Battle Through the Heavens

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 novel Doupo Cangqiong (斗破苍穹) by Tiancan Tudou (天蚕土豆). It stars Leo Wu, Lin Yun, Baron Chen, Li Qin, Xin Zhilei and Liu Meitong.[1] The series airs on Hunan TV on September 3, 2018 till October 25, 2018.[2][3]

Battle Through the Heavens
Promotional poster
Also known as
  • Fights Break Sphere
  • Fight Through The Sky
GenreFantasy
Wuxia
Adventure
Romance
Based onDoupo Cangqiong by Tiancan Tudou
Written byZhang Ting
Directed byYu Rongguang
StarringLeo Wu
Lin Yun
Baron Chen
Li Qin
Xin Zhilei
Liu Meitong
Opening themeJackdaw Teenagers by Hua Chenyu
Ending theme Battle Through the Heavens by Xiao Zhan, Gu Jiacheng, Wu Jiacheng & Peng Chuyue
Country of originChina
Original language(s)Mandarin
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes45
Production
Production location(s)Hengdian World Studios
Xiangshan World Studio
Yunnan
Duyun
Production company(s)Wanda Media
New Classics Media
Release
Original networkHunan TV
First shown inChina
Original releaseSeptember 3 (2018-09-03) –
October 25, 2018 (2018-10-25)
Battle Through the Heavens
Traditional Chinese鬥破蒼穹
Simplified Chinese斗破苍穹

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 has 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[4] (Shi Xiaosong (young)[5] ) 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[6] as Xiao Xun'er (萧薰儿)
    • Descendant of the Gu tribe. One of Xiao Yan's two wives in the novel. 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.
  • Baron Chen[7] 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.
  • 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.
  • Xin Zhilei[8] as Medusa (美杜莎)
    • Queen of the Snake tribe. One of Xiao Yan's two wives in the novel.
  • Liu Meitong[9] 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

Jianan Academy
  • Su Qianwei[10] as Ruo Lin (若琳)
    • Grandmaster of Taidou. Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuner's teacher. Known for her beauty and good morals.
  • Ling Xiaosu[11] 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[12] 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.[22]

Filming

Principal photography started on January 16, 2017 and took place in various locations including Hengdian World Studios, Xiangshan World Studio, Yunnan, Duyun.[23] The series ended filming in July 2017.

Soundtrack
No.TitleLyricsMusicSingersLength
1."Jackdaw Teenagers (寒鸦少年)" (Opening theme song)Ding YanxueHua ChenyuHua Chenyu 
2."Battle Through the Heavens (斗破苍穹)" (Ending theme song)Chen XiChen XiX NINE (Xiao Zhan, Gu Jiacheng, Wu Jiacheng, Peng Chuyue) 
3."Song of Cultivation (修炼歌)"Chen XiDong DongdongWu Jiacheng 
4."Mountains, Water and Heart of Youth (山水少年心)"Kun YadongGuo HaoweiWei Xun 
5."Granting You (许你)"Chen XiDong DongdongLin Yun 
6."Healer's Heart (医心)"Kun YadongGuo HaoweiSu Qing 
7."Wait for Me (等我)"Wang ZhuWang ZiSaixixi 
8."Burning Day (焚天)"Sheng Hao, ThreeThreeLi Zifeng 
9."Scent of Dreams (梦留香)"Wang ZhuWang ZiLiu Meitong 
10."Hero (英雄)" Dong Dongdong  

Awards and nominations
AwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
12th Tencent Video Star Awards Top Ten Series Battle Through the Heavens Won [24]

Ratings

In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Episode # Original broadcast date Average audience share (CSM52) Average audience share (National Average)
Ratings Audience share Ranking Ratings Audience share Ranking
1-2September 3, 20180.674%5.859%10.42%4.64%1
3-4September 4, 20180.661%5.644%10.43%4.66%1
5-6September 5, 20180.673%5.968%10.36%4.24%1
7-8September 10, 20180.937%8.763%10.41%4.94%1
9-10September 11, 20180.789%7.2%10.37%4.22%1
11-12September 12, 20180.671%6.138%10.33%3.84%1
13-14September 17, 20180.567%5.324%10.36%4.16%1
15-16September 18, 20180.517%4.663%10.33%3.66%1
17-18September 19, 20180.606%5.463%10.35%4%1
19-20September 24, 20180.686%5.363%10.39%4.03%1
21-22September 25, 20180.669%6.062%10.34%3.95%1
23-24September 26, 20180.642%5.899%10.28%3.34%2
25-26September 27, 20180.594%5.462%10.31%3.64%2
27-28October 3, 20180.641%5.555%10.39%4.12%1
29-30October 4, 20180.785%6.433%10.47%4.97%1
31-32October 10, 20180.644%6.206%10.33%4.11%1
33-34October 11, 20180.667%6.22%10.34%4.21%1
35-36October 17, 20180.794%6.982%10.36%4.17%1
37-38October 18, 20180.738%6.618%10.33%3.9%1
39-40October 24, 20180.704%6.094%10.34%3.71%1
41-42October 25, 20180.751%6.92%10.41%5.08%1
Average0.697%6.13%10.36%4.17%1
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  20. "郭子渝《斗破苍穹》 霸气演绎血宗王子引期待". Tencent (in Chinese). December 17, 2017.
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