Jade Emperor and his mother is Goddess Yao Ji, the Emperors sister.
His father is a commoner and it can be said that Yang Jian is an offspring of a
deity-commoner.
There is a celestial eye on the forehead of Yang Jian and his companion is the
Celestial Dog. He is known to have the ability to create 72 transformations
(some said 73 transformations).
In the famous Chinese classical novel Journey to the West, Erlang Deity was
said to have helped the Jade Emperor capture the Monkey King who was
creating trouble at the celestial court. The Monkey King is also said to possess
the ability to create 72 transformations. The fight between the Erlang Deity and
the Monkey King is vividly portrayed in Journey to the West and has been
known to many.
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Battle Against the 10 Formations
69
Lei Zhenzi Goes to Battle
Mount
Zhongnan
Yun Zhongzi King Wen had adopted you as his 100th

son and your brother King Wu had
succeeded the throne. Since the Shang
Dynasty is destined to end, you shall
Come over,
descend to Xiqi and assist
Lei Zhenzi!
your brother.
Yes,
Teacher!
Yes,
Teacher!
Eat these two

red apricots. I have
Oh? wings on
my back!
Yummy!
Do you
have more,
Teacher?
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Argh! My handsome face
has turned so scary!
A man should not be

concerned with his
looks. Your powers
are greater than
before. Ill bestow
you another
treasure.
You may descend to Farewell, my

earth now. teacher!
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Grand Tutor Wen led his Come out, Jiang Ziya!
troops against Xiqi. We shall battle till
the end!
Okay, have a taste

of my magic whip!
72
I cant fight
This old man is against him. I
indeed quite shall retreat for
skilful! the moment.
Hmph!
Thinking of
escaping?
Lei Zhenzi
is here!
Oh no, I
didnt escape
in time!
73
Lei Zhenzi shall
fight with you!
Eh? You also I dont know what you

have wings like are talking about! Stop
me. Did you eat your nonsense! I am Xin
the red Huan, General of Grand
apricots Tutor Wen! Watch me!
too?
Clash!
Both of them exchanged

several blows in mid-air.
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I shall
In the end, Xin challenge
Huan was you another
defeated. time!
Lei Zhenzi and King

I am Lei Zhenzi. Wu had a reunion.
My teacher Yun
Zhongzi sent me to
assist you!
Younger
Elder
brother!
brother!
Great!
Lets fight the

world together Yes!
in future,
younger brother!
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Ziya Loses his Soul
Bring more
formidable fighters Yes,
Grand Tutor this time! yes!
Wen ordered for
reinforcement.
Come out, Jiang Ziya! I have

invited 10 Taoist priests from
Jin Ao Island of the Eastern Sea
to assist me!
I shall let you

admit defeat
this time!
76
Set up the
formations!
The 10 priests I cant find a

set up 10 way to break
formations. through these
powerful
formations.
One of the
priests, Yao
Tianjun, sat
inside the
formations and
created a voodoo
doll made from
grass to harm
Jiang Ziya.
77
Ah!
Aargh!
Premier! Premier!
With the death of

Premier Jiang, who will
Premier Jiang
Boo be able to wipe out the
is dead!
hoo Shang Dynasty?
Boo hoo
78
The soul of Jiang Ziya floated to Ziya has not yet
Mount Kunlun. completed his mission.
Why is he dead
already?
Celestial Being
of South Pole
I shall transport his

soul back to Teacher
Yuanshi Tianzun!
Give me the gourd,

I have a way to
save Ziya.
Celestial
Being!
Red Genie
79
Hmm... Yao Taijun
is still performing
Okay. the rites
Take him!
Strange, why
cant I destroy
the soul of
Jiang Ziya?
Map of Taiji
Ah?
Snatch!
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Bye!
How dare Return the

you! voodoo doll
to me!
Dont worry, I have brought Ziyas

King Wu! soul with me!
Great!
I shall return
Ziyas soul back to
his body.
81
Ah
Not long
after
It seems like I
have taken a long
and deep sleep. Yay!
Many Taoist priests came.
We are here to Welcome!

help you break the Welcome!
formations, Ziya!
82
The priests from Mount
Lingjiu were put in Dont think
charge of breaking the of breaking
formations. it!
Set up the Watch me!

