A Masterpiece of Cultivation Drama – Highly Recommend The Immortal Ascension
I absolutely love the storytelling in The Immortal Ascension—it unfolds gradually, with each plot point intricately connected to the next. The series vividly portrays the struggles of cultivators in a world where resources for immortality grow increasingly scarce, showcasing the scheming, deception, power struggles, and the diverse facets of human nature among different social classes.
Han Li’s character is particularly compelling. From the very first three episodes, his personality is shaped by his encounters with figures like Doctor Mo—cautious, deliberate, and strategic, yet decisive when necessary. The character development throughout the series is rich and nuanced, with well-rounded figures such as Han Li’s two mentors (Doctor Mo and Li Hua Yuan), Mo Cai Huan, Qing Wen Taoist, the Emperor Yue, and even the hilariously villainous Wang Chan and Zhong Wu.
The cultivation battles are another highlight—brilliantly choreographed with seamless movement, martial techniques, magical artifacts, talismans, spirit beasts, and formations all playing crucial roles. Some video bloggers in China have even done frame-by-frame breakdowns of these fight scenes!
Additionally, the emotional and dialogue-driven scenes are handled with remarkable restraint—subtle, unspoken, and deeply considerate of one another’s feelings.
After finishing the live-action drama, I realized I could jump straight to Episode 63 of the anime—it picks up right where the show left off! And since the anime has already reached Episode 155, I’m so lucky I can keep following Han Li’s journey without having to suffer through the long wait for Season 2. AHHHHHH, this makes me so happy!!!
Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted cultivation story with depth, strategy, and unforgettable characters!
Han Li’s character is particularly compelling. From the very first three episodes, his personality is shaped by his encounters with figures like Doctor Mo—cautious, deliberate, and strategic, yet decisive when necessary. The character development throughout the series is rich and nuanced, with well-rounded figures such as Han Li’s two mentors (Doctor Mo and Li Hua Yuan), Mo Cai Huan, Qing Wen Taoist, the Emperor Yue, and even the hilariously villainous Wang Chan and Zhong Wu.
The cultivation battles are another highlight—brilliantly choreographed with seamless movement, martial techniques, magical artifacts, talismans, spirit beasts, and formations all playing crucial roles. Some video bloggers in China have even done frame-by-frame breakdowns of these fight scenes!
Additionally, the emotional and dialogue-driven scenes are handled with remarkable restraint—subtle, unspoken, and deeply considerate of one another’s feelings.
After finishing the live-action drama, I realized I could jump straight to Episode 63 of the anime—it picks up right where the show left off! And since the anime has already reached Episode 155, I’m so lucky I can keep following Han Li’s journey without having to suffer through the long wait for Season 2. AHHHHHH, this makes me so happy!!!
Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted cultivation story with depth, strategy, and unforgettable characters!
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