Michelle Topham 
Chinese Title: 华山论剑之五绝争锋 (Huà Shān Lùn Jiàn Zhī Wǔ Jué Zhēng Fēng)
English Title: Duel on Mount Hua: Five Great Masters
Also Known As: Jin Yong Wuxia Universe: Five Great Masters
Genre: Wuxia, Martial Arts, Historical, Action, Drama
Episodes: 8
Director: Cao Dun
Screenwriters: Xu Bing and team
Original Work: Adapted from Jin Yong’s wuxia novels
Production Companies: Tencent Penguin Pictures
Plot Synopsis
This arc brings together the five greatest martial artists — Huang Yaoshi, Ouyang Feng, Duan Zhixing, Hong Qigong, and Wang Chongyang — as their journeys culminate in the legendary Duel on Mount Hua.
Each warrior arrives with their own ambitions, philosophies, and personal histories. Their confrontation determines not only their rankings but also the future balance of power within the martial arts world.
Through intense battles, emotional confrontations, and revelations, the Five Great Masters define their legacies and reshape the jianghu forever.
Main Cast & Characters
LEAD CAST
Yu Jin Wei as Wang Chongyang
Gao Wei Guang as Ouyang Feng
Peter Ho as Duan Zhixing
SUPPORTING CAST
Pei Jia Xin as Jia Lan
Una You as Ying Gu
Li Jin Rong as Qiu Chu Ji
Wang Jiu Sheng as Ma Yu
Tan Li Min as Sun Bu Er
Production Details
Original Novel – Based on Jin Yong’s wuxia universe.
Production Companies – Tencent Penguin Pictures.
Connected Universe – The Chinese drama serves as the culmination of the Duel on Mount Hua story arcs.
Episodes & Airing
Total Episodes: 8
Episode Length: 45 minutes
First Aired / Premiere: August 9th, 2025
Final Episode: August 9th, 2025 (all 8 episodes released at once)
Original Platform: Tencent Video
Where to Watch
China – Tencent Video
International Platforms – WeTV
Why It’s Worth Watching
Epic Martial Arts Showdown – The drama features legendary battles between iconic characters.
Culmination of Character Arcs – Resolves major character journeys from the previous arcs.
Rich Wuxia World – Deepens Jin Yong’s legendary martial arts universe.
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