The Prequel to the Investiture of the Gods: The War Between Immortals and Mortals

“Everything is a chess piece, every matter a game. I have a choice, but my choice does not determine the outcome. As it happens, all I want is a single outcome.” The human race rises, its fortune flourishes. The Three Pure Ones spread their teachings, and immortal sects spring up everywhere, yet few know that beneath this age of prosperity, the seeds of disaster have already been sown. Toward the end of the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, Shi Lingming and Si Wenming have a fateful encounter by the Luo River. A single remark lays bare the flaws of the human race, planting a seed in the hearts of Ji Qi, Zi Xie, Da Ye, and others. Only later do they realize that when the road ahead clashes with the interests of the immortal sects, a war between mortals and immortals will be inevitable… Surrounded by immortal sect disciples, Si Wenming is not angry. Instead, he laughs aloud. “Brother Shi, you were right again. You were right. The question is no longer whether I want to fight. I have no choice but to fight. I’m not fighting for victory or defeat, life or death. I’m fighting to stand my ground, to secure an outcome. If these hands cannot uphold the heavens and earth, then why not let this flesh and blood become the foundation of this path, of this future? Blood flows like a river, flesh piles up like a mountain. The heavens’ majesty shines bright! The whole world belongs to humanity! All hearts are united! All hopes are fulfilled! Our voices can shake the heavens! Our strength is unstoppable! May our land and rivers endure! May humanity live on forever! May humanity endure! For thousands upon thousands of generations, lasting as long as the world itself!” He points his sword at the heavens, no longer seeking to survive. Clinging to his faith and conviction, he only hopes this single strike can carve open a path, a path to the future, so that the flame never dies and this will can be passed down…