Wuxia Romance Drama: Who Rules the World (且试天下) – Power, Destiny & A Love Beyond Realms
In a world divided by the ambitions of seven kingdoms, two unparalleled martial artists—Hei Feng Xi and Bai Feng Xi—hide their royal identities as they journey through the Jianghu. Equal in intellect, skill, and heart, their fates intertwine in a turbulent era of conspiracies and war. As love quietly blossoms amid shifting loyalties, they must decide between duty and desire, justice and survival.
✨ Adapted from: The bestselling novel Qie Shi Tian Xia (且试天下) by Qing Ling Yue (倾泠月)
🎬 Directors: Yin Tao 尹涛, Yu Yonggang 于永刚
🖋️ Screenwriters: Zhang Wei, Shang Menglu
📚 Production: Tencent Penguin Pictures (企鹅影视), Xixi Pictures (西嘻影业)
📅 Aired: Apr 18 – May 17, 2022
🌍 Global Reach: Broadcast in 190+ countries including Korea (AsiaN), Japan (Satellite Theater), and worldwide via Netflix | WeTV | Tencent Video
📺 Episodes: 40 | Duration: 45 min
📈 Viewership: Averaged 83M+ daily plays, with over 3B total views by finale
🏅 Score: 8.6/10 across major platforms
👑 Main Cast:
- Yang Yang 杨洋 as Feng Lan Xi / Hei Feng Xi
- Zhao Lusi 赵露思 as Feng Xi Yun / Bai Feng Xi
- Special Appearances: Zhang Feng Yi, Li Ruotong
- Supporting: Xuan Lu, Lai Yi, Liu Rui Lin, Zhang Tianyang, An Yuexi, and more
🎯 Why It Stands Out
✅ Seamlessly blends martial arts action, political intrigue, and slow-burn romance
✅ Lead couple dynamic: equal in strength, intelligence, and emotional depth
✅ Cinematic visuals, gorgeous costume design, and wire-fu battle choreography
✅ Mutual respect and trust without the usual misunderstandings
✅ Compelling world-building across seven kingdoms
🔥 Achievements & Popularity
- A simultaneous global hit on Netflix and WeTV
- Scored 8.6/10 on major drama platforms
- Garnered acclaim for Yang Yang and Zhao Lusi’s electric chemistry
- Topped charts on Maoyan, Lighthouse, Datawin, and more
- Featured in major international markets including South Korea and Japan
- Boosted by a strong creative team: producer Yang Xiaopei (择天记), director Yin Tao (Love and Redemption), and styling by award-winning designers
🎨 Production Highlights & Artistic Excellence
- Set Design & Filming Locations: Shot in real scenic locales including Zhangjiajie, Longhu Mountain, and lush water towns, with atmospheric mountain peaks and palace interiors enhancing the drama’s tone.
- Costume & Weaponry: Clever use of contrasting color schemes — black for Hei Feng Xi, white for Bai Feng Xi — mirrored by fan and silk ribbon weapons. The series showcases refined fashion transitions as characters evolve.
- Special Effects: Bai Feng Xi’s silk ribbon scenes are animated with ethereal detail, and major battle sequences rely on stunning CGI without sacrificing realism.
- Original Soundtrack (OST):
🎵 Unparalleled by Liu Yuning
🎵 Breath of Wind by Hu Yanbin & Ye Xuanqing
🎵 A Dream Come True by Silence Wang
🎵 Like A Dream by Lai Meiyun
🎵 Orphan by Tan Weiwei
📰 Critical Praise
💬 “A romance that doesn’t just serve as sweet relief, but drives the heart of a sweeping epic.” – Shen Xiang
💬 “Successfully merges Wuxia ideals with court politics. An evolution of the genre.” – Beijing News
💬 “Rich world-building, solid pacing, and characters with emotional complexity make this a must-watch.” – Zhonghua Net Entertainment
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