Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud () is a 2017 Chinese television series adapted from Xuan-Yuan Sword, a series of role-playing video games developed by Taiwanese company Softstar Entertainment Inc. It stars Zhang Yunlong, Yu Menglong, Guan Xiaotong, Zhang Jianing, Ju Jingyi and Vengo Gao. The series is airing two episodes back-to-back on Dragon TV every Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 (CST) starting from 8 August 2017 for 58 episodes.
Synopsis
After the ancient Emperor defeated the demons, the shattered sword was broken into two parts. Two sword spirits were born – Zhaoyun and Muyun. However, due to the chaos caused by the battles, the two brothers were separated due to attack of xiao yue army. Zhaoyun was raised by a group of warriors called Flying Feathers (Fei Yu), in charge of aiding Gongyang Shuo’s quest to expand the kingdom of Yao Han; while Muyun was under the Bronze Bird army (Tongque Zunzhe) of Xiao Yue. The two brothers were reunited in a battle between their kingdoms. When Zhaoyun discovers the truth, he uses their bloodline to save Muyun from danger.
The kind-hearted Zhaoyun was heartbroken to see the people suffering due to war. With the help of Yeyaxi, a princess from a tribe, the two brothers worked together and overcame dangerous and difficult situations. In the end, they found the Emperor sword which symbolizes justice, using it to defeat the cruel and barbaric Chun Yuyue, therefore destroying the Bronze Bird army and bringing peace back to the world.
Cast
Main
Zhang Yunlong as Huangfu Zhaoyun / Yanfeng
One of the two sword spirits; overall leader of the Flying Feathers and head of the Feathers (Yu) faction. He wields Fang Tian Hua Ji, a weapon bearing the mark of a panther with a majestic grandeur that befits its owner. A man who values camaraderie and justice, and fights for the people. He was separated from his mother and brother when he was young and ended up joining the army. Yeyaxi is his one true love and Hengai is his confidante. Yu Menglong as Xu Muyun / the White-clothed reverent (Bai Yi) One of the two sword spirits; leader of the Bronze Bird. He wields Feng Ri Ming Quan, a sword that can level ten thousand miles. After losing contact with his family, Muyun becomes the disciple of Zhang Han, a Xiao Yue general. He is cold, yet persistent and sincere toward the ones he loved. He is Shang Rui's god-brother and considers him as his only friend. Lanyin is his one true love. Guan Xiaotong as Yeyaxi A young woman from Yinzhou. She wields the Yan Shui Ling Yu, which is said that a slight wave can cause a disturbance in heaven and earth. After her tribe is obliterated and her younger brother is forced into slavery, she is put on a pedestal as the princess of Cang Wu kingdom due to her special abilities. She yearns for world peace but has no choice but to face battles. Zhang Jianing as Heng Ai / Sheng'er One of the four immortals evolved from a musical instrument (Sheng). She is the owner of Lian Yao Hu, one of the ten great heavenly weapons and a mythical object with the capacity to swallow heaven and earth. Hundreds of years ago, she was tasked to go to the human realm in search for the Xuan Yuan Sword but an incident causes her and Qing'er to separate from each other. Later on, she joins the Winged Tribe as one of the ten flying feathers, where she meets and fell in love with Zhaoyun. She is cold, distant and mysterious due to her identity. Ju Jingyi as Lan Yin Daughter of Shan Hai World's Ying Long. A gentle mute who serves as one of the handmaidens in Zhang Han's manor. She is Muyun's childhood friend and lover, who died while trying to stop Muyun's sword aura from consuming him. An incident causes her spirit to be trapped within Yeyaxi's Yan Shui Ling Yu. Vengo Gao as Shang Rui / the Purple-clothed reverent. The creator of the Bronze Bird Army, and brother of the Xiao Yue Emperor. He is cold, arrogant and has a talent for manipulation which he uses to further his ambitions; yet possesses a devilish charm that one can't help but to love. He only has eyes for Qing'er who is his one true love. He also cares deeply for Muyun, whom he considers as his god-brother. He was later revealed to be a powerful demon lord that fought against the ancient Emperor who took over the body of Shang Rui years before the start of the story. His goal is to obtain Xuan-Yuan Sword and take over the three realms of earth by using Qing'er, Xu Muyun , and Yanfeng by manipulating them to fulfill his plans.