Demon Hunter

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Demon Hunter (猎魔人)
Alias(es)	Hunters; Ancient Species; Sixth Generation Enhanced Lifeforms; spellcaster exterminators 339 1360
Species/Race	Artificially created enhanced lifeform with half-human blood; their abilities are inherited through bloodline and soul-memory. 27 317 1346
Affiliation	Demon Hunter organization, including the Saints, Elder Council, Hunt Groups, and Wanderer Hunters. 992 1438
Occupation/Role	Exorcists, hunters of Otherworldly Beings, and a historical protective force for Earth. 43 120
Status	Active but diminished by hereditary decline, fading hunting instinct, and internal conflict; later operates alongside former enemies in selected crises. 324 992 903
First Appearance	Chapter 27

Background / History

Demon Hunters appeared without a clearly known origin and began hunting Otherworldly Beings across the world. Their modern name originated from terminology popularized by the European Papacy during the Middle Ages; earlier cultures used titles such as immortals, esoteric practitioners, shamans, or priests. Their campaigns forced Otherworldly Beings from positions of open influence into hiding. 27 43

They are later identified as the first generation of “Sixth Generation Enhanced Lifeforms,” created by Horleta’s ancient magical civilization. Their creators used Source Blood and biotechnology to produce beings with exceptional physical abilities, long lifespans, inherited magical knowledge, and rapid learning capacity. 339 1346

During the God-slaying War, Demon Hunters were created or used to infiltrate and control the Creation Goddess’s information network, contributing to the communication breakdown during the conflict. Their subsequent history contains a missing century: after this gap, they possessed Corpus, ancient ruins, a developed bloodline-based power system, and the unified objective of hunting Otherworldly Beings. 1388 1036

The Cataclysm of Madness amplified the race’s innate hostility. Following widespread memory loss and ideological upheaval, their redirected rage became the foundation of the first Hunt War against other supernatural races. 1028

Organization

Division / Rank	Function
Saints	Highest commanders of the Demon Hunters. Their sudden personality changes triggered the organization’s later internal purge. 992
Elder Council	Elite Demon Hunter combat legions; historically based at the North Pole and rarely involved in ordinary worldly affairs. 992 1438
Hunt Groups	Elite units of several dozen to roughly one hundred hunters, formed to eliminate scattered cults, supernatural remnants, and major threats. 1438
Wanderer Hunters	Lone hunters or teams of two to three who operate independently in remote or hostile territory. Veteran Hunt Group members may become Wanderers after passing trials. 1438
Lone Wolf Hunters	Wanderers permanently separated from the main organization after the collapse of the Dynasty of Gods. 1452

Appearance

In daily life, Demon Hunters are physically indistinguishable from ordinary humans and can conceal themselves among human populations. Their combat attire is usually severe and functional, most often black clothing with visible weapon belts and crossbows. 44 108

• Black trench coats or fitted black hunting clothing. 108 579
• Leather inner garments and iron belts carrying specialized tools. 108
• Hand crossbows, large back-mounted crossbows, silver weapons, and Rune of Leta equipment. 108 1002
• Elder Council elite soldiers wear two bright silver stripes on their collars. 1002
• Demon Hunters may alter their appearance toward local human features, though they can suppress this adaptation. 1453

Traits and Physiology

• Demon Hunters are “half-human, half-monster”; their bodies may mutate while using combat powers. 44
• Their talents—including exorcism, teleportation, spellcasting, potion knowledge, weapon knowledge, and spirit communication—are innate rather than conventionally learned. 317 1346
• A hunter’s potential depends heavily on bloodline quality; gifted newborns receive special cultivation because their inherited potential can surpass that of less talented peers. 317
• Their equipment and magic are tied to their blood, with some equipment manufactured using Demon Hunter blood. 324
• The race suffers a hereditary disease that reduces magical power and fertility across generations. 324
• Their “hunting instinct” is another expression of innate hostility toward Otherworldly Beings. Its fading among later generations contributed to ideological conflict within the organization. 900 992

Abilities & Skills

Sacred Flame

Demon Hunters generate silver-white sacred flame as a primary exorcism and defensive power.