formations!
Oh no!
Help!
The 10 Formations
have been broken,
Grand Tutor! I have to seek
What! help again!
83
Question & Answer
Lei Zhenzi is said to be the hundredth son of King Wen of Zhou (Ji Chang).
Did the King really have a hundred sons?
The saying King Wen having a hundred sons has been widely known in folklore
and is a theme commonly seen in folk art and craft. This saying may be
exaggerated but the Chinese believe it is a blessing to have an abundance of
offspring. The portrayal of King Wen having a hundred sons may not be taken
literally but it is an indication that he had many sons. According to some historical
records, King Wen had twenty-two sons (including those borne by his first wife
and his concubines).
Bo Yikao, the eldest son of King Wen, was unfortunately killed by King Zhou.
Ji Fa, his second son who was later known as King Wu of Zhou, accomplished
his fathers mission and established the Zhou Dynasty.
Ji Dan, the fourth son of King Wen, was the famous Duke Zhou (Zhou Gong)
who played an important role during the founding years of the Zhou Dynasty.
When King Wu of Zhou passed away, he became regent for his nephew, the
young King Cheng of Zhou.
84
Battle Against Zhao Gongming
85
The Battle Begins
Rest assured, Premier Wen.

Ill fight on your behalf!
Zhao Gongming
Have a taste of my formidable

Come forward then!
power, Jiang Ziya!
Watch my
magic whip!
86
Hahaha! I have
exploited the Ouch!
weaknesses of
Jiang Ziya!
Bam!
Dont be arrogant, So you are the Yellow Dragon

Zhao Gongming. Immortal. This Dragon-binding
Rope suits you just right!
Yellow Dragon
Immortal
Oh no! Im all tied up!
87
Zhao Gongming, release Have a taste of my
the Yellow Dragon magical Sea-calming
Immortal! Pearls!
Help!
Boom!
Argh!
Is there anyone else who will

like to have another try of my
magical pearls? This is overwhelming.
Lets retreat for now.
88
The Yellow Dragon
Immortal has been
captured by Zhao
Gongming.
Yang Jian
I will transform myself

and save him.
I am here to rescue you,
Yellow Dragon Immortal!
Haha, Im free!
Lets use
your earth-
digging
powers to
escape!
89
The next day, the Taoist
Priest of Lighting Lanterns
challenged Zhao Gongming.
I have a treasure
that can help you
deal with Zhao
Xiao Sheng Gongmings Dragon-
binding Rope and Sea-
calming Pearls.
Cao Bao
Presenting the The Treasure-

Treasure-falling falling Gold Coin
Gold Coin! overpowered
Zhao Gongmings
treasures.
90
Just wait and see! I will
return with more
powerful treasures!
Zhao Gongming went

Take the Golden Dragon
to look for his three
Scissors with you, brother!
younger sisters at the
tri-celestial island.
Zhao returned to challenge

the Taoist Priest of Lighting
Lanterns. I shall use this pair of
magic scissors to cut you
into halves!
Argh!
91
What a
narrow
escape!
A short Taoist priest came to

see Jiang Ziya. This is the Seven
Arrow Nails Manual.
I am Luya. Ive
a way to help you
deal with Zhao
Gongming.
Go to Mount Qi and set Make a voodoo doll and write

up a tent and stage. Zhao Gongmings name on it.
Then follow the

instructions on
this manual
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Zhao Gongmings
Jiang Ziya followed the camp... Why am I feeling
Taoists instructions. light-headed and
dizzy?
Use an arrow made

from branches of a
peach tree to shoot
the voodoo doll.
Oh no! Zhao
Gongming is
dead!
93
Yellow River Formation After Zhao Gongming died, his three
of Nine Songs sisters visited Premier Wen.
We want to
avenge our
brothers
death!
They set up the Yellow River Formation of Nine Songs. This Yellow River
Formation can
destroy the forms of
immortals. Heh heh!
94
Here comes We are here to break
Yang Jian! this formation! Yang Jian
We have
succeeded!
Watch my Golden Universe Dipper!
I shall trap all of you into the
Yellow River Formation!
Dont worry, Ziya. We are Lao Zi

here to help you!
Just as Jiang
Ziya was
thinking of
how to solve
the problem
95
Hmph! We are not
We fear afraid even if you
nothing! have powerful allies
on your side! Good
fight!
Right!
Golden Dragon
Scissors
Keep!
Keep!
Oh no! He has taken our
Golden Dragon Scissors!
Hmph! Lets use

