Twin Evils of Dark Wind (黑风双煞 – Hēi Fēng Shuāng Shà), also known as the “Twin Killers of Dark Wind”, were a notorious martial arts duo consisting of Chen Xuanfeng and Mei Chaofeng, former disciples of Huang Yaoshi who became feared throughout the jianghu for their evil martial arts and ruthless nature.
Origins and background
The Twin Evils of Dark Wind originated as disciples of Huang Yaoshi on Peach Blossom Island. Chen Xuanfeng was Huang Yaoshi’s second disciple, while Mei Chaofeng was his third disciple. Both were talented martial artists who had learned the foundational techniques of the island.
However, their relationship took a forbidden turn when they fell in love with each other. In the conservative martial arts world, such relationships between fellow disciples were strictly forbidden. Fearing their master’s wrath and the consequences of their forbidden love, the couple made the desperate decision to flee the island.
The theft of the Nine Yin Manual
During their escape, Chen Xuanfeng and Mei Chaofeng stole the Nine Yin Manual (九阴真经 – jiǔ yīn zhēn jīng), one of the most powerful and dangerous martial arts texts in the jianghu. This manual contained techniques that were considered evil and forbidden due to their destructive nature and the harm they could cause to practitioners.
The couple’s decision to steal this manual was driven by their desperate need for power to protect themselves from their master’s pursuit and to establish themselves as formidable martial artists in the outside world. However, this choice would ultimately lead them down a dark path from which there was no return.
Life as the Twin Evils of Dark Wind
After fleeing Peach Blossom Island, Chen Xuanfeng and Mei Chaofeng became known as the “Twin Evils of Dark Wind” and were feared throughout the martial arts world. Despite their deep love for each other, they practiced increasingly evil martial arts techniques, driven by their desperate need for power and their isolation from the orthodox martial arts community.
The couple’s mastery of evil martial arts earned them the notorious title “Twin Evils of Dark Wind” throughout the jianghu. Their faces rarely showed any emotion, making them appear like zombies, and their bodies were said to be as hard as copper and iron, impervious to weapons. This transformation was a result of practicing the forbidden techniques from the Nine Yin Manual.
Martial arts and techniques
The Twin Evils of Dark Wind specialized in several evil martial arts techniques that they had learned from the Nine Yin Manual:
Nine Yin White Bone Claw (九阴白骨爪 – jiǔ yīn bái gǔ zhǎo)
This technique involved using the fingers to strike vital points and acupoints, causing severe internal damage. The technique was so powerful that it could shatter bones and rupture internal organs, making it one of the most feared techniques in the jianghu.
Heart-crushing Palm (摧心掌 – cuī xīn zhāng)
Despite its name suggesting it targeted the heart, this technique actually caused all internal organs to be shattered while leaving bones intact. The deceptive nature of this technique reflected the couple’s increasingly evil approach to martial arts.
Impact on other characters
The Twin Evils of Dark Wind’s actions had far-reaching consequences that affected many innocent people. During their time in the Mongolian desert, they encountered the Seven Eccentrics of Jiangnan, leading to a fierce battle that resulted in the death of Zhang Asheng, one of the Seven Eccentrics.
Their presence in the martial arts world also forced many orthodox practitioners to take sides and defend against their evil techniques. The couple’s notoriety made them targets for various martial artists seeking to eliminate the threat they posed to the jianghu.
Ultimate fate
The Twin Evils of Dark Wind’s story ultimately ended in tragedy. Chen Xuanfeng was killed by the young Guo Jing during the battle in Mongolia, while Mei Chaofeng was blinded by Ke Zhen’e using poisoned darts and later died from her injuries.
Their deaths marked the end of one of the most notorious martial arts duos in the jianghu, but their legacy lived on through the techniques they had practiced and the fear they had instilled in the martial arts community.
Cultural significance
The Twin Evils of Dark Wind represent the archetype of fallen disciples in wuxia literature—talented martial artists whose fear and desperation lead them to betray their master and embrace evil martial arts. Their story serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of pursuing power through immoral means and the destructive nature of forbidden techniques.
Their relationship also explores themes of forbidden love and the lengths people will go to protect those they care about, even if it means embracing darkness and evil. Despite their evil nature, the couple’s deep love for each other remained constant throughout their tragic journey.