Introduction
Ling Tian Du Zun (凌天独尊), also known as Supreme Over the Sky, is a Chinese donghua (animated series) adapted from a popular web novel by author You Mu (有木). The series began airing on July 2, 2025, with episodes released twice a week. It blends cultivation fantasy, reincarnation, romance, and epic battles.
Plot Synopsis
- The protagonist Ling Tian, once a legendary Sword Saint, challenged the will of Heaven in order to save his beloved. In that act, he is betrayed by Heaven, dies and perishes together with the Heavenly Dao.
- Unexpectedly, he is reborn three hundred years in the past, at a moment when his dantian was destroyed and his sword bone was stolen.
- Armed with memories of his former life, he decides to rewrite his fate, recover his lost powers, protect those he cares about, and confront old enemies.
Characters
- Ling Tian — once a powerful Sword Saint, now with the chance to start over. His journey is driven by regret, vengeance, love, and the desire to correct past mistakes.
- Yao Yifei — the beloved of Ling Tian, whose fate becomes central to the plot and motivates many of Ling Tian’s decisions.
- Enemies, old allies, sects, mystical factions, and celestial forces also populate this world. Many episodes deal with power struggles and cultivation sect politics.
Key Themes & Highlights
- Reincarnation & Second Chances — Because Ling Tian is sent back in time, the story explores what one would do differently if given a new life.
- Cultivation & Power Restoration — Recovering lost powers like dantian and sword bone is central to the plot. Cultivation levels, spiritual mechanics, and sect rivalries play major roles.
- Love with Sacrifice — Ling Tian’s love for Yao Yifei and his willingness to go against Heaven for her are central emotional drivers.
- Destiny vs Free Will — The core conflict is rewriting one’s destiny — can Ling Tian change what was “meant to happen,” or does fate always push back?
- Visuals & Episode Structure — The donghua has relatively short episodes (about 7-15 minutes each depending on source), which makes episodes fast-paced.
Where to Watch / Official Info
- Available on Chinese streaming platforms like iQIYI.
- Released on July 2, 2025. Episodes are updated regularly (twice a week: Wednesdays and Saturdays).
- “Ling Tian Du Zun” novel by You Mu is the source material.
What Fans Like & Critiques
What people like:
- The concept of a powerful cultivator being betrayed and getting a second chance is appealing.
- Romance + cultivation + time-rewind stories tend to have strong emotional pull.
- Action, sect politics, world-building are appreciated.
- The short episodes make it easy to watch regularly without huge time investment.
What some critique:
Final Thoughts
Ling Tian / Ling Tian Du Zun is shaping up to be one of the more interesting donghua of 2025 for fans of xianxia, fantasy cultivation, and romance. If you like stories about redemption, cultivation power, and revisiting past mistakes, this might be a good pick.