the Golden
Universe Dipper!
The Golden
Universe
Dipper has
also been
taken
away!
96
The Universe Map
Argh!
Its my
turn now!
Argh!
Help me!
After defeating the three sisters, Lao Zi and the Primeval Lord of Heaven destroyed
the Yellow River Formation. Trapped in the formation earlier, Yang Jian and other
Taoist priests were eventually saved.
We are Bye.
freed! Thanks to
the two
immortals!
97
The Death of
Lets make full use of this
Premier Wen advantageous situation to
defeat our enemies!
Both sides were engaged in a

full-scale battle.
Retreat!
Retreat!
Its more You have nowhere

crucial to to escape,
escape! Premier Wen!
98
Bam!
Charge!
Bam!
Lei Zhenzi continued to

battle against Xin Huan.
Argh!
Aaah!
Lets
escape
underground!
99
Where is This is the
this place? Dragon-ending
Ridge (Jue Long
Ling) which
will be your
death site!
Yun Zhongzi
(Cloud Master) Be ready
to die!
100
Haha! Watch
me escape to
the sky!
I will absorb
powers from
the sky!
You have
no way of
escaping!
Premier Wen fell into

the pillars of fire and
was reduced to ashes.
Aaahh!
Argh!
101
Question & Answer
Why did Zhao Gongming become the God of Wealth?
When Zhao Gongming passed away, Jiang Ziya bestowed on him the title Keeper
of the Dragon-Tiger Altar (Jin Long Ru Yi Zheng Yi Long Hu Xuan Tan Zhen
Jun ), in short, Xuan Tan Zhen Jun
.
Zhao was appointed to lead the Deity for Treasures (Zhao Bao Tian Zun
), Deity for Valuables (Na Zhen Tian Zun ), Envoy for
Wealth (Zhao Cai Shi Zhe ) and Official for Prosperity (Li Shi Xian
Guan ), who were in charge of bestowing blessings and fortune. Being
the leader of these four deities, Zhao Gongming became known as the Supreme
God of Wealth.
Bi Gan, another character from Creation of the Gods, is also regarded as the
God of Wealth. This may be associated with the righteousness of Bi Gan whose
heart was dug out by King Zhou. The Chinese believed that since Bi Gan does
not have a heart, he would be neither selfish (si xin ) nor biased (pian
xin ) when dealing with money matters.
Is there a Grand Tutor Wen (Wen Zhong) in Chinese history?
There are no historical records of Grand Tutor Wen who is actually a fictional
character portrayed in novels. Although Grand Tutor Wen joined forces with
Jiang Ziya in battle, he was a senior statesman of the Shang Dynasty and had
pledged loyalty to it.
He once tried to persuade King Zhou and proposed the Ten Strategies which
included: Demolishing the Deer Platform as well as the punishment of burning
criminals alive; removing Daji the imperial concubine from the palace; destroying
the wine baths; and releasing the provisions in the imperial storehouses to assist
the needy. Unfortunately, King Zhou did not heed his advice.
102
Sun Attempts to Assassinate King Wu
103
Deng Jiugong After the death of Premier Wen, King Zhou sent Deng
Jiugong, General of the Three Mountains Pass, to
continue the battle against Xiqi.
Deng
Jiugong Deng
Chanyu
You should surrender

now, Jiang Ziya!
King Zhou is a cruel and fatuous

ruler and the Shang Dynasty is
doomed to end. The Zhou ruler has Hmph! Stop
won the hearts of his people. I spreading
advise you to surrender. fallacy to
deceive the
people. You are
better off
listening to me!
104
Nezha is here
to assist
Huang Feihu
Huang Feihu!
is here to
challenge you!
Universe
Ring!
Aim!
Argh! My Dont you dare

arm hurts! touch my father!
105
You little rascal,
I will not fight how dare you look
against a maiden. down on me!
Send a general over!
Five-coloured Stone!
Hmph! You cant even

Ouch!
dodge a stone
Five-coloured Stone!
!
Huang Ping
Tianhua
Let me
deal with
her!
Aahh! Now you have a

taste of her
powers!
106
Yang Jian called out
his Celestial Dog.
Go!
Help! I have been

