Meng Hongchen

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Meng Hongchen (梦红尘)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy; academy reserve team; tournament championship team
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Soul Engineer Academy reserve-team member; Level 5 Soul Engineer
Noble Title	Viscount; receives baron treatment
First Appearance	12

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul King	25	Her cultivation is stated to be at the Soul King level, sufficient to keep Xiao Hongchen in check through both status and strength.
Five-ring configuration	82	Displays five soul rings: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, and black.
Level 5 Soul Engineer	108	Is identified as a fifth-grade Soul Engineer in addition to being a Soul King.
Soul King at age fourteen	126	Her attainment of the Soul King realm by age fourteen is cited as evidence of her exceptional talent.

Appearance

Meng Hongchen is a girl with wine-red hair and blue eyes. When she releases her power, her wine-red hair and exposed skin turn snow-white while her eyes remain crimson. 12 82

• Wine-red hair in her ordinary appearance. 12
• Blue eyes. 12
• Crimson eyes and a cold, icy aura in combat. 32 82
• Her martial soul release produces snow-white hair and skin. 82

Personality

Meng Hongchen is assertive, playful, and openly contemptuous of Xiao Hongchen's habit of posturing. She routinely interrupts his boasting, slaps him when he seeks attention, and deliberately provokes him over matters of pride. 12 16 46

Behind her teasing demeanor, she is affected by the isolation and hostility directed at her because of her special poison-attributed martial soul and her status as Jing Hongchen's granddaughter. She states that she has never used either to harm others, yet has been unable to find a social circle that truly accepts her. 47

She is also energetic and fun-loving, eagerly pulling Ye Luochen and Xiao Hongchen out for shopping and sightseeing during the tournament's free time. 58

Meng Hongchen is notably composed in contrast to Xiao Hongchen's competitive temperament. She is quick to understand complicated circumstances, as demonstrated when she immediately cooperates with Elder Ma's decoy operation after recognizing that the items he passed her were not the real treasure. 103 108

Despite her immense confidence in her own talent, she is pragmatic about risk. She considers the potentially several-hundred-thousand-year soul beast embryo too dangerous to be worth pursuing with her existing talent, resources, and prospects. 125 126

She also possesses political awareness and maturity beyond her age, privately warning Ye Luochen about the implications of Crown Prince Xu Tianran's invitation and helping him prepare for the imperial award ceremony. 123 131

Abilities & Skills

Martial Soul

Meng Hongchen possesses the Vermilion Ice Toad, an exceptionally high-quality poisonous martial soul that combines scorching heat and extreme cold. She possesses innate full soul power, and her martial soul's poison attribute has made her a target of others' malice. 38 47 105

• Her martial soul creates a thick icy mist that withers vegetation within its range. 47
• She can emit a cold aura and icy mist while under pressure in battle. 32
• Her martial soul is capable of displaying both fire-and-ice characteristics despite its poisonous nature. 105
• Ye Luochen judges her attainments in her martial soul to be extraordinary, possibly exceeding Xiao Hongchen's. 47

Soul Master Combat

Meng Hongchen is a powerful Soul King whose five soul rings include a ten-thousand-year black fifth ring. 25 82

• Fought one of three roughly ten-thousand-year Evil Eyes alongside Xiao Hongchen and Ye Luochen. 30
• Withstood attacks from the Evil Eye Tyrant while protecting herself with a high-grade defensive soul tool. 32 47
• Recovered from the exhaustion caused by the Evil Demon Forest incident after several days of rest. 34 44
• Fought alongside Xiao Hongchen and Ye Luochen in the three-versus-three match against Vero Academy, instantly defeating her Soul Ancestor-level opponent. 82 83
• Helped the Sun Moon team resist the frenzied Black Phoenix Ma Xiaotao with their enhanced equipment until Ma Rulong used the Sword of Judgment. 122

Martial Soul Fusion Skill

Meng Hongchen can combine her power with Xiao Hongchen to perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

• The siblings used their fusion skill to injure the Evil Eye Tyrant after the illusion surrounding them was broken. 33
• Their fusion manifests as a giant crimson-gold, three-legged toad that fires a vortex-like crimson-gold torrent. 33
• Their ability to coordinate this technique reflects their trust and close sibling bond. 33

Soul Tool Use

Meng Hongchen can operate advanced soul guidance equipment despite being primarily noted as a powerful Soul Master. She is a fifth-grade Soul Engineer. 32 108

• Used a level-nine defensive soul tool personally crafted by Jing Hongchen; she could only barely activate it fully enough to protect herself. 32
• Wore a ninth-grade defensive soul guidance device during the Evil Eye Tyrant encounter. 47
• Received large cannons and high-grade Milk Bottles from Jing Hongchen after the Evil Demon Forest incident. 65
• Charged and operated two large cannons during the attack involving Huo Yuhao's illusion. 65
• Used upgraded barriers, cannons, and Milk Bottles with Xiao Hongchen to force Huo Yuhao's group to retreat from their ambush. 65

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Level-nine defensive soul tool — A silver-white disc personally crafted by Jing Hongchen; continuously intercepted the Evil Eye Tyrant's attacks. 32
• Ninth-grade defensive soul guidance device — Helped her endure the Evil Eye Tyrant's assault with no substantial injury. 47
• Soul guidance cannons — Two large cannons supplied by Jing Hongchen and charged through Milk Bottles. 65
• Milk Bottles — Used to supply energy for her cannons and defensive equipment. 65
• Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife — Purchased for four million Gold Soul Coins; its ownership was later settled in Xiao Hongchen's favor. 63 69

