King Zhou

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	King Zhou
Alias(es)	Zi Shou; Human Sovereign; Human Emperor; Kong Zhongni (reincarnated Split Soul)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Great Shang; Human Race
Occupation/Role	King of Great Shang; Human Sovereign; leader of the Human Race
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Wheel and Sea Secret Realm — Great Perfection	3	Obtained Emperor Wushi’s inheritance, cultivated beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree, and formed two visions in one day.
Dao Palace Secret Realm — Great Perfection	5	Cultivated the visions The Bright Moon Rises Over the Sea and Immortal King Descends Upon the Nine Heavens.
Four Extremes Secret Realm — Great Perfection	9	Perfected all four limbs and gained the Yin-Yang Diagram of Life and Death and Brocade Mountains and Rivers visions.
Emperor	19	After proving Dao and becoming an emperor, he began facing true Human Emperors in the Great Emperor’s Arena.
Heavenly Emperor inheritance / Nine Transformations path	21	Inherited Emperor Ye’s title and power; gained a nine-transformation route toward the Red Dust Immortal realm.
Immortal King Realm	100	Established a cultivation path founded on human nature and the human body; Great Shang became his field domain.
Mystic Immortal	147	Consulted Master Tongtian on using merit to accelerate cultivation.
Golden Immortal	200	Reached Golden Immortal in less than ten years; declared his intention to reach Quasi-Saint within another ten years.
Quasi-Immortal Emperor	150 152	Used Boundless Merit to complete a smooth breakthrough, then paused to stabilize his realm.
Peak below Sage	340	Reached the peak beneath Sage level after his Split Soul merged with him.
Near-Sage combat power (incarnation)	376	His King Zhou incarnation wielded Human Realm World Force at a level nearing Sagehood.

Background / History

Zi Shou transmigrated into the body of King Zhou during the Investiture of the Gods era. He awakened to find Great Shang fated to fall, Xiqi destined to rise, and Goddess Nüwa already offended by his predecessor’s conduct. Rather than accept this outcome, he resolved to oppose the gods, Buddhas, and Heaven itself. 1

As a direct descendant of Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor and Emperor Ku, he possesses a pure Human Emperor bloodline and the Innate Saintly Physique and Dao Embryo needed to inherit Emperor Wushi’s legacy. The Hall of Heroes of the Human Emperors recognized him, granting access to imperial inheritances, the Luck Torch, and the Great Emperor’s Arena. 3

His early reign focused on reversing King Zhou’s reputation and restoring Great Shang. He issued an Edict of Self-Reproach, resumed daily court sessions, recalled Grand Tutor Wen, and publicly rejected the premise that humanity should beg Heaven for forgiveness. 5 6 7

Zi Shou’s reforms improved agriculture, literacy, administration, and cultivation across Great Shang. His personal prestige and the Human Race’s Fortune rose alongside these changes, strengthening both his Luck Torch and cultivation. 10 14 98 99

Personality

Zi Shou is defiant toward predestination. His central conviction is that the human race should control its own affairs rather than submit to Heaven or rely on divine favor. 7 11 107

He is pragmatic and politically calculating. He uses public opinion, reforms, strategic rewards, imprisonment, and controlled conflict to weaken threats before they can become irreversible. He spared Ji Chang in Youli to prevent the immediate emergence of another rebellion leader, while intercepting Ji Chang’s Merit of a Sage. 6 53 62

Although initially inexperienced and vulnerable to manipulation, his experiences through reincarnation across a hundred lives tempered his mentality. He became markedly calmer when dealing with Su Daji and the Xuanyuan Tomb Three Demons. 44

He remains composed before figures vastly above ordinary mortals, including Sage Tongtian and Goddess Nüwa. He gives due respect without becoming servile. 106 129

Abilities & Skills

Human Path Luck

As the Human Sovereign, Zi Shou gathers and wields the Human Race’s Fortune.

