Zhou Yuan is the crown prince of the Great Zhou. Robbed of his Holy Dragon destiny at birth, he grew up poisoned, with sealed meridians.
Personality
Clever, determined and protective of his people, Zhou Yuan learned patience through years of powerlessness. He can also be cunning with his enemies.
Powers & abilities
After reopening his eight meridians, he progresses very fast thanks to origin energy. He excels at origin runes, which he draws like a calligrapher.
History
With the help of his master Cang Yuan and of Yaoyao, he frees himself from the poison, defends his kingdom against Wu and sets out to reclaim his stolen destiny.
Relationships
Yaoyao, his travelling companion, is the person closest to him. The kingdom of Wu, which stole his destiny, is his main enemy.
Key moments
- Meeting Yaoyao in the ancestral land.
- Reopening his eight meridians.
- His first victories against the forces of Wu.
In the adaptations
The donghua puts more emphasis on his bond with Yaoyao. The novel and the manhua go further into his work with runes.
Did you know?
- His given name, Yuan, is the same character as in the Chinese title, Yuan Zun.
- He is one of the few Tian Can Tu Dou heroes who is a prince.
Our take
A more thoughtful hero than most, whose royal stakes give weight to every victory.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan