Battle Through the Heavens (Chinese: 斗破苍穹; pinyin: Dòupò Cāngqióng; lit. 'Fight Through The Sky') is a 2018 Chinese television series adapted from the eponymous web novel Doupo Cangqiong (斗破苍穹) by Tiancan Tudou (天蚕土豆). It stars Leo Wu, Lin Yun, Li Qin, Baron Chen, Xin Zhilei and Liu Meitong. The series aired on Hunan TV on September 3, 2018 till October 25, 2018.
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Synopsis
Xiao Yan (Leo Wu) is the son of Xiao Zhan (Yu Rongguang) and Gu Wenxin (Carman Lee). When Xiao Yan was nine, his mother was killed by enemies and his father never talked about it. Until he was fifteen years old, his martial art had made no progress due to his mother's ring absorbing all his progress. One day, Xiao Yan encounters the old man Yao Chen (Baron Chen) after making contact with the ring. With the help of Yao Chen, Xiao Yan makes great advances in martial arts, and learns of the main instigator the death of his mother. Xiao Yan enrolls for the Jianan Academy (迦南学院) and makes friends there. Once he is framed and narrowly escaped, he finds that his family have been doomed. In order to revenge for the murder of his mother, but also for the justice of Jianghu, Xiao Yan resolutely chose a single person to challenge the forces of evil.
Cast
Main
Leo Wu (Shi Xiaosong (young) ) as Xiao Yan (萧炎)
A martial arts genius. Younger son of the Xiao family, Disciple of the Medicine Lord. Lost his abilities at the age of nine after his mother's death but soon makes great advances after his encounter with his teacher, Yao Chen.
Lin Yun as Xiao Xun'er (萧薰儿)
Descendant of the Gu tribe.She was adopted by Xiao Yan's family since young and is loyal toward him. She has had a crush on Xiao Yan since their childhood due to Xiao Yan sneaking into her room to use his Dou Qi to strengthen her bones. Becomes the Dragon Mother of the Gu Clan.
Li Qin as Xiao Yixian (小医仙)
Daughter of the Ice King. Xiao Yan's bosom friend. She has a body filled with different kind of poison.
Baron Chen as Yao Chen (药尘)
The Medicine Lord, previous master of Xing Yun pavilion. Xiao Yan's teacher. Also Xiao Yan's Mother's former teacher.
Xin Zhilei as Medusa (美杜莎)
Queen of the Snake tribe.
Liu Meitong as Nalan Yanran (纳兰嫣然)
Descendant of Nalan tribe. Young mistress of Yunlan sect. Xiao Yan's former fiancee, who canceled their engagement after he lost his abilities. However, she accepted a three year agreement from Xiao Yan to fight for their respective clan's prides.
Supporting
Su Qianwei as Ruo Lin (若琳)
Grandmaster of Taidou. Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuner's teacher. Known for her beauty and good morals.
Ling Xiaosu as Han Feng (韩枫)
Master of Xing Yun pavilion. Elder of Jianan Academy. Yao Chen's disciple. Traitor working alongside the Soul Hall and causing Xiao Yan's Mother's death.
Xiao Zhan as Lin Xiuya (林修崖)
Leader of the "Wolf Teeth" forces. He is skilled in hunting magical beasts.
Wu Jiacheng as Hao Tian (昊天)
Known as "Bloody Sword". A talent at refining medicine.
Peng Chuyue as Han Xian (韩闲)
Leader of the Medicine sect and then member of the Yan Sect.
Gu Jiacheng as Hu Jia (虎伽)
The character in the novel was the grand-daughter of the vice-principal of Jianan Academy, known as "Demon Girl". Changed to a male in the television adaptation.
Hua Cheng as Bai Cheng (白程)
Arrogant Senior Disciple who despises Xiao Yan.
Production
Casting
On January 16, 2017, it was announced that Leo Wu will play the leading role of Xiao Yan. The role of Xiao Xun'er, the female lead, was announced to be portrayed by Lin Yun.
Filming
Principal photography started on January 16, 2017 and took place in various locations including Hengdian World Studios, Xiangshan World Studio, Yunnan, Duyun. The series ended filming in July 2017.