Wei Ying/Wei Wuxian/Yiling Elder

During the first siege, Wei Wuxian didn't act like the mad aggressor the capital sects portrayed him as. He didn't plot world domination, didn't attack his former friends with a flute, and didn't attempt to destroy the sects. His behavior was that of a cornered, exhausted man trying to correct his greatest mistake (creating the Seal) before dying. Having only recently experienced the death of his sister, he was exhausted and depressed. Selflessness and Barrier: Wei Wuxian tries to protect the remnants of the Wen Clan to the last. He seals the mountain and retreats to destroy the Stygian Tiger Seal, realizing that it is the attackers' primary target. Interrupted Ritual: In the donghua, the process of destroying the artifact is shown more graphically. Cultivators, led by sect leaders, break into the Demon Taming Cave and rudely interrupt Wei Wuxian. Because of this, he only manages to destroy half of the Seal. Death by Explosion: Instead of unleashing the undead on the people, Wei Wuxian loses control due to the attackers' interference. A colossal surge of dark energy (spiritual backlash) occurs, triggering a massive explosion. Wei Wuxian finds himself at the very epicenter, and his body literally disintegrates/annihilates. He doesn't attack the righteous cultivators personally—he is destroyed by the unstable dark weapon. After this, rumors circulated that Jiang Cheng valiantly killed the Yiling Elder, which is, of course, false.

Elder Yiling could have easily destroyed them just like he destroyed the Qishan Wen Sect, but he didn't.

Reason and Background: After Wei Wuxian rescued the remnants of the Wen clan (mostly the elderly, women, and children) and took refuge with them in Yiling, the sects declared him apostate. The final straw was the tragedy in Nightless City, where Wei Wuxian's insanity led to the deaths of many cultivators, including his sworn sister, Jiang Yanli. Involved: The Four Great Sects of Jin, Jiang, Nie, and Lan led the expedition. The Jin Sect was the formal leader and initiator, but the strike force was led by Jiang Cheng (Wei Wuxian's sworn brother), who knew the mountain's secret paths. Course of Events: The cultivators stormed the mountain, destroying everything in their path. All the defenseless remnants of the Wen clan (including Wen Qing and the elderly) were brutally slaughtered. Wei Wuxian's Death: Contrary to rumors, Jiang Cheng did not personally kill Wei Wuxian. Realizing it was all over, Wei Wuxian attempted to destroy the Elemental Darkness (Tiger Seal). The colossal release of dark energy caused his own weapons—the ferocious undead—to rebel. The darkness tore the Yiling Elder's body apart. His soul shattered, leaving no room for normal repose or immediate rebirth.

Order of Gusu Lan (Cloud Depths)Lan Huan (birth name) / Lan Xichen (polite name) - Zewu Jun (title). The head of the order, the elder brother of Lan Wangji. Together they are known as the "Two Jades of the Lan Clan".Lan Qiren is the uncle of Lan Wangji and Lan Xichen, a strict teacher.Lan Yuan (birth name) / Lan Sizhui (polite name) is a young adept of the order (originally from the Wen clan).Lan Jingyi is a hot-tempered young adept of the order, a friend of Sizhui.

Order of Yunmeng Jiang (Lotus Wharf)Jiang Cheng (birth name) / Jiang Wanyin (polite name) - Sandu Shengshou (title). The head of the order, named the brother of Wei Wuxian.Jiang Yanli is the elder sister of Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian, the wife of Jin Zixuan.Jiang Fengmian is the former head of the order, the father of Jiang Cheng and Jiang Yanli.Yu Ziyuan is the Purple Spider (title). Jiang Cheng's mother, Jiang Fengmian's wife.

Order of Lanling Jin (Tower of the Golden Carp)Jin Ling (birth name) / Jin Rulan (polite name) is the son of Jin Zuxuan and Jiang Yanli, nephew of Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian.Meng Yao (birth name) / Jin Guangyao (name after recognition in the clan) is Lianfang-jun (title). High Sorcerer, half-brother of Jin Zixuan.Jin Zixuan is the rightful heir to the order, the husband of Jiang Yanli.Jin Guanshan is the former head of the order, the father of Jin Zixuan, Jin Guangyao, and Mo Xuanyu.Mo Xuanyu is the illegitimate son of Jin Guanshan, who sacrificed his body for the resurrection of Wei Wuxian.Jin Zixun is Jin Zixuan's cousin, the initiator of the ambush on the Qiongqi Trail.

