Yisheng (simplified: 义生, traditional: 義生, pinyin: Yìshēng, jyutping: ji6 sang1), known as the Iron Arhat (铁罗汉 — Tiěluóhàn), was a Buddhist monk who was one of Yuan Chengzhi’s allies in Sword Stained with Royal Blood.
Biography
Yisheng was a Buddhist monk who earned the epithet “Iron Arhat” (铁罗汉 — Tiěluóhàn), which reflected his martial arts abilities and his status as a skilled practitioner. He became one of Yuan Chengzhi’s allies and supported him in various operations.
As a Buddhist monk, Yisheng would have been trained in Buddhist martial arts techniques, and his epithet “Iron Arhat” suggested that he was a formidable martial artist with strong defensive abilities.
Relationships
Allies
- Yuan Chengzhi — The protagonist of Sword Stained with Royal Blood, whom Yisheng supported as an ally. Yisheng was part of the group of heroes who supported Yuan Chengzhi in his various operations.
Legacy
Yisheng’s character represented the role of Buddhist monks in the jianghu who supported righteous causes. His epithet “Iron Arhat” reflected his martial arts abilities and his status as a skilled practitioner, while his support for Yuan Chengzhi demonstrated his commitment to justice and righteousness.