Duel on Mount Hua (2025)
A sweeping Chinese wuxia epic drawn from Jin Yong's legendary novels, pitting five supreme martial masters against one another across four dramatic story arcs.
Duel on Mount Hua - Series Information
- Original Title: 华山论剑
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Louis Cha
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 32
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Chinese
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin
- First Air Date: July 26, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Tencent Video
- Alternative Titles: 金庸武侠世界第2季 (CN), 김용무협세계: 화산논검 (KR)
- Production Companies: Tencent Video, 上海耀客文化股份有限公司, Tencent Penguin Pictures, Youhug
- Production Countries: China
Duel on Mount Hua - Plot
«Jin Yong Wuxia Universe» (金庸武侠世界 / The Legend of Heroes) is a martial arts series based on the novels of Jin Yong, with «The Legend of the Condor Heroes» as its main plotline. The series weaves together two dramatic stories – «Hot Blooded» (30 episodes) and «Duel on Mount Hua» (30 episodes), the latter encompassing four character arcs: «Nine Yin True Sutra» (8 episodes), «Eastern Heretic and Western Venom» (8 episodes), «Southern Emperor and Northern Beggar» (8 episodes), and «Five Great Masters» (6 episodes).
Duel on Mount Hua - Trailer
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Duel on Mount Hua - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Louis Cha
Main Cast
- Zhou Yiwei
- Gao Weiguang
- Chen Duling
- Peter Ho
- Ming Dao
- Meng Ziyi
- He Yu
- Ji Chen
- Tian Lei
- Li Dongheng
Writers
- Cao Xiaotian
- Tingyu Cheng
- Li Haishu
- Yanwei Huang
- Xu Bing
Duel on Mount Hua - FAQs
What is Duel on Mount Hua about?
Duel on Mount Hua is part of the Jin Yong Wuxia Universe, a martial arts epic rooted in Jin Yong's beloved novels. It unfolds across four story arcs — Nine Yin True Sutra, Eastern Heretic and Western Venom, Southern Emperor and Northern Beggar, and Five Great Masters — tracing the rivalries and alliances of legendary martial artists.
Is Duel on Mount Hua based on a true story?
Not a true story — Duel on Mount Hua is adapted from the classic wuxia novels of Jin Yong (Louis Cha), one of the most celebrated Chinese-language authors of the 20th century. His fictional martial arts world, rooted in Chinese history and mythology, has inspired countless adaptations across film, television, and games.
Who are the main actors in Duel on Mount Hua?
The series features an ensemble cast including Zhou Yiwei as the Eastern Heretic Huang Yaoshi, Gao Weiguang as the Western Venom Ouyang Feng, Chen Duling as Feng Heng, Peter Ho as the Southern Emperor Duan Zhixing, Ming Dao as the Northern Beggar Hong Qigong, and Meng Ziyi as Mei Chaofeng, among others.
How many seasons does Duel on Mount Hua have?
Duel on Mount Hua spans four seasons: Season 1 covers Nine Yin True Sutra (8 episodes), Season 2 covers Eastern Heretic and Western Venom (8 episodes), Season 3 covers Southern Emperor and Northern Beggar (8 episodes), and Season 4 covers Five Great Masters (8 episodes), totalling 32 episodes.
Who are the Five Great Masters in Duel on Mount Hua?
The Five Great Masters are the five most powerful martial artists in Jin Yong's wuxia world: Eastern Heretic (Huang Yaoshi), Western Venom (Ouyang Feng), Southern Emperor (Duan Zhixing), Northern Beggar (Hong Qigong), and the Central Divine (Wang Chongyang). Their legendary contest on Mount Hua gives the series its name.
When did Duel on Mount Hua first air?
Duel on Mount Hua premiered on July 26, 2025, with its initial release in South Korea. The series streams on Tencent Video and is part of the broader Jin Yong Wuxia Universe, which also includes the companion series Hot Blooded.
Is Duel on Mount Hua cancelled or renewed?
Duel on Mount Hua is currently listed as a Returning Series and remains in active production. With all four seasons forming a structured narrative arc across 32 episodes, the series is still unfolding, and no cancellation has been announced as of its 2025 premiere.
What are similar shows to Duel on Mount Hua?
Fans of Duel on Mount Hua may enjoy other wuxia and fantasy dramas such as The Fabulous Sword God, The Princess Comes Across, Love in Red Dust, and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell for their blend of mysticism and adventure. For broader fantasy action, Dragon Ball Super and Squid Game also draw a similar audience.
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