Zhong Kui

Zhong Kui serves as both a Judge of the Underworld (wielding the Book of Life and Death and a ghost-slaying sword) and a Guardian Deity of the Mortal Realm.

His visage features an iron mask, coiled beard, glaring eyes, and ferocious fangs, embodying the principle of defeating evil with fearsome power—causing demons to tremble before him.

He stands as a cultural totem symbolizing the fight against injustice and protection of righteousness.