The Black and White Guards of Mortality Capturing the Souls of the Deceased
The Black and White Guards, known as Heibai Wuchang, are the divine constables of the Chinese underworld responsible for escorting the spirits of the dead to Fengdu. Xie Bi’an, the White Guard, and Fan Wujiu, the Black Guard, represent the balance of yin and yang while ensuring that every soul faces justice before King Yanluo. Their presence serves as a reminder of the inevitability of death...