Relationships

• Xiao Hongchen — Her brother and reserve-team captain. They bicker and compete constantly, but share profound mutual affection; Xiao Hongchen deliberately bears others' hostility to protect her. 12 47 48 Meng Hongchen is certain that he would not act ungratefully toward a true friend and supports his decision to relinquish competition for the soul beast embryo after he had received the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife. 126
• Ye Luochen — Friend and fellow reserve-team member. She is curious about his strength, accompanies his soul-ring hunt, and develops a friendship with him through their shared understanding of the Hongchen siblings' dynamic. 25 48 50 She readily finances Ye Luochen's bid for the hundred-thousand-year soul beast embryo, trusts him with sensitive political information, and discusses the embryo's risks and opportunities with him candidly. 105 123 125
• Jing Hongchen — Her grandfather and the Mingde Hall Master. He provides her with high-level defensive and offensive soul tools, and harshly restricts her and Xiao Hongchen from leaving the academy until they reach level sixty after the Evil Demon Forest crisis. 32 34 65
• Elder Ma — Escort and senior figure who accompanied the group during the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife incident and helped assess the ambush against them. 66 67 During the soul beast embryo operation, she successfully played the role of decoy after Elder Ma secretly passed her a ring and defensive soul tool to mislead their pursuers. 108
• Xu Tianran — The Crown Prince who personally recognized the championship team at the imperial ceremony. Meng Hongchen understands that his personal invitation to Ye Luochen is politically significant and cautions him accordingly. 123 131 135

Story Role / Major Arcs

Academy Introduction

Meng Hongchen is introduced in Ye Luochen's first class, where she stops Xiao Hongchen from boasting and reprimands him in front of the class. Her behavior establishes the siblings' combative but familiar dynamic. 12

Evil Demon Forest Soul Hunt

She skips class with Xiao Hongchen to accompany Ye Luochen on his fourth soul-ring hunt. In the Evil Demon Forest, she competes with her brother against ten-thousand-year Evil Eyes and later confronts the Evil Eye Tyrant's illusion and direct attacks. 25 30 32

Together with Xiao Hongchen, she uses a Martial Soul Fusion Skill to injure the Evil Eye Tyrant. The ordeal leaves both siblings exhausted but without substantial injuries. 33 34

Reserve Team and Tournament

Meng Hongchen joins the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy reserve team with Ye Luochen and Xiao Hongchen. She identifies Xiao Hongchen as the reserve team's captain and remains notably composed when Ye Luochen reveals his black fourth soul ring. 45 46 48

During the tournament trip, she grows closer to Ye Luochen, discusses the Star Luo Empire with him, and later drags both him and Xiao Hongchen out for sightseeing in the capital. 50 58

After Sun Moon Academy has secured qualification, she joins Xiao Hongchen and Ye Luochen in a three-versus-three match against Vero Academy. The three Soul Kings and Soul Ancestor swiftly defeat their respective opponents, prompting Vero Academy to forfeit the remaining matches. 82 83

Following the official team's severe losses against the Body Sect, Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen help secure the tournament championship for the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy. 122 123

Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife Incident

Meng Hongchen supports Xiao Hongchen during the auction battle against Shrek Academy and ultimately buys the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife for four million Gold Soul Coins. 61 63

When Huo Yuhao's group attacks through illusions and ice-based assaults, she and Xiao Hongchen defend themselves with upgraded soul tools and coordinate their firepower. 65 After Ye Luochen absorbs the knife's life energy, she supports Xiao Hongchen's decision to keep the restored carving knife. 67 69

Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast Embryo

At the auction for the hundred-thousand-year soul beast embryo, Meng Hongchen immediately provides Ye Luochen with one hundred million Gold Soul Coins and agrees to seek additional funds from Xiao Hongchen to support his bid. 105

When Ye Luochen warns that the embryo may be a trap aimed specifically at the Sun Moon Empire, she quickly follows his reasoning despite still recognizing its exceptional value. 106

After the auction, Elder Ma uses her conspicuous identity as Jing Hongchen's granddaughter to make her appear to be carrying the God-Sealing Altar. Meng Hongchen immediately understands the deception and performs her role convincingly, helping divert attention from Ye Luochen and the actual embryo. 108

After learning that Jing Hongchen intends to let Ye Luochen attempt fusion with the embryo, she judges that its risks are unreasonable for someone with her existing martial soul, innate full soul power, and resources. 125

Championship Celebration and Imperial Ceremony

Meng Hongchen updates Ye Luochen after the tournament on Shrek's defeat, Ma Xiaotao's transformation into a Black Phoenix, and Ma Rulong's use of the Sword of Judgment. 122

She privately informs Ye Luochen that Crown Prince Xu Tianran specifically named him for the championship ceremony and warns that declining attendance could be interpreted as refusing to support the Crown Prince in the imperial power struggle. 123

Although initially reluctant to indulge Xiao Hongchen's desire to celebrate publicly, she joins the championship parade through Ming Capital and expresses pride in the Sun Moon Empire's unity. 132

At the ceremony, she and the other championship team members receive twenty million Gold Soul Coins, the title of viscount, and baron treatment from Xu Tianran. 135

Trivia

• Meng Hongchen is one of the few people able to physically reprimand Xiao Hongchen without backing down. 12 17
• Although often publicly known through her brother, she resents being treated only as “Xiao Hongchen’s sister.” 31
• Her first four soul rings are yellow, yellow, purple, and purple; unlike Ye Luochen, she and Xiao Hongchen were not allowed to risk absorbing higher-age rings because Jing Hongchen could not bear the danger to his grandchildren. 38
• She reached the Soul King realm and became a fifth-grade Soul Engineer by the age of fourteen. 108 126