The Hunter is a classic revenge-cultivation manhua that leans heavily into the "Regressed Master" trope. It stands out in the genre by calling its warriors "Hunters" instead of the traditional "Cultivators," even though the world-building is rooted in martial arts and spiritual progression.

The story begins with Chen Beiming, a talented young hunter of the Star Alliance (also known as the Heavenly Alliance), who is betrayed and assassinated by the Five Emperors (or Five Lords). His soul is sent back 10 years into his younger self's body. Armed with a decade's worth of combat knowledge, secret techniques, and a cold-blooded determination for revenge, he begins his climb back to the top to dismantle the Star Alliance from the inside out.

Series Details :

• Alternative Titles: 狩人 (Shòu Rén), Dark Hunter, The Hunter (Big Bear & Nie Bei).

• Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Reincarnation/Regression.

• Author/Artist: Big Bear (Writer) / Nie Bei (Artist).