Who are the four heavenly kings around the Jade Emperor?

The four heavenly kings around the Jade Emperor refer to the four dharma protectors, namely Nezha, Erlang God, Taibai Venus and Sanqing Fortress. These four heavenly kings are widely worshipped in Chinese folk beliefs, and are often regarded as gods who protect peace and ward off evil spirits. Nezha is a famous immortal and god of war. It is said that he is the grandson of the Jade Emperor and is famous for his bravery and good fighting skills. Erlang God is the reincarnation of Yang Jian, the son of the Jade Emperor. He is in charge of God bless the people and is often enshrined in temples to pray for peace and success. Venus Taibai is considered to be the most important one among the stars, which has the power to overcome all difficulties and subdue demons. The God Emperor of Sanqing is one of the three leaders of Taoism, and is regarded as the ancestor of immortals and the master of the underworld. These four heavenly kings have a wide influence on the traditional culture of China. Their fairy tales are not only widely circulated in literature and art, but also deeply influenced the values and beliefs of the people of China.