Wan Daping

Wan Daping

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Wan Daping (simplified: 万大平, traditional: 万大平, pinyin: Wàn Dàpíng, jyutping: maan6 daai6 ping4) was a disciple of the Songshan School and a junior brother of Shi Dengda. He was known for his role in the massacre of Liu Zhengfeng’s family during the Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony.

Biography

Wan Daping was trained by Zuo Lengchan and became a disciple of the Songshan School. He was a junior brother to Shi Dengda, following him in seniority.

Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony

Wan Daping participated in the disruption of Liu Zhengfeng’s Golden Basin Handwashing ceremony, where Songshan forces, led by Fei Bin, attempted to prevent Liu Zhengfeng from retiring and to punish him for his friendship with Qu Yang of the Sun Moon Order.

During the massacre, Wan Daping was responsible for killing Liu Jing, Liu Zhengfeng’s daughter, demonstrating the ruthlessness of the Songshan forces and their willingness to kill even women and children to achieve their objectives.

Personality & traits

Wan Daping was portrayed as a ruthless and loyal disciple of Zuo Lengchan. He was willing to carry out any order from his master, regardless of its moral implications, demonstrating the absolute loyalty that Zuo Lengchan commanded within the Songshan School.

Martial arts abilities

Wan Daping was trained in the Songshan Swordplay by Zuo Lengchan. While his individual prowess was not extensively detailed, he was considered a capable disciple who contributed to Songshan’s strength.

Relationships

Behind the scenes

Wan Daping’s character represents the many loyal disciples who formed the backbone of Zuo Lengchan’s power structure. His participation in the massacre of Liu Zhengfeng’s family highlights the widespread nature of Songshan’s machinations and the ruthlessness with which they pursued their goals. His character contributes to the portrayal of the Songshan School as a brutal and ambitious force in the jianghu.

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