Wiki & Encyclopedia: The Ancient Gods Are Whispering

Seventeen-year-old student at Fengcheng No. 2 High School. He displays a stoic personality and possesses an uncanny, seemingly intuitive ability to quickly profile strangers' ages, occupations, and characteristics. He recently survived a traumatic car accident that claimed his father's life.

A veteran police captain at the Fengcheng Police Station. He is a close colleague and longtime friend of Gu Jianlin's late father and maintains a protective, avuncular relationship with Gu Jianlin.

Gu Jianlin's late father, who served as a specialized criminal profiler for the police department. He was highly respected for his ability to recreate crime scenes and psychological portraits of suspects.

A neighbor living downstairs who styles himself as a half-immortal fortune teller. He is a charlatan who exploits the gullible with fraudulent predictions, having once deceived the late Professor Gu regarding his lifespan.

A young, wealthy woman seen at the graveyard. While she publicly feigns deep sorrow at her husband's grave, Gu Jianlin's intuition reveals her true, malicious joy and greed regarding the inheritance.

A young detective working under the command of Police Captain Zhou Ze. He is observant, empathetic, and occasionally voices concerns regarding Gu Jianlin's fragile mental and physical state.

The younger daughter of Gu Jianlin's mother's new husband. She acts as a responsible and caring stepsister, regularly checking in on Gu Jianlin to ensure he maintains his daily routines and nutritional needs.

A worker at the local courier station where Gu Jianlin and his father previously lived. He contacts Gu Jianlin significantly later regarding an unclaimed parcel that arrived for the late Professor Gu months prior.

Gu Jianlin's deceased father, a mysterious man who frequently went on 'business trips' and left behind a laptop, an old apartment, and eventually a mysterious, ancient mask.

A historical figure from the Qin Dynasty, described in the text as having encountered an ancient god known as the Zhulong Venerable during his voyages, subsequently gaining extraordinary abilities and managing the secrets of the ancient gods.

An ancient god or 'Supreme' deity who defeated the Qilin Venerable in a primordial war and imprisoned the deity beneath the deep sea within the Qilin Immortal Palace.

An ancient god or 'Supreme' deity defeated by the Zhulong Venerable and buried within the 'Qilin Immortal Palace' deep under the sea.

A member of a desperate cult-like group. He follows the commands of the Mentor and is tasked with physically breaching the ancient tomb to initiate the resurrection ritual.

An elderly, gravelly-voiced leader of a group seeking salvation through the awakening of ancient gods. He views the occupant of the tomb as their last resort and treats the awakening ritual with extreme solemnity.

A scholarly member of the group and advisor to the Mentor. He is highly knowledgeable about the legends of the ancient gods and historical texts.

A female member of the group known for her seductive demeanor and possession of an innate supernatural ability to sense danger.

A quiet, composed female member of the group who observes signs of the ancient god's state with a cold focus.

The leader of the group of tomb raiders. He is cold and calculating, but deeply fearful of the ancient gods and entities he seeks to exploit.

An individual close to Gu Jianlin, likely an older friend or guardian. She actively monitors his activities and well-being, specifically watchful for concerning behavior related to his late father.

The mother's new husband and stepfather to Gu Jianlin, with whom he shares a residence in the North District.

A figure from ancient legend that Gu Jianlin theorizes may also exist within the hidden world of Ascendants and ancient gods.

Gu Jianlin's mother, who has remarried into the Su family. She is described as an intimidating and authoritative figure who exerts significant control over her children, capable of alternating between appearing gentle and displaying overwhelming, unreasonable sternness.

A man posing as a detective from the Donghai Road Police Station. He attempts to deceive and abduct Gu Jianlin under the pretense of official police business, later revealing hostile intent.

An Interpol officer currently stationed in Fengcheng. He has striking mixed-race features, black hair, and distinctive blue eyes. He maintains an elegant, elitist demeanor and is accompanied by a mysterious green parrot.

A professional and cold-demeanored woman acting as an assistant to Lu Zicheng. She assists in field operations and logistics for the Interpol team.