Fighter of the Destiny

Fighter of the Destiny

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Also known as Way of Choices
Genre Fantasy
Adventure
Romance
Xianxia
Based on Way of Choices by Mao Ni
Directed by Zhong Shujia[1]
Starring Lu Han
Guli Nazha
Janice Wu
Joseph Zeng
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Standard Chinese
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 52
Production
Running time 45 minutes
Production company(s) Tencent Media, Limon Pictures, Yuewen Media
Budget US$58 million
Release
Original network Hunan TV
Original release 17 April (2017-04-17) – 1 June 2017 (2017-06-01)

Fighter of the Destiny (Chinese: 择天记) is a 2017 Chinese television series adapted from the novel[2] of the same name by Mao Ni. It stars Lu Han, Guli Nazha, Janice Wu and Joseph Zeng. The series aired on Hunan TV from 17 April to 1 June 2017.[3]

Synopsis

At the beginning of time, a mystical meteor came crashing down from outer space and scattered all over the world. A piece of it landed in the Eastern Continent. There were mysterious totems carved upon the meteor. Through studying these totems, humankind comprehended the Dao and established the Orthodoxy.

Several thousands of years later, fourteen-year-old orphan boy Chen Changsheng was saved by a Taoist monk, and accepted as a disciple. He is actually the fourth prince of the Chen’s Royal bloodline. However, Changsheng is plagued with an incurable illness, fated not to live past the age of twenty. To find a cure, he leaves his temple to find the magical stone that will change his fate. Bringing a piece of a marriage vow with him, he sets out to Shendu Province, thus beginning journey of a rising hero going against the world. Along the way, he meets Xu Yourong, his childhood friend and they slowly fall in love after passing through the trials and tribulations of the journey.

Cast

Main

Actor Character Introduction
Lu Han Chen Changsheng[1] His blood possesses the "galaxy power", and can cure all injuries and illnesses. He came out first place in the National Examinations and became the head advisor of Guojiao Academy. He has an arranged marriage with Xu Yurong, who he loves. He was created by the Pope and Taoist Ji using Yu Ren's blood, as a vessel to bring the downfall of the Divine Empress.
Guli Nazha Xu Yourong A saint who possesses the blood of the phoenix. She met and fell in love with Chen Changsheng since they were young, after he saved her life. However, she tries to hold her feelings back as her training doesn't allow her to fall in love with anyone except for Qiushan Jun, who has the blood of the dragon and can protect her from getting a backlash.
Janice Wu Bai Luoheng (Luo Luo) The stubborn princess of the beast clan. She takes Chen Changsheng as her teacher after witnessing his intelligence, and later developed an unrequited love for him. She becomes the new protector of her clan to save Chen Changsheng.
Joseph Zeng Tang Thirty-Six The sole heir of Tang family and a loyal friend of Chen Changsheng. He fell in love with Mo Yu, whom he constantly bickers with.
Xu Lingyue Mo Yu The head royal attendant of the Empress, and good friend of Xu Yurong. She bickers and eventually fell in love with Tang Thirty-Six.
Johnny Zhang Qiushan Jun Senior disciple of Li Shan Sword sect, who possesses the blood of the dragon. He has an unrequited love for Xu Yourong. He later becomes an accomplice of the demon tribe due to the demon seed Nanke planted in him. He dies saving Xu Yourong from the Pope.
Gao Hanyu Xuanyuan Po A hot-blooded warrior of the Bear tribe who befriends Chen Changsheng. He serves Luo Luo after she saved him from death, and later falls into an unrequited love with her.
Lin Siyi Little Black Dragon (Zhu Sha) Protector of Chen Changsheng, who gained her trust after providing her with lots of delicious food. Chen Changsheng's aim is to save the Little Black Dragon from the empress.

