Feng Zhenwu (simplified: 冯振武, traditional: 馮振武, pinyin: Féng Zhènwǔ, jyutping: fung4 zan3 mou5) was a chief of the Golden Saber Stronghold, a martial arts organization.
Biography
Feng Zhenwu served as one of the chiefs of the Golden Saber Stronghold, alongside An Fengtian and Taoist Yuancheng. The Golden Saber Stronghold was a martial arts organization that played a role in the events surrounding the Mysterious Iron Tokens and the conflict over these powerful artifacts.
The stronghold was involved in the pursuit of the Mysterious Iron Tokens, which were issued by Xie Yanke and granted the bearer the right to request a favor from the Sky-scraping Cliff hermit. These tokens were highly sought after in the jianghu, leading to conflicts and battles between various martial artists and organizations.
Martial arts abilities
As a chief of the Golden Saber Stronghold, Feng Zhenwu was a skilled martial artist. The stronghold’s name suggests that its members specialized in saber techniques, particularly those involving golden sabers, which were likely their signature weapons.
Behind the scenes
Feng Zhenwu is a minor character in Ode to Gallantry, representing one of the leaders of the Golden Saber Stronghold. His name, “Feng Zhenwu” (冯振武), meaning “Feng Zhenwu” or “Feng who displays martial prowess,” reflects his role as a martial arts leader.
The Golden Saber Stronghold serves as one of the many factions competing for power and influence in the jianghu, demonstrating the complex web of relationships and conflicts that characterize the martial arts world in Jin Yong’s novels.