Chi Baicheng (simplified: 迟百城, traditional: 遲百城, pinyin: Chí Bǎichéng, jyutping: ci4 baak3 sing4) was the first disciple of Tianmen of the Taishan School. He was known for his loyalty to his master and his tragic death at the hands of Tian Boguang at the Huiyan Tower in Hengshan City.
Biography
Chi Baicheng was trained by Tianmen and became the first disciple of the Taishan School. He was a loyal and principled disciple who followed his master’s teachings.
Death at Huiyan Tower
Chi Baicheng, along with his master Tiansong and other Taishan disciples, pursued Tian Boguang to the Huiyan Tower (回雁楼) in Hengshan City, where Tian Boguang had abducted Yilin of the North Hengshan School.
When Tiansong attempted to rescue Yilin and was injured by Tian Boguang’s swift blade, Chi Baicheng bravely stepped forward to confront the notorious lecher. However, Tian Boguang’s martial arts were far superior, and he killed Chi Baicheng with a single stroke of his blade.
Tianmen, witnessing his first disciple’s death, praised Chi Baicheng’s courage, saying “Very good, very good” (很好，很好), acknowledging his disciple’s righteous stand even in the face of certain death.
Personality & traits
Chi Baicheng was portrayed as a loyal, brave, and principled disciple. He was willing to risk his life to defend righteousness and protect the innocent, demonstrating the strong moral values of the orthodox martial arts world. His death highlighted the dangers that even skilled disciples faced when confronting truly formidable opponents.
Martial arts abilities
Chi Baicheng was trained in the Taishan Swordplay by Tianmen. While his individual prowess was not extensively detailed, he was considered a capable disciple who contributed to the Taishan School’s strength. However, his skills were no match for Tian Boguang’s superior abilities.
Relationships
- Tianmen: His master, who praised his courage after his death.
- Tiansong: His master’s junior brother, with whom he pursued Tian Boguang.
- Jianchu: His junior disciple brother, Tianmen’s second disciple.
- Tian Boguang: His killer, the notorious lecher whose martial arts were far superior.
Behind the scenes
Chi Baicheng’s character serves as a poignant example of the tragic consequences of confronting powerful adversaries in the jianghu. His death demonstrates that even loyal and brave disciples can fall victim to superior martial artists, highlighting the brutal reality of the martial world. His character contributes to the portrayal of Tian Boguang as a formidable and dangerous opponent, and underscores the theme that righteousness alone is not always enough to overcome superior skill.
See also
- Laughing in the Wind characters
- Tianmen – Chi Baicheng’s master
- Taishan School – Chi Baicheng’s faction
- Tian Boguang – Chi Baicheng’s killer
External links
- Chi Baicheng (Chinese) on Chinese Wikipedia