!
Aargh bitten! Its
so painful!
Jiangs side is too

powerful for us. What
shall we do?
Dont worry, Master

Deng. I can help you.
Who are
you?
107
My name is
Earth-bound
Sun.
I have the power to travel

for miles underground.
I have another
treasure known as the
Immortal-binding Rope.
If I assist you to
conquer Xiqi, how
are you going to
reward me?
I have a If you succeed, you shall Hmph! I will not

wonderful marry my daughter. marry this dwarf!
idea...
!
Great
108
Earth-bound Sun I am Earth- Im just here!
bound Sun. Who
dares to
challenge me?
This dwarf
is good at
dodging!
You cant
catch me!
Have a taste of Help! Im

my Immortal- trapped!
binding Rope!
109
Celestial
Dog, go!
Woof!
Earth-bound Sun has the power

This fellow
to move underground. We must
is good at
make sure he does not enter
escaping!
our city.
At night
Meet
your
death,
King Wu.
King Wu is
asleep. Its a
great hour to
kill him!
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I have gotten Give me a kiss,
King Wus head! my beauty!
This is easy!
Oh no, Ive
Take a good look been tricked!
at me, Earth- So King Wu is
bound Sun! also a fake!
You may be faster

than the mudskipper
but I shall kill you
today!
Argh! This
fellow has
escaped
again!
111
Its a narrow
escape!
You unfaithful disciple! How Fear-bound

dare you steal my treasure Sun, the
to help the Zhou king! teacher of
Earth-bound
Sun.
Return my
Immortal- Run!
binding Rope!
Teacher!
Dont Im
think sorry,
of Teacher!
fleeing!
Why did
you want to
help Deng
Jiugong?
Bonk!
112
Deng Jiugong If Dengs daughter
This disciple is of some marries him, Deng
promised to let use. Spare his life and
me marry Jiugong will come
let him assist you. to us.
his daughter.
Master Jiang sent his men to Deng Jiugongs place to

propose his daughters marriage.
I can agree to this
marriage proposal
provided Jiang Ziya
sends the dowries
personally.
Deng Jiugong had prepared 300 Once Jiang Ziya enters my

soldiers to guard his camp. camp, he will not be able
to leave. Hahaha!
Jiang Ziya had predicted that Deng Jiugong was up to no good. He

specially picked 50 trained men disguised as dowry carriers.
He also prepared
more men and horses as
backup before entering
the enemys camp.
113
Present the gifts!
Charge!
Deng Jiugong and his soldiers who were waiting in ambush were in turn caught
by surprise and tried hard to fight back.
Ah!
Let go of me, No way! I

you dwarf! want you as
my wife!
114
After Jiang Ziya returned to Xiqi, they
arranged a marriage for Earth-bound Sun
and Deng Chanyu.
Deng Chanyu returned to her fathers camp and

persuaded him not to fight Western Zhou. Alright.
Father, lets
not assist King
Zhou anymore!
More men joined the side of Xiqi and

it became more powerful than before.
115
Question & Answer
Who is Shen Gongbao?
In the original version of Creation of the Gods, there was a character who often
opposed Jiang Ziya. His name is Shen Gongbao, the disciple of Jiang Ziya.
Once, when Jiang Ziya returned to Palace Yuxu, the Primeval Lord of Heaven
commissioned him at the investiture of the deities to go to Xiqi to set up an altar
to honour the gods.
On his way to Xiqi, Jiang Ziya met his disciple Shen Gongbao. Believed to be
jealous of his teacher, Shen Gongbao opposed him by supporting King Zhou of
the Shang Dynasty. Later on, Shen Gongbao even sent some highly-skilled masters
to oppose Jiang Ziya and obstructed King Wus plan to overthrow King Zhou.
When Jiang Ziya eventually became a deity, Shen Gongbao was given the official
title General Fen Shui of the Eastern Sea.
116
King Wu Challenges King Zhou
117
After Deng Jiugong had joined the
side of Jiang Ziya, King Zhou sent Su
Epidemic-stricken Xiqi Hu, the father of his imperial
concubine, to conquer Xiqi.
Ive faith Take

