Battle Through the Heavens

For the original novel, see Fights Break Spheres.
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
Li Qin
Baron Chen
Xin Zhilei
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 languageMandarin
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes184
Production
Production locationsHengdian World Studios
Xiangshan World Studio
Yunnan
Duyun
Production companiesWanda Media
New Classics Media
Original release
NetworkHunan TV
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
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinDòupò Cāngqióng

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, Li Qin, Baron Chen, Xin Zhilei and Liu Meitong.[1] The series aired on Hunan TV on September 3, 2018 till October 25, 2018.[2][3]

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.[4]

Cast

Main

  • Leo Wu[5] (Shi Xiaosong (young)[6] ) as Xiao Yan (萧炎)[7]
    • 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[8] 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)[9]
    • Daughter of the Ice King. Xiao Yan's bosom friend. She has a body filled with different kind of poison.
  • Baron Chen[10] 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[11] as Medusa (美杜莎)
    • Queen of the Snake tribe.
  • Liu Meitong[12] 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[13] as Ruo Lin (若琳)
    • Grandmaster of Taidou. Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuner's teacher. Known for her beauty and good morals.
  • Ling Xiaosu[14] 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[15] 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.[25]

Filming

Principal photography started on January 16, 2017 and took place in various locations including Hengdian World Studios, Xiangshan World Studio, Yunnan, Duyun.[26] The series ended filming in July 2017.

Seasons and Episodes

Episode Guide
Season # Episode ## Total Episodes Air Date
S1 Ep 01 Total 01 Sat Jan 07, 2017
S1 Ep 02 Total 02 Sat Jan 07, 2017
S1 Ep 03 Total 03 Sat Jan 14, 2017
S1 Ep 04 Total 04 Sat Jan 21, 2017
S1 Ep 05 Total 05 Sat Feb 04, 2017
S1 Ep 06 Total 06 Sat Feb 11, 2017
S1 Ep 07 Total 07 Sat Feb 18, 2017
S1 Ep 08 Total 08 Sat Feb 25, 2017
S1 Ep 09 Total 09 Sat Mar 04, 2017
S1 Ep 10 Total 10 Sat Mar 11, 2017
S1 Ep 11 Total 11 Sat Mar 18, 2017
S1 Ep 12 Total 12 Sat Mar 25, 2017
S2 Ep 01 Total 13 Sat Mar 04, 2018
S2 Ep 02 Total 14 Sat Mar 11, 2018
S2 Ep 03 Total 15 Sat Mar 18, 2018
S2 Ep 04 Total 16 Sat Mar 25, 2018
S2 Ep 05 Total 17 Sat Apr 01, 2018
S2 Ep 06 Total 18 Sat Apr 08, 2018
S2 Ep 07 Total 19 Sat Apr 15, 2018
S2 Ep 08 Total 20 Sat Apr 22, 2018
S2 Ep 09 Total 21 Sat Apr 29, 2018
S2 Ep 10 Total 22 Sat Mar 06, 2018
S2 Ep 11 Total 23 Sat Mar 13, 2018
S2 Ep 12 Total 24 Sat Mar 20, 2018
S3 Ep 01 Total 25 Sat Jul 21, 2019
S3 Ep 02 Total 26 Sat Jul 21, 2019
S3 Ep 03 Total 27 Sat Jul 28, 2019
S3 Ep 04 Total 28 Sat Aug 04, 2019
S3 Ep 05 Total 29 Sat Aug 11, 2019
S3 Ep 06 Total 30 Sat Aug 18, 2019
S3 Ep 07 Total 31 Sat Aug 25, 2019
S3 Ep 08 Total 32 Sat Sep 01, 2019
S3 Ep 09 Total 33 Sat Sep 08, 2019
S3 Ep 10 Total 34 Sat Sep 15, 2019
S3 Ep 11 Total 35 Sat Sep 22, 2019
S3 Ep 12 Total 36 Sat Sep 29, 2019
S4 Ep 01 Total 37 Sat Mar 28, 2021
S4 Ep 02 Total 38 Sat Mar 28, 2021
S4 Ep 03 Total 39 Sat Apr 04, 2021
S4 Ep 04 Total 40 Sat Apr 11, 2021
S4 Ep 05 Total 41 Sat Apr 18, 2021
S4 Ep 06 Total 42 Sat Apr 25, 2021
S4 Ep 07 Total 43 Sat May 02, 2021
S4 Ep 08 Total 44 Sat May 09, 2021
S4 Ep 09 Total 45 Sat May 16, 2021
S4 Ep 10 Total 46 Sat May 23, 2021
S4 Ep 11 Total 47 Sat May 30, 2021
S4 Ep 12 Total 48 Sat Jun 06, 2021
S4 Ep 13 Total 49 Sat Jun 13, 2021
S4 Ep 14 Total 50 Sat Jun 20, 2021
S4 Ep 15 Total 51 Sat Jun 27, 2021
S4 Ep 16 Total 52 Sat Jul 04, 2021
S4 Ep 17 Total 53 Sat Jul 11, 2021
S4 Ep 18 Total 54 Sat Jul 18, 2021
S4 Ep 19 Total 55 Sat Jul 25, 2021
S4 Ep 20 Total 56 Sat Aug 01, 2021
S4 Ep 21 Total 57 Sat Aug 08, 2021
S4 Ep 22 Total 58 Sat Aug 15, 2021
S4 Ep 23 Total 59 Sat Aug 15, 2021
S4 Ep 24 Total 60 Sat Aug 29, 2021
S5 Ep 01 Total 61 Sat Jul 31, 2022
S5 Ep 02 Total 62 Sat Jul 31, 2022
S5 Ep 03 Total 63 Sat Jul 31, 2022