Order of Qishan Wen (Nightless City)Wen Ning (birth name) / Wen Qionglin (polite name) - Phantom General (title after turning into a dire dead)Wen Qing - Wen Ning's elder sister, a talented doctorWen Ruohan - Head of the Qishan Wen Wen Order, the main antagonist of the first half of the storyWen Chao - Wen Chao's youngest son, a cruel and arrogant overseerWen Zhuliu - Core Burner (nickname). Wen Chao's bodyguard.Wang Lingjiao is Wen Chao's mistress, a former servant.

The Order of Qinghe Nie (Impure Vale)Nie Mingjue is Chifeng-jun (title). The former head of the order, named the elder brother of Lan Xichen and Jin Guangyao (together they are the "Three Brotherly Supreme Powers" or Zongfeng). He is known by the nickname "Dunno".

Wandering spellcasters and other charactersXiao Xingchen is a noble wandering spellcaster, a disciple of Baoshan Sanren. Song Lan (birth name) / Song Zichen (polite name) is a close friend of Xiao Xingchen. Known as "Distant Snow and Cold Frost"Xue Yang (birth name) / Xue Chengmei (polite name) is a violent criminal and sociopath, a disciple of the Lanling Jin Order.A-Qing is a blind (or pretending to be blind) orphan girl, the companion of Xiao Xingchen.Baoshan Sanren is an immortal spellcaster, mentor to the mother of Wei Wuxian (Cangse Sanren) and Xiao Xingchen.Su She (birth name) / Su Minshan (polite name) is the head of the Molin Su Order, a former adept of Gusu Lan, a devoted supporter of Jin Guangyao.

Jin Guangyao had been systematically ruining Wei Wuxian's life for many years, acting with someone else's hands. He saw Elder Yiling as an ideal figure to blame for his own crimes and fears. Organizing an ambush on the Qiongqi PathThis event became a point of no return and destroyed Wei Ying's peaceful life.What he did: Jin Guangyao secretly cursed the spellcaster Jin Zixun with the "Curse of a Hundred Holes". He then convinced Zixun that Wei Wuxian was the culprit.Result: Jin Zixun ambushed Wei Wuxian on the Qiongqi Trail. In the ensuing massacre, Wen Ning lost control and killed Jin Zixuan (Wei Ying's sister's husband). This made Wei Wuxian the main enemy of the spell world.2. Manipulating Madness in the Nightless CityJin Guangyao turned the peace talks into a bloodbath.What he did: During the order meeting in the Nightless City, Wei Wuxian tried to explain himself and played Chenqing to control the dire dead. Guangyao, who was proficient in the dark Song of Confusion, secretly played along on the flute, changing the order to the undead. Shijie Jiang Yanli died in the chaos. Wei Wuxian's psyche was completely broken, leading to his first death. After Wei Wuxian's death, Jin Guangyao kept people in fear of him for thirteen years. Any exploration of the dark path was severely punished, and Wei Ying's name was used as a scarecrow.Result: Public opinion was set up in such a way that even after 13 years, the mere mention of Wei Wuxian caused people to panic and rage.4.The second set-up on Mount Luanzang (after the resurrection)When Wei Wuxian returned to the world, Jin Guangyao tried to destroy him with the old method.Guangyao kidnapped young adepts of various orders (including Jin Ling and Lan Sizhui) and blamed Wuxian