Im setting Good
in you! care.
off to Xiqi! luck.
Zheng Lun, Su Hus

second-in-command Does anyone want to
have a taste of my
army of crows?
Caw!
We, father
and son, shall Caw!
challenge you!
Caw!
Alas! There are

too many crows!
118
Oh no! Ive been
captured!
Unlock
Im Although Im
Why do you
freed! release the Kings
us? father-in-law,
Ive been very
disappointed
in him.
Ive long yearned to join

Western Zhou. Return to
tell Jiang Ziya that Ill be Yes, Sir!
waiting for him at the
camp tomorrow evening.
119
However, a three-eyed Taoist
Im L Yue of the Nine
priest visited the camp of
Dragon Island and Ive
Su Hu the very next day.
specially come to assist
Master Su against Xiqi.
Jiang Ziya, come out

to challenge me!
Watch me!
Bam!
120
Ah! Have a taste
of my whip!
Run for life! Hmph! Looks like

I have to use
some tricks
That night
Haha!
121
Within two days, an epidemic struck the city of Xiqi
and its people fell sick.
Im so
Help! tired.
What are we
Hmm... Why is going to do?
everyone
falling sick? Only Nezha and Yang Jian
remained unaffected.
Nezha was the
reincarnation of the lotus
flower; Yang Jian had the
Nine Revolving Vitality
Powers to protect him.
Why? What
did you do?
Haha! In a few days

time, everyone in
Xiqi will die and the
Zhou Dynasty will
come to an end.
I have secretly Anyone who drinks the
dropped epidemic
pills into the water will suffer from
rivers and wells febrile diseases and
in Xiqi. will slowly die. Haha!
122
why dont we
Since they have attack their
no fighting city and wipe
ability now, them all out?
That is a
great idea!
Attack We will not allow

the city! the enemies to
attack us!
I have
an idea!
Why do you
Grab. throw soil
into the sky?
I use the soil to

create big-sized
men to patrol
the city.
123
Strange. Hadnt
the epidemic pills
taken effect?
Haha! You scared

Lets return! them away!
This is only a
temporary
measure. Well
have to think of a
way to save the
people quickly.
My disciple
Quick, make your
way to the Fire
Cloud Pit and
request from the
three sages a pill
to save the people.
Teacher!
124
My greetings to
I shall make Fire Cloud Pit the three sages!
my way now.
One to save King Wu and the people

in the palace, one to save Jiang Ziya
and his men, and the last one to be
Here are dissolved in water and sprinkled all
over the city using a willow branch.
the three This way, youll be able to save
immortal everyone in the city.
pills.
This herb, known as the

Chinese bupleurum, can treat Many
plagues. Take it back and thanks to
plant it to benefit the the three
people in future. sages!
125
When Yang Jian returned to Xiqi, he followed the instructions of
the three sages. Everyone recovered not long after.
Let us attack
the city again!
Weve recovered
and will not let you
succeed this time!
Lets flee!
126
I give up! Let us take Welcome to
Goodbye! the side of Xiqi, Su Hu
Western Zhou! and Zheng
Lun!
How dare Su
Hu that old
man betray me!
How could your

My father has been dads wrongdoings Youve not
ungrateful to you. have anything to do done
I shall give up my with you? anything
life as a gesture of
wrong, my
apology.
beauty!
127
Five-coloured Lights
of Kong Xuan
Later, King
Zhou sent a
few more men
to attack Xiqi
but they
never
returned.
Jiang Ziya presented a memorial titled

Chu Shi Biao to King Wu. It is
reasonable for
King Zhou is cruel and us to go
fatuous. Id request against King
the King to send Zhou for his
soldiers to overthrow many crimes!
him and save the people
from suffering!
King Wu made Jiang Ziya

the Commander of his army
and headed East. The King
personally followed the
army in the battle against
King Zhou.
128
Kong Xuan,
At the foot of Commander of
the Golden Shang army
Rooster Ridge
Five coloured
lights are emitting
from his back! It seems
he has the
power of
black
magic.
Let us test out

his powers!
129
Have a taste of my
Five-coloured Lights!
Yang Jian, Nezha and

Lei Zhenzi are swept
away by the Five-
coloured Lights!
130
Evil one!
Watch my
Immortal-
beating
Whip!
My magic whip has also

been taken! The Five- I may lose more men
coloured Lights are just if I continue to
too powerful! fight. Lets retreat
temporarily.
Everyone,
retreat!
What should
Jiang Ziya, are you a I do now?
coward? Come over
and challenge me!
131
Kong Xuan and I are
Here comes predestined to
Taoist Priest meet. I am here to
Zhun Ti from the guide him to the
Western Learning. right path.
The next day Come with me for Hmph!

