A messenger from the Heavens arrives in Zhao Ge, a land ruled by the Shang dynasty for generations. The current emperor, Zi Zhou, refuses to bow to the gods and declares to the messenger that he will no longer tolerate the tyranny of the Heavens. The gods are displeased; soon, Wu Jifa, the emperor of a neighboring land, leads a crusade against the rebellious Shang. During the battle, the Shang forces are overwhelmingly outnumbered. Just as the capital is on the verge of falling, Zhou joins the fray. Although he breaks through the enemy lines and advances toward Jifa, a god suddenly descends from the sky, landing directly before him, ready to personally deal with the troublemaker.