As a child, Meng Chuan saw his mother killed by demons. He swore to exterminate them and made that promise the driving force of his whole life. From Dongning Prefecture to Mirror Lake Academy, then Mount Yuanchu, he becomes one of the greatest warriors of his world.
Personality
Determined, disciplined and deeply loyal, Meng Chuan carries his grief for his mother as a strength. He is also protective of his family and friends, and never lets himself be diverted from his goal.
Powers & abilities
He masters a sabre path forged for revenge and progresses in a cultivation system where humans and demons have clashed for centuries. His talent and will make him a prodigy.
History
First trained by his father, he enters Mirror Lake Academy, then joins Mount Yuanchu, the most prestigious institution in his world. His fights against the demons lead him toward the secrets of the war between the two races.
Relationships
Liu Qiyue, daughter of Liu Yebai, is his childhood friend and companion. His father, Meng Dajiang, is his role model. His mother's memory guides every step he takes.
Key moments
- His mother's death, which seals his fate.
- His entry into Mirror Lake Academy.
- His first fights against the demons.
In the adaptations
The 3D donghua, launched in 2023, adapts the novel by I Eat Tomatoes, author of Swallowed Star.
Did you know?
- The Chinese title, Cang Yuan Tu (沧元图), roughly means "the map of Cangyuan".
- The novel is one of I Eat Tomatoes' most recent.
Our take
Meng Chuan is a sober, powerful hero, driven by a grief that gives weight to every fight. The Demon Hunter is a great pick for fans of dark sagas.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan