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In a twist of fate, a human man is transported back in time and transforms into the legendary Monkey King. Refusing to succumb to his newfound destiny, he sets out on an adventure filled with encounters with gods and demons. This story is inspired by the novel written by Jia Yu Bu Shi Gui.

Upon successfully rescuing the Eighth Fairy Princess, You Dao was appointed as a heavenly being tasked with counting currency. Unhappy with his celestial duties, You Dao seeks ways to violate Heaven's regulations in order to return to the mortal realm. His first attempt involves charming the Eighth Fairy Princess, but to his surprise, she reciprocates his affections. She eventually strives to elevate his status to Mammon so they can wed. Meanwhile, the top disciple in You Dao's division also aims for the Mammon position to be with the Lan Hua Fairy. The Heavenly Emperor dispatches You Dao and his superior to the mortal world to compete for the coveted role.

The show includes lead characters from the popular television series Chinese Paladin, blending elements of animation, fantasy, and humor. The main character of the Chinese Paladin series, Li Xiaoyao, embarks on an adventure with his companions that transcends time and space.

Taking place in a reinvented martial arts universe, this narrative explores the heritage of the Five Greats — iconic characters whose mysterious histories have influenced the martial arts realm. As concealed tales come to light and new conflicts arise, a new generation of champions steps up to uphold the ideals of bravery, integrity, and adventure.

The crown prince of Dali, Duan Zhi Xing, flees from a predetermined royal engagement and forms a friendship with Hong Qi, a student of the Beggars' Sect. Due to a confusion, a woman named Yi Huo mistakenly identifies Hong Qi as her fiancé, transforming a simple miscommunication into a significant bond. In an unexpected turn of events, Hong Qi becomes proficient in formidable martial arts and ascends to the position of leader of the Beggars' Sect, but a longstanding feud between their fathers creates a division between Hong Qi and Duan Zhi Xing...

Mei Ruo Hua, a member of a maritime lineage, suffers a devastating loss when her family is slaughtered, igniting her lifelong pursuit of retribution. By chance, she becomes a student at Taohua Island and adopts the name Mei Chao Feng. She finds herself entwined in a forbidden romance with her mentor, Chen Xuan Feng. Driven by a relentless desire to perfect exceptional martial arts for revenge, Mei Chao Feng mistakenly believes that her master, Huang Yao Shi, possesses the Nine Yin Manual and is unwilling to share its knowledge. Bound by their love and a vow, the duo steals the manual and escapes the island. They master the Nine Yin White Bone Claw, gaining notoriety as the Black Wind Twin Evils. However, their relationship is doomed to fail.

The storyline follows the journey of Kou Ying Jie, a feral young man raised in the grasslands, as he embarks on a quest for vengeance alongside a mystical horse after the death of his mentor

Xu Xing Lan, a recent hire at the office, unexpectedly finds herself transported to a bygone era where she becomes entangled with Yu Wen Yan, the second son of Anjin City! Inadvertently, they embark on a complex relationship filled with twists and turns

By a twist of fate, Meng Xiao Tang, an author, finds herself trapped in the body of Feng Nan Xi, a female demon from the Moon Shadow Cult who is being pursued by everyone. Believing that following the storyline and eliminating Ye Wu Chen, a disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect, will allow her to return to reality, Meng Xiao Tang teams up with Shen Yu to locate him. While they may seem to be falling in love on the surface, they both have their own hidden motives and engage in a battle of wits. As they navigate through various challenges in their world, their initial animosity transforms into a deep and complicated relationship.

Following a disastrous heavenly examination, the divine cook Yao Ling Er is saved by a liberated fox demon, and they seek refuge together for her healing. As their feelings blossom into love, betrayal drives them apart, culminating in the demon's demise. Reborn as a wrathful human, he encounters Yao Ling Er once more. Together, they reveal the secrets of his former life and confront supernatural threats.

In human form, a prosperous fox family has nine daughters, with their father being a renowned king in their realm. One day, the father arranges for his youngest daughter to be married. This daughter, who adores exploring the human world, decides to enter into a fake marriage contract with a human in order to avoid the arranged marriage. However, she keeps her true identity a secret, resulting in a series of amusing and chaotic events in their lives.

This tale unfolds in a village dedicated to fishing and wood-cutting situated near Changde Mountain in Hunan province. Among the villagers resided Liu Hai, a diligent woodcutter who shared a home with his mother. Liu made a living by harvesting wood and gathering Chinese herbs. Little did anyone in the village, including the Liu family, realize that the well in their home was no ordinary well. Legend had it that a mystical luffa resided in the well, ensuring an endless supply of sweet water. Possessing this luffa bestowed immortality and limitless magical abilities. Liu Hai's uncle, Liu Zhen Bin, harbored a strong desire for the luffa. In his quest to claim it, he resorted to any means necessary, even unjustly evicting his own relatives from their home. After obtaining the luffa, Liu Zhen Bin offered it to the malevolent spirit, Qiong Qi, unaware that Qiong Qi also coveted the luffa. Meanwhile, in Changde Mountain, a place teeming with life energy, resided a nine-tail fox and a golden toad who found themselves entangled in the unfolding drama. Touched by Liu Hai's sincerity and kindness, the nine-tail fox fell deeply in love with him. She decided to leave Changde Mountain and accompany Liu Hai to Changde county. Together, they embarked on a perilous journey filled with challenges, twists, and confrontations with malevolent forces.

A junior high school girl stumbles into the fairyland examination room by mistake and ends up being unintentionally enrolled in the celestial college. At this college, she forms a group of friends and embarks on an exciting adventure.

During the Northern Song Dynasty in Bianjing, there was a skilled constable named Shen Shi Wu who was known for his cold demeanor and good looks. He was not only talented in his work but also had a strong interest in technology, making him popular among the people. Shen played a crucial role in maintaining law and order in Bianjing, but his biggest challenge was dealing with the troublemaker Liu Xing Yu, who was known for his deceitful ways and charm with women. Shen was betrothed to the talented artist Wang Shi Shi, but he found himself falling for her alter ego, Yue Er. Meanwhile, Liu also had feelings for Wang, creating a complicated love triangle. Despite their personal entanglements, they joined forces to combat crime and solve various mysterious cases in the city.

Ximen Chang Hai manages to survive against all odds and rejoins the Dingyuan Alliance, where he resumes his responsibility of protecting the land and opposing the invading enemies. At the same time, his brother, Ximen Chang Zai, matures into his position as the leader of their sect. With tensions mounting due to external threats and ambitious rivals, the brothers must rally their followers together to confront the growing dangers. Will they be able to safeguard their territory, establish peace, or will fresh challenges divide them? (WeTV)

Gai Choi Chi is an ordinary girl who seems to have luck on her side, earning her the nickname "Ho Choi Mui" or "Lucky Girl." Little does she know, her stepmother Ho Choi Ma is a plant spirit. After helping deities defeat an evil spirit, Choi Chi's stepmother transforms her into a demigod to protect her. Shek Kam Dong, despite being bullied and looked down upon as a child, remains devoted to his mother and shows reverence for the gods. Wong Tai Sin, a god known for granting wishes, bestows upon Shek superhuman strength. However, Shek abuses his power, becoming a tyrant in town. An Hei suffers from narcolepsy, constantly tired and falling asleep at random. Wong Tai Sin gifts An Hei with a magical sword inhabited by a warrior spirit to assist him in times of trouble. When an evil wizard captures Ho Choi Ma, Gai Choi Chi, Shek Kam Dong, and An Hei unite to defeat the wizard and rescue her. Their journey takes them across the continent, encountering mystical challenges along the way.

Huang Yao Shi and Ouyang Feng are two unconventional entrants into the realm of martial arts. One floats through life like a free-spirited celestial being, while the other exudes the joyfulness of a young child. They are neither allies nor adversaries, and they embody a mix of virtue and vice. By imposing their own set of principles, they disrupt the established order of the martial world, creating a whirlwind of erratic turmoil.

