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The Journey of Legend 2025

★ 7.0/10 · 28 votes Drama 1 seasons · 40 eps Ended
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What is The Journey of Legend?

The Journey of Legend is a 2025 Chinese wuxia drama series that follows the story of Xiao Mingming, a young martial arts novel enthusiast. As he becomes immersed in the fictional world of his favorite novel, he takes on the identity of its protagonist, Xiao Qiushui.

Type
TV series
Year
2025
Status
Ended
Episodes
40
First aired
Sep 11, 2025
Last aired
Sep 26, 2025
Original language
ZH
Origin
CN
Networks
iQiyi, Tencent Video
Genres
Drama
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The Journey of Legend is a 2025 Chinese wuxia drama series that follows the story of Xiao Mingming, a young martial arts novel enthusiast. As he becomes immersed in the fictional world of his favorite novel, he takes on the identity of its protagonist, Xiao Qiushui. Through this transformation, Mingming embarks on an adventure within the martial arts realm, growing from an impassioned youth into a noble hero. The series blends elements of fantasy and coming-of-age storytelling as it explores themes of justice, courage, and self-discovery. It aired across platforms including iQiyi and Tencent, consisting of 40 episodes broadcast weekly from September 11 to September 26, 2025. The show was developed under the title 赴山海 (Fu Shan Hai) and features a cast that includes Yi Cheng and Gülnezer Bextiyar. Created by Rui'an Wen, the series incorporates a traditional wuxia narrative framework with modern dramatic elements.

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Should you watch it?

“A martial arts enthusiast becomes the hero of his favorite novel.”

# epic# heroic# martial-arts# coming-of-age# adventure
Reasons to watch
  • Unique premise of living inside a martial arts novel
  • Character growth from enthusiast to noble hero
  • Immersive martial arts world setting
Keep in mind
  • May require familiarity with martial arts novels
  • Potentially predictable hero's journey structure

You enjoy martial arts stories with meta-fictional elements.

Suitable for viewers who enjoy martial arts fiction and coming-of-age stories.

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Cast

Cheng Yi Xiao Qiushui / Li Chenzhou / Xiao Mingming
Gulnezer Bextiyar Xiao Xueyu
Xu Zhenxuan Liu Suifeng
Eleanor Lee Tang Fang
Liu Mengrui Song Mingzhu
Li Junyi Deng Yuhan
Cheng Xiang Zuoqiu Chaoran
Johnny Zhang Xiao Yiren
Zhang Xiaochen Xiao Kaiyan
Hu Ke Sun Huishan
Cao Cuifen Old Madam Wu
Zhao Huawei Tang Rou

Episode guide

Season 1 · 40 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

Is this series based on a novel?

The series features a character who exists within a martial arts novel world.

What genre is this show?

It is a martial arts adventure series with coming-of-age elements.

Does the main character stay the same throughout?

The character grows from a youth into a hero over the course of the series.

Is prior knowledge of martial arts novels required?

No prior knowledge is necessary to follow the main storyline.

What is the central theme of the series?

The series focuses on personal growth and becoming a noble hero.