Huaguang Dadi

[2] He is the head of the Four Guardian Marshals [zh][1] According to the "Lai Sea Collection," Emperor Huaguang is said to have been born on September 28 and is associated with the five elements of the five phases.

In Yongding County, Fujian, Emperor Huaguang is considered the god of wealth and is especially revered by cigarette merchants.

On the first and fifteenth day of each month, they would burn incense and offer sacrifices at the Emperor Huaguang Temple located in the southern gate.

In Journey to the South, the tale recounts the story of Huaguang Dadi, originally a fire spirit who attained deity status after listening to Tathāgata Buddha's teachings for an extended period.

Tragically, Ma Lingyao met his demise when he tried to steal Ziwei Dadi's golden lance and was killed by him.

[3] Under the tutelage of Miaole Tianzun, Huaguang honed numerous abilities and was gifted a versatile Three-Cornered Golden Brick that could transform into anything he desired.

In need of a new weapon, Huaguang acquired the esteemed Golden Pagoda from the goddess Yuhuan Shengmu, leading to a confrontation with her daughter, Princess Iron Fan.

Five Emperors Temple, Bajijing, Tainan