Jin Guangyao is one of the most complex, multifaceted, and ambitious characters in history, whose status has varied from a despised servant to the most powerful man in the Middle Kingdom.Status and titlesSupreme Sorcerer (Xiandu): The head of the entire spellcasting world. The head of the order, Lanling Jin: The rightful leader of the richest and most powerful clan after the death of his father, Jin Guanshan.Lianfang-zun (Secret Order): His title as a spellcaster, which translates to "Hidden Fragrance" or "Fragrant in Secret", which hints at his secrecy.Third named brother: The youngest of the "Three Named Brothers" (San Zu) along with Lan Xichen and Nie Mingjue.Meng Yao (former status): The illegitimate son of the head of the order and a courtesan, because of which in his youth he endured humiliation, poverty and contempt from other spellcasters.Character and personality traitsJin Guangyao's character was formed under the influence of childhood psychological traumas, the cruelty of his father and the constant ridicule of society because of his origin.Brilliant strategist and manipulator: He has a phenomenal memory, a sharp mind and the ability to calculate the actions of enemies many steps ahead. He was a master at pitting people against each other and weaving intrigues while remaining in the shadows.Ultimate Actor: Able to genuinely smile at the person he hates and seem like a loyal servant, while preparing a stab in the back. His mask of politeness is impeccable.Tremendous patience and endurance: Able to endure humiliation, beatings and insults for years in order to achieve his final goal. He never acts impulsively.Cruelty and Calculation: In order to maintain power and hide his secrets, he did not hesitate to eliminate anyone, including named brother, wife, own child, and father.Duality and loyalty: He is not an absolute evil. Guangyao sincerely respected and never wished harm to Lan Xichen, as he was the only one who treated him with respect when he was a nobody. He also sincerely cared about the well-being of Pr

Jin Guangyao (a character in the novel "Master of the Devil Cult") has a very pleasant, endearing appearance. He looks soft and friendly, which inspires confidence in both men and women.Main details of his image:Face and features: He has fair skin, clean features and a clear, expressive look.Special sign: Between his eyebrows, he always has a traditional scarlet dot, which is often worn by members of the Jin clan.Facial expressions: In the corners of his lips and eyebrows, a light, Height and build: He has a slightly short, neat stature and restrained, graceful manners.Clothing: As a member and later head of the Lanling Jin Order, he wears luxurious white robes with embroidered gold peonies, and on his forehead he ties an order ribbon with white patterns.

Jin Ling's personality is a classic image of a "hedgehog": on the outside, he is prickly, arrogant and aggressive, but inside he hides a lonely, vulnerable and desperate child in need of recognition. Because of his behavior with his peers, he received the ironic nickname "Young Mistress" (大小姐) from Wei Wuxian.Key personality traitsPride and arrogance: As the heir to the richest Lanling Jin Order, he was accustomed to luxury and permissiveness from childhood. He is often capricious, cocky, and arrogant, which is why he has not been able to make friends among his peers for a long time. He is easily irritated, gets into fights, threatens and never admits his mistakes first, even if he realizes that he is wrong.Deep loneliness and vulnerability: Jin Ling grew up as an orphan (his parents died when he was an infant). From childhood, he endured ridicule from other children, who called him "an orphan without a mother." Thirst for recognition: He is desperately eager to prove to his two powerful uncles (Jiang Cheng and Jin Guangyao) that he is already an adult, a strong spellcaster and worthy of the memory of his deceased father. Because of this, he often recklessly throws himself into the most dangerous adventures on a night hunt.Kindness and Devotion (Hidden): Despite his outward rudeness, he has a pure and fair heart. If a person shows sincere concern for him, Jin Ling, although he grumbles for the sake of appearance, will become a loyal and reliable comrade who is ready to come to the rescue in a moment of danger.The influence of two uncles on his characterJin Ling was raised by two completely different people, which was reflected in his personality:Jiang Cheng brought him up in strictness, constantly scolded him, threatened to "break his legs" for misdeeds, and unconsciously passed on to him his habit of expressing concern through anger.Jin Guangyao pampered his nephew, he gave expensive gifts, protected him from Jiang Cheng's wrath and indulged his whims, and

Jin Ling from The Devil Cult Master is a young spellcaster with a bright, noble, and sophisticated appearance, inheriting the traits of both his parents, Jin Zuxuan and Jiang Yanli. Due to his young age and graceful features, he looks very attractive, but often has an arrogant or disgruntled expression. The fabric is embroidered with patterns of white peony of the "Shine among the Snow" variety, the symbol of his clan.Hallmark on forehead: Between his eyebrows there is a cinnabar dot. This sign is traditionally applied by all direct descendants and adepts of the main branch of the Jin clan.Face and hair: He has neat, delicate facial features and long black hair. He gathers them in a tall ponytail, held together by an expensive gold hairpin decorated with elaborate carvings.Uncle Resemblance: Jin Ling is often noticed by those around him that in moments of anger, irritation, or pride, Jin Ling bears a striking resemblance to his maternal uncle, Jiang Cheng.Weapons: An integral part of his image is a bow with arrows on his back and the legendary Suihua sword, which once belonged to his deceased father.

