Brief Summary
This episode of "The Demon Hunter" centers on Meng Chuan's battle against the Demon King Mr. Smiling Li in Dongning Mansion. Meng Chuan uses spatio-temporal power to try and change the future, but faces unexpected consequences and revelations about his past and the true nature of his enemies. Ultimately, he sacrifices his future to save Dongning Mansion and its people, leading to new challenges and departures.
- Meng Chuan confronts Mr. Smiling Li, a powerful Demon King, and uses spatio-temporal power in an attempt to alter the course of events and protect Dongning Mansion.
- He grapples with the revelation that his memories have been manipulated and that he was killed in the past by Bai Nianyun, who is now revealed to be the Dark Star Saint.
- Meng Chuan makes the difficult decision to sacrifice his future to ensure the safety of Dongning Mansion, leading to a changed present and new uncertainties.
Meng Chuan vs. Mr. Smiling Li
Meng Chuan confronts Mr. Smiling Li, who reveals he has been waiting to eliminate Meng Chuan and Qiyue. During the fight, Mr. Smiling Li acknowledges Meng Chuan's growth and the fact that Meng Chuan has died once before. Meng Chuan forces Mr. Smiling Li to use his spatio-temporal power, limiting his abilities. Meng Chuan uses his Thunder Destroying Sword and Thunder Script to attack, but Mr. Smiling Li emerges from a shell, unharmed.
Qiyue's Return and the Triple Demon King
Qiyue returns to aid Meng Chuan, but he urges her to leave, recognizing the danger posed by the Demon King. Mr. Smiling Li reveals himself as the Triple Demon King and attempts to befriend Meng Chuan and Qiyue. Qiyue uses her Phoenix Secret Technique, Dazzling Fire, to attack the Demon King. Yan Jin appears, and Meng Chuan uses his Sword Dao Dharma Realm, surprising the Demon King, who recognizes it as belonging to the Seal King Saint.
Sacrificing the Future
An Hai appears, and Meng Chuan contemplates using his spatio-temporal power to go back in time and save Dongning Mansion before the demons descended. Despite warnings that he has used most of his spatio-temporal power and that it will erase his future, Meng Chuan decides to proceed, prioritizing the present.
The Dark Star Saint's Revelation
Meng Chuan confronts Mr. Smiling Li, who reveals that Bai Nianyun, the Dark Star Saint, was the one who killed Meng Chuan in the past. Mr. Smiling Li explains that Bai Nianyun manipulated Meng Chuan's memories for ten years. Meng Chuan realizes that Bai Nianyun foresaw the time reversal and its consequences.
A New Future
Meng Chuan acknowledges that saving Dongning Mansion is worth sacrificing his future. He accepts the changed circumstances and prepares to face the unknown challenges ahead.
Aftermath of the Battle
Meng Chuan awakens after being in a coma. He learns that Yuanchu Mountain has taken Qiyue, who awakened the phoenix bloodline, and Yan Jin, who has a mysterious identity. Meng Chuan reflects on the secrets that everyone holds, including his parents and Qiyue. He communicates with his primordial spirit, Zhuang Sheng, who informs him that the fixed future is gone and that things will be more difficult. Meng Chuan leaves Dongning Mansion, heading towards an uncertain future.
Side Story of Dongning Mansion
Before leaving for Yuanchu Mountain, Meng Chuan asks Qian Fang to get him a roasted pork knuckle. He encounters Ye Bai from the Demon Extermination Society, hinting at future events and challenges.
