The Legend of Hey

The Legend of Xiaohei universe (including a web series, a full-length prequel film, and a spin-off comic) is set in an alternate modern China, where an ancient world of spirits (elves/youkai) secretly exists side by side with megacities and technology.
The geography of the franchise is conventionally divided into three layers: the modern world of people, hidden abodes of spirits and the historical past.
The main locations, cities and provinces where the plot unfolds:
🌆 Major Metropolises (The World of Humans and Hidden Guilds)
Longyu (Long You / 龙游):
The key metropolis of the franchise. A huge urban center with skyscrapers, subways and millions of residents. It is in Longyu that one of the central headquarters of the Spirit Guild is located. In this city, spirits live among people, disguising themselves as ordinary citizens (like the librarian Huahu or the flower girl Ziluolan). It is here that the final battle of the feature film unfolds, when Fancy activates the spatial barrier (Huahu Space), consuming the city center.
Beijing/Panjing (盘净):
Mentioned and coordinated as the most important node for controlling the forces of the Guild's executors. From here, orders are given to evacuate people and protect borders during large-scale crises of spiritual energy.
Countryside:
After Luo Xiaobai finds a kitten in an unnamed town, she takes it to the countryside of the province to visit her grandfather and her cousin Ah Gen. The first half of the web series takes place in hilly green villages surrounded by dense forests and bamboo groves. Here, Xiaohei first encounters the fact that nature hides many more spiritual beings than it seems (including the Forest Brothers Ji and the hidden shrines).

Uncle Xu (Xu Chang).He is one of the secondary, but very colorful and memorable characters, who looks after order and lives in harmony with nature.Below is a detailed description of his appearance, character, goals and desires. 👤 AppearanceGeneral appearance: An elderly, good-natured man with a strong build. Due to his ability and age, he often appears relaxed, slightly tired, but still exudes wisdom and inner strength. His eyes are often squinted, which gives him a cunning or thoughtful look.Clothing: Prefers traditional, loose Chinese clothing that does not restrict movement. He can often be seen in simple robes of discreet (natural) colors and a straw hat that protects from the sun.
PersonalityCalm and balanced: It is difficult to make him lose his temper. After living a long life, he has learned to look at the bustle of the world philosophically.Caring and hospitable: He warmly treats Xiaohei and other spirits, always ready to listen, give advice, or offer tea.Strict but fair: If someone disturbs the peace of his territory or harms the balance of nature, Uncle Xu instantly becomes serious and shows the full power of his abilities. 🎯 Goals and DesiresMain Goal: Maintaining harmony and balance between the world of humans and the world of spirits (elves) in the territory entrusted to him or close to him. He acts as the unspoken guardian of tranquility.Desires:Peaceful Life: He sincerely wishes that spirits can live without fear of people, and people do not suffer from the destructive powers of magic.Wisdom Transmission: It is important for him to guide the younger generation of spirits (such as Xiaohei), helping them find their place in the changing world and teach them to control their powers.Peace and Privacy: Like many old spirits, He appreciates the simple pleasures of life - a good conversation, the silence of nature and a cup of quality tea.

The Key Conflict of the WorldThe entire universe is built on the concept of the coexistence of nature and progress:Spirits (Yao) are ancient beings who draw strength from nature and spiritual energy (Mana).Humans are an actively developing technological civilization that displaces spirits from their usual habitats.Guild is an organization created by strong spirits and human masters (forces of executors, such as the Executor Wuxian). Her goal is to keep the peace, hide spirits among people in cities and build hidden reserves for them.

The Legend of Hei First describe whether spirits can marry humans and vice versa In the canon of the Legend of Hei universe, spirits (xiaoyao or yaoguai) can enter into close relationships with humans, but a full-fledged official marriage in the usual human sense among them is extremely rare and symbolic due to fundamental differences in their nature. Difference in lifespan: Spirits are immortal or live for millennia, while the human age is extremely short. For a spirit to tie a bond with a person means almost instantly (by their standards) to lose a loved one.Taking Human Form: Strong spirits can take human form and live among people, completely imitating their way of life, including romantic relationships.Ability to have children: In this universe, unions are possible in which half-breeds are born. A striking example is Shan Xin (the protagonist's girlfriend), who is human, but has spirits in her lineage, which is why she has the ability to see them and has a predisposition to magic.