The character of Jiang Cheng is one of the most complex, contradictory, and tragic in the novel. This is a proud, hot-tempered and emotionally closed person, whose temper was formed under the pressure of harsh upbringing and heavy losses.Key personality traitsHeightened pride and rivalry: Since childhood, he has been in the shadow of the genius Wei Wuxian. The desire to prove to his father, and then to the world, that he was worthy of being the head of the order, gave rise to a deep inferiority complex and a habit of constant competition. He does not know how to hide his irritation, often says barbs, sarcastic and shouts. His difficult temper scares people away, which is why he has almost no friends.Deep devotion to family: Behind his outward rudeness lies a desperate love for those close to him. For the sake of Jiang Yanli's sister, Wei Wuxian's brother, and Jin Ling's nephew, he is willing to sacrifice his life. Rationality and Responsibility: As the head of a destroyed order at a very young age, he was forced to stifle his desires for the sake of duty. He thinks like a politician: he cares about the security of the order, laws, and reputation, unlike the reckless Wei Wuxian.Hidden Vulnerability: He is completely incapable of expressing care and love in a healthy way. Instead of warm words, he uses reproaches and grumbling. His attitude towards Wei Wuxian is a painful knot of love, envy, resentment, and devotion:He sincerely loved Wei Wuxian and promised in his youth that they would always be together ("The Two Heroes of Yunmen").He could not forgive Wei Wuxian for leaving the order and indirectly blaming the deaths of their sister Jiang Yanli and her husband.For thirteen years, he hated the dark spellcasters and brutally persecuted them, hoping and at the same time fearing to find a revived brother.

He has delicate, sharp and impeccably beautiful facial features. However, due to his heavy nature and the constant burden of responsibility, he often has a frowning crease on his forehead. In the novel, his gaze is often described as "cold as a blade", in which sparks of anger or irritation flash. He has a magnificent military posture, in every movement you can feel the authority and strength of the head of the order.Clothing and styleColor scheme of the order: He wears traditional, perfectly tailored layered robes of the Order of Yunmeng Jiang in purple and purple. Youthful light outfits are eventually replaced by strict, expensive clothes of the head of the clan.Hairstyle: Long black hair is neatly gathered at the top of the head in a high bun and secured with an elegant silver hairpin (guan) with the image of a nine-petalled lotus - the symbol of his order. On the sides, a pair of strands gently frame his face.Special detail: His finger is always wearing a Zidian ring, a family heirloom that can turn into a purple whip sparkling with lightning. He inherited this ring from his mother, Madam Yu.Overall ImpressionJiang Cheng's appearance exudes harsh discipline, aristocratic arrogance, and a hidden threat. Unlike the relaxed Wei Wuxian or the serene Lan Wangji, Jiang Cheng always looks collected, tense, and ready for battle.

Wen Ning's character is unique in that despite his intimidating appearance as a Ghost General and immense physical strength, he remains one of the kindest, loyal, and gentle characters in all of history. His personality did not change even after his death.Main character traitsGentleness and timidity: During his lifetime, he was an extremely shy, quiet and even cowardly young man. He stuttered a lot when he was nervous, easily embarrassed, and always tried to stay in the shadow of his strong and confident sister Wen Qing.Absolute Loyalty: This is his main trait. Wen Ning is completely loyal to those who have shown him kindness. He risks his life (and later his existence) without hesitation to protect Wei Wuxian and help him.Immense compassion and dedication: He has a keen sense of justice. Despite his fear of punishment from his cruel Qishan Wen clan, he secretly rescues the injured Jiang Cheng and helps carry out the bodies of Jiang Cheng and Jiang Yanli's dead parents.Obedience and Diligence: Wen Ning is used to obeying leaders. At first, he obeyed his sister in everything, and after his death, he began to unquestioningly follow Wei Wuxian's orders. Because of this, he did not have his own opinion and personal ambitions for a long time.Hidden rage (in the dead state): When Wen Ning loses control of himself or protects his loved ones, all of his lifetime resentment, pain, and fear are transformed into the unrestrained, crushing rage of the Phantom General. In this mode, he becomes a ruthless killing machine that knows no fear.

