Wu Geng is the son of King Zhou and Daji. A frail, spoiled child, he is reborn in the body of A Gou, a slave he had injured, and becomes the symbol of humanity's revolt.
Personality
Arrogant at first and unable to understand his father, he changes through contact with the slaves' misery. He becomes determined, brave and loyal to those around him.
Powers & abilities
Born without physical strength, he finds new vigour in A Gou's body and learns to fight. Over the seasons he becomes a warrior able to face the gods.
History
After King Zhou's defeat, Daji kills him so his soul can be reborn in a body that died at the same moment: A Gou's. Enslaved in the Zhou mines, he understands the injustice imposed by the gods and swears to overthrow them.
Relationships
Bai Cai, A Gou's fiancée, becomes his companion. His father, King Zhou, is the model he first rejected. Tian, master of the gods, is his ultimate enemy.
Key moments
- His rebirth in A Gou's body.
- His life as a slave in the mines, which transforms him.
- His battles against the gods in the later seasons.
In the adaptations
In the Feng Shen Ji manhua he is drawn in the raw style of Hong Kong manhua. In the Lie Yan drama he is played by Ren Jialun under the name 伍赓.
Did you know?
- A Gou had lost his right eye because of Wu Geng, which explains his eyepatch.
- Wu Geng is a historical figure, the son of the last Shang king.
Our take
Wu Geng has one of the best arcs in donghua: from spoiled prince to leader of the revolt, his transformation gives the series all its strength.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan