The architect of the extensive trap surrounding the swordsmen. He coordinates numerous fighters, anticipates their movements, demands the genuine Peacock Dart before appearing, and claims that only he or Fu Hung Hsieh can rule the swordplay world.
Xu Ying Hao is a martial artist seeking the man he believes killed his father, Xu Qing Xiang. He mistakenly kills Shek Que Shan, then vows never to kill again. He tries to restrain Leng Qiu Han's revenge, accepts Master Yan's offer to teach at his stronghold, and later frees Leng when she is captured. He grows close to Jiang Yin Fung and is ultimately free to marry her.
A powerful palace eunuch who secretly attempts to assassinate Lu Xiaofeng and orchestrates a conspiracy to overthrow the dynasty. He uses Ye Gucheng's planned duel with Shimen Chuei Shiue as a diversion while arranging an attempt on the emperor. His plot is exposed, and he is captured by imperial soldiers before Ye kills him.
The figure behind the Puppet Villa's deception, who is also identified as Saint Xu Ruzi. The villa drugs visitors with tea, shrinks them, and keeps them as puppets; his daughter reveals that it was built to gather fighters for control of the fighting world. He attacks the fighters with the Nether Palm in an icy stone chamber.
Li Zhishan is a wealthy man whose wife helps plot against him. The Long Brothers attack his home and steal the Golden Dragon Blade, leaving him crippled. A devoted servant takes him and his young daughter to safety, where they remain hidden for years. His daughter’s first trip into the city rekindles the power struggle and brings his wife’s attention to the family.
Tie Zhen Shan is Tie Zhong Tang's father, who disappeared decades earlier after being expected to bring the Light of the Sun gem to an exhibition. Tie Zhong Tang eventually finds his body at an isolated, ice-bound refuge. A longtime servant reveals that Tie Zhen Shan was the Night Emperor.
Jiang Chin is identified as the traitor who fled to Villains’ Valley and as the man who betrayed Yin Nan Tien's sworn brother and stole the family treasure. He is also connected by Jiang Xiao Yu to the false treasure maps and the violence they cause. The excerpt ends with Yin Nan Tien confronting him and demanding the treasure's return.
Chin Pai Wen is the millionaire whose jewelry is stolen at the start of the film. His family believes the theft was committed by Flower Kid and hires Sheriff Butcher Wing to find him. Later, Chung kills Chin Pai Wen, and the final confrontation with Chung takes place at his funeral.
The hero recruited by an eminent official to rescue the official's daughter, who has been captured by bandits and held in an inaccessible stronghold. He assembles a team of specialized martial artists for this suicidal mission.
Kung Tien-Lung is the central figure in the family feud. Released from prison after fifteen years, he blames Kuan Yun-Fei and the Guan family for his family’s destruction and separation from Ling Tzu. He returns in disguise, conceals his identity, and ultimately reveals himself to confront Kuan Yun-Fei.
Tang Ching has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Signature works include The Jade Raksha, Inter-Pol, Fairy, Ghost, Vixen. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