Wen Ning's (Wen Qionglin) appearance changes drastically over the course of the story and is divided into two contrasting periods: before and after his death and transformation into a ferocious corpse.During his lifetime: A modest youthOrder clothing: He wears the standard ceremonial clothes of the Qishan Wen clan - white fabrics with a bright red flame pattern.Facial features and look: He has beautiful, sophisticated, but soft facial features. Due to his timid and shy nature, his gaze is often lowered, and his eyes are indecisive and meek.Hair: Smoothly combed and tied up in a neat high ponytail.After death: Phantom GeneralAfter becoming the strongest dire dead under Wei Wuxian, Wen Ning takes on a frightening and formidable appearance:Deathly pale skin: His face and body turn ashen white, devoid of signs of life.Black veins: Dark cracked veins spread from his neck all over his face and body, Eyes without pupils: His eyes lose their lively luster, turning completely white or gray. Mourning and shabby appearance: Instead of Wen's bright robes, he is dressed in dark, gray, and black torn robes. His long hair is now always loose and carelessly disheveled.Chains: Heavy iron shackles with long, rumbling chains are attached to his wrists and ankles, which he uses as deadly weapons.

Ingenious Inventions and Artifacts: Wei Wuxian possessed a remarkable intellect as a researcher. He invented items that would later become popular throughout the magical world: Stygian Tiger Seal: A demonic artifact cast from a piece of mystical iron found in the womb of Xuanwu (the Tortoise of Extermination). The seal could summon and control millions of ghosts simultaneously. It required no spiritual power from its owner, making it deadly and maddening. Wei Wuxian destroyed half of the seal before his death, realizing its danger. Evil Compass: A device that indicates the direction of sources of dark energy, ghosts, and ferocious undead. The sects later modernized it and began using it widely for night hunting. Spirit-Attracting Flag: A specially inscribed flag. If a living person picks it up, it becomes a "bait" for all dark creatures in the area. Used by young disciples to lure away evil spirits. Talisman of Transference: A spell that allows instantaneous movement (teleportation) over a certain distance. Paper Man Technique: Wei Ying can transfer his consciousness into a small paper figure. In this form, he can spy undetected, crawl through any crack, and fly through the air, although the paper body itself remains extremely fragile.

Wei Wuxian was not officially expelled from his home order of Yunmeng Jiang - he left there himself and staged an apostasy to protect his adoptive family and the surviving civilians from the defeated Wen clan.Below are the three main reasons that led to this breakup.1. Saving the Remnants of the Wen ClanAfter the fall of the tyrannical Qishan Wen Order, the victorious clans began to brutally exterminate all who bore this surname, including the elderly, women, and doctors who did not participate in the war. Wei Wuxian couldn't turn a blind eye to this, as brother and sister Wen Ning and Wen Qing had previously saved him and his named brother Jiang Cheng from death. Wei Wuxian forcibly freed the Wen prisoners of war from the concentration camp on the Qiongqi Trail and hid them on Mount Luanzang.2. Protecting the Order of Yunmeng Jiang from WarWei Wuxian's act infuriated all the great orders (Lan, Jin, Nie). They demanded that the young head of the Yunmeng Jiang Order, Jiang Cheng, hand over Wei Wuxian and execute the remnants of Wen.The Jiang Order had only just begun to recover from complete destruction, and a new war with all the clans would immediately wipe it off the face of the earth. Wei Wuxian understood this and decided to completely sever ties with his home, so that all the wrath of the spellcasters would fall on him alone. Jiang Cheng secretly came to Mount Luanzang to convince his friend to abandon Wen's men, but Wei Wuxian refused. In order to save the order, they made a difficult decision. They staged a public quarrel and duel, during which Jiang Cheng wounded Wei Wuxian in the abdomen, and Wei Wuxian broke Jiang Cheng's arm. The Yunmeng Jiang Order has nothing to do with him anymore."From that moment on, Wei Wuxian officially became a free renegade and received the title of Elder Yiling.

