Wei Zheng (core in early and mid-term)
The holder of Jade Pupils, cursed by Wu Xian's bloodline
Resonating with the Living Forest of Steles of the Classic of Mountains and Seas
Key action: Trigger the awakening of the true source of Qingqiu, and use the body to transform into Tao to suppress the star marrow pollution
Murong Shuang (the soul character throughout the whole story)
The nine-tailed demon fox masters Tushan's secret technique of breaking ties
The key turning point: Sacrifice oneself to seal the master of Chenlong Palace, and the soul contract becomes the core of later purification
Foreshadowing: The jade image continues to influence the plot, and the final chapter reveals the connection between his bloodline and the first generation Wu Xian
Xuanyin (core in the middle and late stages)
High Priest of the New Generation, Inheriter of the Moon Mark
Key mission: Take charge of the eighteenth generation Star Frost Grass and crack the layout of Chenlong's remnant soul
Character arc: gradually growing from guardian to robber