Li Xue
Director
Nirvana in Fire (2015)
Nirvana in Fire 2
From martial arts student to defender of the realm, Ping Jing takes up his family’s fight against a rising tide of corruption.
Released Sept. 19, 2015
Episode 44 min
2+
Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy
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Watch Providers: Rakuten Viki, Rakuten Viki, Plex, Plex Channel
Production Companies: Shandong Film & TV Group, Daylight Entertainment Co., Ltd., 上海儒意影视制作有限公司
Network: iQiyi
S2E1 - The King's Succession
Pingjing rushes to Ganzhou as rising tensions hint at betrayal behind a sunken supply ship.
Dec. 18, 2017, midnight
S2E2 - The Oath of Brotherhood
Pingjing and Lin Xi uncover clues, sparking suspicion of foul play in the ship’s sabotage.
Dec. 18, 2017, midnight
S2E3 - The Langya Expert
An elite assassin attacks as Pingjing confirms the ship’s sinking was no accident.
Dec. 19, 2017, midnight
S2E4 - The Living Witness
A near-murdered magistrate and physical evidence push the case toward the capital.
Dec. 19, 2017, midnight
S2E5 - The Conspirators
An ambush reveals a general’s betrayal—but the court finally hears the truth.
Dec. 20, 2017, midnight
S2E6 - Corruption
Suspicions grow as Duan Tongzhou escapes and a deadly handprint deepens the plot.
Dec. 20, 2017, midnight
S2E7 - The Secret in the Jewelry Box
A cursed lacquer box links the empress to a long-buried secret and deadly scheme.
Dec. 25, 2017, midnight
S2E8 - Twisted Loyalty
The empress is warned as accusations rise and Duan Tongzhou disappears once more.
Dec. 25, 2017, midnight
S2E9 - Nameless Memorial Tablet
Old curses and hidden infertility secrets threaten royal harmony and truth.
Dec. 26, 2017, midnight
S2E10 - The Foreign Consort
Mysterious deaths and foreign threats cast new doubt over a royal delegation.
Dec. 26, 2017, midnight
S2E11 - Shadow of the Hermit
A hidden killer and an old enemy corner a suspect—revealing deeper motives.
Dec. 27, 2017, midnight
S2E12 - Form of Malice
Madam Laiyang is killed after confessing—leaving her son trapped between grief and truth.
Dec. 27, 2017, midnight
S2E13 - Awakening
Pingjing and Pingzhang reaffirm their bond while Mozi poisons Yuanqi with doubt.
Jan. 1, 2018, midnight
S2E14 - Terms of Peace
Talks with Northern Yan mask betrayal as tensions shift toward hidden war.
Jan. 1, 2018, midnight
S2E15 - The Target
Pingjing’s mission is betrayed—just as a deadly trap begins to unfold.
Jan. 2, 2018, midnight
S2E16 - Royal Visit
A fragile peace is sealed with marriage—but Puyang prepares a new strike.
Jan. 2, 2018, midnight
S2E17 - The Spark
A duel turns deadly and peace collapses—Pingjing is thrown into prison.
Jan. 3, 2018, midnight
S2E18 - Signs of the Torrent
Pingjing proves his innocence—but war at the border reignites with fury.
Jan. 3, 2018, midnight
S2E19 - Two Truths
A cursed prince and a buried past point to a spreading plague and ancient revenge.
Jan. 8, 2018, midnight
S2E20 - Past Tragedy
A familiar disease returns—this time orchestrated by a long-hidden enemy.
Jan. 8, 2018, midnight
S2E21 - Interwoven Bonds
Lin Xi falls ill as the capital seals off—Pingjing stays by her side.
Jan. 9, 2018, midnight
S2E22 - The Survivors
A cure emerges, but suicide tattoos confirm Puyang’s elite followers are close.
Jan. 9, 2018, midnight
S2E23 - When the Dead Walk
Pingjing is stabbed by a traitor with ties to a long-forgotten royal scandal.
Jan. 10, 2018, midnight
S2E24 - Unlocking Frostbone
Only a rare poison cure can save Pingjing—Puyang holds the key.
