Way of Choices
A 14-year-old boy with a fatal illness, Chen Changsheng, enters the divine capital to change his fate, joins the national academy, befriends Tang Sanshiliu and Xu Yourong, and fights dark forces with his friends to save the world.
- 2026-2026
- 1 season
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
A 14-year-old boy with a fatal illness, Chen Changsheng, enters the divine capital to change his fate, joins the national academy, befriends Tang Sanshiliu and Xu Yourong, and fights dark forces with his friends to save the world.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Young Dean Arc: Little Taoist Priest Descends Mountain
22 mins
Chen Changsheng, a youth burdened by a mysterious constitution that limits his lifespan, leaves his master and travels to the Divine Capital to change his destiny.
Episode 2
Young Dean Arc: A Courtyard, and a Star
22 mins
Arriving in the capital with an old marriage contract in hand, Chen faces sudden, powerful resistance from the city's elite who wish to see the engagement broken.
Episode 3
Young Dean Arc: Her Name Is Luo Luo, and She's Very Generous
22 mins
Searching for an academy that will accept him, Chen has a fateful and unusual encounter with a wealthy, spirited girl named Luo Luo.
Episode 4
Young Dean Arc: Attend a Banquet to Cripple a Person
22 mins
Tensions between Chen and the capital's high society escalate, culminating in a dramatic and dangerous confrontation at a formal gathering.
Episode 5
Young Dean Arc: I Want to Go Take a Look
22 mins
Chen takes steps to revitalize the abandoned Orthodox Academy, navigating bureaucratic hurdles and the relentless scrutiny of his peers.
Episode 6
Young Dean Arc: They Don't Care
22 mins
Dismissed by the establishment due to his lack of traditional cultivation, Chen must rely on his unparalleled knowledge of ancient texts and formations to prove his worth.
Episode 7
Wind Rises at Ivy Academy Arc: Era of Wildflowers in Full Bloom
22 mins
The prestigious Ivy Banquet approaches, drawing the brightest young talents from various academies to showcase their skills.
Episode 8
Wind Rises at Ivy Academy Arc: Let's Soar to Qingyun Together
22 mins
Friendships are solidified and rivalries are tested as the Orthodox Academy's small roster prepares to make their official debut.
Episode 9
Burning Youth and Dragon
22 mins
An unexpected and terrifyingly powerful entity makes its presence known, testing the resolve, courage, and quick thinking of Chen and his companions.
Episode 10
A Fresh Rain Washes Away the Old Dust
22 mins
The fallout from recent clashes leaves the Orthodox Academy in a new, precarious position that attracts both newfound respect and dangerous adversaries.
Episode 11
Their Attitude
22 mins
The ruling powers of the Divine Capital finally begin to take Chen Changsheng seriously, leading to shifting political alliances and hidden schemes.
Episode 12
Episode #1.12
22 mins
Preparations for the Grand Imperial Examination intensify, forcing Chen to find creative workarounds for the physical limitations hindering his cultivation.
Episode 13
Burning Star and Frozen Porridge
22 mins
A clash of opposing elements and ideologies challenges Chen's understanding of the Way, pushing him toward a critical breakthrough.
Episode 14
No Destiny, Only Choice
22 mins
As obstacles continue to mount, Chen reinforces his resolve to defy the heavens, making a decisive choice that sets the stage for the upcoming trials.
Episode 15
Others Gaze at the stele, He Watches the Crowd
22 mins
The preliminary stages of the Grand Imperial Examination begin, pitting Chen against the most formidable and privileged young cultivators in the realm.
Episode 16
Keep Walking
22 mins
Unforeseen environmental challenges within the examination's testing grounds force the participants to rely on strategic teamwork and survival instincts.
Episode 17
Tonight, the Stars Shine Brightly
22 mins
The looming threat of the demon race becomes apparent as secretive forces attempt to infiltrate the examination to eliminate promising human talents.
Episode 18
Episode #1.18
22 mins
Episode 19
Episode #1.19
22 mins
The final, high-stakes rounds of the Imperial Examination push Chen to his absolute physical and mental limits in a battle of willpower.
Episode 20
Episode #1.20
22 mins
The shocking results of the examination are announced, setting off a chain reaction of political upheaval and drastically altering Chen's standing in the capital.
Episode 21
Episode #1.21
22 mins
Having earned the ultimate prize, Chen prepares to enter the legendary Tomb of Heavenly Books to decipher the stales that hold the key to extending his life.
Episode 22
Episode #1.22
22 mins
Inside the Tomb, Chen encounters profound mysteries, navigating a surreal realm where spiritual comprehension is a matter of life and death.
Episode 23
Episode #1.23
22 mins
Startling revelations about the past and connections to a massive, decades-old conspiracy come to light as Chen studies the celestial monuments.
Episode 24
Episode #1.24
22 mins
Armed with new insights and cultivation techniques, Chen and his closest allies transition to the perilous Zhou Garden secret realm.
Episode 25
Episode #1.25
22 mins
A fierce, all-out confrontation erupts within the Zhou Garden as human cultivators and elite demon forces clash over a legendary legacy.
Episode 26
Episode #1.26
22 mins
The season finale brings shocking discoveries regarding Chen's true origins and the legacy of Zhou Dufu, thrusting him into the center of a brewing storm that threatens the entire human realm.