religious practice,
Kong Xuan!
Dont you
nag at me!
Return to
your original
form!
132
I shall take this
Aaah! unfaithful beast back
to the mountains. We
shall meet again!
Argh!
Go to the
enemys camp and
save our men!
Kong Xuan was immediately

transformed into a giant peacock.
Is everyone
alright?
Those that have been swept by

Kong Xuans Five-coloured Lights
were eventually saved.
133
Question & Answer
What are the famous treasures and special skills portrayed in Creation of
the Gods?
Character Treasure
Jiang Ziya Immortal-beating Whip
Nezha Universe Ring, Fire-tipped Spear, Red Armillary

Sash, Wind and Fire Wheels
Yang Jian 72 transformations (some say 73), Celestial Dog
Huang Tianhua Heart-piercing Nail
Lei Zhenzi Wind and Thunder Wings
Earth-bound Sun Earth-digging Skill
Deng Chanyu Five-coloured Stone
Lao Zi Map of Taiji, Universe Map
Zhao Gongming Dragon-binding Rope, Sea-calming Pearls
Three Sisters of Golden Dragon Scissors, Golden Universe Dipper,

Zhao Gongming Yellow River Formation of Nine Songs
Kong Xuan Five-coloured Lights
134
The Combined Powers of
the Four Founders
135
Blood-Dissolving
Flying Knife Quickly open
the door!
The Zhou army

arrived at Si
Shui Pass.
I shall let this little fellow

have a taste of my Blood-
dissolving Flying Knife!
Yu Hua
Argh!
136
Blood-dissolving Flying Knife
Here comes
Lei Zhenzi!
Bam!
Let me do it!
Aaah!
Blood-dissolving Flying Knife
137
Ouch!
Luckily I have
sent my soul
away for the
time being.
Retreat! Retreat!
How are we
How did that flying going to treat
knife come about? our wounded
men?
Let me make a trip to Mount nt

Mou an
Yuquan and ask my teacher u
Yuq
Master Yu Ding for a solution.
138
This knife is created by Yu
This is wound Yuan of Island Penglai, the
caused by the teacher of Yu Hua. Hes the
Blood-dissolving only one who has the
Knife. medicine to cure
these wounds.
Master
Yu Ding Let me
transform into
Yu Hua.
When I was challenging the

Island Penglai Zhou Army at Sishui Pass, I
Teacher, used the Blood-dissolving
please Knife on Yang Jian but he
help me! injured my shoulders.
Yu Yuan
Teacher,
please give
me some
medicine for
the wounds.
Quick, take the

This is the medicine!
medicine,
take it!
Got it!
139
Werent they
injured by my flying
knife? Why are they
alright now?
Lets
fight again!
Yu Hua later died in

Yang Jians hands.
After the death of Yu Hua,

the Zhou army quickly took
over Sishui Pass.
140
Battle against the
Immortal-destroying Moving forward, the Zhou army was intercepted
by the Immortal-destroying Formation.
Formation
Stop! This is the
Immortal-destroying
Formation!
Jiang Ziya set up a camp Welcome!

and invited various Taoist Welcome!
priests to break the
formation.
Many Taoist priests

came not long after.
141
Primeval Lord of Heaven
Teacher is also here!
Lao Zi
This is terrific!
The Primeval Lord of Heaven and Lao Zi led the

others to where the Immortal-destroying
Formation stood.
Hahaha! Its been a

long time! I have set
up a special formation.
I welcome my Taoist
brothers to break it.
Master
Tong Tian
142
Let me begin!
Watch me!
Huh?
Thunder in hand!
143
Combining the
Qi of the
three Gods!
Not with your level of skill!

