The flag is held in the Wansheng Pavilion of Taihe Palace

The flag bearer, also known as the Heavenly Firmament, is the subordinate deity of the Great Emperor Zhenwu, standing beside Zhenwu with a large flag. There are many bronze statues of flag-bearers remaining on Wudang Mountain, most of which were made by the imperial court during the Ming Dynasty. In the legend of Wudang, the flag-bearer was called Shan Zhiqi, who was the maternal uncle of Zhenwu and a fierce general. Shan Zhiqi was dissatisfied with Zhenwu's cultivation on Wudang Mountain. He made a bet and swore, "If you can achieve the Great Way, I will hold the flag for you." After Zhenwu achieved enlightenment and became a great god, he had no choice but to hold the flag for him.