Main Character
Name: Lin Ye
Identity: An outer sect disciple of the Qingyun Sect. On the surface, his aptitude is mediocre (third level of Qi Refining), but in truth, he possesses a Chaos Dao Body that can accommodate all forms of cultivation. At first, people mistake him for a good-for-nothing.
Personality: Patient and resilient, loyal to those he cares about, and never lets a grudge go unanswered. He is cautious early on, but later becomes decisive and ruthless while still holding to his principles.
Golden Finger: He unexpectedly obtains the Hongmeng Pearl, which contains fragments of the laws of time and can accelerate cultivation, heal injuries, and deduce cultivation techniques.
Important Supporting Characters
Su Muxue: The Qingyun Sect's inner sect saintess and a genius in alchemy. She seems aloof but is kind at heart. She and Lin Ye grew up together, but family pressure forces her to distance herself from him. In truth, she secretly helps him.
Zhao Hu: Lin Ye's childhood friend and a small-time leader among the outer sect disciples. Honest and straightforward, he is Lin Ye's only friend early on. Later, he sacrifices himself to protect Lin Ye, or becomes a major force in battle.
Elder Xuan: A mysterious old man and the spirit of the Hongmeng Pearl. After sleeping for a thousand years, he guides Lin Ye in his cultivation and knows secrets from ancient times.
Mo Chen: A young lord of the demonic path and Lin Ye's sworn enemy. The two become enemies over fragments of the Zhuxian Sword Formation, but in truth he is Lin Ye's long-lost elder brother, or they share a common enemy.