A fictional character played by Xiao Chi in the film. Gu Meng's life is described as a sweeping saga—glorious at times, tragic and humiliating at others. Born into a wealthy family, he fell from grace and became an actor. He was childhood friends and adoptive brother to Fang Hua. After enduring suffering and oppression, he lost his voice, shed his costumes, and threw himself into war, becoming a feared general known for his ghostly appearance.
