Investiture of the Gods: I Am the God of Human Fate

Set against the grand backdrop of the classic Investiture of the Gods, this is a rousing and refreshingly different tale of the gods being invested. Perhaps the book's greatest regret lies in the Investiture List itself. It seems to be a merit ledger for conferring titles upon the gods, but is actually a “death list” agreed upon by the Three Teachings. Those whose names appear on it are doomed to die and have their Dao destroyed, whether they are righteous or wicked, good or evil. Such fatalism strips personal effort of meaning, turning every tragedy into an inevitability dictated by “Heaven's will.”

Yin Jiao, eldest son of King Zhou, should have followed his destined path, but unexpectedly, a modern soul was reborn in his body. In this new life, armed with modern wisdom and a unique perspective, Yin Jiao resolutely rejects the heresy of betraying his sect in his previous life and commits himself to helping establish the Zhou dynasty. He joins the Chan Sect and, through his talent and hard work, quickly becomes one of the finest among its third-generation disciples.

Under Guangchengzi's tutelage, he masters numerous astonishing divine abilities: the Eight-Nine Arcane Art, Three Heads and Six Arms, Law of Heaven and Earth, and Samadhi True Fire. He also receives many magical treasures. The Heaven-Flipping Seal is unstoppable, bringing mountains crashing down wherever it goes. A single ring of the Soul Falling Bell can seize souls and throw the mind into chaos. The male and female twin swords are nimble and extraordinary, equally suited to attack and defense.

With his formidable strength, exceptional martial prowess, and remarkable strategic mind, Yin Jiao cuts a path through the chaotic age of the Investiture of the Gods. He applies modern ideas to reform domestic affairs and works alongside capable men such as Jiang Ziya, San Yisheng, and Nangong Shi, laying the foundations for the Zhou dynasty's rise. Through countless trials and dangers in the sweeping calamity of the gods' investiture, he ultimately achieves the extraordinary feat of becoming a god while retaining his physical body through his outstanding deeds. Thus he writes his own legend of the gods' investiture. See how Yin Jiao breaks free of fatalism and pens a new chapter in the power of personal effort.