Crossing the Mortal Dust
Two hundred years after her lover stole her core and sealed her away, demon king Xiaoman escapes seeking revenge. She finds only the fraudulent mystic Yan Qingchen, who looks exactly like the man she hates; their reluctant journey with a mantis spirit uncovers the truth hidden in his bonded sword.
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Two hundred years after her lover stole her core and sealed her away, demon king Xiaoman escapes seeking revenge. She finds only the fraudulent mystic Yan Qingchen, who looks exactly like the man she hates; their reluctant journey with a mantis spirit uncovers the truth hidden in his bonded sword.
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Setting and world
A 2026 Chinese short drama framed by past and present lives and demon king.
Narrative framework
The story moves from its initiating crisis through escalating choices toward a confrontation that changes the central relationship.
Main character relationships
Swipe to exploreA central figure in Crossing the Mortal Dust.
Wang Yunyun is source-credited as Xiaoman.
A central figure in Crossing the Mortal Dust.
Li Youlin is source-credited as Yan Qingchen.
Core story elements
Past and present lives shapes the title's main conflict.
Demon king shapes the title's main conflict.
Enemies to allies shapes the title's main conflict.
Hidden truth shapes the title's main conflict.
Season and episode guide
The public synopsis establishes the threat, rupture, or discovery that starts the story.
The leads make choices that expose alliances, identities, and competing goals.
The central confrontation changes who holds power or trust.
Crossing the Mortal Dust cast and actors
| Actor | Role / credit | Same-actor trail |
|---|---|---|
| W Wang Yunyun 王云云 | as Xiaoman | View actor works |
| | as Yan Qingchen | View actor works |
2 cast credits
Known titles, pinyin, and aliases
- SceneTrace title
- Crossing the Mortal Dust
- Chinese title
- 蛮尘渡
- Pinyin / search spelling
- Man Chen Du
FAQ
Where can I watch Crossing the Mortal Dust, and how much does the available player cover?
Official listings include Hongguo.
How many episodes does Crossing the Mortal Dust have?
Crossing the Mortal Dust is listed with 79 episodes.
How do cultivation and power progression work in Crossing the Mortal Dust?
Two hundred years after her lover stole her core and sealed her away, demon king Xiaoman escapes seeking revenge. She finds only the fraudulent mystic Yan Qingchen, who looks exactly like the man she hates; their reluctant journey with a mantis spirit uncovers the truth hidden in his bonded sword. The concrete mechanics include Past and present lives: Past and present lives shapes the title's main conflict; Demon king: Demon king shapes the title's main conflict.
Who plays the principal roles in Crossing the Mortal Dust?
Wang Yunyun plays Xiaoman. Li Youlin plays Yan Qingchen.
Which alternate titles can help when searching for Crossing the Mortal Dust?
Other useful title forms are 蛮尘渡 and Man Chen Du.
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