Wen Zhong (Investiture of the Gods)

In the first chapter, Wen Zhong set out for the North Sea to quell a rebellion led by Yuan Futong, one of the seventy-two marquises.

[3] After that, Wen Zhong stationed himself in the capital and sent generals to attack Ji Chang and Jiang Ziya of Xiqi, but he consistently suffered heavy casualties and failed to achieve any significant victories.

In the 41st chapter, Wen Zhong personally led his troops to attack Xiqi, causing great anxiety among Jiang Ziya and his followers.

From then until the 52nd chapter, Wen Zhong successively invited the Ten Heavenly Kings, Zhao Gongming, and the three sisters of the Yunxiao Palace, all powerful figures from the Jiejiao sect, to assist him in his repeated attacks on Xiqi, causing Jiang Shang's army to suffer several defeats.

The Return of Grand Preceptor Wen to the Dynasty is a traditional Chinese opera piece performed in Han tune and Erhuang style.

During his return, he inquires about the heinous acts committed by Prime Minister Bi Gan, Queen Jiang's self-mutilation, Lady Jia's tragic fall from a tower, and the uprising led by Huang Feihu, which terrifies King Zhou of Shang and prompts his retreat to the palace.

[5] Witnessing the rise of the favored concubine Daji, the persecution of loyal ministers, and the unchecked power of corrupt officials, Grand Preceptor Wen Zhong is filled with sorrow and indignation.

He takes action by punishing corrupt officials, including Fei Zhong and You Hun, and even engages in a fierce battle at Xiqi before departing.

This opera is known as Yin Yang Dynasty because it tells the story of Grand Preceptor Wen's return to the court as a vengeful spirit after his defeat and death at Juelong Ridge.

Wen Zhong
Left: Wen Zhong and Bi Gan ; Right: King Zhou and Daji