Fang Brothers

The Fang Brothers, Fang Bi (Chinese: 方弼; pinyin: Fāng Bì) and Fang Xiang (Chinese: 方相; pinyin: Fāng Xiàng), are two palace guards under King Zhou of the Shang dynasty featured within the famed classic Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods (more commonly known as Fengshen Yanyi).

At one point in time, following the cruel death of Queen Jiang, every high-ranking official would discuss matters with Huang Feihu -- the Fang Brothers being included.

Thus, the two brothers charged through the gates each with a prince under their arms; with their great brute strength, no one was able to stop them.

Once Huang Feihu attained the Dragon-Phoenix Sword to supposedly subdue the Fang Brothers, he would instead meet up with them and plan their resolved route.

They also stood out as among the earliest door gods depicted with their real names, a tradition that would later be adopted by figures such as Qin Shubao and Yuchi Gong.