Legend of Zu Mountain
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | China |
| Products | Television drama |
Legend of Zu Mountain () is a 2015 Chinese drama series featuring William Chan, Zhao Liying, and Nicky Wu in leading roles. The show is an adaptation of the novel Legend of the Swordsmen of the Mountains of Shu authored by Huanzhulouzhu. It debuted on iQiyi on 22 September 2015.
Synopsis
For generations, Mt Shu has been recognized as the foremost sect within the martial arts community. To safeguard the realm, Sect Leader Zhuge Yuwo entrusts an enchanted gem to Ding Yin, aiming to prevent its capture by Shangguan Jingwo, a reverent clad in green. Under Mt Shu's tutelage, Ding Yin hones his skills with aspirations to become the sect’s top disciple and to seek vengeance for Lu Pao. Along his journey, he meets Yu Wuxin, Lu Pao’s daughter, who bears a striking resemblance to his deceased wife, and they develop a romantic bond. As tensions rise within Mt Shu, Ding Yin and his companions—Dan Chenzi, Zhuge Ziying, Zhou Qingyun, and sworn brother Xiaozhang—set out to thwart looming catastrophe. However, their efforts lead them to reveal a more sinister plot threatening their unity.
Main
- William Chan portrays Ding Da Li () / Ding Yin (): Xiao Ru’s first male disciple and husband to Yu Wuxin.
- Nicky Wu plays Lu Pao () / Shangguan Jingwo (): Leader of the Fiery Shadow Holy Clan; father of Yu Wuxin and Tu Meng; spouse of Su Yin; love interest of Tu Mei.
- Zhao Liying stars as Yu Wuxin (): Daughter of Shangguan Jingwo and Su Yin; wife of Ding Yin; half-sister to Tu Meng.
- Janice Man as Xiao Xi () / Zhou Qingyun (): Junior sister to Ziying; disciple under Xiao Ru.
- Vengo Gao takes on Dan Chengzi (): Senior disciple of Reverend Zhuge Yuwo and Ziying’s partner.
- Ye Zuxin as Zhang Xianbing ()
- Liu Sitong plays Zhuge Ziying (): Reverend Zhuge Yuwo’s daughter; senior sister to Qingyun; senior disciple under Xiao Ru.
- Jia Xiaochen as Tu Mei (): Vice Chief of Fiery Shadow Holy Clan; sister to Tu Ba; mother of Tu Meng.
- Louis Fan appears as Gongsun Wuwo () / Person in the Mountain ()
- Zhang Tianlin portrays Tu Ba (): Brother to Tu Mei; biological uncle and adoptive father of Tu Meng.
- Han Yuqin as Su Yin () / Empty Handed Immortal Healer (): Wife of Shangguan Jingwo; mother of Yu Wuxin; mentor to Tu Meng; junior sister under Xiao Ru.
- Wei Chun Guang as Miao Yi ()
- Li Jinrong as Zhuge Yuwo (): Father to Ziying; instructor to Dan Chengzi.
- Wu Huaxin plays Nine Poison Deity Lord (): Member of Fiery Shadow Holy Clan and Lu Pao’s right-hand protector.
- Cui Zhong as Bai Cao ()
- Wu Xiaoli portrays Xiao Ru (): Head of Qi Xia Peak; mentor to Ziying, Qingyun, and Ding Yin; senior sister to Su Yin.
- Wang Xichao as Five Ghost Heavenly King (): Longtime acquaintance of Tu Mei from Western Region; Lu Pao’s left-hand protector.
Supporting
- Yu Yue as Tu Meng (), daughter of Shangguan Jingwo and Tu Mei; half-sister to Yu Wuxin; biological niece and adopted daughter of Tu Ba.
- Sun Dongan plays Zhang Qi (), disciple under Miao Yi.
- Zhang Yeshi as Reverend Tong Yuang Qi (), senior disciple who later becomes sect leader of Wu Dang sect.
- He Zhonghua portrays Sect Leader Zuo Jing ()
- Zong Fengyan as Reverend Tai Qing ()
- Wang Yifei embodies the soul of Qing Su sword ()
- Liu Xushi appears as Ah Qing (), disciple under Gongsun Wuwo.
- Xing Luodan plays Su Yang (), another disciple under Gongsun Wuwo; accused of treachery on Mt. Zu and poisoned by Tu Mei resulting in death.
- Lan Tian as Wu Xiacao (), disciple under Bai Cao.
- Zhu Fengshi portrays Lin Tianyi (), husband to Hui’er and second-in-command among bandits.
- Li Ruoci as Hui'er (), wife to Lin Tianyi.
- Wang Bin takes on Ma Yuan Long (), leader among bandits.
- Yang Shizhen as Xiao Wu ()
- Huang Shichao portrays Zhu Zi ()
- Li Liuli plays Madam Fan/Fan Xiao Xue (), biological mother to Zhou Qingyun, spouse to Zhou Ao Ran, and proprietor of Tao Ran residence.
- Zhang Jiachuan acts as Zhou Ao Ran (), birth father of Zhou Qingyun and late husband of Fan Xiao Xue.
- Zhu Rongrong as Yun Chong Xue ()
- Guo Ruixi appears as Yu Ming Niang (), mother to Xiao Dian and master of Qing Chong Mountain.
- Yuan Bingyan stars as Xiao Dian (), daughter of Yu Ming Niang.
Soundtrack
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Ratings
- Peak ratings are indicated in red, while the lowest ratings appear in blue
| Anhui TV Premiere Viewership | |||||||
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| Broadcast Date | Episodes | CSM52 Urban Rating | Audience Percentage | Position | CSM35 Urban Rating | Audience Percentage | Position |
| 2016.01.16 | 1-2 | 0.903 | 2.318 | 6 | 0.977 | 2.452 | 5 |
| 2016.01.17 | 3-4 | 1.003 | 2.539 | 6 | 1.088 | 2.684 | 5 |
| 2016.01.18 | 5-6 | 0.970 | 2.497 | 7 | 1.050 | 2.640 | 7 |
| 2016.01.19 | 7-8 | 0.958 | 2.452 | 6 | 1.032 | 2.572 | 6 |
| 2016.01.20 | 9-10 | 0.852 | 2.15 | 7 | 0.919 | 2.269 | 7 |
| 2016.01.21 | 11-12 | 0.934 | 2.351 | 6 | 0.989 | 2.440 | 6 |
| 2016.01.22 | 13-14 | 0.999 | 2.47 | 6 | 1.074 | 2.615 | 6 |
| 2016.01.23 | 15-16 | 0.965 | 2.37 | 7 | 1.038 | 2.497 | 7 |
| 2016.01.24 | 17-18 | 1.065 | 2.60 | 7 | 1.154 | 2.757 | 7 |
| 2016.01.25 | 19-20 | 1.073 | 2.756 | 6 | 1.151 | 2.896 | 6 |
| 2016.01.26 | 21-22 | 1.066 | 2.699 | 6 | 1.148 | 2.873 | 6 |
| 2016.01.27 | 23-24 | 1.058 | 2.680 | 6 | 1.153 | 2.859 | 6 |
| 2016.01.28 | 25-26 | 1.102 | 2.812 | 6 | 1.185 | 2.968 | 6 |
| 2016.01.29 | 27-28 | 1.072 | 2.751 | 6 | 1.157 | 2.917 | 5 |
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