Shang-Chi

Shang-Chi is the son of the sinister mastermind, Zheng Zu. He was raised and trained in the martial arts by his father and his instructors. A spy, a romantic, a philosopher and an Avenger. As one of the best martial artists in the Marvel universe, Shang chooses to use his talents to fight evil and defend the innocent.

Zheng Shang-Chi, whose name can be interpreted as "a rising and advancing spirit" was born in Honan province in China, son to a wealthy international crime lord named Fu Manchu (Zheng Zu) and an unknown American woman genetically selected by his father. Trained privately by Fu Manchu himself and his most trusted senseis of various disciplines, Chinese and otherwise, in both the mental and martial arts. Shang had limited contact with his parents.

Shang-Chi: born to be the world's most fearsome fighter, yet also born to carry the cruelest curse in mankind's memory because his father is the most infamous villain of all time... Fu Manchu.

When he did see his father, his father told him that all of his training was being directed toward some sort of great humanitarian goal, as his father manipulated Shang into thinking that he was a philanthropist. When the time finally came for Shang to face the outside world and carry out this mission, he was transported to England, where his mission was assassination. He knew nothing other than to honor his father with complete loyalty, so after stealthily sneaking into his target's home, he killed who he thought was an evil man in one swift strike. British secret agent Sir Dennis Nayland-Smith arrived on the scene in time to catch Shang, but of course couldn't keep him there. Shang later sought out his mother, now living in London, who then told him the truth about her former husbands life of crime and evil. At that time, Shang swore to become his father's enemy, and do whatever it would take to topple his evil empire.

Master of Kung-Fu: Although possessing no superpowers, Shang-Chi has a lifetime of combat training behind him and is an expert in all known forms of terrestrial martial arts, enabling him to equal and best many superhumans.

Weapon Master: Although he prefers to fight empty-handed, Shang-Chi can also formidably use any martial arts weapon and is skilled at improvising weapons out of ordinary objects in his environment. Trainer: Shang-Chi is also a skilled teacher, having most famously trained Spider-Man to become a skilled martial artist and having helped him develop a unique fighting style that complemented his spider powers. Peak Human: Shang-Chi is a master of meditation and relaxation techniques as well, allowing him to receive psychic premonitions, limit the spread of toxins in his blood stream, and render his pain receptors insensitive. He was able to use his mastery of meditation in a psychotherapy session with the new Captain Universe in order to reveal her repressed memories. His understanding of metaphysics is further elaborated on when Shang becomes one of the few normal humans capable of communicating with Builder Machine code.

Chi Manipulation: Shang's mastery of chi allows him to disperse physical trauma across his entire body (as opposed to accumulating at any single point) and strike with enough force to break through reinforced steel. On many occasions, he has also demonstrated the ability to dodge and deflect bullets from automatic weapons after they've been fired, and he is quick and agile enough to keep up with the likes of Spider-Man. Keen Observation: Shang-Chi is highly attuned to his surroundings thanks to his training and having spent most of his life thwarting his father's assassins. He is able to pinpoint the breath sounds and heart beats of silent aggressors, as well as the distant loading of firearms by gunmen. On one occasion he was even able to detect the precise location of Jean Grey and Cyclops, cloaked by the former's psionic powers. He has also demonstrated the ability to sense small changes in the environment that would be unnoticed by most, as demonstrated during his mission in the No Zone. Psychic Immunity: Due to his training, Shang-Chi is also less susceptible to mental attacks than most humans, having been able to resist the influence of the Queen during Spider Island, and maintaining autonomy after being converted by Mister Negative's powers. Multilingual: Shang-Chi is fluent in English, Cantonese, and both modern and ancient Mandarin. He also knows a little French. Weapons and Equipment Classic Weapons: He is skilled with (and often utilizes) a wide variety of weapons, including the nunchaku, various types of swords, bo staff, Kali sticks, throwing stars and knives.

Bracers: Shang-Chi is usually seen with a pair of bracers made of an unknown material, but known to be durable enough to deflect bullets.

Chi Manipulation: It appears that his bracers are also able to generate energy, allowing him to mimic Iron Fist's basic chi-amped punches. Stark Tech: After joining the Avengers, Tony Stark provided him with a pair of high tech nunchaku capable of discharging electricity as well as a pair of gauntlets capable of projecting energy blades.

Ten Rings of Ta Lo: Shang-Chi is in possession of ten enchanted iron rings from a mystical world. They are nearly unbreakable and can enhance their user's strength, speed, agility, and endurance.

Appearance: The rings glow with varying colors based on the user. For instance, for The Jade Emperor they glow green, but for Shang-Chi, they glow gold. Telekinesis: Current users can control the rings with their minds. This includes using them as projectiles, summoning them to their person, and using them as transportation or restraints. Dark Influence: Using the rings requires a demanding physical and mental toll. The power could very easily corrupt and possibly mutate an unworthy user. Mystical Gate: If combined, the rings will turn into a gateway to a mystical world full of potential threats.