The Immortal Ascension episode 18–19 release date and time: Yang Yang's Han Li faces new enemies as the cultivation stakes rise

The Immortal Ascension episode 18 -19 release date and time:The Immortal Ascensionhas quickly become one of the hottest xianxia dramas of the year, and the action isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With episodes 18 and 19 both set to drop soon, fans are gearing up for a jam-packed dose of cultivation chaos, betrayal, and major power moves. Led by Yang Yang as Han Li, the cast also includes Gina Jin, Vengo Gao, and Liu Ruilin in key roles, each adding depth to this richly layered fantasy world. The series continues to build momentum with every episode, blending intense battles with slow-burning character development.


Adapted from the popular web novel by Fang Xiang, The Immortal Ascension tells the story of Han Li, a seemingly ordinary young man from a humble background who begins a dangerous journey through the world of cultivation. Starting off as a disciple in a minor sect, Han Li is thrown into a realm filled with scheming clans, ancient sect rivalries, forbidden magic, and ruthless power struggles. The story blends high fantasy with martial arts, spiritual progression, and slow-burning character development as Han Li tries to forge his own path to immortality.



Seventeen episodes in, Han Li has already experienced multiple life-or-death situations. From his early training days in the Seven Mysteries Sect to uncovering hidden techniques and getting caught in deadly sect politics, his journey has been anything but smooth.


Episode 17 saw tensions explode between major sects as secrets from the past started surfacing. Han Li’s mysterious jade pendant seems to be drawing attention, and his quiet demeanour hides the fact that he’s quickly mastering techniques that even senior cultivators are struggling to counter. On the character front, loyalties have begun to shift, and a possible betrayal is looming.



With two episodes dropping together, viewers can expect the pace to pick up even more. Episode 18 will likely dive deeper into Han Li’s evolving powers as he experiments with a forbidden technique hinted at in the last episode.


Episode 19 might explore the internal conflict brewing within the sects as a mysterious new figure is expected to arrive. There’s also growing speculation that an all-out clash between rival factions is on the horizon. Meanwhile, Han Li’s connection to the ancient cultivation clan could finally be revealed, setting the stage for a major arc shift.



Episodes 18 and 19 of The Immortal Ascension will release on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Here’s when you can watch the new episodes in your region:

China (CST): 12:00 PM – August 5

India (IST): 9:30 AM – August 5

United Kingdom (BST): 5:00 AM – August 5

United States (EDT): 12:00 AM – August 5

United States (PDT): 9:00 PM – August 4

Australia (AEST): 2:00 PM – August 5

Episodes are available on Youku for VIP users, with subtitles usually added within a few hours on international platforms.

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