DEMON SOVEREIGN'S REIGN

Main Characters -

Liu Shen

Alias: Demon Sovereign, Shadow Disciple

Race: Human (Reincarnated)

Cultivation: Demonic Arts, Soul-Thread Restoration, Heavenly Techniques

Background: Once the feared Demon Sovereign who defied the heavens, Liu Shen was betrayed and slain. Reborn in the body of a discarded sect disciple, he hides his true identity while plotting revenge against those who betrayed him—including the celestial realm itself. Cold, calculating, yet deeply loyal to those who earn his trust.

Yu Meixing

Alias: Ninth Shadow

Race: Human

Cultivation: Shadow Arts, Soul Mirror Resonance

Background: A mysterious girl with a tragic past, she joins Liu Shen early on. Later revealed to be the heir of a lost sect that once opposed the heavens. Fiercely intelligent, emotionally reserved, and bound by a hidden bloodline prophecy. Her bond with Liu Shen runs deep, forged through shared battles and soul trials.

Lei Qing

Alias: Thunder Fang

Race: Human

Cultivation: Lightning Path

Background: A blunt but loyal fighter who joins Liu Shen after a brutal test of strength. Though rough around the edges, Lei Qing has a strong sense of brotherhood. His past ties him to the fallen sects that were destroyed by the heavens centuries ago.

Supporting Characters -

Huang Ze

Alias: Crimson Spear

Role: Former comrade of Liu Shen

Background: Once a loyal follower of the Demon Sovereign, Huang Ze betrayed Liu Shen under the influence of the heavens. After being defeated in Blackglass Ravine, he is spared—a gesture that haunts him. His fate remains uncertain.

Zhao Wenxiu

Role: Former ally turned betrayer

Cultivation: Illusion and Mind Arts

Background: A cunning manipulator from the Hollow Empire, his encounter with Liu Shen reveals that even his memories were tampered with by the heavens. His knowledge hints at deeper conspiracies.

Elder Mo Zhen

Role: Guardian of the Soul-Mirror (Sect of Shadows)

Background: Overseer of the Heart Loom trials. Once a loyalist of the ancient Sect of Shadows, he believes Liu Shen and Meixing will revive their legacy.

Mystical and Celestial Entities -

Heaven's Witness

Race: Unknown (Artifact Spirit)

Role: Keeper of forbidden celestial truths

Background: A sentient remnant of the heavens' past crimes. Liu Shen retrieves this being in Blackglass Ravine, confirming the betrayal he suffered was orchestrated from above.

The Heart Loom

Role: Trial Mirror of the Soul

Background: A divine artifact housed in the Sect of Shadows. Reflects the truth of one's soul, memories, and karmic ties. Plays a pivotal role in awakening Meixing's past and Liu Shen's sealed memories.

Organizations & Sects -

Sect of Shadows: A long-lost sect specializing in forbidden soul arts, revived under Liu Shen's leadership.

Blackglass Ravine: A forbidden stronghold housing relics of celestial crimes.

Hollow Empire: A corrupt empire with ancient ties to the betrayal of the Demon Sovereign.

Heaven's Pact: The organization of traitors and celestial envoys who conspired to bring down Liu Shen in his past life.