Ao Bing

Ao Bing is a prominent figure in Chinese mythology, best known as the Third Dragon Prince of the East Sea and son of Ao Guang in Investiture of the Gods. Often portrayed as a rival to Nezha, he is frequently depicted as a tragic character skilled in ice manipulation, who later finds redemption or friendship with Nezha in modern adaptations like Ne Zha (2019). Key Information & Mythological Background: Role: Third Son of the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea (Ao Guang). Appearance: Often depicted as a handsome young man with white/blue hair and scales in human form, or a massive silver/white dragon. Powers: Mastery over ice, water manipulation, flight, and high strength. Mythological Story: In traditional lore, he is killed by Nezha (who pulls out his tendons) while causing trouble in the East Sea, later becoming the god of Huagai. Modern Depictions: In the 2019 film Ne Zha, he is born from a Spirit Pearl, serving as a complex rival and eventual friend to Nezha, struggling between duty to his clan and personal choice. Appearances: Investiture of the Gods (Fengshen Yanyi): Original source material. Ne Zha (2019):* The popular animated feature. New Gods: Nezha Reborn (2021): Features a modern, antagonistic version of Ao Bing. Journey to the West (Zaju play): Appears as "Third Prince Fire Dragon". (But this time there's no cloak cloak figure and This is before they went to the celestials even when I don't understand Chinese-)