Let me help,
Teacher!
144
Aaah! You have to first
get out of the
formation.
There are four exits in this

formation and we need four
experts to break it. Primeval
Lord of Heaven and I will break
two exists. We still need
two experts
Taoist priest, Zhun Ti

The Taoist priests, Taoist priest,
Zhun Ti and Jie Yin, Jie Yin
have arrived!
Great! With these

two experts, we will
be able to break
the formation.
145
You are here to
seek death again!
Swords from the four exits flew towards the four founders.
The four exits

have been
Oh no! destroyed!
146
Four against one, this is
unfair! I shall scram!
Zhou Dynasty is destined

Dont even to rise. If you ever try
dream of to stop Jiang Ziya from
escaping! attacking Shang , we will
not let you off. Go now!
147
Aright, The Immortal-destroying Formation has been destroyed!
Im going! We won!
Jiang Ziya led his army across the Yellow River.
While crossing the river, a white

fish suddenly jumped onto King
Wus dragon boat.
Blob!
Blob!
148
When they were ashore, the dukes and princes
Congratulations, my
brought along their people and horses to
lord! This indicates that
greet King Wu.
the King will conquer
the Shang ruler and
rule over the world!
Welcome,
King Wu!
King Wu met up with the various dukes

and princes at Mengjin. They continued to
move towards Chaoge and were ready to
challenge Shang.
149
Question & Answer
Who are the Primeval Lord of Heaven and Lao Zi?
In Creation of the Gods, Lao Zi, the Primeval Lord of Heaven and Master
Tong Tian are the disciples of Taoist Hong Jun.
Lao Zi, also known as Taishang Laojun, is the eldest disciple. The Primeval
Lord of Heaven is the Master of the Zen religion in Palace Yuxu located at
Mount Kunlun. Other than Jiang Ziya, his disciples include Twelve upper
immortals of the Zen Religion (including Nezhas teacher, Master Taiyi; Lei
Zhenzis master, Yun Zhongzi). Master Tong Tian is the Master of the Jie religion
and is opposed to the Zen religion.
In Taoism, the Deities of San Qing have the highest ranks and they are the
Yu Qing Primeval Lord of Heaven, Shang Qing Master of Ling Bao, Tai Qing
Master of Dao De. The Primeval Lord of Heaven is ranked among the highest.
The Master of Dao De is Lao Zi (Taishang Laojun).
In history, Lao Zi is a philosopher during the Spring and Autumn Period in

China. He is also known as the founding father of Taoism and his philosophical
thoughts are compiled in the Chinese classic Dao De Jing.
150
The Rise of Zhou
151
King Wu Enters Chaoge
Look at the two men, my
beauty. The elderly man is
not afraid of cold and walks
very fast whereas the young
man seems afraid of cold
and is walking slowly.
At the city of Chaoge, King

Zhou and his imperial
concubine were drinking and
enjoying themselves.
King Zhou promptly

The elderly man was born
from young and healthy followed her
parents so his bone marrow is Really? How suggestion.
strong and he is not afraid of can we
cold. The young man was born prove this? Argh!
from ageing parents so his
bone marrow is weak and he is
afraid of cold.
Chop off their

feet and
we will know!
It is exactly what
my beauty has said!
Argh! Youre so smart!
Help!
152
I can also tell the
gender of a baby inside
a pregnant woman just
by one glance.
Quickly send men to capture

pregnant women all over the city
This is so fun!
and open up their wombs to see if
my beauty is correct.
Let go
of me!
King Zhou had a low regard

for his peoples lives and
killed them for fun. His
people hated him to the core.
This beast is not

fit to be our King!
153
Meanwhile, the Zhou army
succeeded in every battle they
fought and quickly conquered the
city of Chaoge.
The Zhou army

Great!
is here!
Were
finally
saved!
Quick, open
the gate!
May the Zhou army

help us!
Welcome!
154
Oh no, my Lord! The at!
Zhou army is charging Wh
into the palace!
I shall lead my Yu
Lin army and
battle with them!
You have
committed a You have committed countless heinous
serious crime by crimes and brought suffering to your
being disloyal to people. They no longer support you so
the King. Admit to you are no longer King!
your crimes now!
Today we shall act

according to
Heavens decree and
get rid of a tyrant
like you!
155
Get rid of the tyrant!
Down with King Zhou!
Charge!
Help
me!
Ill seek
refuge at
the Star-
picking
Pavilion! Kill King
Zhou!
156
Im doomed! I
must put an
end to this.
I cannot
believe
this...
King Zhou ordered his men to gather

firewood and set the Star-picking
Pavilion on fire.
The tyrannical ruler had burnt

himself to death and the Shang
Dynasty came to an end.
157
Slaying the Imperial Concubine
I have completed my
mission and its now
time to flee!
Demonic woman, youve