Supporting

People of Da Zhou

Actor Character Introduction
Chen Shu Divine Empress Yu Ren's mother, and mistakenly, Chen Changsheng's mother.
Eric Tsang Taoist Ji／Shang Xingzhou Chen Changsheng's teacher and the former head advisor of Guojiao Academy.
Eddie Cheung Pope One of the five holy reverent who have reached the highest cultivation. He is also Red Robe, the mysterious leader of hidden snake, who plots to the overthrow of the Divine Empress, as well as to destroy both the Demon and Beast tribes.
Xue Jianing The Divine Empress's royal attendant; Mo Yu's mother.
Zhai Tianlin Zhou Dufu One of the five holy reverent who have reached the highest cultivation. He is also the murderer behind the death of Little Black Dragon's father.
He Zhonghua Divine Emperor Yuren's father. He once ruled over the Sacred Capital and the Human Tribe before his death. He was married to the Divine Empress and good friends with the Pope.
Qu Zheming Tianhai Ya'er The Divine Empress's nephew. An arrogant and careless man who abuses his authority. He dislikes Chen Changsheng and constantly tries to ruin his reputation. He has an unrequited love toward Mo Yu. He is killed by the hair pendant used for defense by the Empress.
Feng Lijun Gou Hanshi Second senior disciple of Li Shan Sword sect. He is loyal and upright. He likes Qi Jian, and looks up to Qiushan Jun. He is presumed dead after being attacked by the Demon Tribe and Quishan Jun.
You Jingru Qi Jian Disciple of Li Shan sword sect. She is kind-hearted and innocent. After almost being killed by Qiushan Jun and saved by Chen Changsheng, she helps Chen Changsheng's group many times.
Quan Peilun Guan Feibai Disciple of Li Shan Sword sect, who ranked number four on the Qing Yun Hall. He was killed by a possessed Qiushan Jun. Changsheng was suspected of killing him.
Zhou Kaikai Ning Qiu
Zhang Meiyang Shu Cui
?? Yeshi Huwen One of the survivors of the Guojiao Academy battle. He was saved by Chen Changsheng but later killed by Nan Ke.
Fu Jia Yu Ren Chen Changsheng's senior and childhood friend, later revealed to be the heir to the throne, and true son of the Divine Empress.
Ren Shan Tianhai Cheng Wu Tianhai Ya'er's father. He was brainwashed by Red Robes and attempted to assassinate the Divine Empress. He is the Divine Empress's older brother. He was later killed by the Divine Empress after the assassination of the Divine Empress failed.
Bai Xiang Clergy Xin Lecturer of Li Palace.
Liu Kaifei Zhou Yuren Zhou Dufu's sister.
Yu LiangZhuang Huanyu Senior disciple of Tian Dao Academy, who ranked number eleven on the Qing Yun Hall. He likes Luo Luo and dislikes Chen Changsheng. He is later killed by the Pope while defending Tang Thirty-Six.
Zhao Zhiwei Huo Guang Disciple of Tian Dao Academy.
Ren Hao Su Moyu
Maggie Shiu Xun Mei An extraordinary expert who once ranked number one on the National Examinations 39 years ago. She was killed when she tried to challenge the guardian of Tian Shu Ling.
Nan Fulong Wang Po The number one expert of Qing Yun Hall; Xun Mei's good friend. He died 39 years ago in the battle between the humans and the Demon tribe.
Wang Gang Tang Qiu Tang Thirty-Six's father.
Zhang Jiading Tang Hai Tang Qiu's adopted son and Tang Thirty-Six's step brother. He is secretly aligned with the Demon tribe.
Wang Maolei Zhou Tong
Guo Luoyu Han Qing Da Zhou's invincible warrior; Guardian of Tian Shu Ling. Former crown prince of the Demon Kingdom.
He Qiang Xu Taizai Xu Yurong's grandfather.
Tong Tong Madame Xu Xu Yurong's mother.
Lu Zhong Xu Weixin Xu Yurong's father. Invincible warrior of Dong Yu. Later killed by the Pope when he tried to kill the Pope to save his daughter.
Yu Yang Shuang'er Xu Yurong's attendant.
?? Nie Ying A pick-lock expert.
Guo Jiaruo Ji Jin White Robe's attendant, who live in Tian Shu Ling.
Wang Boqing Xue Xingchuan
Liang Yunshu Liu Xiaoyun
Wuze Jinxi Medicine Pot Child A spirit who evolved from Zhou Dufu's medicine practices. He helps Changsheng and Yourong in the Demon Tribe.
Zu Huai Chen Liuwang

