Series synopsis
The Immortal Ascension, also known as 凡人修仙传 is a Chinese drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Youku on July 27, 2025. It ended on August 12, 2025. It was created by Ding Lingtao. It stars Yang Yang, Jin Chen, Wang Duo and Zhao Xiaotang.
Han Li, an ordinary, poor boy from a mountain village, joins a small martial arts sect by chance. Despite his mediocre talent, he eventually cultivates himself into an immortal through hard work and careful planning.
Premise
Han Li, an ordinary, poor boy from a mountain village, joins a small martial arts sect by chance. Despite his mediocre talent, he eventually cultivates himself into an immortal through hard work and careful planning.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yang Yang as Han Li
- Jin Chen as Nangong Wan
- Wang Duo as Wang Chan
- Zhao Xiaotang as Chen Qiaoqian
- Zhao Qing as Mo Caihuan
- Jin Jiayue as Dong Xuan’er
- Rong Zixi as Xin Ruyin
- Zhang Waner as Xiao Cui’er
Supporting cast
- Hu Yuxuan as Zhang Tie
- Zhang Xiang as Liu Jing
- Na Yi as Zhong Weiniang
- Marco Chen as Qing Wen
- Shi Yufei as Hong Fen
- Li Shengjia as Wu Xuan
- Liang Yongni as Han Yunzhi
- Liu Kejun as Yan Ruyan
- Liao Yuchen as Yu'er
- Liu Yan as 红拂
Guest cast
- Wang Xin as Han Li's Father
- Ma Lun as Han Li's Grandfather
- Zhang Jingjing as Han Li's Mother
- Guo Jinjie as Han Li's Third Uncle
- Cai Mingxuan as Han Xiaomei
- Zhang Xiaochen as Li Feiyu
- King Shih-chieh as Physician Mo
- Han Jianyi as Qu Hun
- Yan Danchen as Madam Yan
- Du Yiheng as Ouyang Feitian
- Xu Weiqiang as Sun Ergou
- Dai Yu as Madam Wang
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | July 27, 2025 | August 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Herb-Gathering Boy The young Han Li and his childhood friend, Zhang Tie, were taken on as students by the divine healer, Physician Mo. He imparts an incantation to them. He says that those who master the incantation will become immortals. |
July 27, 2025 |
| 2 |
Zhang Tie's Peril Zhang Tie overhears the secret conversation between Master Mo and Yu Zi Tong. He attempts to warn Han Li, only to expose himself. Master Mo takes ruthless measures against him. |
July 27, 2025 |
| 3 |
Takeover Han Li reaches level six of the Art of Changchun. However, he still falls into the trap of Physician Mo. Physician Mo's consciousness fights against Han Li's consciousness in his mind. Han Li finds out that Physician Mo is trying to take over his body. |
July 27, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Youku |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 27, 2025 |
| Last aired | August 12, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |