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Blades of the Guardians

7.1/10 21 votes
AnimationAction & Adventure

A extraordinary guard walks in the desert of the Western regions. On the way escaping the killing by the government, he took a guarding task with destination to the capital Chang 'an. The task was thought as just a simple one, but actually it is a road full of crisis and danger. A journey affecting the fate of the world begins......

Created by:
Xu Xianzhe
Cast:
Liu Beichen, Meng Xianglong, Yan Ning, Li Chanfei
Language:
Mandarin
Country:
China, Japan
Network:
Tencent Video

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Season 2

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Episode 1

★ 8.0

Undercurrents Beyond the Pass

2026-06-11 · 27m

Dao Ma recalls times long past, when the Sui Dynasty sought to conquer the Chen Dynasty and he—then still a nameless warrior—played a decisive role in the effort.

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Episode 2

★ 8.0

Night Attack on the Desert Oasis

2026-06-11 · 29m

Emperor Wendi of the Sui Dynasty is dying. His sons, Guang Yang and Yong Yang, are vying for the succession. Which side will the Left Elite Guard support? What decision will Dao Ma ultimately make?

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Episode 3

★ 9.0

Mo Jia Village

2026-06-18 · 20m

He Yixuan starts killing villagers while Dao Ma and Shu fight adversaries. The mercenary invaders are stopped by an unexpected order to retire, and Ayuya persuades a Wululu clan leader to free her. Diting and One-eye return with the hostages they have taken.

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Episode 4

The Hunter and the Prey

2026-06-25 · 25m

Dao Ma and his group are forced to confront the violent realities of the "Karma" sect and escalating political corruption as they push closer to the imperial center. Pursued by relentless government assassins, they must navigate shifting alliances to survive.

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Episode 5

The Gathering of Five Families

2026-07-02 · 31m

The intense frontier unrest deepens as Diting and One-Eye return to the fold after successfully capturing the rebel leader Zhishilang along with Dao Ma's young nephew.

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Episode 6

Blood on the Desert Border

2026-07-09 · 29m

After a long journey, Daoma and his companions reach the Jade Gate Pass. The Central Plains are finally in sight, but bounty hunters and imperial cavalry block their path.

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Episode 7

The Shadow Tracker's Trap

2026-07-16 · 30m

Daoma's past catches up with him once again. A familiar face appears, reigniting a conflict he thought long over. Old wounds lead to a bitter battle.

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Episode 8

The Road to Chang'an

2026-07-23 · 27m

Diting and One-eye return with a captured Zhishilang and Dao Ma's nephew, prompting a tense confrontation that exposes their elite military past and forces Dao Ma into a brutal, fatal duel with Diting.

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Cast

Liu Beichen

Liu Beichen

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Meng Xianglong

Meng Xianglong

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Yan Ning

Yan Ning

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Li Chanfei

Li Chanfei

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Huang Yunjae

Huang Yunjae

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Zhao Qianjing

Zhao Qianjing

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Guoqing Yuan

Guoqing Yuan

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Xie Ying

Xie Ying

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Huang Xiangyu

Huang Xiangyu

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Lei Wu

Lei Wu

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