bewitched King Zhou into
Watch
committing heinous crimes.
me!
Dont dream of escaping!
I shall take the

chance to flee!
Ah!
158
Goddess You evil-doer!
Nwa!
Argh!
Im all
tied-up!
I have followed
your instructions
by bewitching
King Zhou and Why are you
bringing the capturing me?
Shang Dynasty
to an end.
I did ask you to bring an end to

the rule of King Zhou, but I Let Jiang Ziya
didnt ask you to harm deal with her.
the innocent!
159
This vixen has
harmed many people.
Take her out for
execution!
I cant bear to
kill this beauty.
How dare you
You do it!
bewitch others
even before
I cant
your death!
do it
either!
The 1,000- year-old

fox spirit perished
with the end of the
Shang Dynasty.
160
The various dukes and princes voted for the appointment of King Wu as
the new ruler. A new dynasty the Zhou Dynasty had emerged.
King Wu ordered his men to distribute Food provisions amassed at the imperial
the treasures in Deer Pavilion to storehouses were also distributed to
the people. the refugees.
He also abolished the cruel punishment system that King Zhou had
implemented and granted amnesty all over the country.
161
Jiang Ziya held a thanksgiving ritual
at the altar for the gods. There, he set
up memorial tablets for the generals
and Taoist priests who had sacrificed
their lives in the battle.
A total of 365 deity titles were conferred.
162
The Imperial Palace
Were returning to the
mountains and have come to
bid the King farewell.
Your Majesty!
King Wu bestowed the

Farewell! land of Qi to Jiang
Ziya, where he could
live in his retirement.
Bye!
The Zhou Dynasty

ruled for more than
800 years.
163
Question & Answer
What is the Battle of Muye?
The Battle of Muye was an important battle fought against King Zhou in an
attempt to overthrow the Shang Dynasty. The battle was fought at Muye (todays
province of Henan).
As the main soldiers of the Shang army were away on an expedition at Dong
Yi, King Zhou gathered a total of 700,000 slaves and prisoners to form an army.
Although this hastily-formed army outnumbered the Zhou army, they detested
King Zhou and were reluctant to sacrifice their lives for him.
When the Zhou army attacked, this army joined forces with them instead of
fighting them. Realising that the Shang Dynasty was doomed to end, King Zhou
set the palace on fire. The historical Battle of Muye was of course not assisted
by deities or immortals; instead, slaves and prisoners played an important role in
this event.
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K

Forces of Darkness and Light

The ensuing battles were a spectacular drama featuring enlightened

There is no better way to rediscover the saga of the infamous King

Adapted & illustrated by Chan Kok Sing

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First published June 2011

2011 ASIAPAC BOOKS, SINGAPORE

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored

Cover design by Steve Wan

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Witness the spectacular battle between the

Whether you soar to the sky and float with the

No only that, this journey will even take you to

Join us! But first make your decision: are you

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The Three Kingdoms

Journey to the West

Forthcoming title: Dream of the Red Chamber

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Chan Kok Sing is a Malaysian artist born in 1971. A lover of

He has also illustrated other titles published by Asiapac Books, namely

Bestselling Comics by Chan Kok Sing

The Students Code of Conduct

Three Character Classic

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King Zhou of the Shang Dynasty

Daji, the Imperial Concubine

Daughter of Su Hu from Yizhou

Wen Zhong The Four Demonic Brothers

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Yang Jian Lei Zhenzi

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Creation of the Gods (literally Investiture of Gods) was a Ming

Full of fantasy and rich in imagination, the account features

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Your nets laid in all

Chirp! This bird is about

The Shang Dynasty, 1600-1046 BC, was known for several

He defeated Dong Yi (a tribe in Then, with

One day, King Zhou

You are making a

Sigh, these are The door of

King Zhou wrote a poem on

Nwa summoned the 1,000-

The Shang Dynasty is

Where can I find

The daughter of Su Hu from

While the imperial concubine

The debauched King even ordered the

From then on, King

That will be too easy on him,

The offender would be

The imperial concubine persuaded King

My sisters, you will transform

My Lord, lets not

Bi Gan, the uncle of King Zhou, Its strange. Why do

The fox spirits were drunk They are fox spirits

Bi Gan went to look for

The fox spirits