This drama was very engaging from the beginning until the final episode. The setting is quite good, and the acting of all the cast is truly outstanding. Since this is Yang Yang's first drama comeback, I think it's quite satisfying to see him return to acting, especially in the immortal genre. Although I was a little disappointed by the ending. First season? Will there be a second? And will Yang Yang play him again? These questions immediately arose after I finished watching this drama.
The OSTs for this drama are all excellent, and each song carries a deep meaning about the lives of ordinary people and cultivators.
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YANG YANG PROVES HIS VERSATILITY AS AN ACTOR YET AGAIN!!!
YangYang has always been a great actor and he gave a wonderful performance in this drama too.😻❤️In my opinion this is one of the best dramas of 2025 and THE BEST CULTIVATION DRAMA EVER!!!Everything in this drama is so perfect whether it is acting or music or story.This drama kept me hooked from start to finish. I am very thankful that YangYang was chosen to play the character of Han Li because according to me no one could have played this role better than him. There are many scenes in this drama in which YangYang has expressed emotions with just his eyes which touched my heart. From the first episode to the last episode, there was not a single scene that was uninteresting. The fight scenes are amazing because YangYang and everyone else put in a lot of hard work and efforts for it. Apart from the main roles, the people who played supporting roles have also performed very well. I also really like listening to the OSTs of this drama.
I enjoyed this drama a lot. Now that it is over I am very sad. I am planning to watch it again. No, I will watch it again today!!!
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A cultivation story with powerful metaphor about humanity, mortality, and purpose
Xianxia drama is not a new thing to us, to the point that they are highly predictable. We have enjoyed various similar dramas before with the same composition involving cultivation, martial arts, magic, power leveling, immortality, godhood, righteousness versus evil, etc.. Characters like Han Li are plentiful, for example, Tang San in Douluo Continent (2021), Ning Que in Ever Night (2018), and even Xiao Se in The Blood of Youth (2023). We already know how the main character will end up: becoming the strongest among people. One thing that makes The Immortal Ascension (TIA) stand out is TIA takes the perspective of a mortal striving to attain immortality. A bottom-up view of the vast world where the story unfolds feels very fresh and adventurous.So many things are praise-worthy in TIA, I won't repeat them in great detail for you. The cast is perfect, especially Yang Yang. He is very suitable for playing Han Li. The music, the opening and ending OSTs, are great. The game-like visuals for battle scenes, magical creatures, artifacts, place and setting, etc, are so eye pleasing. The way the story is structured is easy to follow, fast-paced, and thought-provoking, with quality dialogue. TIA has clearly set its themes and premises: (1) You were once a mortal. Don't forget that. (2) The world is vast. You must see that. (3) You are weak. You must be more tactful and fully prepared. TIA is about becoming an adventurous, high-achieving, and adaptable person without losing one’s humanity. Because of this, it is perfectly crafted as a character-driven story. We can closely observe Han Li’s changes and growth, and it resonates with us as the audience, who see reflections of our own struggles to become the best version of ourselves.
However, after finishing all episodes in this season, I have some worries to share about future installments. Will the director dare to take the risk of diverging from the manhua/ donghua version while maintaining the established premises, in order to further explore human issues with this story as a reflection? This drama should answer at least one question: If you have already reached the peak after all the struggles and sacrifices, what would make you remain human? The antagonists already show us the opposite: they cease to be human after gaining power, knowledge, and status. With great power, they abuse it and oppress the weak. With knowledge and so-called enlightenment, they turn their backs on the world and the suffering of others. With status, they build rigid structures to prevent others from ever reaching the peak. So, what should a protagonist be like? I want a whole portrayal of a hero who is not only triumphant on the battlefield, but also has the wisdom to write a better history for mankind.
I believe, cultivation stories can be powerful metaphors about humanity, humility, mortality, and purpose, yet too often they stop at power escalation and fan service. TIA Season 1 already shows us 50% of this potential. It is a meaningful story that resonates beyond its genre. People should see these "intellectual gems". TIA is not just another flashy xianxia power fantasy.
For Season 2 in the future, I hope this drama does not abandon the human aspect of becoming an immortal, for it is not only about the sense of justice in the face of oppression. It is also about valuing life—the everyday struggles, love, and relationships—despite the weakness and inevitability of death. I believe life is not only about a man's goals. There should be a righteous "why" behind the power cultivated. Since no one in the real world can truly become an immortal or a god, I hope this drama does not dwell too much in the fantasy realm or become obsessed with power leveling to the point of impossibility. Otherwise, this drama will be nothing more than a typical show, rather than a story that truly resonates.
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you will see the fighting scene that is closest to China's XIANXIA novel ever.
People who like WUXIA and XIANXIA must see it. There is no romance, it's all fighting.If you like fighting or cultivating immortals, this is a 10/10 work. The biggest advantage of this drama is that it presents the fighting scene in the world of cultivating immortals in China, which is not available in other dramas. You will see the closest battle ever to the world of cultivating immortals in China.
The important thing is to say it three times:
you will see the fighting scene that is closest to China's XIANXIA novel ever.
you will see the fighting scene that is closest to China's XIANXIA novel ever.
you will see the fighting scene that is closest to China's XIANXIA novel ever.
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Superb picture
I really like this drama. The character Han Li is too good. He is very intelligent and he knows were too take precautions and use smartness. He is very lucky ( it's also a quality) but he know one thing i.e., to survive. I love this character so much. Yang Yang just added his charm to the series. Love it.Waiting for season 2.
