The Journey of Legend (Fu Shan Hai) – director, cast, plot and streaming details

Synopsis

The Journey of Legend follows Xiao Mingming, a modern man whose love for martial arts novels has faded amid real-life pressures. Through a mysterious twist of fate, he is transported into the world of his unfinished wuxia novel, becoming the story’s protagonist, Xiao Qiushui.

As Xiao Qiushui, he journeys through the jianghu, evolving from an inexperienced swordsman into a legendary hero.

Along the way, he faces political conspiracies, sect rivalries, brotherhood bonds, and heartbreaking losses, all while confronting the meaning of heroism, responsibility, and destiny.

Director & Production Team

• Directors: Ren Haitao (Mysterious Lotus Casebook), Lin Feng (Love and Crown)
• Writer: Liu Fang (Love of the Divine Tree)
• Based On: Wuxia novel Shen Zhou Qi Xia by Wen Rui’an
• Production Companies: iQIYI, Penguin Pictures, Jiangsu Daocaoxiong Film & TV
• Filming Period: May 2024 – October 2024

Main Cast & Characters

• • Cheng Yi is Xiao Mingming / Xiao Qiushui / Li Chenzhou
  • Gulnazar (Guli Nazha) plays Xiao Xueyu
  • Li Kai Xin (aka Eleanor Lee) is Tang Fang
  • Xu Zhen Xuan plays Liu Sui Feng
  • Liu Meng Rui is Song Ming Zhu
  • Ding Xiao Ying plays Deng Yu Han

Plot Structure & Key Themes

• • • Transmigration into a fictional martial arts world
    • Classic jianghu conflicts between sects and factions
    • Brotherhood, loyalty, and personal sacrifice
    • The transformation from idealism to true heroism

Where to Watch

• • • iQIYI: Primary Chinese and international streaming platform
    • Tencent Video: Mainland China streaming
    • Other Platforms: International availability may vary by region

Trivia & Notes

• • Adapted from a classic wuxia novel by acclaimed author Wen Rui’an.
  • Cheng Yi portrays multiple identities, highlighting his dramatic range.
  • The series blends traditional wuxia storytelling with a modern narrative framing device.

Articles about The Journey of Legend

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