King Yin Shou of Shang allies with the fox demon Daji and rules with such cruelty and lawlessness that he incurs Heaven's wrath. The Kunlun immortal Jiang Ziya descends the mountain bearing the Investiture of the Gods List, seeking the ruler destined to unite the realm and save its people. Ji Fa, son of the Marquis of Xibo, gradually discovers Yin Shou's true nature and rebels against him, leaving the capital, Chaoge. Beneath the surface, the various factions are already maneuvering, and the first signs of upheaval are beginning to emerge.