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The Immortal Ascension
Overall, As The Immortal Ascension continues to unfold, Yangyang's performance remains a highlight, drawing me and everyone watching or gonna watch deeper into the mystical world of cultivation and sacrifice. With his compelling portrayal and undeniable charisma, he’s not just winning battles on screen—he’s winning hearts off screen too. I can’t wait to see where his journey takes him next. I LOVE YOU YANGYANGWas this review helpful to you?
Recommend if you're into Cultivation,Immortality, Martial Arts, Adapted From A Novel Epic fantasy
The Immortal Ascension had me hooked from 1st episode. The story world-building,Lin Xu’s character arc 💗⃝🌕all absolutely top-notch. Every fight, betrayal, and breakthrough felt🫠🤌🏻💗 completely exceeded my expectations.
🫧💗✨ From the 1st epi, it pulled me into a stunning world of Ancient sects, Spiritual realms, Betrayals, and Inner Demons * and it never let go couldn't stop myself until 30th epi.
💖🥰💞 * the spiritual techniques, *the forbidden scrolls,* the secret realms, and *that jaw-dropping cliffhanger in the final episode... I still can't get over it.
Just when things were finally aligning BAM — we’re left hanging in the middle :( I physically yelled at my screen😭
💖💗🥰💞The visuals and CGI were surprisingly solid for a series like this And the soundtrack Pure cultivation vibes. Whoever scored the Heaven’s Tribulation scene deserves an award.
But that cliffhanger? Brutal
Honestly, the wait for Season 2 is pure agony 😞Cant wait for Season 2 😔.
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NOT YOUR TYPICAL WUXIA DRAMA
I have long waited for The Immortal Ascension and this is my review.This is not the typical Wuxia CD where the ML is from a poor background with a unique talent, or from a popular family with exceptional talents. He is a ML from a poor background, with no exceptional talent and a fake spirit root at that! But he is tenacious, given to improment on his cultivation, he is smart, not boastful and prefers to keep a low profile.
As the drama progress, we find out that at every stage of his ascension, he is even more level-headed. Though he had a fake spirit root, he was not blinded by greed or power, he can differentiate right from wrong, and even when he can easily access certain materials to quicken his cultivation, he knows shortcuts will do him no good. He is quick and ready to learn, makes good use of hus surroundings, artifacts, and elixirs.
Also, he is not the type of ML to be entangled in romance, or yearn for his lost love, but he did have a lot of ladies after him.
In all, let's not be stereotypical towards the drama, it's worth a watch. I like the build up, from Episode 6 it becomes sweeter and more interesting. I can boldly say I didn't FWD this drama.
So guys, give it a go.
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Still okay as this is the capsule version of actual story
LIKEWhen Han Li faced his master’s wives omg they just driving him crazy
The funny man who sold weapons
How Han Li focuses on how to become stronger from weakest point
Demon clan assistants accents very funny the young master is embarrassed of them lol
Everyone get to use their own voices with real accents so pretty genuine
That master who likes to gamble so much HAHAHA
This Han Li attracting girls every where he goes
Seriously the masters just love to play mahjongs really another level lol like nothing better to do or worry about
Everytime someone mentions Li Fei Yu it cracked me up
Wow that fire phoenix was so majestic
Han Li’s master always say the same thing before they left him
DISLIKE
Did not really like Nangong Wan
MUSIC - personal fav
蜉蝣志 Fu You Zhi - 石岩 Shi Yan
凡心 Fan Xin - 王铮亮 Wang Zheng Liang
瞬间 Shun Jian - 谭维维 Tan Wei Wei
不问 Bu Wen - 何亮 He Liang
上计 Shang Ji - 周锐 Zhou Rui
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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A long good-bye
Adapted from a very long novel, of which only a small portion is captured here in this drama, The Immortal Ascension follows an ordinary mortal named Han Li on his journey of cultivation. Along the way, he encounters friend, foe and everything in between, as he discovers that seeking immortality and power is not even the half of it.This is a world that builds slowly - perhaps too slow for some - but the climax and finale are thrilling enough to leave an indelible mark with just enough emotional weight and depth to carry the whole drama (or should I say, season). Certain aspects of the story and characters are a bit underdeveloped, but an adequate foundation is laid to build upon characters and themes in subsequent seasons - if only that were an easy task.
Just as Han Li says good-bye many times to several characters - many of them female admirers - we too as the audience must say a long good-bye until hopefully another season or two or three can hopefully be made.
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The adaptation is good . It's far from what i expected.
I read the novel, watched the animation, and am now watching a live action. I can say it's a good live action. There were around 2400 chapters in the novel and 4 seasons of animation, but we got 30 episodes in live action (first 40, then 34, and finally only 30 eps remain). The character development in live action is attractive for all the cast. The combination of some scenes was also better. A few parts were a bit fast and can be difficult to understand (If you didn't read about the technique of fighting), but you still can get it if you focus. The story is not boring. The acting is best served, and the graphics and CGI are also perfect. The speed of VDO seems 1.25 to me, but I like it. I recommend if you like the cultivation drama and not much romance, this one is well fit for you guys.Was this review helpful to you?
Excellent story!
The immortal ascension has amazing story line all the crew member did fantastic work love the vfx/cgi and music , and amazing fighting scenes 💜This story gives goosebumps and excitement about what will be happen next💞
I hope you all enjoy this drama
This drama worth watching don't skip any part of this show i love this drama and acting......💕💕
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