Wind and Cloud were brought up as orphans under the care of the influential Lord Conqueror, who instructed them in martial arts with the intention of using their skills to achieve global dominance. This information is derived from the manhua "Fung Wan" created by Ma Wing Shing.

Following the passing of Master Wang You, a puzzling golden coffin ignites discord among competing martial arts groups, pulling fighters such as Lei Wu Jie, Xiao Se, Tang Lian, and others into a perilous battle to reveal its mysteries. Adapted from the novel "Shao Nian Ge Xing" (少年歌行) by Zhou Mu Nan (周木楠).

Born from a stone and nourished by the Five Elements, a monkey learns the ways of the Tao, mastering 72 transformations, combat skills, and secrets of immortality. Through cunning and strength, he becomes known as Qitian Dasheng, or the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. His powers eventually rival those of all Eastern deities, leading to a rebellion against Heaven and a post in the celestial bureaucracy. However, his arrogance leads to his downfall when he is trapped under a mountain by the Buddha for five hundred years. Disheartened by the corruption in the South, the Buddha sends the bodhisattva Guanyin to find someone in Tang China to bring Buddhist sutras back to the East. Guanyin chooses Chen Xuan Zang, who is granted the name San Zang by Emperor Taizong. San Zang rescues Sun Wu Kong from the mountain, and they are joined by Bai Long, Zhu Ba Jie (also known as Greedy Pig), and Sha Wu Jing as apprentices on their journey to the west in search of the Buddhist sutras.

A sorrowful tune can be heard emanating from a lake where a boat is gently gliding through the water. The melody appears to be recounting a tragic event from 16 years ago. To obtain the "sinister lute", six well-known factions besieged Xue Mei's residence. Witnessing her parents' brutal murder and her younger brother Xiao Lin's disappearance during the chaos, Xue Mei fled with the "sinister lute" towards a remote valley.

After defeating Lord Conquer, Wind and Cloud find themselves leading very different lives. Wind drowns his sorrows in alcohol, mourning the loss of his late wife, Dream. Meanwhile, Cloud lives in seclusion with his wife, Muse, and their child, wanting nothing to do with the world of Martial Arts. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted by a mysterious figure wearing an ice mask. This stranger urges Wind and Cloud to continue honing their martial arts skills, throwing a wrench in their plans for retirement. As the stranger's sinister intentions unfold, the two brothers must decide whether to join forces once more to thwart the masked individual's schemes or risk becoming mere pawns in a dangerous game.

Set 3,000 years in the past, the narrative unfolds during a prolonged conflict between the Immortal Lords and the Shadow Clan. Immortal Lord Jing Wei captured the Shadow Clan’s revered relic, the Floating World Mirror, and imprisoned the mythical demon Xie Yun. In a final act to ensure Xie Yun remained contained, Yaoyang made the ultimate sacrifice, dying alongside Jing Wei, which brought harmony back to the Three Realms and ushered in a peaceful era for Bai Ruo Xi.

After being severely wounded in an ambush by the Qingyun Sect cultivators, the Demon Lord Feng Xiao Xiao was forced to separate her spirit from her body to evade capture. Upon her return, she found that her physical body had been harmed by Zhaqing Master Li Zi Mu, who had also taken her powerful Fengming Sword. In a desperate move, Feng Xiao Xiao's spirit entered the body of a courtesan named Su Su to regain strength and reclaim her weapon. To achieve her goals, she disguised herself as Su Su and approached Li Zi Mu. Their interactions revealed a connection between them and a mysterious divine stone within Li Zi Mu. As they navigated their complicated relationship, the truth about the divine stone and the pursuit of immortality emerged. Vengeance, love, and duty intertwined Feng Xiao Xiao and Li Zi Mu in a tumultuous love-hate dynamic. The story also involved Wang Zheng Xuan, a disciple of the Qingyun Sect who used forbidden arts to harm others. Li Zi Mu, out of love, chose to support Feng Xiao Xiao and together they confronted Wang Zheng Xuan to restore peace.

