Chao Tian is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods.

Chao Tian is a neutrally ranked officer serving under King Zhou of Shang

King Zhou of Shang

Emperor Xin of Shang was the last king of the Shang Dynasty. He was later given the pejorative posthumous name Zhòu . He is also called Zhou Xin or King Zhou . He may also be referred to by adding "Shang" in front of any of his names...

. During the time of Huang Feihu

Huang Feihu

Huang Feihu is a fictional character in the Chinese epic fantasy novel Fengshen Bang. Originally known as Prince Wucheng of the Shang Dynasty, he defects to Xiqi , a vassal state under Shang, after the tyrannical King Zhou of Shang caused the death of his wife...

's escape and arrival at Phoenix City, Grand Old Master Wen Zhong

Wen Zhong (Shang Dynasty)

Wen Zhong is a major character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi).Wen Zhong had been the top ranked official under King Da Yi since the times of old. Following the death of Da Yi, Wen Zhong would crown Zi Shou as the new king of the Shang Dynasty...

 would send Chao Tian to spy on Mount Singing Phoenix with his brother, Chao Lei

Chao Lei

Chao Lei is a character featured within the famed Chinese novel, Fengshen Yanyi.Chao Lei is the brother of Chao Tian. They Twins are seemingly the right and left hand of King Zhou himself and will accomplish his will to their utmost abilities...

. Once Chao Tian was defeated by Nangong Kuo

Nangong Kuo (Western Zhou)

Nangong Kuo was an official of Zhou. According to Classic of History, he was one of the key ministers of King Wen of Zhou.-Plot in Fengshen Yanyi:...

 after being caught, Chao stood before Jiang Ziya

Jiang Ziya

Jiang Ziya was a Chinese historical and legendary figure who resided next to the Weishui River about 3,000 years ago. A sage and military strategist, Jiang Ziya was called upon by King Wen of Zhou to serve as prime minister...

 and refused to kneel -- for Jiang was no more than a "peon".

Before Chao was to be put to death, Huang Feihu would approach the execution quarters and convince Chao to become a general under King Wu of Zhou

King Wu of Zhou

King Wu of Zhōu or King Wu of Chou was the first sovereign, or ruler of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty. The dates of his reign are 1046-1043 BCE or 1049/45-1043. Various sources quoted that he died at the age of 93, 54 or 43. He was considered a just and able leader. Zhou Gong Dan was one of his...

. Thus, Chao tried to convince his brother. However, simple minded as usual, Chao realized that his family would be killed if King Zhou found out; thus Chao and his brother would rebel once again to no avail. In the end, Chao's life was spared, but he was forced to stay within Phoenix City.

Chao Tian was appointed as the deity of Suipo Star (岁破星).