Huahu (Huahu / 花画). [ AppearanceHuahu is a strong spirit (elf/youkai) that disguises himself as an ordinary human: In human form: Looks like a young, neat guy with an intelligent appearance. He has short dark hair, a calm expression on his face, and a neat clothing style that matches his humble work in the library. but prefers not to stand out among people in order to maintain secrecy. 🎭 PersonalityCalm and secretive: He leads a secluded lifestyle, trying not to attract too much attention from the Spirit Guild and ordinary people.Peaceful and devoted to art: He sincerely loves books, painting, and silence. Cautious but Vulnerable: Despite his powerful and rare magic, he is not a hardened fighter, which is why he succumbs in the face of a brutal and sudden threat. ✨ Abilities (Bringing Paintings to Life)His unique spiritual ability is called "Spirit Paint". He is able to materialize and embody into reality everything that is drawn on paper or canvas. This makes him a creator of pocket spaces and living illusions, protected by his own magic. 🎯 [ Goals and DesiresMain Desire: To live in safety, peace and harmony, doing what he loves – creating and storing books, away from the endless conflicts between radical spirits and humanity.

Loss of Regeneration Ability: Spirits heal normal wounds instantly with their internal energy. But the wounds of the spirit tree projectiles block the Ningxian in the affected area. The wound does not heal on its own, depriving the spirit of the opportunity to heal.
Mortal Danger: For weak and medium spirits (low level), even one hit from such a bullet can be instantly fatal
Vulnerability of the Fittest: In the second season, the Guild is attacked by mercenaries with this weapon. The wounds from it are so serious that even very powerful and experienced spirits die during a human raid (for example, the strong master Dasun, the head of the Guild Hall of Lusha). Even for the highest operators of the Guild and creatures of the level of Wuxian or Nezhi, this weapon poses a real threat, as it forces them to spend colossal forces on evasion and defense, instead of the usual dominance in battle. [1

Description of the tree, its origin and the creation of weaponsWhat kind of tree is it: It is a rare wood that has the unique property of blocking, absorbing, or destroying spiritual energy (ningxian). Normal spirit attacks are ineffective against it, as the tree literally dispels their power.Where it was obtained: This artifact was originally guarded by the spirit elders. However, one of the traitorous elders secretly handed over a piece of this sacred tree to the human military forces in order to provoke a large-scale conflict and war between humans and spirits. Part of this tree was stored in a heavily guarded human military outpost/research base.
How weapons are made from it: Human scientists and military engineers do not just carve blades from it, but use high technology. They split wood into microfibers and create special anti-spirit ammunition (bullets and rocket warheads). The metal shell of such projectiles is filled with elements of this tree, which allows you to penetrate spiritual shields.
How weapons are made from it: Human scientists and military engineers do not just carve blades from it, but use high technology. They split wood into microfibers and create special anti-spirit ammunition (bullets and rocket warheads). The metal shell of such projectiles is filled with elements of this tree, which allows you to penetrate spiritual shields.

What is Spiritual Space (Inner World/Lingyu): Every living being in this universe has its own inner spiritual substance called "Lingyu" (Spiritual Space). It is the mental pocket dimension within the soul. Strong spirits or human practitioners can materialize it outward, creating a "spatial realm" within which they become absolute gods and can fully control the laws of physics, the elements, and someone else's magic.
Xiaohei's Uniqueness: Xiaohei is the rarest exception who has two spiritual spaces (the space system and the metal control system). In the first film, Fancy's antagonist tried to forcibly take away Xiaohei's spatial area in order to take over the human city, which almost led to disaster.
Spirit Space in the Second Movie (The Legend of Hei 2): In the sequel, where Xiaohei travels with Lue (Wuxian's former student), the concept of Spirit Space expands into a global threat to balance. The plot revolves around a sudden and coordinated attack by conspirators who attempt to exploit and destabilize mental/spiritual spaces in order to break down the barrier between the human world and nature. The spiritual space here acts not just as an individual arena for battle or a personal "inner home", but as a fragile foundation that keeps the energy of the entire planet from total war.

Shimizu (Ximuzi)CategoryDescriptionTrue form (appearance)His true form is a werefox (huli jing). In human form, he appears as a tall (180 cm), incredibly sophisticated and graceful young man with long blond/white hair and golden-brown eyes with vertical fox pupils. He wears traditional clothes made in soft warm colors (light beige, golden, muted red). His calling card is the invariable fan in his hands and a cunning smile with eternally squinted eyes ("slit eyes" or the classic anime type of mimime). He speaks softly, is always calm, relaxed and likes to watch from the sidelines, which makes him seem like a carefree lover of drama. However, behind this mask lies a deep, insightful mind and great authority. He can read people and spirits like an open book (for example, he was the first to understand Qingning's feelings for Laojun). Shimizu has a subtle sense of humor and never panics.Shimizu belongs to the Lock/Seal spiritual system, and his mental ability is called "Dream Theatre" (戏梦). He rarely engages in battle, but his real power is colossal - with a wave of his fan, he is able to easily dispel other people's large-scale elemental attacks of fire or stone and push his attackers back with the power of pure spiritual pressure.

