It topped television ratings in its time slot during its entire run. It was also praised for its showcase and emphasis on strong female characters, as well as its positive and inspirational storyline. The drama received positive reviews from the audience for its unique characters and comedic elements, as well as its interesting romance storyline. Jiuliu Feixiang, the author of the original novel, co-wrote the script with Yang Ziqian ( Prince of Lan Ling). The production team also hired screenwriter Shunjian Qingcheng ( The Rise of Phoenixes) as the literary consult of the drama and Yuan Jie as the main executive producer. Zheng Wei, the main director of the drama, previously directed The Imperial Doctress and Secret of the Three Kingdoms. Filming also took place in Hengdian World Studios. Shooting began on Octoat Hongshilinzhen in Hunan and wrapped up on February 12, 2018. Main Article: The Legends OST Episodes Production Filming Wang Xi as Li Qi, Son of Yuan Jie's enemy.Li Shuai as a shopkeeper of Kong Kong Shop.Wang Xin Yu as a money shopkeeper in Xi Zhi Lands.Chen Chu Han as Cao Ning, Zhao Yao's "husband" in Xi Zhi Lands.Xu Xiang Dong as Li Xiu / Zhu Ji / Demon King, Li Chen Lan's father.Zhao Kang Wei as Xiao En, Jiang Wu's subordinate.Yang Tian Hao as Xing Ting, Liu Su Ruo's subordinate.William Lin as Xiao Ta Bi Zi, a clumsy shadow night guard.Li Lin Wei as Xiao Ai, Lin Zi Yu's subordinate.Zhu Ya Ying as Aunt Zhou, Cao Ning's mother.Wang Zi Tong as Tang Yun, Leader of Qing Yin Pavilion.Wang Jun as ? (New Northern Mountain Lord of Wan Lu sect).Gao Ming as An Si, Gu Han Guang's subordinate.Rain Lau as Dugu Xiu, Leader of Nan Yue sect.Yin Hang as Lin Zi Yu, Captain of the Shadow Night Guards.Wang De Shun as Zi Dan, Qin Qian Xian's teacher.Gong Hai Bin as Xiong Tian, Leader of Su Nan sect.Jin Yu Bo as Su Yan, Senior disciple of Qian Chen Pavilion.Jin Jia as Jiang He, Leader of Xu Zong sect.Wasir Chou as Qin Yu, Leader of Xuan Yu Hall.Wu Lin as Ah Da, Li Chen Lan's personal guard.Hong Jian Tao as Old Master Zhao, Zhao Yao's grandfather.Liu Yu Jin as Yue Zhu, Disciple of Nan Yue sect.Yu Tong as Chen Qian Jin, Leader of Guan Yu Tower.Xia Tian as Chi Tian Ming, Leader of Wang Xing sect.Yang Ze as Liu Cang Ling, Young Master of Jian Xin sect.Li Zi Feng as Qin Qian Xian, Master of Qian Chen Pavilion.Fu Jia as Yuan Jie, Northern Mountain Lord of Wan Lu sect.Zhang Xin as Lu Shi Qi / Lu Xuzhi, Eastern Mountain Lord of Wan Lu sect.Ding Ye as Si Ma Rong, Western Mountain Lord of Wan Lu sect.Xiang Hao as Gu Han Guang, Southern Mountain Lord of Wan Lu sect.Viola Mi as Liu Su Ruo, Holy Saintess Chang Yu of Jian Xin sect.Leo Liu as Luo Ming Xuan / Golden Immortal.With certain truths slowly revealed, Zhaoyao begins to realize her greatest enemies may have actually been her most devoted allies. With the help of Qin Zhiyan ( Xiao Yan), Zhaoyao returns to the place she once called home, determined to bring down the rule of this vile traitor but things don’t go quite the way she planned. Believing Mo Qing ( Xu Kai), a guard of the Wan Lu sect and her closest ally, is behind this ambush, Zhaoyao vows revenge.įive years later, Mo Qing has taken his place as the leader of the Wan Lu sect, embracing his new position as the Demon King’s son, as well as his true name, Li Chenlan. Ambushed by the ten Immortal Sects not long after setting out for the sword, Zhaoyao is defeated. Now the fierce and fearless leader of the demonic Wan Lu sect, Zhaoyao is determined to take possession of the great Wan Ju Sword, but her determination leads her awry. Never knowing pain or sorrow, Zhaoyao has grown up cheerful, content with the world and her part in it, until the day that world came crashing down around her. Raised deep in the mountains by her elderly grandfather, Lu Zhaoyao ( Bai Lu) has spent her entire life cut off from the outside world.
In the end, they live happily together after a big war. Finally, they defeat hypocritical Luo Mingxuan and expose his true color. Mo Qing's love changed Lu Zhaoyao's original purpose. Lu Zhaoyao hides her real identity and asks Mo Qing to do many dangerous things after she knows his crush on her. After 5 years, her wound has been healed and she goes back to her sect, finding that Mo Qing has developed her sect well. Under the huge impact of Wanjun Sword, Lu Zhaoyao's severely hurt. Mo Qing gets Wanjun Sword during a fight. Lu Zhaoyao saved Mo Qing after going down the mountain.