Jan. 10, 2018, midnight
S2E25 - The Brother's Resolve
Pingzhang faces a deadly trap to retrieve the cure—and chooses to risk it all.
Jan. 15, 2018, midnight
S2E26 - Together, Always
The cure is shared—Pingzhang survives. But a greater war looms on the horizon.
Jan. 15, 2018, midnight
S2E27 - That Day
Pingzhang saves his father from an ambush—but his body can no longer hold on.
Jan. 16, 2018, midnight
S2E28 - Worry for the Future
A new emperor rises, but danger brews as Pingjing is promoted amid growing unease.
Jan. 16, 2018, midnight
S2E29 - Inherited Will
The Chang Lin legacy continues—but enemies move to reclaim control of court power.
Jan. 17, 2018, midnight
S2E30 - The New Emperor's Message
Pingjing prepares for peace talks while the empress plots a power shift.
Jan. 17, 2018, midnight
S2E31 - In Enemy Territory
Pingjing infiltrates Dayu’s stronghold to expose their plan for war.
Jan. 22, 2018, midnight
S2E32 - Betrayal
Pingjing’s war strategy is leaked—Yuanqi betrays him to the court.
Jan. 22, 2018, midnight
S2E33 - The Secret Decree
Tingsheng backs Pingjing’s war—but the emperor’s decree forbids all action.
Jan. 23, 2018, midnight
S2E34 - The Final Battle
Despite imperial orders, Pingjing leads a brilliant ambush as war erupts.
Jan. 23, 2018, midnight
S2E35 - The Unwavering Path
Pingjing wins the battle—but promises to face judgment for his defiance.
Jan. 24, 2018, midnight
S2E36 - Final Remonstration
Tingsheng dies after defending Pingjing in court, sealing a father’s love.
Jan. 24, 2018, midnight
S2E37 - The Soul Returns
With Tingsheng gone, Pingjing is exiled—and the Chang Lin army is disbanded.
Jan. 29, 2018, midnight
S2E38 - The Pact
Yuanqi strikes a secret deal to become a war hero—at a terrible cost.
Jan. 29, 2018, midnight
S2E39 - The Obsidian Sword
Yuanqi hides his pact with Mozi—but his secret is nearly exposed.
Jan. 30, 2018, midnight
S2E40 - Ambitions Accelerate
Yuanqi manipulates court ranks while Pingjing grows suspicious from afar.
Jan. 30, 2018, midnight
S2E41 - Reunion with a Friend
Yuanqi visits Pingjing—asking advice while hiding a deeper agenda.
Jan. 31, 2018, midnight
S2E42 - False Hero
Yuanqi’s wife learns the truth—while Pingjing warns the capital of danger.
Jan. 31, 2018, midnight
S2E43 - The Accusation
Pingjing confesses love; Pei’er’s witness could bring Yuanqi down.
Feb. 5, 2018, midnight
S2E44 - A Loyalist’s Regret
Xun Baisui confirms Yuanqi’s betrayal—then is assassinated.
Feb. 5, 2018, midnight
S2E45 - Conditions for a Coup
Yuanqi prepares to seize the palace; Pingjing receives urgent warning.
Feb. 6, 2018, midnight
S2E46 - The Rising Banner of Rebellion
The hunt is canceled—Yuanqi pivots to a full palace coup.
Feb. 6, 2018, midnight
S2E47 - Men Rise Again
The empress dies shielding the emperor—Pingjing raises the Chang Lin banner.
Feb. 7, 2018, midnight
S2E48 - Palace Infiltration
As Yuanqi prepares to ascend, Pingjing surrounds the city with his army.
Feb. 7, 2018, midnight
S2E49 - The Hidden Passage
A secret tunnel and a childhood memory give Pingjing a chance to strike back.
Feb. 12, 2018, midnight
S2E50 - The Name of Chang Lin Forever
Pingjing defeats Yuanqi—but leaves glory behind to honor his family’s legacy.
Feb. 12, 2018, midnight
Network: iQiyi
Episode Runtime: 44 min.
Season Runtime: 4635 min.
Released: Sept. 19, 2015
Last Air Date: Feb. 12, 2018, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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