Dai Zong is a man with a broad face, squarish mouth and lean body. He practices Taoist magic and has the ability to travel long distances at superhuman speed and stamina. He does so by tying magic talismans to his legs, and can travel up to 800 li in a day. He is nicknamed "Magic Traveler" because of his special skill. Dai Zong is the chief of Liangshan's scouting team. After the victory over Fang La, he resigns and settles down in a temple, where he leads a reclusive life for a few months before dying.