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

Nangong Kuo was a top offiical of King Wen of Zhou, and a character from the classic Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi'. One of the five key advisers to King Wen, he was noted for his loyalty and his skill as a general. He was depicted as being very aggressive and impulsive, and constantly lusting to attack the Shang Dynasty for killing King Wen's first son, Bo Yikao.

After King Wen's death, he continued to serve as key adviser to his son, King Wu. He led multiple attacks against the Shang Dynasty, cutting down many rival generals and warriors. However, during the attack upon Phoenix City by General Zhang Guifang of the Shang Dynasty, Nangong dueled with and lost to Vanguard Feng Lin, primarily due to Feng's magic. He had to be rescued by Nezha later on in the story, before quickly returning to the fight.