Battle Through the Heavens () 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.
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 () 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 () 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 () 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 () 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 () 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 () Queen of the Snake tribe. Liu Meitong as Nalan Yanran () 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 as Ruo Lin () Grandmaster of Taidou. Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuner's teacher. Known for her beauty and good morals. Ling Xiaosu as Han Feng () 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 () Leader of the "Wolf Teeth" forces. He is skilled in hunting magical beasts. Wu Jiacheng as Hao Tian () Known as "Bloody Sword". A talent at refining medicine. Peng Chuyue as Han Xian () Leader of the Medicine sect and then member of the Yan Sect. Gu Jiacheng as Hu Jia () 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 () Arrogant Senior Disciple who despises Xiao Yan.
Xiao Tribe
Yu Rongguang as Xiao Zhan () Leader of Xiao tribe. Xiao Yan's father. Li Shen as Xiao Ding () Xiao Yan's elder brother. Leader of Mo Tie army, a group of outlaws who fight for good. Yan Xi as Xiao Li () Xiao Yan's second brother and Vice-Leader of Mo Tie Army.
Gu Tribe
Carman Lee as Gu Wenxin () Xiao Yan's mother; Yao Chen's disciple. Forced to commit suicide after being falsely labelled as a Traitor Li Zifeng as Gu Yuan () Gu Wenxin's brother; Xiao Xuner's father. Miao Yilun as Gu Tianyi () Xiao Xuner's brother.
Nalan tribe (Yunlan Sect)
Norman Chui as Nalan Jie () Elder of Nalan tribe. Nalan Yanran's grandfather. Su Qing as Yun Yun () Eldest disciple of Yunlan Sect. Nalan Yanran's teacher. Zeng Jiang as Yun Shan () Former leader of Yun Lan sect. Yun Yun's teacher. Cheng Haofeng as Gu He () Number one medicine practitioner of the world. Elder of Yun Lan sect. Yun Yun's admirer.
Mite'er tribe
Qiu Xinzhi as Hai Bodong () One of the top ten experts of Jia Ma Empire. Grand elder of Mite'er tribe. Known as the "Ice King". Xiao Yixian's father. Zhu Xiaoyu as Mi Tengshan () Leader of Mite'er tribe and Elder of Jianan Academy.
Snake tribe
Du Chun as Mobasi () Leader of Snake Tribe. Xu Kelong as Qing Lin () Female general of Snake tribe.
Others
Guo Xiaofeng as Fa Ma () Imperial advisor of Chuyun kingdom. Chen Zexi as Ye Lan () Crown prince of Chuyun kingdom. Guo Ziyu as Fan Ling () Leader of Blood Sect. Miao Haojun as Ge Ye () Gong Rui as Yun Zhen () Dou Bolin as Mo Li () Wang Wanjuan
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.
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 May 6, 2018 S2 Ep 11 Total 23 Sat May 13, 2018 S2 Ep 12 Total 24 Sat May 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 2, 2021 S4 Ep 08 Total 44 Sat May 9, 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
References BTTH Season 1 Information BTTH Season 2 Information BTTH Season 3 Information BTTH Season 4 Information BTTH Season 5 Information
Soundtrack
Awards and nominations Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 12th Tencent Video Star AwardsTop Ten SeriesBattle Through the Heavens
Ratings In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.
Episode #Original broadcast dateAverage audience share (CSM52)Average audience share (National Average)RatingsAudience shareRankingRatingsAudience shareRanking 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 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 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 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 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% 1 Average 0.697% 6.13% 1 0.36% 4.17% 1
References
External links Dau Pha Thuong Khung Vietnamese version