List of gods in the Investiture of the Gods

Through this power, he elevates the heroes of Zhou and some of their fallen enemies from Shang to heavenly rank, essentially making them gods.

In Chinese folk religion, the register of deities was left by the primordial goddess Nüwa before her acceptance of parinirvāṇa (death).

This was a time of great change and upheaval, and the three religions, Chenjiao, Jiejiao, and Rendao, saw an opportunity to intervene and shape the course of history.

According to Jiang Ziya, all the nefarious deeds throughout history were orchestrated under the influence of the nine-tailed fox, Daji, and thus, all the sins were attributed solely to her.

The Shu version excludes the Four Heavenly Kings and the Hengha Erjiang because of their affiliation with the Buddha's Western Pure Land sect.

Seeking revenge for the death of Zhao Gongming, together with her teacher, she descended from the mountain to aid Wen Zhong's army in their attack on Xiqi (the Western Capital).

After the powerful Grand Nine-Curves Yellow River Formation (九曲黄河阵) was broken, Caiyun Xianzi died from Nezha's spear, and her soul went to the Register of Deities.

[7] Gaoming and Gaojue are originally peach and willow demons from Mount Qipan; they possessed the spiritual energy of the clay statues of the Thousand-Li Eye and the Wind-Hearing Ear, granting them extraordinary vision and hearing.

Following guidance from Yuding Zhenren, Jiang Ziya ordered Li Jing to destroy their peach and willow roots and Leizhenzi to smash the clay statues.

Discussions about success in imperial examinations lead to contemplation of Bi Gan's reincarnation as the Wenquxing, a star influencing those with literary talent.

This reshaping underscores the novel's pivotal role in shaping the celestial hierarchy and its significant influence on Chinese folk beliefs.