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C-Drama The Journey of Legend (Fu Shan Hai): Details, Director, Cast, Plot & Streaming Information

Michelle Topham August 20, 2025


Chinese Title: 赴山海

English Title: The Journey of Legend

Alternative Titles: Fu Shan Hai, Go to the Mountains and Seas

Genre: Wuxia, Fantasy, Adventure

Episodes: 40

Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video

Release Date: September 11th, 2025 through September 26th, 2025

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

The Journey of Legend’s Xiao Qiu Shui exceeds 800 million character popularity on iQIYI – congrats to Cheng Yi!

Cheng Yi passes 300 million character popularity points for The Journey of Legend’s ML Xiao Qiu Shui – 100 million more on iQIYI

Liu Meng Rui turns 23 – gets Happy Birthday visual from The Journey of Legend from Tencent

Cheng Yi’s portrayal of Xiao Qiu Shui in The Journey of Legend earns 200 million character popularity points – fastest to reach that milestone in 2025

The Journey of Legend exceeds 7500 on iQIYI’s heat index

The Journey of Legend hits 26000 on Tencent’s heat index on its first day – nope, not surprised, are you?

The Journey of Legend billboards drop in Shanghai and Bangkok as Cheng Yi’s new drama releases tomorrow

The Journey of Legend ink wash posters of Cheng Yi, Gulnezer Bextiyar and other cast members are gorgeous

The Journey of Legend gets ‘Twin Version’ poster of Cheng Yi in his double role

The Journey of Legend character visuals drop as Cheng Yi’s latest drama premieres this week

 

About the Author

Michelle Topham

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Brit-American journalist, and Founder/CEO of Baozi Buns. I began covering anime, donghua, K-drama and C-drama when I lived in Asia. Then never stopped.

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