A newly married man whose help is sought by Lord Ruan Yi-Cheng to devise a careful assassination plan against Lord Li Ming. He joins the cause despite his marriage to Tang Shu-Hui, but his loyalty is questioned when accusations say he betrayed her and left with Sun Mei-Zhen. He is later recognized and detained.
The male protagonist. A talented but impoverished artist whose dedication to his craft and love for Li Qingqing leads him through profound personal and financial hardships.
A legendary swordsman feared and respected across the martial world. He initially arrives to challenge Xie Xiaofeng but later assumes a mysterious identity to secretly protect his rival. Ultimately, he reveals himself to force a definitive duel that resolves their long-standing rivalry.
Lethal and stoic swordsman with a tragic past, known as the Red Blade of Central Plains.
Yeh Hsiang is a mysterious woman whom Meng Sheng-hun meets in a butterfly forest. Their discussion of poetry, butterflies, love, and death reveals opposing ideas about life, yet creates a quiet emotional bond. She warns Meng that everyone seeking her friendship dies, while her connection to the alleged order against her makes her central to the deadly intrigue.
Lead investigator driving the procedural narrative across multiple crime segments.
A young deer called back to the forest when wolves threaten its animals. He wins a duel for Miss Deer’s affection, then sets out to find Bloody Wolf and help protect the forest. His rivalry with Elk and his connection to Miss Deer drive much of the story.
A resourceful drifter and the story’s central protagonist, Huo turns cheating at dice into a source of money and proposes teaming up with the broke fighter Sha. His schemes bring them into conflict with the Warlord. After Li Dan helps him rescue Sha, Huo ultimately gives his share of the silver to the revolutionaries.
Luo Han is the surviving student of Master Liu Peng, whom Xiao Tianzun murdered along with his household. He sets out to avenge his master, searching for a bandit connected to the escort company and the Hulong Knife said to counter Xiao Tianzun’s sword. In the capital, he helps Peony’s sick mother but refuses to abandon his investigation.
Lethal and stoic swordsman with a tragic past, known as the Red Blade of Central Plains.
Yan Zi Fei is the heir to a valuable family forest and Guan Yue Hua's beloved, with whom he hopes to marry. He refuses to sell the land to the Japanese and disputes the purported sale agreement after his father is killed and the title deed and seal disappear. He confronts Ogawa rather than surrendering the real seal.
A Hengshan elder who rejects the bloodshed urged by newly elected alliance leader Leng Ruojun and refuses to kill his friend Gao Yun. He eventually leaves the martial world with Gao to seek a quiet life devoted to music. Later captured and held by Sima Wuji for years, Shi escapes and joins the struggle against him.
Ling Yun has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Buddha's Palm Series with 4 titles. Signature works include Six Assassins, A Brotherhood of Heroes, Moonlight Murderer. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
