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China: Carving of Li Xingba, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut

China: Carving of Li Xingba, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel <i>Fengshen Yanyi</i> ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut

Li Xingba was a minor character from the classic Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi'. He was one of the four holy men who served under Grand Tutor Wen Zhong, King Zhou of Shang's head of civil affairs. Li Xingba fought for the Shang army against the Zhou army, and was eventually killed by Muzha.

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