He also appears in the classic Chinese novels Journey to the West and Fengshen Yanyi (Investiture of the Gods).
Li Jing is renowned throughout the Shang dynasty as a high ranking commander officer of the Old Pond Pass.
Nezha would cause untold chaos and trouble in the future, such as that with the Eastern Sea Dragon King Ao Guang.
Following the bitter luck attained with his third son, Li Jing burned the sacrificial temple that had been built for Nezha's spirit.
Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun interceded, saving Li Jing's life and containing Nezha.