Fengshen Yanyi - (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Xu Zhonglin
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book begins with the story of the Shang Dynasty's King Zhou praying to the temple of the goddess Nüwa, desecrating the sacred site, which leads to a demon fox taking possession of a beautiful woman and entering the palace. The first half primarily depicts King Zhou's tyranny, while Wu Wang, aided by Jiang Ziya, defeats and conquers King Zhou with the assistance of the gods and demons. The latter half describes the war between the Shang and Zhou dynasties, with the participation of the (Chanjiao) and (Jiejiao) factions, each showcasing their divine powers and sorcery. In the end, King Zhou burns himself to death, and Wu Wang seizes the throne, dividing the land among his vassals. The author uses an exaggerated style to portray