Yang Jian (Investiture Form)
楊戩
The warrior cousin of King Wu — Jiang Ziya's most trusted Zhou general.
Origin Story
The Young Warrior
Yang Jian, known as Erlang Shen, is the divine warrior with the third eye. In the Investiture of the Gods, he is the disciple of Yu Ding Zhen Ren, master of Mount Yuxu, and the most formidable warrior of the cosmic war.
In the Investiture of the Gods, Yang Jian is a powerful warrior and one of Jiang Ziya's chief disciples. He uses his third-eye magic and divine hound to defeat many Shang warriors.
Powers & Symbols
Attributes & Artefacts
Click each card to reveal the details behind Yang Jian (Investiture Form)'s divine attributes.
Magical Artifacts & Weapons
Yang Jian (Investiture Form)'s Divine Arsenal
The legendary weapons and treasures wielded by Yang Jian (Investiture Form) — each with its own origin story, powers, and mythological significance.
Historical & Cultural Meaning
Beyond the Myth
Third Eye Power
Yang Jian's third eye can see through all transformations, magical illusions, and shape-shifting. This ability makes him the perfect demon-catcher, capable of exposing any creature's true form.
Battle with Sun Wukong
Yang Jian's most famous battle is against Sun Wukong in Journey to the West — the only deity who can match the Monkey King in combat. The battle ended in a draw, demonstrating Yang Jian's exceptional martial prowess.
Cult and Worship
Yang Jian is venerated throughout China as a divine warrior, protector, and demon-queller. His temples are common in Sichuan and southwestern China, where he is considered a local protector.
Cultural Legacy
Yang Jian represents the ideal of martial skill combined with moral purity. His story has been retold in countless operas, novels, and folk tales, making him one of the most beloved warrior deities in Chinese culture.
Mythology Network
Connections & Relationships
Yang Jian (Investiture Form) is woven into a larger web of gods, creatures, and legends. Explore the connections below.
Yang Jian (Investiture Form)
楊戩
Jiang Ziya
The fisherman with a straight hook — the supreme strategist who founded the Zhou Dynasty.
Ji Fa (King Wen of Zhou)
The virtuous founder of the Zhou Dynasty — the sage king whose son would overthrow Shang.
Wu Ji
The vanguard commander of Zhou — Jiang Ziya's chief disciple and the leading general.
Erlang Shen
The three-eyed warrior god and heaven's greatest champion.
Nezha
The rebellious child god who defied fate and the heavens.