Feng Nandi (simplified: 冯难敌, traditional: 馮難敵, pinyin: Féng Nándí, jyutping: fung4 naan4 dik6), known as Eight Faces Fierce (八面威风 — Bāmiàn Wēifēng), was a disciple of Huang Zhen (黄真) and a grand-disciple of Mu Renqing (穆人清) in the Huashan School in Sword Stained with Royal Blood.
Biography
Training under Huang Zhen
Feng Nandi was trained by Huang Zhen, the first disciple of Mu Renqing and the leader of the Huashan School. As Huang Zhen’s disciple, Feng Nandi received training in the Huashan School’s martial arts techniques and earned the epithet “Eight Faces Fierce” (八面威风 — Bāmiàn Wēifēng), which reflected his martial prowess and formidable presence.
As a disciple of Huang Zhen and a grand-disciple of Mu Renqing, Feng Nandi was part of the Huashan School’s orthodox lineage, receiving training in the school’s various techniques.
Conflict with Yuzhenzi
When Yuzhenzi (玉真子), Priest Musang’s evil junior brother and a major antagonist, attacked the Huashan School, Feng Nandi joined other Huashan disciples, including Mei Jianhe (梅剑和) and Shi Jun (石骏), in attacking Yuzhenzi together.
Despite their combined efforts, Yuzhenzi’s superior skills proved too formidable, and Feng Nandi and the other Huashan disciples were unable to defeat him. However, their united resistance demonstrated their loyalty to the Huashan School and their commitment to defending their school against threats.
Relationships
Master and grand-master
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Huang Zhen — Feng Nandi’s master and the first disciple of Mu Renqing. Huang Zhen trained Feng Nandi in the Huashan School’s martial arts techniques.
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Mu Renqing — Feng Nandi’s grand-master and the leader of the Huashan School. As Mu Renqing’s grand-disciple, Feng Nandi was part of the Huashan School’s orthodox lineage.
Fellow disciples
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Cui Ximin (崔希敏) — Another disciple of Huang Zhen and Feng Nandi’s fellow disciple, known as “Subduing Tiger Diamond”.
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An Xiaohui (安小慧) — Another disciple of Huang Zhen and Feng Nandi’s fellow disciple, the daughter of An Daniang.
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Mei Jianhe (梅剑和) — A disciple of Gui Xinshu and Mu Renqing’s grand-disciple. Feng Nandi fought alongside Mei Jianhe against Yuzhenzi.
Legacy
Feng Nandi’s character represented the role of supporting disciples in the Huashan School. His epithet “Eight Faces Fierce” reflected his martial prowess, while his participation in defending the Huashan School against Yuzhenzi demonstrated his loyalty and commitment to his school and master.
His character exemplified the values of loyalty and courage that were expected of Huashan School members, showing that even supporting characters could play important roles in defending their school and upholding its traditions.