Brief Summary
This episode of The Demon Hunter 2 reveals political intrigues and hidden agendas within Yuanchu Mountain and the Shadowed Abyss. Meng Chuan finds himself caught between these factions, with his past and family secrets coming to light. He faces a difficult choice: prove his loyalty to Yuanchu Mountain by killing a suspected spy or face severe consequences. The episode also explores the history of the Cangyuan Sect and the significance of the Cangyuan Game, setting the stage for a quest for a lost inheritance.
- Meng Chuan is pressured by Yuanchu Mountain to kill Ning Yibu to prove his loyalty.
- The Shadowed Abyss seeks a lost Cangyuan inheritance hidden in Yuanchu City.
- Meng Chuan's mother is revealed to be a Saintess from the Shadowed Abyss, making him the Holy Child.
Introduction
The episode opens with copyright notices and a reminder that the show is CGI and should not be imitated in real life, followed by the title sequence of "The Demon Hunter 2," highlighting the themes of demon slaying and duels among geniuses.
Inheritances
A general questions Meng Chuan about his secrets and inheritances gained from past victories. The general reveals he has won nine rounds and obtained nine inheritances from the Grandmaster, but handed them all over to Yuanchu Mountain. He warns that he is not just playing a game, but is up against Yuanchu Mountain, implying that winning might be impossible.
The Geniuses
The episode shifts to a discussion about the geniuses who can participate in an arrest. Ning Yibu, a flower store owner, is mentioned. Shangguan Feng, who holds a hostile relationship with Meng Chuan, and Zuo Xiao, known as "Reckless Tiger," are also discussed. Zuo Xiao admires Meng Chuan and won't fight him. Li Jingling and Jin Huan, who are from the same hometown as Zuo Xiao, are also mentioned.
The Arrest of Meng Chuan
The scene transitions to a chaotic scene with people burning incense and invoking immortals. It is revealed that they are trying to expel disasters and misfortune. The focus shifts to the Li's Mansion, where Zong Sha and Li Shaoying are plotting to capture Meng Chuan. They discuss the Yan family's rejection of their offer, but Yan Feng, Zhang Lie, Liu Qiyue, and Yan Jin are willing to participate in Meng Chuan's arrest.
The Saint's Revenge
The Chu family's saint has arrived in the city to avenge Chu Yong's death. Examiner Qian Yu arrives with new orders from Lord Qingyu, adding an extra round to the trial. The new objective is to kill Meng Chuan and Ning Yibu, who are accused of being spies, to gain direct admission to Yuanchu Mountain.
The Holy Child
It is revealed that Meng Chuan's mother was the Saintess of Taiyin Holy Hall of Shadowed Abyss, making him the Holy Child. The Saintess had left Shadowed Abyss 18 years ago and hid in a small fishing village in Zhou, where she married and had a son. Shadowed Abyss is interested in Meng Chuan because of his mother's lineage.
The Cangyuan Sect
Qian Yu explains the history of the Cangyuan Sect, which was the only sacred place for cultivation a thousand years ago. After Cangyuan's Grandmaster disappeared, the sect was torn apart by internal strife over his inheritance. The disciples created their own sects, leading to endless fights. Only three major sacred places remain: Yuanchu Mountain, Shadowed Abyss, and Liangjie Island. Yuanchu Mountain claims to be the true successor of Cangyuan because they possess the Cangyuan Game, where the Grandmaster placed most of his inheritance.
The Lost Inheritance
Qian Yu reveals that he is not after the Cangyuan Game inheritance, but a lost Cangyuan inheritance. A player once won the game but hid the inheritance, and Shadowed Abyss sent the Flower Seed to infiltrate Zhou and retrieve it. Qian Yu has spent ten years discreetly searching for the inheritance in Yuanchu City and believes he has found its hiding spot beneath Yulan Street.
The Spies
Qian Yu explains that Yuanchu Mountain already knows Meng Chuan's identity and that he is not safe. He suggests they find the inheritance and return to Shadowed Abyss together. The scene shifts to a discussion about the spies, Meng Chuan and Ning Yibu, and the plan to catch them. Yuanchu Mountain values genius and will forgive Meng Chuan if he kills Ning Yibu to prove his loyalty.
The Flower Seed
Meng Chuan expresses his disbelief about his mother being from the Shadowed Abyss. Qian Yu explains that the Flower Seed's purpose is to bring flowers to the Shadowed Abyss, which is a desert. Meng Chuan reflects on his mother's personality, describing her as childish and incompetent but also the best person in the world.
The Choice
Meng Chuan and Qian Yu are on the run, trying to reach the secret passage to Yulan Street. They encounter Yan Feng, who reveals that Yuanchu Mountain wants Meng Chuan to kill Ning Yibu to prove he is not aligned with Shadowed Abyss. If Meng Chuan refuses, he will be considered a traitor and face severe consequences. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Meng Chuan facing a difficult decision.