• Can form protective barriers and retreat paths against Chaos Shadows. 902
• Can manifest around the body as a combat aura. 902
• Particularly powerful users can take a flame-like form whose heat damages high-grade weapons. 1360
• Sacred flame is positive-attribute power generated by the Hunter’s own strength, not true divine art. 1346

Spatial Teleportation

Many Demon Hunters can teleport over short distances in battle.

• Enables sudden attacks, repositioning, and evasive movement. 109 113
• Cannot be used continuously; the documented cooldown is approximately two to three seconds. 110
• Teleportation can be countered by forcing the user into close combat during its cooldown. 110

Rune of Leta

Runes of Leta are versatile talismanic tools used for combat, detection, protection, and field construction.

• Can create reconnaissance, surveillance, combat, or sealing domains. 151
• Can be used for rapid offensive spellcasting and coordinated magical bombardment. 1451
• Can animate statues into patrol guardians. 1453
• Skilled Demon Hunters can create new rune types, giving the system extensive variation. 151

Combat Mastery

Demon Hunters are specialized warriors whose inherited instincts are reinforced through constant combat training.

• Proficient with numerous weapons and battle techniques. 1002
• Use coordinated formations, ranged suppression, close-combat weapons, and teleportation in the same engagement. 1002
• Their discipline remains methodical even when confronting witches, vampires, werewolves, or other targets with overwhelming defenses. 1451
• Elite Hunt Groups are particularly effective at identifying weaknesses in stronger opponents. 1465

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Endless Justice crossbows — Crossbows and Demon-Breaking Arrows that use mental target-locking; bolts reset to an optimal firing state until they hit, unless the weapon is destroyed or its user is disabled. 109
• Great crossbows — Large, meter-long crossbows carried by some hunters for heavier attacks. 109
• Holy Silver Crossbow Bolts — Enchanted bolts capable of piercing magical shields and summoned barriers. 1451 1465
• Holy Silver Daggers and Longswords — Silver weapons enhanced through Rune of Leta; daggers can inflict debilitating anti-Otherworldly effects. 110 896
• Rune Shields — Defensive rune constructs used by elite hunters. 1489
• Silver crest talismans — Items that dispel low-level magical erosion, improve self-healing, and identify hunters remotely when activated. 1451
• Talisman Cards — Rune-bearing cards used for formations, spellcasting, detection, and sealing. 151

Relations with Otherworldly Beings

• Otherworldly Beings — Historically their principal prey and enemies; Demon Hunter activity drove many supernatural races into secrecy. 27
• Humans — Demon Hunters are regarded as a protective force of Earth, though their methods and goals are shaped by survival rather than simple morality. 120
• Hao Ren’s group — Initially hostile, but selected hunters cooperate with Hao Ren, Vivian, and their allies against shared threats such as Chaos Shadows. 478 903
• Shadow Council — Following the Demon Hunters’ decline, the Shadow Council is established to help maintain balance among Otherworldly Beings; Mimir serves as a bridge between the two sides. 1046 1049
• Demon King’s legion — Former enemies who later assist Demon Hunters against the Elder Council during the conflict at the Tower of Stars. 1004

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Early encounters — Hao Ren’s group first meets the unusually open Demon Hunter Nangong, then suffers an ambush by a conventional Hunter squad using teleportation and Endless Justice crossbows. 43 109
• Growing cooperation — Bai Huo cooperates with Hao Ren’s group against a Wrath Spirit, showing that immediate survival can override traditional hostility. 478
• Innate-hostility investigation — Elder Amthura’s research identifies the hunting instinct and innate hostility as the same phenomenon, challenging the organization’s foundational beliefs. 900
• Corpus civil conflict — The Saints’ personality changes lead to Hassu’s arrest and a violent struggle between the Elder Council and lower-ranking Demon Hunters. 992
• Chaos Shadow crisis — Demon Hunters fight beside former enemies, completing an exorcism ritual that temporarily repels the Chaos Shadows. 903
• Reorganization and coexistence — Their decline creates a need for a new supernatural authority, leading to the Shadow Council’s formation and a gradual, uneasy shift toward cooperation. 1046 1183
• Historical truth — Investigation of their origins reveals their connection to Horleta, the Creation Goddess’s network, and the hidden manipulation behind the God-slaying War. 1346 1388