Considered the most powerful human in the spirit world, Wuxian is an executor of the Hall, the organisation charged with keeping the peace between humans and spirits. He becomes Luo Xiaohei's master.
Personality
Calm, upright and deadpan, Wuxian speaks little but acts justly. Beneath his composure lies great kindness toward Luo Xiaohei.
Powers & abilities
He masters metal with formidable precision, able to manipulate the smallest scrap of iron around him. He is one of the most feared fighters in the spirit world.
History
Sent after a group of rebel spirits, he takes Luo Xiaohei with him. The long journey they share, at the heart of the first film, creates a master-disciple bond that structures the whole franchise.
Relationships
Luo Xiaohei is his disciple and almost his son. Fengxi is his main opponent in the first film.
Key moments
- Capturing Luo Xiaohei, which begins their journey.
- The metal lessons on the raft.
- His fight against Fengxi.
In the adaptations
The films give him spectacular action scenes, praised for their fluidity.
Did you know?
- His name, Wuxian (无限), means "infinite".
- His fight against Fengxi is often cited among Chinese animation's best action scenes.
Our take
Wuxian is the ideal mentor: powerful, fair and quietly tender. His relationship with Luo Xiaohei is the heart of the franchise.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan