Investiture of the Gods: From the Start, I Turned Against Xiqi and Defended Mianchi to the Death
封神：开局反出西岐，我死守渑池
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- You Want Me to Lay Down My Armor? I'll Turn Around and Defend the Great Shang!逼我卸甲？我转头为大商镇国门！Former title · until Nov 2026
- Investiture of the Gods: Betraying Xiqi at the Start, I Stand Firmly at MianchiEnglish name
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It's so good! Before, when I read Investiture of the Gods, my IQ just followed the protagonist's lead 🤦, and I was completely confused, just thinking that everyone was so awesome and powerful. Now, the author has enlightened me! 😏
The writing is smooth, and the satisfying moments are well-placed without feeling forced. Highly recommended.
Creators not of this era, skillful weavers of stories, guardians of the wellspring of inspiration, I beseech you for renewed nourishment. Narrators traversing time, hidden beings holding the reins of plot, holders of the keys to chapters, I offer my fervent urging.
Not bad. Although the synopsis isn't great, the content is actually quite good. First, the protagonist becomes Jiang Ziya's disciple and fights against Shangzhou for merit and fortune. Then, he aims to achieve physical godhood and become an immortal, not for anyone like Ji Fa. Furthermore, Jiang Yi and the protagonist only have a lot of interaction and some affection, nothing more.
This book is good; it's not one of those books where there are hundreds of chapters of battle and not a single named character dies. Lei Zhenzi and Muzha are gone right at the beginning, and the author's control over the pacing of the battlefield is excellent. If you want to see Shang and Zhou armies fighting each other, you should check this out. 😂
A rare post-Investiture of the Gods novel, decisive and ruthless in its killings; the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect are killed without hesitation. Stop dawdling, log off quickly when you're supposed to. A fast-paced, exciting story is supposed to be exciting, not one where everyone fights for ages without dying. There are plenty of long-winded stories in the Investiture of the Gods series, yours is just another one.
It's a good read; the protagonist is vengeful and decisive. It's practically perfect, unlike previous "Investiture of the Gods" stories, focusing on the theme of one person conquering fate. "Urging to Write" I admire your magnificent writing, my heart pounding with longing. I recall the initial amazement upon reading it, like a refreshing spring breeze.
It's so good, everyone come and see it! It makes me feel like my intelligence has been insulted.
A unique take on the legendary Investiture of the Gods, definitely worth watching! 👍
As a long-time bookworm, this is the best novel on the theme of the Investiture of the Gods that I have ever read. The protagonist is never resentful and is decisive in killing. He does what he says without hesitation, unlike other books where the protagonist is bullied to the point of exhaustion but still hesitates to act because of the other party's powerful background. This book is completely free of resentment, and for this reason alone, it is more enjoyable to read than anything else.