"Investiture of the Gods" and "Lord of the Rings" were both classic novels of gods and demons. Each of the two novels had its own unique characteristics and outstanding points. It was difficult to directly compare them. For specific details, you can refer to the following aspects: 1. Story background: The Investiture of the Gods tells the story of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, while The Lord of the Rings tells the story of the Hobbits in a broader world. 2. Storyline: The Investiture of the Gods has a rich storyline and complex character relationships, which contains a large number of myths and legends and historical elements. The Lord of the Rings has a more magical and epic plot, which contains a large number of adventure, battle and magic elements. 3. Character Creation: There are many characters in the Investiture of the Gods, such as Jiang Shang, Bi Fang, Shang Rong, etc. The characters in the Lord of the Rings are more three-dimensional and plump, such as the Hobbit, the dwarf's golden boots, the elf prince, etc. 4. Literature style: The Investiture of the Gods and The Lord of the Rings both have different literary styles. The Investiture of the Gods has a deep historical and cultural heritage, focusing on character creation and plot narration. The Lord of the Rings focuses on fantasy, epic, and adventure elements, as well as a large number of detailed descriptions and magic settings. Therefore, the two novels were both excellent works with their own unique charms that could not be directly compared.