During historical periods, the Emperor Deity utilized all his spiritual energy to subdue the Demon Monarch. Prior to withdrawing from the public eye, he implanted a portion of his essence into Han Mu. Unbeknownst to Han Mu, he met Xuan Li, a demon woman with natural demonic abilities, as he practiced cultivation in the Jiuchong Mountains. Through their joint training, a strong bond formed between them, leading to mutual understanding and acceptance.

Zhang Chu Lan finds himself immersed in the world of the Outsiders, facing challenges that shape him into a noble hero

Three millennia in the past, Cheng Qi, the offspring of Shen Long, joined forces with A Lin, a celestial being, to thwart Nightmare's scheme to rule over the heavens. However, they ended up losing their souls and were cast into the human realm. After three thousand years, the intertwined duo crossed paths once more in the mortal world. A Lin and Cheng Qi united to create a team dedicated to capturing monsters and unraveling the nightmare's intricate trap.

Following a hundred years of growth, an age-old creature rose up, but was ultimately vanquished by thunderous trials. Joining forces with Zhao Fei Yang, the unremarkable youngest son of the Zhao clan, they embark on an exceptional adventure, marked by three proposals of marriage and the dawn of a thrilling new chapter.

Xie Tian Xing, a thief of noble descent who was struggling financially, was taken aback when he agreed to a mission that ended up completely changing his life in a surprising manner. His striking resemblance to the target, Lu Chen, led to Xie Tian Xing suddenly becoming a prosperous merchant surrounded by luxury and extravagance. But hidden beneath the facade of perfection is a complex network of danger and deception, with those around him showing their true colors.

Three centuries following the confinement of Demon Lord Jie Chuan by the immortal fairy Jin Li, a celestial creature known as Jin Li inadvertently releases him and is subsequently captured and brought to the Demon Realm due to her unique abilities. As adversaries entwined by destiny, their animosity gradually transforms into affection—until a startling revelation regarding Jin Li's true heritage jeopardizes their relationship and alters the course of their fates.

In the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty, Kuang Zhong, a righteous and honest official serving as Suzhou magistrate, discovered Emperor Jianwen hiding among ordinary people. While looking into a case of a fugitive, he decided to revisit the Xiong family case that had occurred ten years earlier. Kuang Zhong used his official stamp to ensure fairness, leading to the arrest of Lou A Shu and the revelation of Lou Wan Bao's involvement in a coal mine disaster and the Xiong family fire incident.

The play is a Sino-Burmese wuxia travelogue road drama that draws inspiration from the historical journey of Prince Shwenandaw. In 802 AD, he led his famous dance troupe on a diplomatic visit to Tang. During this expedition, he shared Buddhist scriptures and teachings to promote cultural exchange.

The series deviates from the typical costume drama format by presenting a modern and romantic portrayal of the relationships between young individuals from various backgrounds, including the bluefly, phoenix, green bee, yellow warbler, emperor, and prince. It follows the tumultuous love-hate dynamic between Yun Xiao Xiao, a prominent student of the Yanshan School, as he searches for Xue Jian.

This serves as the precursor to Lotus Lantern, focusing on the tale of Chen Xiang's uncle, Er Lang Shen.

The celestial realm was thrown into chaos by a Dragon Ball, prompting the seven daughters of the Jade Emperor and Jade Empress to descend to Earth for various reasons. The eldest fairy came down in search of her husband, Gui Xing, who she had sent away herself. The second eldest fairy was convinced by Chang E, the moon lady, to follow her heart and fell for Shangguan Zi Lan at first sight. The third eldest fairy unexpectedly fell for Wang Jin, a government official, and was hesitant to leave. The fourth eldest fairy set out to find her beloved jade marten but ended up falling for the lonely Prince of the past dynasty. The fifth eldest fairy sought the Snow Kylin kid who had descended for a promise. The sixth eldest fairy, usually timid, gathered her courage to reunite with her sisters but ended up falling for the Fire Dragon God who rebelled against the heavens. The youngest fairy continued her romantic life with her lover Dong Yong in the mortal realm.

