Book 4 Characters
There will be spoilers here up to the end of Book 3 and minor spoilers to the end of the novel.
雪月城 Snow Moon City
萧瑟 Xiao Se, 萧楚河 Xiao Chuhe
Sixth prince of Beili and Yong'an Prince (永安王). Most favoured to inherit the throne but before he can do that, he must first return to Heavenly Revelations alive.
雷无桀 Lie Wujie
Holder of the fourth-ranked Heart sword and Qinglong Guardian of Heavenly Revelations. He pledged to stand by and protect Xiao Se but must first fix his sword and become more powerful.
唐莲 Tang Lian
Having made his choice to stand with Xiao Se, he returned to Tang Sect to study Baili Dongjun's wine brewing techniques.
司空千落 Sikong Qianluo
Decided to stand with Xiao Se and hopes to accompany him to Heavenly Revelations.
司空长风 Sikong Changfeng
Third Citymaster and Spear Immortal. He must hold Snow Moon City steady if they're to survive the upcoming war.
李寒衣 Li Hanyi
Second Citymaster and Snow Moon Sword Immortal. Suffered grievous injuries from her qi deviation and subsequent battles.
百里东君 Baili Dongjun
First Citymaster and Wine Immortal. Decided to stay on Penglai Island to accompany Mo Yi and retired from the martial world.
尹落霞 Yin Luoxia
Elder of Snow Moon City, also called Luoxia Fairy.
落明轩 Luo Mingxuan
Disciple of Yin Luoxia. Determined to solve the Immortal Six Gambles and challenge Wushuang again.
天女蕊 Tiannü Rui
Runs the Beauty Villa Gambling Den, in love with Tang Lian, agent of Snow Moon City.
谢烟树 Xie Yanshu
Disciple guarding Level 1 of the Tower of Ascension. Obsessed with meat buns.
Snow Moon City Allies
唐怜月 Tang Lianyue
Tang Lian’s master before Snow Moon City, most gifted of Tang Sect in a century, formerly Xuanwu Guardian. Took over as Grandmaster of Tang Sect. Only he can save the Tang Sect from the mistakes of his master.
唐泽 Tang Ze
Youngest disciple of Grandmaster Tang. Respects Tang Lianyue but is too young to lead Tang Sect for now.
雷云鹤 Lei Yunhe
Took over as Acting Clan Leader after the death of Lei Qianhu.
雷轰 Lei Hong
Lei Wujie’s master, and a highly skilled swordsman. Only a step away from the realm of a sword immortal.
雷惊步 Lei Jingbu
Leader of the Lei Clan Eight Horsemen
谢宣 Xie Xuan
Confucian Sword Immortal, master of Li Fansong.
李凡松 Li Fansong
Disciple of Zhao Yuzhen in sword arts and now of Xie Xuan.
飞轩 Fei Xuan
Disciple of Zhao Yuzhen in Daoism arts. Traveling to Heavenly Revelations with Li Fansong and Xie Xuan.
温良 Wen Liang
Youngest disciple of Wen Clan's clan leader, Wen Hujiu. Made a name for himself during the Heroes Banquet and decided to stand with Snow Moon City.
天启城 Heavenly Revelations City
明德帝 萧若瑾 Mingde Emperor Xiao Ruojin
Father of Xiao Se, Xiao Yu and Xiao Chong.
兰月侯 萧月离 Lanyue Marquis Xiao Yueli
Youngest brother of Mingde Emperor, appointed Regent in the absence of the emperor. Although he openly supports Xiao Chuhe, he stays out of party politics.
华锦 Hua Jin
Youngest disciple of the Medicine King Valley, little genius doctor. Brought by Lanyue Marquis to the capital to cure Mingde Emperor's illness.
大监 瑾宣公公 Grand Eunuch Jin Xuan Gonggong
Closest confidant and companion of the Emperor. One of the most highly skilled martial experts in the capital.
掌香监 瑾仙公公 Jin Xian Gonggong
Eunuch of Incense, placed in charge of the Court of State Ceremonial. Strong supporter of Yong'an Prince.
伯庸 Bo Yong and 灵均 Ling Jun
Disciples of Jin Xian who accompanied him to the Western Regions.
