Michelle Topham 
Chinese Title: 七根心简 (Qi Gen Xin Jian)
English Title: The Seven Relics of Ill Omen
Release Date: June 8, 2025 (China)
Original Network: YOUKU(China)
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Suspense, Action (adapted from a novel)
Episodes: 32
Language: Mandarin
Region: Mainland China
Plot Synopsis
Thousands of years ago, a mysterious meteorite carrying strange parasitic entities crashed at the top of Fengzi Ridge. To contain its evil influence, an ancient master and disciples forged seven wooden heart tablets to trap the entities, sealing them with a mystical Phoenix Lock.
The guardianship of these tablets passed through generations… until, one day about a century ago, a dog unearthed one of the tablets and unleashed its corruption, setting off a wave of bizarre and gruesome murders.
In the present day, fate brings five ordinary yet courageous young people together: Mu Dai, Luo Ren, Yan Hong Sha, Yi Wan San, and Cao Yan Hua.
They form the “Phoenix Squad”, standing against the malevolent relics and confronting darkness in a perilous quest that will test their resolve, forge deep bonds of friendship. And even spark romance as they fight to protect the innocent, while preventing a catastrophe unleashed on the world.
Director & Production
- Director: Tsai Yueh Hsun (South Sea Tomb)
- Original Creator / Screenwriter: Wei Yu (Wei Yu / 尾鱼), author of the original novel Qi Gen Xiong Jian (七根凶简).
- Source Material: Adapted from the fantasy/mystery novel Qi Gen Xiong Jian by Wei Yu (尾鱼).
- Production Companies: YOUKU & Shanghai Films and Media Corporation.
- Filming Locations: Multiple locations across inland China including Qinghai and Yunnan provinces.
Main Cast & Characters
- Song Wei Long as Luo Ren
- Liu Hao Cun as Mu Dai
- Ao Rui Peng as Jiang Zhao
- Wang Yi Ting as Yan Hong Sha
- Zhang Yi Chi as Cao Yan Hua
- Yang Hao Yu as Shen Kun
- Yan Yi Kuan as Zhang Guang Hua
- Feng Bing as Zheng Ming Shan
Where to Watch
- YOUKU– Original Chinese streaming platform, first broadcast from June 8th, 2025.
- Viki / International Platforms – Available with multiple subtitles, including English and many others.
- YouTube (official YOUKU uploads) – Episodes and English-sub trailers available on YOUKU’s English channel.
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