• Repels evil influences, including the Nine-Tailed Fox’s attempts at seduction. 14
• Raises his cultivation speed as Great Shang prospers and public faith in him grows. 5 40
• Allows him to empower artifacts, formations, and reincarnated Split Souls. 252 343
• Enables his incarnation to draw on Human Realm World Force at nearly Sage-level strength. 376

Five Great Secret Realms

Zi Shou inherited Emperor Wushi’s complete cultivation method: Sea of Wheels, Dao Palace, Four Extremes, Dragon Transformation, and Immortal Platform. 3

• His Wushi Scripture cultivation grants rapid physical and spiritual growth.
• He has manifested at least six major visions: Golden Sea of Bitterness, Chaos Spawns Green Lotus, The Bright Moon Rises Over the Sea, Immortal King Descends Upon the Nine Heavens, Yin-Yang Diagram of Life and Death, and Brocade Mountains and Rivers. 9
• His physical body became comparable to a True Immortal and is protected by condensed Human Path Luck. 36

Field Domain Path

Zi Shou developed a field-domain method centered on Chaoge City and later Great Shang itself. 71 100

• Uses nine Field Domain Banners to establish control over Chaoge. 71
• Can cause rain or clear weather within Chaoge City. 71
• Can appear throughout the city as if teleporting. 71
• Within Chaoge, can contend with and defeat a Mystic Immortal. 71

Reincarnation of a Drop of Blood

A Myriad Heavens Treasure that allowed Zi Shou to experience lives across time. 21

• Tempered his mentality through a hundred lifetimes. 44
• Supported his later strategy of splitting his soul and reincarnating into major human figures. 306
• One reincarnated soul became Kong Zhongni; another became Ying Zheng. 306 343

Formation Mastery

Zi Shou possesses advanced formation knowledge and uses Human Race Fortune to enhance formations.

• Developed the Divine Diagram Sword Formation, wielding forty-nine war swords. 254
• Broke the Twelve Grade Merit Golden Lotus and overwhelmed the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree. 254
• Blocked and prepared to suppress the Pangu Banner. 256
• His formation was judged to surpass the Zhuxian Sword Formation in power. 256

Human Canonization

Zi Shou established a system of human-enfeoffed gods to counter Heavenly Court control over local deities. 62

• Mountain, Water, and Earth Gods within Great Shang are bound to his authority. 98
• Uses canonized deities to assist Great Shang’s development rather than extract human worship for Heaven. 98

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Wushi Bell — Emperor Wushi’s Emperor’s Dao Weapon; Zi Shou later entrusted it to Nezha. 9 31
• Luck Torch — A fortune-linked treasure that accelerates cultivation and grants draws from the Myriad Heavens Treasures. 3
• Bodhi Ancient Tree — Doubles his cultivation efficiency. 3
• One Qi Water and Fire Rod — Used to defeat cultivators in Xiqi City. 51
• Five Emperors Pagoda — Sacred artifact that can be used with Human Race Fortune to fight above one’s realm. 151 233
• Nine Heavenly Steeles — Complement the Heavenly Stele Mystic Art and gather and suppress Human Race Fortune. 214 232
• Divine Diagram and Forty-Nine War Swords — Core components of his Divine Diagram Sword Formation. 254
• By the General’s Stand — Can summon Human Generals and contains the Devil Master’s remnant soul; later sent to Ying Zheng. 340 343
• Great Banner of the Primordial Era — Myriad Heavens Treasure drawn alongside the World-Destroying Disk. 340
• World-Destroying Disk — Myriad Heavens Treasure connected to other artifacts from the Tomb of Gods World. 340

