Chen Wu (Fengshen Yanyi)

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Chen Wu a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods. Chen Wu is both the commander of Through-Clouds-Pass, and the elder brother of Chen Tong. At the exact time of Chen Tong's death, smoke signals would be set off from High-Water Pass which instantly were seen from Chen Wu's pass. Now knowing the death of his brother, Chen Wu would both realize that Yellow Flying Tiger will soon reach his pass, and that it would be best to use wit to kill Flying Tiger -- rather than brute force. Upon Flying Tiger's arrival, Chen Wu would calmly invite he and his entourage into his garrison compound for food and rest. In short time, Flying Tiger and his men would be lavished with wine and food, thus enjoying their time. During the time of night, Flying Tiger would hear words from his late wife that he is in nothing more than Chen Wu's trap. Before the firewood around their sleeping quarters could be activated, Flying Tiger would slice through the walls and escape with his entourage. Chen Wu would give due haste, but would only be cut down in a short time by Flying Tiger's prowess.

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• Investiture of the Gods chapter 32 pages 330 - 331