On the occasion of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the world was turbulent, and people and gods were intertwined. Jiang Ziya was appointed to preside over the ceremony of sealing the gods, shouldering the important task of reshaping the order of the Three Realms. However, in this battle of the gods that decided the fate of all beings, a general named Bai Jian seemed out of place. He has never participated in the earth-shattering battle of King Wu's war, and he has no meritorious deeds at all, but he is the first on the list of gods, ranking first among the three hundred and sixty-five righteous gods, and has become a Qingfu righteous god. This seemingly absurd arrangement was unquestionable and unopposed. What kind of mysterious power can make a person who has not achieved an inch of achievement to reach the top of the altar?
The thousand-year-old heroic soul will reappear in one day
In that distant ancient era, an earth-shattering war was staged in the land of China. The protagonists of this war are none other than the legendary Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor and Chi You. In order to compete for the hegemony of the Central Plains, the two male lords led their respective tribes to launch a fierce battle.
The flames of war were raging, swords and swords were shadowing, and the entire Central Plains was plunged into chaos. In this protracted war, Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor had a fierce general named Bai Jian. He was brave and good at fighting, experienced in a hundred battles, and was one of the vanguard generals most relied on by the Yellow Emperor.
Bai Jian charged forward in every battle, fighting bloodily. His bravery is unparalleled, and his achievements are impressive, and he has become a banner in the Yellow Emperor's army. However, fate always likes to play jokes with heroes.
In a crucial battle, Bai Jian was ordered to lead his army to assault Chiyou's base camp. He led the elite troops, like a sharp knife, straight into the heart of the enemy. Just when victory was in sight, the unexpected happened.
Chiyou wields his secret weapon, a magical firearm. This never-before-seen weapon was so powerful that it instantly routed Bai Jian's army. Pak Jian himself was unfortunately hit by a firearm and was seriously injured.
In the chaos, the badly injured Bai Jian was swept into the sea by the raging waves. Since then, this heroic general has disappeared into the long river of history. People only know that he gave his life for the country, but they do not know that his soul is floating on the sea and cannot rest in peace.
Time flies, and the stars change. A thousand years have passed. Bai Jian's soul has been hovering on a small island in the East China Sea. Day after day, he looked into the distance, looking forward to the day when he would be able to return to earth.
In this long wait, Bai Jian has witnessed countless sunrises and sunsets, and experienced countless wind, rain, thunder and lightning. His will has never been erased, and he still maintains the loyalty and courage of the year.
Finally, on a sunny day, Bai Jian waited for the opportunity to change his fate. An old man in a Taoist robe appeared on the island. This old man is none other than Jiang Ziya, who was ordered to go down the mountain to preside over the god ceremony.
Jiang Ziya had just received the list of gods from his master Yuan Shi Tianzun, and he came to this island non-stop. He seemed to have known that there was a heroic soul who had been waiting for a thousand years here. Jiang Ziya approached Bai Jian and carefully looked at the former hero.
Bai Jian was very excited when he saw Jiang Ziya. He told the story of his life and his experience. After listening to Bai Jian's story, Jiang Ziya deeply felt Bai Jian's loyalty and perseverance. He decided to help the thousand-year-old soul return to the human world.
Jiang Ziya took out the Five Thunder Magic Weapon and recited the spell in his mouth. Suddenly, thunder and lightning thundered in the sky. In this earth-shattering scene, Bai Jian felt a powerful force break through the puzzle that bound him.
With a dazzling flash of light, Bai Jian finally regained his freedom. He knelt down in front of Jiang Ziya, grateful. Jiang Ziya picked up Bai Jian and invited him to go to Xiqi to participate in the upcoming battle of King Wu.
In this way, this heroic soul, who has been waiting for thousands of years, finally has the opportunity to rebuild his career. Bai Jian readily agreed and followed Jiang Ziya on a new journey. Together, they left the island that had been waiting for thousands of years and headed for Xiqi.
The gods are up, and the heroes show their skills
Jiang Ziya took Bai Jian to Xiqi, and the scene in front of him opened the eyes of this thousand-year-old hero. Xiqi City is full of people, and there is a tense and excited atmosphere everywhere. Martial King Ji Fa is gathering a large army and preparing to crusade against the tyrannical and unscrupulous Shang King.
