Nezha

Biodata

Power Progression

Background and History

Ling Zhuzi fought Chang Geng Daoist over a Gold Spirit Stone before Lin Zhu intervened and rebuked him. Lin Zhu later refined a powerful treasure ring for him on the condition that he heed his advice 148 149.

Reincarnated as Li Jing's son at Chen Tang Pass, Nezha was born from a ball of flesh after a pregnancy of three years and six months. He emerged able to walk and speak, carrying a ring and red silk ribbon. Grand Yi Perfected Person accepted him as a disciple but let him remain at Chen Tang Pass 174.

Nezha's casual firing of the Heaven-Shaking Bow killed Azure Cloud, a disciple of Shi Ji Niangniang. He fought Shi Ji, then fled when he realized he could not defeat her. Lin Zhu later saved Shi Ji from Nezha's master and held Nezha responsible for the incident 174 175.

Appearance

Nezha appears as a young Daoist warrior. His body is an incarnation formed from lotus roots rather than mortal flesh and blood 201 321.

• Commonly rides Wind Fire Wheels and carries a Fire Tipped Spear 201 298.
• Can assume a Three Heads Six Arms form to wield multiple treasures at once 200 261.

Personality

Mischievous and proud, Nezha initially acts without regard for consequences, as shown by the fatal arrow he fires at Chen Tang Pass. On the battlefield, he readily taunts opponents and volunteers for dangerous fights 174 201.

His loyalty is equally pronounced. He rushes to protect Jiang Ziya, becomes desperate to rescue Deng Chanyu after learning she has been captured, and later blames his own lack of strength for being unable to accompany Lin Zhu into danger 207 308 561.

Abilities and Skills

Lotus-body incarnation

• Zhang Guifang's name-calling soul-seizing technique fails against Nezha because his lotus incarnation has no soul or spirit for it to seize 201.
• Yin Hong's Yin Yang Mirror cannot kill him because its effect depends on mortal flesh and blood 321.
• Yin Jiao's Soul Falling Bell is likewise ineffective against his lotus incarnation 349.

Three Heads Six Arms

• Grand Yi Perfected Person grants Nezha this divine power 200.
• The form lets him attack with several treasures simultaneously; he uses it against Dong Tianjun 261.

Combat and mobility

• Fights with the Fire Tipped Spear and relies extensively on magical treasures in battle 201 261.
• His Wind Fire Wheels let him fly swiftly and remain mounted when ordinary horses are overwhelmed by spirit beasts 201 203.
• He can turn back fierce winds with the Universe Armillary Sash, though Cihang Daoist also uses the Wind Stabilizing Pearl during their confrontation with Dong Tianjun's array 261.

Equipment, Weapons and Items

• Grand Yi Perfected Person's seven treasures — Universe Ring, Universe Armillary Sash, Wind Fire Wheels, Fire Tipped Spear, Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover, Golden Brick, and Yin Yang Twin Swords 200.
• Treasure ring refined by Lin Zhu — A high-grade spiritual treasure made for Ling Zhuzi before his reincarnation 149.
• Ninth Heaven Prison rewards — Lin Zhu gives Nezha a Yellow Center Plum, a Nine Revolutions Grand Luo Golden Pill, and the Thirty-Three Heavens Golden Exquisite Pagoda 509.
• Treasures lent for the fight with Yu Yi Xian — Immortal Slaying God Punishing Treasure Saber, Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, and Duobao Pagoda 521.

Relationships

• Li Jing — Father; Nezha's childhood mischief strains their relationship. Nezha later confronts him after Li Jing becomes a Heavenly King of Western Heaven 174 635.
• Jin Zha and Mu Zha — Elder brothers; they rescue Nezha after Yin Jiao wounds him 174 335.
• Grand Yi Perfected Person — Master who teaches him cultivation and bestows his principal treasures and Three Heads Six Arms 174 200.
• Jiang Ziya — Martial uncle and Western Qi commander; appoints Nezha Vanguard General 200 201.
• Lin Zhu — Martial uncle and later superior at the Ninth Heaven Prison; provides Nezha with resources, responsibilities, and support in his cultivation 320 509 520.
• Deng Chanyu — Ally and benefactor whose capture makes Nezha urgently seek a way to escape and save her 308.
• Yang Jian and Yang Chan — Fellow Western Qi combatants; Nezha fights alongside them and regards them as kindred spirits 320 338 349.

Story Role and Major Arcs

• Western Qi's early defense — Sent by his master to aid Jiang Ziya, Nezha defeats Feng Lin and wounds Zhang Guifang, reversing an earlier setback for Western Qi 200 201.
• The Ten Ultimate Arrays — Breaks Dong Tianjun's Wind Howl Great Array. He is later trapped alongside Bo Yikao and Lei Zhenzi in the Red Sand Array 261 275.
• Battles with Chaoge's princes — Counters Yin Hong's Yin Yang Mirror but is later badly wounded by Yin Jiao's Fantian Seal. He returns to fight in the campaign against Yin Jiao 321 335 338 349.
• Ninth Heaven Prison — Lin Zhu places him in command of the prison and its law enforcers. After Yu Yi Xian overpowers him while abducting a prisoner, Lin Zhu advances Nezha's cultivation; Nezha then defeats Yu Yi Xian 509 512 520 521.

Notable Quotes

“This young master refuses to get down. What can you do about it?” 201

“Even if it costs me my life, it will be worth it.” 308