C-Drama The Journey of Legend (Fu Shan Hai): Details, Director, Cast, Plot & Streaming Information
Michelle Topham 
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
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- 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
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- 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
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Where to Watch
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- iQIYI: Primary Chinese and international streaming platform
- Tencent Video: Mainland China streaming
- Other Platforms: International availability may vary by region
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Trivia & Notes
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- 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
Liu Meng Rui turns 23 – gets Happy Birthday visual from The Journey of Legend from Tencent
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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
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