Jiang Ziya introduced Bai Jian to King Wu and told the legendary experience of this ancient hero. King Wu was greatly moved when he heard this, and immediately decided to reuse Bai Jian. However, at this moment, Jiang Ziya suddenly remembered his important mission - to become a god.
He realized that such an important event had to have a solemn place to hold the ceremony. So, Jiang Ziya proposed to King Wu to build a magnificent Fengshen platform in Xiqi City. King Wu readily agreed, and immediately ordered preparations to begin.
Jiang Ziya looked around, and his gaze finally fell on Bai Jian. He believes that this hero, who has experienced thousands of years of vicissitudes, is most suitable for the supervision of Fengshentai. When Bai Jian heard this, he immediately expressed his willingness to go all out.
In this way, the construction of the Fengshen Platform was officially launched. Bai Jian led a group of skilled craftsmen to be busy day and night. They first selected the highest hill in Xiqi City as the foundation of the Fengshen Terrace.
Workers began to dig and fill the hill to tamp and reinforce it. Pak Jian personally supervises every step of the process to ensure that the foundation is stable. Under his strict requirements, the foundation works were quickly completed.
Next is the construction of the steps. Bai Jian designed ninety-nine steps, implying the supremacy of the heavenly realm. Each step is paved with fine bluestone, smooth and flat, solemn and grand.
On both sides of the steps, Bai Jianren carved lifelike dragon and phoenix patterns. These exquisite carvings not only add to the majesty of the shrine, but also symbolize the supreme power between heaven and earth.
The construction of the main body of Fengshentai is a huge project. According to Jiang Ziya's instructions, Bai Jian designed the Fengshentai into a three-layer structure. Each layer has a special meaning, representing the three worlds of heaven, earth, and man.
The first floor is the widest, and is used to house many gods to be sealed. The second floor is slightly smaller, and it is the place where Jiang Ziya presides over the ceremony of sealing the gods. The highest third layer is reserved for the Celestial Venerable and other supreme gods.
In the choice of building materials, Bai Jian also put a lot of thought into it. He had the finest white marble collected from all over the world to lay the countertops. Under the illumination of the sun, the whole Fengshen platform looks solemn and sacred, and the brilliance is dazzling.
In order to highlight the extraordinary status of the Fengshen platform, Bai Jian also erected twelve huge stone pillars on the side of the platform. These stone pillars are carved with various patterns of sacred beasts, guarding the sacredness of the shrine.
Under the careful supervision of Bai Jian, the construction of the Fengshen Platform progressed rapidly. In less than half a year, a magnificent Fengshen platform stood in Xiqi City, becoming the most eye-catching building in the city.
However, just as the Fengshen Platform was about to be completed, an accident happened. A sudden rainstorm caused serious damage to the just-completed Fengshen Terrace. The pillars were tilted, the steps were cracked, and everyone was looking at them and anxious in their hearts.
In the face of this unexpected situation, Bai Jian has shown extraordinary leadership skills. He quickly organized manpower and rushed to repair it day and night. Under his leadership, the workers worked together to restore the damaged parts in no time.
This incident not only did not affect the progress of the construction of the Fengshen Terrace, but made Bai Jian win the respect of more people. People have admired his ability and courage, believing that he is worthy of being a hero rarely seen in a thousand years.
Finally, on a sunny morning, the majestic Fengshen Platform was completed. Bai Jian stood on the top of the stage, overlooking the entire Xiqi City, and his heart was full of pride and a sense of achievement.
At this time, I am afraid that he could never have imagined that this Fengshen platform, which was built by him himself, would become the key to the turning point of his fate. And he himself will usher in the supreme glory of life on this stage in the near future.
Wars are raging, and heroes are useless
As soon as the Fengshentai was completed, there was an earth-shattering news in Xiqi City: King Wu decided to raise an army! This news was like a hurricane, and it swept through the entire Xiqi City in an instant. The streets and alleys were full of people talking, some cheering and others worried.
When Bai Jian heard the news, he immediately came to King Wu's tent to ask for battle. He knelt in front of King Wu and made a generous statement, expressing his willingness to serve King Wu to the death. However, King Wu showed an embarrassed expression.
