Investiture Of The Gods, simple english

When he arrived at the Jade Emptiness Palace on Mount Kunlun, Jiang Ziya was admitted by White Crane Lad and went in to see Heavenly Primogenitor. Jiang knelt down and said, “May you live 10,000 years. I beg you to grant me the jade spells so I can confirm as gods the ghosts in the Terrace of God Confirmation. Dear Master, have mercy on them. Both I and the ghosts will appreciate your kindness forever.” “I already knew this, Jiang Ziya. You may return first. I will send the jade spells and my decree before long,” Heavenly Primogenitor replied. Jiang Ziya kowtowed and returned to West Qi. He went to see King Wu to report all that had happened. A few days later, soft music and a sweet fragrance drifted down from the sky. Several yellow scarved creatures accompanied White Crane Lad to deliver the jade spells and decree. Jiang Ziya went out to welcome the messengers. He knelt down to receive the jade spells and golden decree and kowtowed toward the Jade Emptiness Palace to thank his master...

By order of Jiang Ziya, Fei Lian and E Lai were led out to have their heads cut off. Jiang Ziya reentered the Terrace Of God Confirmation, knocked on his desk, and shouted, “Where is Bai Jian? Lead the ghosts of Fei Lian and E Lai to the terrace.” When the ghosts of Fei Lian and E Lai came forward to kneel down, Jiang Ziya declared, “Fei Lian and E Lai were bootlickers by birth. They cheated the king, causing him to lose his nation and his life. Though these crimes were their own, it had all been destined by fate. I now confirm them as Gods To Dissolve Frozen Ice.” Fei Lian and E Lai kowtowed and left the terrace. After all the ceremonies were completed, Jiang Ziya led his ministers back to West Qi. The next morning King Wu appeared at a court conference. The atmosphere is always different when a virtuous ruler ascends the throne. Fragrant mist filled the air, and the sun shone brightly over all. Auspicious clouds floated above, and the tinkling of jade worn by the ministers was as swe...