Redefining 'The Conquering of the Gods': Ji Fa as the Protagonist

The movie 'The Conquering of the Gods: Part One' is currently in theaters, and director Wu Ershan recently appeared on the movie channel 'Today's Film Review,' discussing some important character adaptations in the film.

Regarding the adaptation of Ji Fa's character in 'The Conquering of the Gods: Part One,' Wu Ershan candidly explains that it was mainly for dramatic reasons. The protagonist of this story should be Ji Fa, who conquers King Zhou and establishes the Zhou dynasty, so his age was lowered. His relationship with Yin Shou was reshaped as a 'spiritual father-son relationship,' causing him to ignore his biological father Ji Chang, representing two different life directions.

As for the adaptation of the relationship between King Zhou Yin Shou and the fox demon Daji in 'The Conquering of the Gods: Part One,' director Wu Ershan points out that the downfall of a kingdom cannot be solely attributed to a woman. It is undoubtedly the result of the ruler's own flaws, incompetence, and greed. They are, in fact, 'partners' in their collaboration, and the evil originates from Yin Shou himself, with Daji merely providing him a means to manifest it.