It turned out that King Wu had already formulated a detailed battle plan, and all the armies had been arranged. Although Bai Jian is a thousand-year-old hero, in this era, he has neither military power nor military exploits. King Wu euphemistically expressed the hope that Bai Jian could stay in Xiqi and defend the rear.
After listening to King Wu's arrangement, Bai Jian was lost in his heart, but he still respectfully accepted the order on the surface. He withdrew from the tent and looked at the busy soldiers around him, feeling as if he had become an outsider. The great generals who used to be powerful are now useless.
Just when Bai Jian was depressed, Jiang Ziya found him. Jiang Ziya patted Bai Jian's shoulder and said earnestly: "Old general, your talent is not on the battlefield, but in governing the people. Jiang Ziya's words made Bai Jian's eyes light up.
It turned out that Jiang Ziya had long seen Bai Jian's talent in management. He recommended to King Wu to let Bai Jian serve as the left-behind official in Xiqi and be responsible for the people's livelihood affairs in the rear. King Wu readily agreed to Jiang Ziya's suggestion.
In this way, Bai Jian began his new mission. He traveled to every corner of Xiqi City to carefully understand the living conditions of the people. He found that due to the impact of the war, many people were living in difficulty and there was a shortage of food.
Bai Jian immediately set out to solve the problem. He organized the cultivation of wasteland and encouraged the people to grow drought-tolerant crops. At the same time, he instituted a strict food rationing system to ensure that everyone had access to basic food rations.
Thanks to Bai Jian's efforts, the food crisis in Xiqi City was quickly alleviated. The people were full of praise for the new official, calling him "the old man of the blue sky". Bai Jian's fame spread both inside and outside Xiqi Castle.
However, the good times were short-lived. Just when Bai Jian was just gaining a foothold, an uninvited guest came to Xiqi City. This person was none other than Lu Yue, the great general of the Shang Dynasty.
Lu Yue, with an elite army, suddenly appeared under Xiqi City. He shouted loudly and demanded that Xiqi City surrender or else attack. The people of the city immediately fell into panic.
In the face of this sudden crisis, Bai Jian was calm and calm. He climbed the city wall and started a war of words with Lu Yue. Bai Jian used his profound knowledge and sharp eloquence to refute every argument of Lu Yue.
This heated debate lasted three days and three nights. In the end, Lu Yue was speechless by Bai Jian, so he had to leave in a huff. Xiqi City, under the wisdom of Bai Jian, escaped a catastrophe.
This feat of Bai Jian shocked the entire Xiqi City. Only then did people realize that this seemingly ordinary old general actually had such a great talent. When King Wu heard about this, he was also impressed by Bai Jian.
Just when people were still immersed in the joy of Bai Jianzhi's retreat from Lu Yue, another bad news came. The Shang Dynasty sent an even more powerful army and was marching towards Xiqi City. The commander of this army was Huang Feihu, a famous general of the Shang Dynasty.
In the face of this new threat, Bai Jian knew that words alone could no longer deal with it. He's got to show real skills. Bai Jian immediately gathered all the capable warriors in the city and began to organize a defense.
He ordered men to strengthen the city walls, store grain and grass, and train the militia. Under the leadership of Bai Jian, the entire Xiqi City is like a sophisticated machine, running in an orderly manner. Everyone is doing their part and preparing for the coming big war.
However, in the process of preparing for the war, Bai Jian encountered an unexpected trouble. Some people in the city began to question Bai Jian's ability, believing that a veteran general from a thousand years ago could not cope with the current war.
In the face of these doubts, Bai Jian was not angry. He gathered everyone and patiently explained his strategy. He pointed out that real war is not only by force, but more importantly by wisdom and strategy.
Bai Jian's words left the doubters speechless. Only then did people realize that the old general in front of them not only had extraordinary courage, but also superb wisdom. Under the inspiration of Bai Jian, the entire Xiqi City was united and morale was high.
In this way, under the leadership of Bai Jian, Xiqi City was ready to meet a strong enemy. However, no one expected that the real test was yet to come. An even more thrilling battle is about to be staged in this ancient city.
The canonization of the gods, the hero finally became a positive result
The tension in Xiqi City finally took a turn for the better on a sunny morning. News came from afar that King Wu's army had defeated the Shang King and returned triumphantly. This news was like a gust of spring breeze, instantly blowing away the haze that shrouded the sky over Xiqi City.
