Nangong Kuo was a top offiical of King Wen of Zhou; and a character from the classic Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi'. One of the five key advisers to King Wen; he was noted for his loyalty and his skill as a general. He was depicted as being very aggressive and impulsive; and constantly lusting to attack the Shang Dynasty for killing King Wen's first son; Bo Yikao.

After King Wen's death; he continued to serve as key adviser to his son; King Wu. He led multiple attacks against the Shang Dynasty; cutting down many rival generals and warriors. However; during the attack upon Phoenix City by General Zhang Guifang of the Shang Dynasty; Nangong dueled with and lost to Vanguard Feng Lin; primarily due to Feng's magic. He had to be rescued by Nezha later on in the story; before quickly returning to the fight.