The Qishan Wen was destroyed due to his aggressive tyranny, cruelty to other clans, and desire for absolute control over the world of spellcasters.Wei Wuxian, in turn, marched against them and their heirs to avenge the death of his family and protect innocent people who suffered from the arbitrariness of the Wen clan.The main disadvantages and crimes of the Qishan Wen OrderAttempt to seize power:The leader of the order, Wen Ruohan, He wanted to become the sole ruler of the Celestial Empire.Destruction of the Shrines:The Wen adepts burned the sacred Cloud Depths (the seat of the Gusu Lan Order) and destroyed the Lotus Pier (Wei Wuxian's house, the Yunmeng Jiang Order)."Re-education camps":Members of other orders, including the heirs of the clans, were forcibly herded into the Nightless City, their spiritual swords were taken from them, humiliated and forced to submit to Wen's will.Disempowerment: Their servant, Wen Zhuliu, possessed a technique that burned out golden cores, turning strong magicians into ordinary helpless people.Wei Wuxian originally took part in the "Annihilation of the Sun", the oine of the united orders against the tyranny of Wen.The reason for Wei Ying's revenge was the following events:Destruction of the house and death of mentors:Due to Wen Chao's attack on the Yunmeng Jiang Order, the head of the clan Jiang Fengmian and his wife Yu Ziyuan who sheltered Wei Wuxian were killed.His close friend and named brother Jiang Cheng was captured and Losing his own power to save a friend:In order to restore Jiang Cheng's ability to use magic, Wei Wuxian gave him his own core, making a heavy sacrifice.Going to the Dark Path:Finding himself defenseless, Wei Wuxian fell into the hands of Wen's henchmen, who threw him into the gloomy Luanzang Gorge, teeming with evil spirits. Upon returning, Wei Wuxian used the dark Qi and the army of the dead to brutally deal with the main culprits of the tragedy. It is important to note that he only killed those who participated in violence and injustice, while protecting the innocent Wen: 👶 ,👩, 🧑 🦳

Wei Wuxian's reception in the cultivator world is extremely mixed and falls into several distinct stages: from universal admiration to abject fear and hatred. Here's how different groups and characters viewed him: 1. As a genius youth (before exile): In his youth, Wei Ying was universally beloved and one of the most talented young cultivators of his generation. Jiang Sect: He was Jiang Cheng's right-hand man and "brother," as well as Sect Leader Jiang Fengmian's favorite disciple. He was the most precious person to his shijie (sister) Jiang Yanli. Lan Sect: During his time studying in the Cloud Recesses, despite his rule-breaking behavior, he was respected for his talent, and Sect Leader Lan Xichen sincerely favored him. 2. As the "Yiling Elder" and an enemy (during and after the War)When Wei Wuxian created the dark path (necromancy), the attitude towards him changed dramatically:Most of the cultivators (extras): They felt superstitious fear, envy of his power, and hatred. They saw him as a threat to the established order.Jin Sect: The leaders of this sect saw him as a dangerous competitor who could not be controlled, and did everything to portray him as absolute evil.Wen Clans (refugees): For the remnants of the Wen clan he rescued, Wei Wuxian was a true savior, a deity, and a benefactor.3. Personal attitudes of key charactersSome cultivators knew Wei Wuxian better than others and had deeply personal feelings for him:Lan Wangji (Lan Zhan): Considered him a close friend and his only kindred spirit. Wangji was the only one who tried to understand him, defended him in the face of other sects, and sincerely mourned his first death. Jiang Cheng: His sworn brother experienced mixed, contradictory feelings. Love and brotherly affection were intertwined with resentment, jealousy of his strength, and pain over the tragic losses of the family, for which he partially blamed Wei Wuxian. Jin Ling: Son of Jin Zixuan and Jiang Yanli, nephew of Wei Wuxian. He hated the Yiling Elder for a long time due to his indirect involvement.

