I Am Not the God of War

It not only tells the story of the Eight Immortals attaining enlightenment, but also introduces one of the most renowned and influential figures in Taoist history, the Grand Supreme Elderly Lord. Journey to the East was a novel written to suit its times. Seeing how well supernatural novels were selling and hoping to make a greater profit, bookseller Yu Xiangdou commissioned Wu Yuantai to write it. Once completed, the novel was widely loved by the public and became a bestseller of its day. To attract readers and expand sales, the author naturally used various tactics. Introducing an influential Taoist figure was one of them. The Grand Supreme Elderly Lord held the exalted position of founding patriarch in Taoist history, and was also widely known and beloved among ordinary people. His inclusion could both raise the novel's stature and boost sales. At the same time, it also served as a way to promote Taoism.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Please do not imitate.