The Yiling Patriarch who became one of Jiang sect head to pursue demonic cultivation. He wields the Suibian sword and Chenqing flute, and is known for his ability to invent new spiritual techniques and inventions such as the Stygian Tiger Amulet
The second young master of Lan sect and one of the Twin Jades of Lan. He is the younger brother of Lan Xichen and the second son of Qingheng-Jun. He wields the Bichen sword and the Wangji guqin.
The leader of Jiang sect following Jiang Fengmian’s and Yu Ziyuan's deaths. He wields the Sandu sword and the Zidian ring, inheriting the latter from his mother. He is a straight-laced and strict man who abides by the rules.
The first child of Jiang Fengmian and Yu Ziyuan, Jiang Cheng's older sister, Wei Wuxian’s disciple elder sister, Jin Zixuan’s wife, and Jin Ling's mother. She is a kind and caring person, without any strong cultivation abilities.
A renowned physician of a side branch of the Wen sect and Wen Ning's older sister. She is aloof, cold, and extremely intelligent. She is protective toward her brother and initially dislikes Wei Wuxian.
The right-hand man of Wei Wuxian during his time as the Yiling Patriarch. He was a shy person and a stutterer when he was alive due to his strange illness and grew to trust Wei Wuxian after being showered with kindness by him.
The illegitimate son of Jin Guangshan and became the leader of Jin sect after the latter's death. He is known as one of the Three Zuns alongside his sworn brothers Lan Xichen and Nie Mingjue. He wields the Hensheng sword.
The leader and first young master of Lan sect, and one of the Twin Jades of Lan. He is known as one of the Three Zuns alongside his sworn brothers Jin Guangyao and Nie Mingjue. He wields the Shuoyue sword and the Liebing flute.