BEFORE THE LOSS OF THE GOLDEN CORE: In his youth, Wei Ying possessed exceptional physical strength and ranked fourth among the top young masters of his generation in strength, appearance, and talent. Immense Endurance: His high level of spiritual power allowed him to go for days without sleep or food, as well as withstand severe physical punishment (such as blows from the Disciplinary Whip). Sniper Accuracy: At the Qishan Competition, he effortlessly hit archery targets blindfolded, at full gallop, and while moving. Perfect Balance and Speed: He possessed incredible lightness, allowing him to flawlessly glide through the air and leap across rooftops (lightness of body). Physical Strength: He could fight on equal terms with Lan Wangji, whose arm strength was considered colossal.
AFTER THE LOSS OF THE GOLDEN CORE: Dark Path Magic (Necromancy) Wei Wuxian became the founder of the Dark Path (Mo Dao), as after losing the Golden Core, he could no longer harness light spiritual energy. Instead, he harnessed dark energy (the resentment, anger, and grief of the dead). Chenqing Ghost Flute: The primary tool for manipulating dark energy. The flute's sounds convey commands to the dead, compelling them to attack enemies or obey the caster's will. Unlike ordinary mages, Wei Wuxian doesn't require complex rituals—playing the desired melody is sufficient. Summoning and Controlling the Dead: He can instantly raise corpses, skeletons, and ghosts from the ground. Under his control, they become aggressive, fast, and virtually invulnerable to conventional weapons. Creation of the Fierce Dead: The highest form of necromancy. Wei Ying has learned not only to raise corpses, but also to preserve their fighting skills and physical strength. The most striking example is Wen Ning (Ghost General), who retained his mind and human emotions, but gained colossal physical strength and immunity to pain.

How his character has changed in the image of Elder Yiling:The emergence of cruelty and ruthlessness: If Wei Wuxian previously avoided unjustified violence, then in the image of Elder Yiling, he becomes a frighteningly punishing force. He destroys enemies (especially the Qishan Wen Order) cold-bloodedly, subtly and with obvious ecstasy, using their own dead. He becomes unsociable, harsh on the tongue, sullen and suspicious. Heavy sarcasm and chilling mockery appear in his speech.Outbursts of rage and emotional instability: Controlling dark energy (the resentment of the dead) hits his psyche hard. Wei Wuxian begins to suffer from mood swings. In moments of anger, he almost loses control of himself, and his eyes flash scarlet.Arrogance and arrogance (as a defensive reaction): When faced with condemnation, envy, and fear from other orders, he does not try to justify himself. Instead, he puts on the mask of an all-powerful, insane dark magician who doesn't care about other people's rules and morals. He openly challenges the entire world of spellcasters.Loneliness and paranoia: He isolates himself from society on Mount Luanzang. Constant pressure, fear for the lives of the remnants of the Wen clan (whom he took under protection), and the whispers of dark energy in his head develop in him a deep sense of loneliness and distrust even of those close to him. and out of despair - to survive and avenge the destroyed house. Realizing that he is going to certain death and spoiling his reputation forever, he still saves innocent civilians from the Wen clan (old men, women and little A-Yuan), who are doomed to slavery and death by other orders.

The character of Wei Wuxian combines a sincere love of life, a sharp mind of a rebel and a willingness to sacrifice hard. He lives by feelings and inner moral ideals, completely ignoring the strict rules and opinion of the crowd.Key personality traitsLove of freedom and rebelliousness: does not tolerate formalities, officialdom and stupid prohibitions. He always does what his conscience dictates, which is why he constantly makes enemies among conservative elders.Mischievous and charisma: he loves to joke, fool around, and tease people (his favorite "target" is Lan Wangji). He is incredibly sociable, easily finds a common language with the poor, merchants and children. He became the pioneer of the Dark Path, created the Compass of Evil, the Stygian Tiger and dozens of unique magical talismans that are used by the entire world of spellcasters. He performs great feats not for the sake of fame, but because he cannot pass by someone else's misfortune.Habits and featuresLove for wine: his main weakness is the famous local alcohol "Emperor's Smile" from Gusu.Panic phobia: to madness, tears and unconsciousness, he is afraid of dogs because of a difficult wandering childhood.Sharp tongue: he does not reach into his pocket for a word, which is why his irony is often mistaken for arrogance.

