Title: Xuan Yuan Sword: Clouds of Han

Directors: Pan Wenjie, Jin Sha, Yu Qian

Starring: Zhang Yunlong, Yu Mengrong, Guan Xiaotong, Zhang Jianing, Ju Jingyi, Gao Weiguang, Dai Si, Li Zonglin, Wang Ruizhi

First broadcast date: August 8, 2017

Streaming platform: iQIYI

Plot Summary:

In ancient times, the Yellow Emperor vanquished legions of demons. During that battle, the sacred sword—shattered into two by the might of the clash—transformed into sword‑energy, which in turn gave rise to the Morning Cloud and the Evening Cloud. At that very moment, a pair of brothers, the Morning Cloud and the Evening Cloud, were born into the mortal realm, only to be separated from infancy amid the chaos of war. By adulthood, the Morning Cloud had become a valiant warrior of the Flying Feather Army, while the Evening Cloud served as a stalwart of the Copper Sparrow Army—each fighting for their own lord, utterly unaware of the other’s existence. The Copper Sparrow commander, Chunyu Yue, was cruel and tyrannical, slaughtering innocents and perpetrating relentless raids. To safeguard their homeland and its people, the Flying Feather Army frequently clashed with the Copper Sparrow forces, and on the battlefield, the two brothers faced one another in bitter combat. As the Morning Cloud gradually uncovered the truth, he resolved, moved by the bonds of brotherly love, to rescue his sibling from peril. Witnessing the devastation wrought by endless warfare—the people reduced to misery—he vowed to restore peace and security to his land. With the aid of Yayah, a young maiden of their tribe, they braved countless trials, surmounted every obstacle, and ultimately unearthed the Yellow Emperor’s Sword—a symbol of justice—and the spiritual strength it embodied. Their resolve grew ever firmer: to vanquish evil and uphold peace. In the end, united in heart and purpose, the brothers joined forces to overthrow the ruthless Chunyu Yue. The Flying Feather and Copper Sparrow armies laid down their swords and turned them into plowshares, quelling the flames of war and ensuring the safety and tranquility of the people. Thus, the legend of the sword endures, eternal and unbroken.