Zhong Kui

Zhong Kui, also known as Shouki, is a demon in the series.
==History==
Zhong Kui (鍾馗) was a man who desired to be the emperor's personal physician in Taoism. He was said to be unpleasant to look at and had a disfigured face. Despite exceling in the imperial exams, the emperor of China refused to grant Zhong Kui the position of physician because of his appearance. Distraught, Zhong Kui committed suicide by bashing his head repeatedly at the imperial gates, but Emperor Gaozu gave him an honorable burial.
One night when the emperor was gravely ill, he had a dream in where he saw two Mo Guai (demons). The bigger demon, who was wearing an official's hat, ripped out the smaller demon's eye and ate it. The bigger demon then introduced himself as Zhong Kui. To repay the emperor for his burial, he said that he had sworn to rid the empire of evil. When the emperor awoke, he was cured of his illness. His worship eventually spread to Japan.
==Appearances==
*Shin Megami Tensei IV: Kishin Race
*Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: Kishin Race, Boss
*Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2: Kishin Race
*Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Kishin Race
*Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Kishin Race
*Megami Ibunroku Persona: Hierophant Arcana
*Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Kishin Race
==Profile==
===Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse===
Zhong Kui is a member of the Divine Powers who guards the stone passages found beneath Tsukiji Konganji. Though he knows Nanashi and company are kids, he makes it clear that neither side should hold back. During battle he will even try to spar with Nanashi, who can best him if his strength stat is higher than Zhong Kui's.
"Gahaha... You're doing quite well, for children. I'm impressed. Shall we compare our strength? A simple spar, perhaps. What say you?"	"Gahaha... You're doing quite well, for children. I'm impressed. Shall we compare our strength? A simple spar, perhaps. What say you?"
Sure, why not 	Victory:Nanashi smirksTwo flashing press turns added
I don't think so 	Nothing
Upon defeat, he realizes he underestimated them, but is happy at the result even as he dies. Unlike most members of the Divine Powers, Zhong Kui truly does think he is fighting for a righteous cause and holds an honorable attitude, showing his respect and taking his defeat with dignity.
Zhong Kui can teach Nanashi the Imposing Stance, Javelin Rain, Rakunda and Berserker God skills through his Demon Whisper. He benefits from learning Physical, ailment, support and Light skills.
===Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers===
===Megami Ibunroku Persona===
Shouki is the third Persona of the Hierophant Arcana. As it gains ranks, its Magic Defense and Vitality are the sole stats to increase and upon being returned to the Velvet Room at MAX Rank, it will yield a Megaton Glove weapon for Reiji.
===Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2===
==Stats==
===Shin Megami Tensei IV===
===Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse===
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===Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner===
===Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers===
===Megami Ibunroku Persona===
===Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2===
==Gallery==
Zhong Kui.jpg|Zhong Kui from Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
Shouki Card.GIF|Shouki as he appears in Card Summoner
Megami Ibunroku Persona - Shouki|Shouki in combat in Megami Ibunroku Persona
Category:Chinese Mythology
Category:Japanese Mythology
Category:Card Summoner Demons
Category:Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 Demons