When Bai Jian heard the good news, he immediately organized people to start preparing for the welcome ceremony. He ordered people to sweep the streets, hang colorful flags, and give the entire Xiqi City a new look. Under the leadership of Bai Jian, the people of Xiqi City were enthusiastic and took to the streets one after another, looking forward to the return of the heroes.
Finally, in the midst of all the attention, the army of King Wu appeared outside the city gate. Bai Jian led the officials in the city to welcome King Wu into the city. When King Wu saw the orderly scene of Xiqi City, he couldn't help but praise Bai Jian. He publicly commended Bai Jian for his outstanding performance during the defense of the city.
However, the real big thing is yet to come. Jiang Ziya reported to King Wu that it was time to hold a ceremony to seal the gods. When King Wu heard this, he immediately ordered the preparation of the ceremony. Bai Jian, as the superintendent of the Fengshentai, naturally became an important participant in this ceremony.
The day of the Divine Ceremony is fast approaching. On this day, the weather is clear and the wind is smooth. The whole Xiqi City is lit up with lights, and there is a festive atmosphere everywhere. Bai Jian came to the Fengshen Platform early in the morning and personally checked every detail to ensure that the ceremony could go smoothly.
As the sun rises to the middle of the sky, the ceremony of canonization of the gods officially begins. Jiang Ziya held the god list in his hand and stood at the top of the god platform. Below stood the heroic spirits and heroes waiting to be canonized. Bai Jian was also among them, standing at the forefront of the team with a solemn expression.
Jiang Ziya began to read out the list of gods. Names were pronounced, and heroes were named gods. Whenever someone is sealed, there will be a thunderclap in the sky, as if it is a recognition from heaven. Bai Jian looked at this scene and was excited in his heart.
Finally, Jiang Ziya read Bai Jian's name. "Bai Jian!" Jiang Ziya's voice was loud and majestic, "You have made great contributions in the battle of Shang and Zhou, and you have performed outstanding during the defense of Xiqi. Today, I specially named you the 'God of Human Desolation', and is in charge of the famine year in the world. "
At this moment, Bai Jian only felt a shock all over his body, and a powerful force fell from the sky and injected into his body. He felt his body begin to change, becoming stronger and more powerful. A golden light enveloped him, slowly lifting him up.
Just when Bai Jian was about to ascend, he suddenly remembered his wife. He pleaded with Jiang Ziya, hoping to take his wife with him. After Jiang Ziya listened, he pondered for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement. Bai Jian's wife was also named a deputy god, and she was in charge of the famine years in the world with Bai Jian.
With the last immortal being sealed, the entire god ceremony finally came to a successful conclusion. Bai Jian and his wife, together with the other newly sealed immortals, turned into golden light and ascended to the sky. The people of Xiqi City witnessed this miraculous scene and were all amazed.
However, the story doesn't end there. In the Celestial Realm, Bai Jian began his new life as a "human aragod". He conscientiously studied his duties and tried to master the skills of controlling the famine year. Thanks to his efforts, the famine years on earth have become controllable and no longer so terrible.
Bai Jian's deeds soon spread among the world. People began to worship Bai Jian in the year of famine, praying for his blessing. Bai Jian also lived up to expectations, whenever there was a serious drought in the world, he would secretly help. Under his protection, hundreds of people survived.
As the years passed, Bai Jian's name was gradually forgotten. However, the legend he left behind has been passed down among the people. It is believed that as long as you worship sincerely, you will be blessed by the "human god of the wilderness". This belief has become the spiritual pillar of countless people in difficult times.
To this day, in some remote villages, people still retain the custom of worshipping Baijian. Whenever there was a drought, the villagers would gather and place offerings to pray for the blessings of the ancient hero. Although they may not remember Bai Jian's name, the spirit of this "human desolate" will always live in people's hearts.
This is the story of Bai Jian, a legend from an ancient hero to a god canon. His life spanned thousands of years of time and space, experienced the vicissitudes of the world, and finally became a god who guarded the world. This story tells us that a true hero is not only to make contributions on the battlefield, but more importantly, to care about the common people and never forget the original intention of protecting the people.