What was the significance of the Investiture of the Gods?

The Investiture of the Gods was one of the ancient Chinese myths. It told the story of King Wu of Zhou, the son of King Wen of Zhou, who joined forces with other vassal states to overthrow the Shang Dynasty and establish the Western Zhou Dynasty. In the story, King Wu of Zhou conferred the titles of "gods" on two immortals of the Shang Dynasty, Chong Boqin and Chong Houhu, in order to commend his achievements, and let them rule the territory of the Shang Dynasty. This constituted the Investiture of the Gods. The significance of the Investiture of the Gods was that it commended the outstanding figures of the Zhou Dynasty, allowing them to obtain the status of gods. They became the gods of the Chinese nation, representing justice and strength. The Investiture of the Gods was also considered one of the most famous ancient Chinese myths. It was widely read and became an important part of Chinese culture. It should be noted that the story of the Investiture of the Gods was fictional, and its authenticity had not been confirmed in history. However, the meaning and spirit of this story has been passed down to this day and has become an important part of Chinese culture.