Demon tribe

Actor Character Introduction
Yao Di Nanke The princess of the Demon tribe who obsessively loves Qiushan Jun.
Li Chao Black Robes Military strategist of the Demon tribe. The younger sister of Zhou Dufu, manipulated by Red Robes.
Eddie Cheung Red Robes The leader of Fu She. A mysterious man who worked with Black Robes to topple the Divine Empress's reign.
Bai Haitao Xuan Youzi One of the North Dipper Seven Murder. He imposes himself as part of the Bear clan and was killed by Qiushan Jun.
?? You Zhu One of the North Dipper Seven Murder.
?? Yuan Fei One of the North Dipper Seven Murder.
?? Xuan Ming One of the North Dipper Seven Murder.
Ji Li Lian One of the North Dipper Seven Murder.
Xu Jiawan No Face One of the North Dipper Seven Murder.
Wu Yajun Qin Lu One of the North Dipper Seven Murder.

Beast clan

Actor Character Introduction
Archie Kao Jin Yulü Luo Luo's uncle and caretaker. He was killed by Red Robes.
Wang Ce White Emperor Luo Luo's father.
Gong Beibi White Empress Luo Luo's mother.
Gao Yang Protector of the Beast Clan
Hao Shuai Xiao De Invincible general of the Beast Clan. He inherits the White Emperor's magic skills and wishes to marry Luo Luo in order to ascend the throne.

Soundtrack

Fighter of the Destiny Original Soundtrack
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Stars (星辰)"Jason Zhang4:10
2."Fated (注定)"Bibi Zhou and Bai Jugang4:02
3."Book with No Words(无字天书)"Yisa Yu 
4."Love and Wish Goes Against (爱与愿违)"Zhang Xianzi 

Reception

The series has been panned by critics for its poor acting performance, and has also been criticized for not adhering closely enough to the original story. Nonetheless, it is popular among many young viewers. The series placed first among audience ratings in its time slot and received over 27 billion views online on all major streaming sites, becoming one of the most watched Chinese television series of all time.[4][5] The success is attributed to the "Lu Han" effect, which refers to the idol's massive influence among his followers.[6][7]

Changes

While the series was originally supposed to be 55 episodes, the number of episodes was later reduced to 52 episodes. This because a major character of the drama had to be cut just prior to the airing of the show, as he was portrayed by Gu Hyun Ho, a Korean bodybuilder and model. This is due to China's ban on South Korean media, as a result of South Korea's agreement to host US missile defense system known as THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system), which China considers a severe threat to its security interests.[8]

International broadcast

References

  1. 1 2 "Fighter of the Destiny (2017) First Teaser Release". rielbox. December 28, 2016. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
  2. ↑ "Way of Choices". Gravity Tales. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
  3. ↑ "《择天记》开播 鹿晗古力娜扎携手改命勇闯三界". ifeng. 17 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Fighter of the Destiny reaches 27 billion views across all online platforms". Fighter of The Destiny Weibo. June 13, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Chinese Dramas with over 10 billion views". VLinkage. December 11, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Critically panned idol dramas see support from targeted demographic". Sina Corp. May 5, 2017.
  7. ↑ "New TV drama ‘Fighter of the Destiny’ looks to take advantage of ‘the Lu Han effect’". Sina Corp. April 20, 2017.
  8. ↑ "The actor who's missing from Fighter of the Destiny". Retrieved 2017-06-15.
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