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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Setting and world
A 2026 Chinese short drama framed by past and present lives and demon king.
Main character relationships
Swipe to exploreWang Yunyun plays Xiaoman.
Li Youlin plays Yan Qingchen.
Two hundred years ago he took Xiaoman's golden core and sealed her; his bonded sword is drawn by 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.
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 |
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Known titles, pinyin, and aliases
- SceneTrace title
- Crossing the Mortal Dust
- Chinese title
- 蛮尘渡
- Pinyin / search spelling
- Man Chen Du
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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.
What roles do Xiaoman, Yan Qingchen, and Qi Bufan play in Crossing the Mortal Dust?
Xiaoman: Lead protagonist. Yan Qingchen: Principal counterpart. Qi Bufan: Xiaoman's former lover; backstory figure.
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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