长剑风云 (2023)

Creation of The Gods I: Kingdom of Storms is a 2023 Chinese fantasy epic film and the first installment of the "Creation of The Gods" trilogy. Adapted from "Investiture of the Gods" and "The Story of King Wu's Expedition", the film depicts the tyrant King Zhou of Shang's collusion with the fox spirit Daji, which leads to divine retribution. The immortal Jiang Ziya descends from Kunlun Mountain with the Investiture of the Gods list, seeking a righteous ruler to save the world. Ji Fa, son of the Marquis of Xibo, gradually sees through King Zhou's true nature and rebels against the Shang Dynasty. The film has received significant attention for its grand production, stunning visual effects, and innovative adaptation of traditional myths. Directed by Wuershan, and starring Fei Xiang, Huang Bo, Li Xuejian, and many other talented actors, it was released in mainland China on July 20, 2023, achieving both box office success and critical acclaim. With its profound themes and complex character relationships, the film presents a magnificent mythological world, laying the foundation for the subsequent films in the "Creation of The Gods" series.