The World of Fantasy
A young man discovers his past through a mysterious orb.
The World of Fantasy (simplified Chinese: 灵域; traditional Chinese: 靈域; pinyin: líng yù) is a Chinese streaming television series that debuted on iQiyi on January 9, 2021. The story follows a young man named Qin Lie, who carries the Soul Suppressing Orb—an object hiding immense secrets that unlock his boundless potential. After numerous narrow escapes and tense situations, Qin Lie uncovers the long-concealed truth about his own history. The series is directed by Liang Guoguan and Jones, with an ensemble cast led by Adam Fan, Cheng Xiao, Liu Yitong, and Nie Zihao. It is adapted from Ni Cang Tian's web novel *Spiritual Realm* (灵域). A 36-episode Hindi-dubbed version is also available globally on iq.com.
The synopsis: Qin Lie (Adam Fan), a young man suffering from amnesia, is drawn into a conspiracy after an accident. Enduring many trials, he gradually matures within the spiritual realm alongside his childhood friend Ling Yushi (Cheng Xiao) and other companions. On their quest to uncover the truth of their origins and pursue greater power, this group of passionate youths meets mentors and allies, working together to protect the spiritual continent.
Main cast includes Adam Fan as Qin Lie and Gong Mulie, Cheng Xiao as Ling Yushi and Wuchun, Liu Yitong as Song Tingyu and Yexian'er, Nie Zihao as Du Shaoyang, and Ma Yue as Xie Jingxuan and Tang Siqi.
Quick Facts
- Producer
- Li Weiying, Liu Xiaofeng
- Writer
- Guo Baoxian
- Genre
- Costume drama / Romance / Fantasy / Love / Immortals / Idol
- Director
- Liang Guoguan / Jones
- Starring
- Adam Fan( Fan Chengcheng) / Cheng Xiao / Liu Yitong / Nie Zihao / Ma Yue
- Country
- China
- Language
- Mandarin
- Num Episodes
- 36
- Camera
- Multi-camera
- Executive Producer
- Wang Xiaohui
- Runtime
- Varies by episode
- Company
- iQiyi / 稻草熊影业
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Lore & Background
The series follows Qin Lie, a young man who possesses the Soul Suppressing Orb, which holds great secrets and unlocks his limitless potential. After countless close calls and tense encounters, Qin Lie finally discovers the long hidden truth about his past. The story begins with the amnesiac Qin Lie, played by Adam Fan, becoming involved in a conspiracy due to an accident.
Reader's Guide
The World of Fantasy is significant as an adaptation of Ni Cang Tian's popular web fiction Spiritual Realm, bringing the story to a streaming audience. The series features a mix of fantasy and adventure, with Qin Lie growing up in the spiritual realm alongside his childhood sweetheart Ling Yushi (Cheng Xiao) and other friends. The group seeks the truth about their life experiences and pursues higher strength, meeting mentors and friends along the way to protect the spiritual continent. The series is notable for its ensemble cast and global availability, including a Hindi-dubbed version on iq.com.
Did You Know?
- The series is adapted from Ni Cang Tian's web fiction Spiritual Realm.
- It premiered on iQiyi on January 9, 2021.
- The main character Qin Lie is played by Adam Fan, who also portrays Gong Mulie.
- 36 episodes are available in Hindi on iq.com.
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