Guo Yanzhi (simplified: 过彦之, traditional: 過彥之, pinyin: Guò Yànzhī) the Soul-chasing Whip was the senior disciple of the Funiu School. under Master Ke Baisui. His uncle was Cui Baiquan the Golden Abacus, who lived in seclusion in Dali.
Biography
Master’s Death and Revenge Quest
Guo Yanzhi’s master, Ke Baisui, was killed by his own family’s ultimate technique Heavenly Spirit Thousand Shatters. Believing the killer used their own technique against them, Guo Yanzhi set out to seek revenge.
Journey to Dali
Wearing mourning clothes and disguising his true purpose, Guo Yanzhi traveled to Dali to seek his uncle Cui Baiquan. He met Prince Duan Zhengchun, who recognized his martial arts background despite his careful attempts to conceal it.
Final Battle and Death
Guo Yanzhi accompanied his uncle to Yanziwu, where he was defeated by Jiumozhi in a single move. His whip was rendered useless. He ultimately died at Taihu Ferry while protecting his uncle in a battle against Murong Fu.
Personality and traits
Guo Yanzhi was a loyal and righteous martial artist who deeply respected his master and was willing to sacrifice everything for revenge.
Martial arts abilities
As the senior disciple of the Funiu School, Guo Yanzhi possessed considerable martial arts skills. His primary weapon was a whip (软鞭), which earned him the epithet “追魂鞭” (Soul-chasing Whip).
Relationships
Guo Yanzhi was a disciple of Ke Baisui, leader of the Funiu School. His uncle was Cui Baiquan, known as “Golden Abacus,” who lived in Dali.
Behind the scenes
Guo Yanzhi appears in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils as a key plot device that connects the Funiu School’s tragedy with the broader conflict involving the Murong family’s revenge scheme.
External links
- Guo Yanzhi on Baidu Baike