掌册监 瑾玉公公 Jin Yu Gonggong
Eunuch of Records, shifu to Xiao Chong, close friends with Jin Xian. Strong supporter of White Prince.
掌剑监 瑾威公公 Jin Wei Gonggong
Eunuch of Sword, guards the Emperor and the palace. A powerful martial expert on par with Jin Xian.
掌印监 瑾言公公 Jin Yan Gonggong
Eunuch of Seal, the least popular among the five for his ingratiating manners.
国师 齐天尘 State Preceptor Qi Tianchen
Director of Astrology of the Directorate of Astronomy. The most eminent Daoist priest in the country with martial arts on par with Jin Xuan. He has been nursing his injuries since the fight with Mo Yi.
太师 董祝 Grand Preceptor Dong Zhu
The most senior official in court, appointed regent with Lanyue Marquis during the Emperor's illness. He had served the previous Emperor as well.
黎长青 Li Changqing
Personal bodyguard of the Emperor, Commander-general of the Imperial Palace Brave Tiger Guards as well as the Imperial Army.
叶啸鹰 Ye Xiaoying
General of the Ye Banner Battalion, father of Ye Ruoyi. He has always been loyal to Langya Prince and hence, Xiao Chuhe, who was chosen by Langya Prince.
大理寺卿 沈希夺 Chief Minister of the Court of Judicial Review Shen Xiduo
In charge of judicial proceedings and oversees the law and order of the city
卿公主 Princess Qing
Eleventh child of the emperor, Xiao Se’s younger half-sister. She’s probably about 8 years younger than him.
罗不 Luo Bu
Keeper of the Sword Vault in the palace.
屠二爷 Second Master Tu
Owner of Grand Golden Terrace and avid gambler. Known Xiao Se since young because Xiao Se was a frequent visitor at the gambling den.
杀人王 离天 King of Murder Li Tian
Famous killer, whereabouts unknown
百晓堂 Bai Xiao Hall
姬若风 Ji Ruofeng
Former Hallmaster of Bai Xiao Hall, shifu of Xiao Chuhe, formerly Baihu Guardian. Nursing his injuries since the night Xiao Chuhe was attacked and crippled.
竹 Zhu and 龙耳 Long Er
Blind swordsman and deaf qin player, disciples of Bai Xiao Hall. Zhu means Bamboo and Long Er means dragon's ear, though it has the same sound as 'deaf'.
姬雪 Ji Xue
Only daughter of Ji Ruofeng, succeeded as Hallmaster of Bai Xiao Hall and Baihu Guardian.
六位铁面官 The Six Iron-Masked Officials
Stationed at the Bai Xiao Hall Headquarters, in charge of sorting the information gathered by their agents.
永安王府 Yong'an Prince Residence & Allies
叶若依 Ye Ruoyi
Daughter of Ye Xiaoying, serves as Counselor to Xiao Se.
独孤孤独 Dugu Gudu
三门十九府盟主 Leader of the Three Gates and Nineteen Offices Alliance, oldest of the four. Old friend of Xiao Chuhe.
九九道 Jiu Jiudao
天命斋大掌柜 Owner of Mandate of Heaven Shop, second oldest of the four. Regular at Grand Golden Terrace and old friend of Xiao Chuhe.
胡蛋 Hu Dan
Deputy Leader of the Three Gates and Nineteen Offices Alliance. Born in a rich family but because his mother was a concubine, he had no status and was kicked out of the family.
五呆呆 Wu Daidai
揽月坊大掌柜 Owner of Canvass Moon Restaurant, youngest and only girl of the four. Jiu Jiudao liked her and wanted to marry her.
沐春风 Mu Chunfeng
Third son of the Qingzhou Mu Family, most likely in line to inherit the family. Has an interest in medicine and wants to be Hua Jin's disciple.
无心 Wuxin, 叶安世 Ye Anshi
Disciple of Wangyou, current Sect Leader of Outerheaven. Travelled to Heavenly Revelations to settle matters of his past and seek out his mother, one of the Emperor's consorts. However, he disappeared not long after entering the city.
冥侯 Ming Hou
Followed Wuxin from Outerheaven and was left at Snowy Peak Temple to recover his lost mind.
无禅 Wuchan
Brought Ming Hou from Snowy Peak Temple to Heavenly Revelations City in search of Wuxin and Yue Ji.