The narrative follows the tales of the renowned figures Su Da Ji and Jiang Zi Ya during the era of the Shang dynasty.

During ancient times, Liu Si Xi, the son of a wealthy demon-hunting family, possessed a unique talent. Any demon or human who absorbed his spiritual energy would greatly enhance their skills. However, despite his abilities, Liu Si Xi was known for his playboy lifestyle, spending his days surrounded by women. On the other hand, Ling Ling Jiu, the youngest princess of the Fox family, was known for her kind and refined nature, as well as her reputation as a clever trickster. Wanting to harness Si Xi's energy for her mother, Jiu Mei infiltrated the Liu household disguised as a staff member. Unexpectedly, the two developed feelings for each other, turning from enemies to lovers. From that moment on, the romantic demon hunter and his cunning fox girlfriend embarked on a whimsical and tumultuous journey of love and rivalry.

The tale follows the journey of Yue Wu Yi, the young heir of a prominent family in Chang'an, who sets out on a quest for enlightenment. His ultimate goal is to seek out the renowned master Perform Yan-Xie Yi. Along the way, he crosses paths with Wen Ren Yu, Xia Yi Ze, and Ah Ruan. Eventually, Yue Wu Yi locates Xie Yi and becomes his devoted disciple. However, their journey is jeopardized by the emergence of a malevolent entity named Liu Yue. Tragically, Xie Yi sacrifices himself to protect his student. Determined to seek justice for his mentor and thwart Liu Yue's sinister plans, Yue Wu Yi and his companions embark on a quest to locate the legendary and formidable sword Zhaoming.

San Sheng Mu, a compassionate and stunning goddess, rescued Liu Yan Chang, a mortal scholar, from danger. Their love blossomed and they had a son named Chen Xiang. When San Sheng Mu's brother, Er Lang Shen, discovered their relationship, he led the Heavenly Brigade to pursue them. In a moment of crisis, San Sheng Mu entrusted Yan Chang with the Lotus Lantern to protect him and their son before being captured and imprisoned beneath Mount Hua. Yan Chang and Chen Xiang then lived in seclusion in a small village, struggling to make ends meet. Sixteen years later, Chen Xiang discovered his supernatural abilities, including the power to pass through walls. However, these abilities attracted the attention of Er Lang Shen and Xiao Tian Quan, prompting Yan Chang to reveal their forbidden history to his son. Upon learning of his mother's captivity by his uncle, Chen Xiang embarked on a quest to rescue her.

During ancient times, chaos spread throughout the world due to the demon Jiu Ying. To seal Jiu Ying, the five deity lords - Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth - united their powers but ended up sacrificing themselves in the process. Their spirits scattered into the mortal realm and vanished. Fast forward thousands of years later, the You Kingdom, founded by the Baili family, is in a constant state of war with the Wolf Tribe. Following the consecutive deaths of the Emperor and Crown Prince, young Emperor Baili Hao He takes the throne. However, his maternal relatives exploit his youth and gradually seize control of the Imperial Court. The two sons of the late Crown Prince, Baili Hong Xuan and Baili Hong Shuo, are constantly met with suspicion and oppression despite their loyalty to the throne. Meanwhile, Ming Ye Feng, the new leader of the Wolf Tribe, uncovers the true identity of Baili Hong Yi, the daughter of the Prince of Pingyuan, plunging the Baili family into turmoil. As Jiu Ying begins to break free from the seal, the deities gradually awaken one by one. Reclaiming their elemental powers, the five deities reunite to fulfill their age-old promise of safeguarding the world and maintaining its peace.

Fu, Lu, and Shou are three divine beings who serve as protectors of the people. However, they violated celestial laws and their pride offended the other deities. In response, the Jade Emperor banished them to the human realm and stripped them of wealth, success, and long life. They were reincarnated as Wu Fu Qi, Wei De Lu, and Mei Shou Quan. These three stars must endure trials, perform acts of kindness, and benefit humanity before reaching the age of 30 in order to be allowed back into heaven, or else face being abandoned forever.