Ji Fa, Child of Destiny

The other Saints did not know, but Qin Mu knew all too well.

At a time like this, only Ji Fa could have drawn forth the Human Emperor's qi.

Ji Fa was the son of Ji Chang, the Marquis of the West under Yin-Shang.

He was also the ruler of Zhou State chosen by the Heavenly Dao, destined to be supported by immortals and human officials alike.

He was the key figure in the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, the one who would "replace Shang with Zhou."

After his father Ji Chang died, Ji Fa succeeded him and was acclaimed "Son of Heaven of Zhou" by the lords of eight hundred states.

With the aid of the immortals of the Chan Teachings on Kunlun, he withstood the Shang Tang faction's "thirty-six campaigns."

In the end, he defeated King Zhou and brought the realm under Zhou's rule.

After a moment's thought, Qin Mu narrowed his eyes, an unusual glint flashing in them.

"The current King of Shang, Di Xin, is my disciple."

"My earlier guidance has already set him on the right path. He should not become a man given to extravagance and pleasure!"

"Ji Fa has been born at this time and drawn forth the Human Emperor's qi. How will things unfold from here?"

At that thought, Qin Mu gave a rueful smile.

He knew full well that his presence had already changed the course of events.

"Phew!"

After a brief pause, Qin Mu let out a long breath and murmured to himself:

"Forget it!"

"I'll see how things go!"

Meanwhile, in Chaoge, the capital of Yin-Shang...

Deep within the imperial palace, Di Xin suddenly frowned, his expression turning grave.

"This... is the qi of a new Human Emperor descending?"

"How could that be?"

Di Xin marveled inwardly, scarcely