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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

Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
12th Tencent Video Star Awards Top Ten Series Battle Through the Heavens Won [32]

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
1-2 September 3, 2018 0.674% 5.859% 1 0.42% 4.64% 1
3-4 September 4, 2018 0.661% 5.644% 1 0.43% 4.66% 1
5-6 September 5, 2018 0.673% 5.968% 1 0.36% 4.24% 1
7-8 September 10, 2018 0.937% 8.763% 1 0.41% 4.94% 1
9-10 September 11, 2018 0.789% 7.2% 1 0.37% 4.22% 1
11-12 September 12, 2018 0.671% 6.138% 1 0.33% 3.84% 1
13-14 September 17, 2018 0.567% 5.324% 1 0.36% 4.16% 1
15-16 September 18, 2018 0.517% 4.663% 1 0.33% 3.66% 1
17-18 September 19, 2018 0.606% 5.463% 1 0.35% 4% 1
19-20 September 24, 2018 0.686% 5.363% 1 0.39% 4.03% 1
21-22 September 25, 2018 0.669% 6.062% 1 0.34% 3.95% 1
23-24 September 26, 2018 0.642% 5.899% 1 0.28% 3.34% 2
25-26 September 27, 2018 0.594% 5.462% 1 0.31% 3.64% 2
27-28 October 3, 2018 0.641% 5.555% 1 0.39% 4.12% 1
29-30 October 4, 2018 0.785% 6.433% 1 0.47% 4.97% 1
31-32 October 10, 2018 0.644% 6.206% 1 0.33% 4.11% 1
33-34 October 11, 2018 0.667% 6.22% 1 0.34% 4.21% 1
35-36 October 17, 2018 0.794% 6.982% 1 0.36% 4.17% 1
37-38 October 18, 2018 0.738% 6.618% 1 0.33% 3.9% 1
39-40 October 24, 2018 0.704% 6.094% 1 0.34% 3.71% 1
41-42 October 25, 2018 0.751% 6.92% 1 0.41% 5.08% 1
Average 0.697% 6.13% 1 0.36% 4.17% 1

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