Mongol Empire
- Jinlun Guoshi (traditional Chinese: 金輪國師; simplified Chinese: 金轮国师; Mandarin Pinyin: Jīnlún Guóshī; Jyutping: Gam1-leon4 Gwok3-si1; literally "Golden Wheel Royal Advisor") is one of the key antagonists of the novel. Originally a Tibetan lama, he was appointed as Royal Advisor of Mongolia and he represents the Mongols in challenging the Han Chinese wulin (martial artists' community). He is defeated by Yang Guo in a battle at Xiangyang and dies after a pillar collapses on him. He is known as Jinlun Fawang (traditional Chinese: 金輪法王; simplified Chinese: 金轮法王; Mandarin Pinyin: Jīnlún Fǎwáng; Jyutping: Gam1-leon4 Faat3-wong4; literally "Golden Wheel Guardian King") in earlier editions of the novel.
- Huodu (Chinese: 霍都; Mandarin Pinyin: Huòdū; Jyutping: Fok3-dou1) is a Mongol prince and Jinlun's third student. A cunning and witty person, he is not very loyal to his teacher and would be the first to escape and abandon his teacher in dangerous situations. He disguises himself as a beggar called He Shiwo (traditional Chinese: 何師我; simplified Chinese: 何师我; Mandarin Pinyin: Hé Shīwǒ; Jyutping: Ho4 Si1-ngo5) and attempts to take control of the Beggars' Sect, but is exposed by Yang Guo and eventually killed by Da'erba.
- Da'erba (traditional Chinese: 達爾巴; simplified Chinese: 达尔巴; Mandarin Pinyin: Dá'ěrbā; Jyutping: Daat6-ji5-baa1) is a Tibetan monk and Jinlun's second disciple. In contrast with Huodu, he is honest and loyal towards his teacher, but very slow witted. He surrenders to Yang Guo and helps the latter eliminate Huodu.
- Möngke (Chinese: 蒙哥; Mandarin Pinyin: Ménggē; Jyutping: Mung4-go1) is the Mongol ruler who personally leads his army to attack Xiangyang. He is slain by Yang Guo in the final battle.
- Kublai (Chinese: 忽必烈; Mandarin Pinyin: Hūbìliè; Jyutping: Fat1-bit1-lit6) is Möngke's younger brother. He is one of the commanders of the Mongol army attacking Xiangyang.
- Yelü Chucai (Chinese: 耶律楚才; Mandarin Pinyin: Yēlǜ Chǔcái; Jyutping: Je4-leot6 Co2-coi4) is the Mongol Empire's prime minister and a descendant of the Liao royal family.
- Yelü Jin (traditional Chinese: 耶律晉; simplified Chinese: 耶律晋; Mandarin Pinyin: Yēlǜ Jìn; Jyutping: Je4-leot6 Zeon3) is Yelü Chucai's elder son.
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