Coexistence and interaction between humans and spiritsHow spirits live among humans: Due to rapid technological progress and deforestation, spirits have lost their ancestral homes. In order to survive, they had to split into two camps: some went into the deep wilderness, and most learned to camouflage. In human megacities, spirits take on a human form, wear ordinary clothes, use smartphones, work at ordinary jobs and outwardly do not differ from people. Moving around the world: Most spirits try not to give away their abilities in crowded places so as not to cause panic among the population. To move around the world stealthily and safely, as well as for coordination, they use teleporters, hidden hideouts, and secret infrastructure. [

Attitude of the authorities and the law: In human society, the official authorities and the common people are largely unaware of the existence of spirits. Order is controlled by the Guild (Union) of Spirits, an ancient hidden organization that acts as an intermediary between the two worlds. The main law of the Guild is that spirits are forbidden to reveal themselves to ordinary people and harm them. The interaction is based on the concept of the "unity of nature and man" (Tian ren he yi), where both sides are obliged to share the planet without domination of one over the other

Guilian: A grim spirit armed with a huge scythe of death. Silent and ruthless executioner.Eyu: Anthropomorphic crocodile. The first to storm and sabotage acts brazenly and savagely.Jienihuang: A brazen mockingbird. Has the ability to shapeshift; it was he who disguised himself as Wuxian in order to expose the master to the security cameras. Cowardly when faced with real power (was beaten up by Xiaohei).
Hetian: An old man with white hair and a long beard who can transform into a majestic crane. Despite his wise appearance, he shares Lingyao's radical ideas and participates in all key battles (including the Battle of the Steel Mill).Jia (A) and Yi (B): Two spirit brothers (bats), disciples of Chinyan. One is dark-haired, the other is blond. They play the role of spies and beaters, tracking down Lue and Xiaohei. [1] )

Appearance: An elegant but intimidating female spirit with a piercing gaze. He has great authority among radical spirits.)Goals and Desires: Believes that the Guild has "caved in" to humans. Her desire is to frame Wuxian, provoke large-scale bloodshed, destroy the balance and unleash a war in which the spirits will finally destroy or subjugate human civilization.
Jinyan (Appearance: A large, muscular man with bright red and white hair. Personality: An aggressive, domineering, impulsive leader of the conspirators' military wing. [
Lingyao Gang and Minions])Daxu: A huge red-skinned spirit with tremendous physical strength. An arrogant and straightforward bully.

Guild EldersElders represent the supreme authority in the spirit world. Their global goal is to preserve the authority of the Guild and prevent the total destruction of spirits by humans.
Jingyi: A female elder in purple robes. Strict, conservative, puts the security of the Guild structure above personal connections. Nezha: A well-known deity. He looks like an eternally young guy with an eccentric hairstyle and fire ribbons. Straightforward, hot-tempered, but honest, he is ready to personally check the facts, and not blindly believe the accusations.
Yudi: Head of Cangnan Branch. A small gray-haired old man, wise, but preferring a bureaucratic approach. Dasong: The head of the affected Lyusha Branch. He has a powerful physique and is extremely loyal to his students (Mingyue and Qingquan). He is overwhelmed with a thirst for justice for the attack on his house.

Ruo ShuiAppearance: Charming water spirit. She looks like a young girl with delicate features, long, flowing blue-blue hair, and light, airy clothes that resemble water. Ruo Shui has empathy and always tries to smooth out conflicts between more hot-tempered spirits.Goals and desires: Dreams of a quiet life where spirits no longer have to hide from people or fight with them.Main goal: To help Wuxian and the Guild in their mission to integrate spirits into human society.

LuyeXiaohei's senior classmate and Wuxian's former (previous) student. An experienced yaojing who is about a hundred years old.Appearance: A young, attractive girl with graceful features, often dressed in practical but stylish clothes, comfortable for travel and battle. As the older "sister" in training, she takes care of Xiaohei as they go on the run. She has a pragmatic mind, but is deeply committed to her master's code.Goals and Desires: To help her Shifu (Wuxian), get to the bottom of the truth and protect her younger classmate. She seeks to preserve Wuxian's legacy and prove that his ideals of coexistence are correct.Common goal: Uncover a large-scale conspiracy within the Spirit Guild, stop the radical faction led by Lingyao, and prevent the destruction of the fragile world.

