Murong Chong was a character in Jin Yong's martial arts novel, The Eight Heavenly Dragons. He was a member of the imperial clan of the Liao Dynasty and the father of Emperor Duan Yu of Dali. He was a very smart and witty character, but due to his background and personality characteristics, he encountered many setbacks and difficulties in life. In the novel, Murong Chong was famous for his martial arts and wit. He had tried many times to overthrow the rule of Dali but failed in the end. His story also reflected some phenomena and problems in ancient Chinese politics and history.