Relationships

• Empress Jiang — His empress; showed concern over his condition and responsibilities at the beginning of his reign. 1
• Grand Tutor Wen Zhong — Veteran adviser and military pillar of Great Shang; Zi Shou recalled him to court and relies on his loyalty, counsel, and martial support. 5 6 21
• Bi Gan — Trusted uncle and administrator; disseminates Zi Shou’s inventions and oversees development plans. 10 41 62
• Su Daji / Nine-Tailed Fox — Sent to seduce and ruin him; Zi Shou resists her influence, keeps her close to observe her schemes, and eventually slays the Xuanyuan Tomb Three Demons. 5 14 44 83
• Nezha — Protégé and disciple; Zi Shou protects him from Taiyi Zhenren, encourages his growth, and gives him the Wushi Bell. 24 26 31
• Kong Xuan — Great Shang general bound to the dynasty by karma; a powerful ally whom Zi Shou treats with unusual respect. 22 120
• Yuan Hong — General entrusted with campaigns against rebellious lords; gained respect for Zi Shou after sparring with him. 46 51
• Jiang Ziya — Initially expected to lead the Campaign against Shang, but served as a Great Shang minister and supported its development before returning to Xiqi under his master’s orders. 58 64 150
• Shen Gongbao — Appointed Deputy Grand Preceptor after entering the Hall of Talents; Zi Shou values his network among cultivators. 86
• Goddess Nüwa — Initially hostile after King Zhou offended her temple; their conflict evolved into wary cooperation in resolving major threats. 1 147 148
• Sage Tongtian — Sage ally who recognizes Zi Shou as the “One That Escaped” and supports his resistance to the Investiture’s intended outcome. 107 129
• East Sea Dragon Clan — Became linked to Human Race Fortune after Zi Shou returned Zu Long’s remains and helped lift their burden. 148
• Nüba — Daughter of Xuanyuan who seeks Zi Shou’s aid with a problem tied to the Six Paths of Reincarnation. 132 152
• Ying Zheng — A reincarnated Split Soul of Zi Shou; receives the By the General’s Stand to support Qin’s future campaigns. 306 343
• Kong Zhongni — A reincarnated Split Soul of Zi Shou who awakens his past-life memories and seeks to unify human thought. 306 314

Story Role / Major Arcs

Reformation of Great Shang

Zi Shou changes from the infamously debauched King Zhou into an active ruler. He issues the Edict of Self-Reproach, recalls Wen Zhong, rejects Heavenly Court interference, and kills the Spirit of the Qi Water River and the Mountain God of Taihang Mountain. 5 6 7 8

North Sea Expedition

He personally leads an expedition against the Seventy-Two Route Lords of the North Sea, bringing Kong Xuan, Li Jing, and Nezha. He defeats a Demon Race creature with one palm strike and pacifies the rebellion within a month. 22 24 27 39

Suppression of the Lords

After returning from the North Sea, Zi Shou establishes the Hall of Talents, deploys the Four Lords, and uses the Decree of Grace to divide lordly territories and incite infighting. He imprisons Ji Chang in Youli rather than executing him. 41 52 53 62

Human Canonization and Conflict with Heaven

Zi Shou establishes human gods, confronts Jade Emperor Haotian, and makes Great Shang’s deities answer to human authority. His battle with the Heavenly Court dramatically raises his prestige among the people. 62 94 98

Alliances and World-Calamity Resolution

He works with Jiejiao, the Dragon Clan, the Phoenix Clan, Goddess Nüwa, and Master Tongtian to resolve dangers including the East Sea Eye, Unending Fire Mountain, and the Six Paths of Reincarnation. These actions earn immense merit and expand the Human Race’s influence. 122 147 148 152 168

Canonization War

As Xiqi and multiple divine factions oppose Great Shang, Zi Shou strengthens its military, empowers allies such as Zhao Gongming, and personally deploys the Divine Diagram Sword Formation against Sage-backed enemies. 212 216 250 254 256

Human Ancestor and Split Souls

His reforms raise Human Race Fortune beyond the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, leading them to recognize him as a Human Ancestor. He later divides his soul and reincarnates portions of himself as figures including Kong Zhongni and Ying Zheng. 276 306 343

Notable Quotes

“Our human race carved a path through thorns and brambles to reach where we are today. When did we ever beg the heavens? Why should we need heaven’s forgiveness?” 7

“Since Heaven and man are separated, each tending to their own affairs without interference, why have you come?” 11

“From start to finish, his opponent was not Xiqi… but the countless gods and buddhas, the lofty Sages.” 107

Trivia

• Zi Shou had two sons, Yin Jiao and Yin Hong, before his transmigration. 22
• He introduced paper, movable type printing, the compass, waterwheel, iron plow, and Twenty-Four Solar Terms to Great Shang. 10
• His reforms later included development plans, an Imperial Examination system, martial halls, Spirit Stones, Dragon Tooth Rice, and widespread human cultivation. 99 216 281 298
• Sage Tongtian identifies him as the “One That Escaped,” a being who has broken fate and possesses infinite future possibilities. 107