Jie Peng / "Wing"Appearance: Spirit of a bird (eagle). In his humanoid form, he appears as a tall, sturdy man with stern features, short dark hair, and a piercing gaze. He often wears clothes in a traditional or semi-sports style.Character: Disciplined, strict, laconic and incredibly loyal. He may seem cold and unapproachable, but behind this mask lies a deep sense of justice and concern for his comrades.Goals and Desires: Wishes to ensure the safety and prosperity of the Guild. He unquestioningly trusts Wuxian and is ready to carry out the most difficult missions for the common good.

PanjingA middle-aged man in a formal modern business suit and glasses. He looks like a typical city official or manager. A true diplomat who knows how to negotiate.Objective: To lead the Guild's branch in Longyu City. His main task is to integrate spirits into human society and hide magic from ordinary people.

JiulaoAn elderly, wise spirit with bluish skin. Wears traditional loose Chinese robes.A calm, good-natured, experienced old man who acts as an advisor.Purpose: To preserve the heritage of spirits and help younger generations adapt to a changing world.

NezhaA boy with bright sporty elements in his clothes, often wears a stylish hoodie with a high collar that hides his face. There are two characteristic tufts on his head: arrogant, hot-tempered, proud and confident in his abilities. Easily irritated, especially when confused with someone else or underestimated.Purpose: To perform the duties of a high-ranking Guild Performer. Seeks to quickly and effectively eliminate threats to public order.

BidiuAppearance: A tiny, round, bright yellow creature that can change size when eating objects.Personality: Silly, voracious, but very cute and fearful.Magic: The ability to absorb any materials and temporarily take on their properties (for example, becoming stone).Goals and desires: Constantly looking for food.

ShanxinAppearance: Xiaobai's best friend. A cheerful girl with ponytails.Personality: Energetic, sociable, avid gamer.Magic: An ordinary person.Goals and desires: Have fun with a friend, play video games.

LaojunAppearance: An ancient deity who takes the form of a young man in elegant traditional clothes with long blond hair. Lives in a palace on a soaring mountain.Personality: Wise, but extremely lazy, eccentric and adoring anime, games and peace.Magic: Almost limitless divine magic of creating artifacts and controlling space.Goals and desires: He made an oath not to leave his abode, wants silence, comfort and no one disturbs him.

DitingAppearance: In human form, he is a young man with silvery-white hair, often in a modern stylish suit. His true form is the mythical creature Qilin (a green winged wolf with purple flames). Subordinate exclusively to Laojun.Magic: Fire control, high level of physical strength, ability to fly and track spiritual energy.Goals and Desires: Find Xiao Hei and return the stolen Heavenly Pearl back to his master's abode.

Fengxi (Fengxi / Storm End)Appearance: A spirit youth with long blond/greenish hair and soft facial features. He wears light clothes of forest shades.Character: Passionate, charismatic, but blinded by revenge and resentment. He is ready to sacrifice other people's lives for the sake of his global goal.Magic: The magic of wood and flora (controls plants, roots, trees).Goals and desires: To return to the spirits their ancestral lands, taken away by people. Tried to use Xiao Hei's power to drive people out of the cities.

A-GenAppearance: Xiaobai's cousin. He looks like a calm village teenager with short dark hair and simple clothes. Always protects Xiaobai.Magic: A powerful spirit (elf) capable of manipulating ice and frost. Goals and Desires: To live a quiet life in the village, protect his sister from the dangers of the spirit world, and help Xiao Hei hide from his pursuers.

Luo XiaobaiAppearance: An ordinary human girl of school age. She wears casual clothes and has brown hair tied in ponytails. Easily accepts any magical oddities around him.Magic: An ordinary person, does not possess magic.Goals and desires: Sincerely loves Xiao Hei and wants to take care of him as her pet, as well as have fun spending the summer holidays in the village with his grandfather.

Wuxian (Infinity)Appearance: A tall man with long black hair tied up in a bun, dressed in traditional dark-colored clothes. He looks strict, calm and majestic.Character: Cold-blooded, silent, but deeply caring mentor. Possesses an unwavering sense of justice.Magic: Although Wuxian is human, he has reached the level of an immortal master. The strongest metal mage (creates weapons, shields from it, flies on a metal plate) and controls space.Goals and desires: Maintain a delicate balance between the world of people and spirits (as a Guild Performer). He wants to teach Xiao Hei how to properly use his colossal strength

Luo XiaoheiAppearance: A small, completely black kitten with huge green eyes. Its main feature is a long tail that can split into several independent fluffy creatures with eyes, which are called Heixiu. Later reveals his true spirit form (elf) - this is a boy with white hair, cat ears and a tail. At first, he treats people with hostility due to the loss of his home, but quickly softens. Possesses a purely human mind, clean.Magic: Possesses an incredibly rare dual spiritual space ("Domain"), can manipulate metal (telekinesis of metal objects) and teleport.