In his youth, Wei Wuxian was considered one of the most handsome young spellcasters of his generation (ranked fourth in the list of the most handsome youths). His lips almost always have an open, confident, or cheeky smile on his lips.Eyes: dark gray, almost black, incredibly lively, radiant with mischief and intelligence.Figure: a tall, slender, lithe young man with fine musculature and a light, relaxed gait.Elder Yiling's Style: After practicing the Dark Path, his image became more gloomy. He began to wear loose black robes with dark red trim, and his face became paler and haggard. In moments of rage or the use of magic, his eyes flashed with an ominous red fire.
Invariable attributes of the styleRed ribbon: its main identification mark. Lush, slightly disheveled black hair is always tied in a high ponytail with a bright scarlet ribbon.
Chenqing Flute (陈情): A black ghost flute with a bright red tassel that he almost always twists in his fingers or carries in his belt.

Lan Wangji possesses a personality that perfectly matches his appearance: he is a man of iron discipline, outward coldness, and deep inner devotion. Key Personality Traits: Absolute composure: He almost never shows emotion. His face always remains impassive, causing others to perceive him as unsociable and arrogant. Strict adherence to rules: Raised on the thousands of rules of the Gusu Lan Sect, he embodies righteousness. He does not tolerate chaos, lies, or violations of order. A heightened sense of justice: Lan Wangji always appears where people are in danger. He protects the weak not for glory, but because he considers it his duty. Deep loyalty: Behind a mask of indifference, incredibly strong feelings hide. If he becomes attached to someone or falls in love, he is ready to go against the world and break any taboo to protect them. Stubbornness and steadfastness: It is impossible to change his mind once he has made up his mind. He is willing to endure punishment for years or wait, remaining true to his principles. How his character manifests itself in his actions: Silence: He speaks only to the point, uses short phrases, and often responds with a simple "Mhm." Secrecy: Lan Wangji experiences all his pain, grief, and longing internally, never complaining to others. Directness: He is incapable of hypocrisy, intrigue, or flattery. His actions are always honest and transparent. If he falls in love, he will prove his love not with words, but with actions.

Facial features and figureEyes: unusual light glaze, transparent jade color. His gaze is always described as cold, detached and piercing.Face: impeccably beautiful, as if carved from jade, but at the same time strict and devoid of any emotion.Physique: tall stature, slender figure and impeccable straight posture. It exudes strength and aristocratic grandeur.Leather: very pale, almost porcelain.Clothing and styleRobes: traditional white robes of the Gusu Lan Order with delicate, graceful patterns of floating clouds on the sleeves and collar. The clothes always look perfectly clean and neat.Frontal ribbon: the main symbol of the order is a white ribbon with a pattern of clouds, tied around the head. It symbolizes self-discipline and orderliness of character.Hair: long, perfectly black, partially gathered at the top of the head with a hairpin and falling freely down the back.

There are ordinary people and spellcasters in this world. People live in ordinary villages, etc., and spellcasters live in their orders and their duty is to protect people from evil. What kind of creatures there are: dishonorable, but looks like a dead man, a huge snake about 10 meters, and so on.

☯️ LORE OF THE WORLD: THE FIVE GREAT ORDERS

1. Gusu Lan: Snow-white clothes with blue elements (a symbol of purity). It is famous for its strict discipline and thousands of rules.
2. Yunmeng Jiang: Purple (purple) robes with silver embroidery. Strict, sharp, but fair spellcasters.
3. Qishan Wen: Bright red clothes with the sun. The most powerful, cruel and hated order, devoid of humanity.
4. Landing Jin: Luxurious gold clothes with peony embroidery. It is famous for its wealth and wisdom.
5. Qinghe Nie: Dark gray and olive clothes. They symbolize austerity and straightforwardness.