Malaysia / China: Carving of Chen Qi, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut

At the end of 'Fengshen Yanyi', Zheng Lu and fellow student of Due Zhenren, Chen Qi, were raised up to become the deities of Heng Ha Erjiang, celestial officers and door guardians to sacred temples of the Buddha.

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