白王府 White Prince Residence & Allies
白王 萧崇 White Prince Xiao Chong
Second prince, disciple of Jin Yu and Yan Zhantian, blind since the age of 9.
玄同 Xuan Tong
A young boy who assists Xiao Chong in getting around.
凌邵翰 Ling Shaohan
Xiao Chong's counselor and main strategist.
怒剑仙 颜战天 Wrath Sword Immortal Yan Zhantian
Injured by his enemies while wandering in the north, rescued by Xiao Chong and eventually became his first shifu. Wields the sword Army Destroyer, ranked fifth on the Register of Swords.
宋燕回 Song Yanhui
Former Citymaster of Unrivaled City, unable to progress in his swordsmanship to reach the realm of a sword immortal.
无双 Wushuang
Youngest disciple of Song Yanhui, wields the Unrivaled Sword Casket and took over as Citymaster of Unrivaled City. Ranked number one amongst the disciples of his generation across the martial world.
卢玉翟 Lu Yuzhai
Head Disciple of Song Yanhui, fights with a spear.
赤王府 Red Prince Residence & Allies
赤王 萧羽 Red Prince Xiao Yu
Seventh prince, older half-brother of Ye Anshi, godson of Luo Qingyang
龙邪 Long Xie
Advisor to Xiao Yu, an eunuch who is likely a disciple of one of the Five Grand Eunuchs.
上将军 程洛英 General of the Upper Army Cheng Luoying
Commands 上军 (Upper Army) of 9000 虎豹骑 Tiger Leopard Cavalry, based in Luo City.
萧景瑕 Xiao Jingxia
Ninth prince known for his ruthlessness, nicknamed poisonous scorpion. He went and made a deal with the Hidden River on Xiao Chong's behalf.
鬼医 夜鸦 Ghost Doctor Ye Ya
Shidi of Xin Baicao, kicked out of the Medicine King Valley for experimenting on living people
月姬 Yue Ji
Friend of Ming Hou, poisoned by Ye Ya and under his control.
洛青阳 Luo Qingyang
Solitary Sword Immortal and Xiao Yu’s godfather, shixiong of Xiao Yu’s mother.
易文君 Yi Wenjun, 宣妃娘娘 Lady Consort Xuan
Mother of Ye Anshi and Xiao Yu, shimei of Luo Qingyang, the Emperor's favourite consort.
琅琊王 Langya Prince Allies
萧凌尘 Xiao Lingchen
Langya Prince’s son, cousin of Xiao Chuhe and older than him by a few years. Escaped from Heavenly Revelations City on the day of the rebellion and has been hiding at sea. Inherited Langya Prince's title of nobility.
琅琊军 Langya Army
Also called the Wolf’s Fang 狼牙, the personal army of Langya Prince Xiao Ruofeng, disbanded after his death. What's left of the Langya Army are either in the Central Army under Ye Xiaoying's command or in the countryside.
王劈川 Wang Pichuan
肖斩江 Xiao Zhanjiang
薛断云 Xue Duanyun
The three heavenly generals of the Langya Army, hid with Xiao Lingchen at sea after the death of Langya Prince.
暗河 Hidden River
苏昌河 Su Changhe, 送葬师 Funeral Master
大家长 Patriarch of Hidden River, extremely ruthless.
苏暮雨 Su Muyu, 执伞鬼 Umbrella Ghost
苏家家主 Head of Su House, uses a sword hidden in his umbrella and mastered the Eighteen Blade Array.
慕雨墨 Mu Yumo, 蜘蛛女 Spider Mistress
慕家家主 Head of Mu House, loyal to Su Muyu.
苏湛 Su Zhan, 贪狼 Tanlang (Greedy Wolf)
Led 21 assassins to intercepted Tang Lian. Together with two comrades, 七杀 Qisha (Seven Kills) and 破军 Pojun (The Vanquisher), they are a trio of assassins known as 杀破狼 Sha Po Lang.
谢继刀 Xie Jidao
Younger brother of Xie Qidao. One of the more powerful in the group of assassins that intercepted Tang Lian.
谢旧城 Xie Jiucheng
Disciple of Xie Qidao, based in Heavenly Revelations City, succeeded Xie Qidao as Head of Xie House.