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We’ve finally got the official trailer and key visual for the next installment of Return of Immortal Emperor – Xian Di Gui Lai (仙帝归来, Xiān Dì Guī Lái), and it looks like the cultivation journey is about to get intense! The great news is that the trailer points to a specific release date: 27 October 2025. While we don’t have the exact day of the week, seeing a precise date like this is a solid sign that the production is moving along smoothly. For fans who’ve been keeping up with the Immortal Emperor’s return to the mortal realm, this trailer confirms that the action, revenge, and cultivation will be dialled up to eleven. For those unfamiliar with the series, Return of Immortal Emperor – Xian Di Gui Lai is a classic Xianxia (Immortal Hero) tale about a peak-level cultivator who, after thousands of years in the Immortal Realm, returns to his original life on Earth to settle old scores and protect his loved ones.
Table of Contents: Return of Immortal Emperor 2025
What’s the Story of Return of Immortal Emperor?
The series follows the protagonist, an unparalleled existence known in the Immortal Realm as the Immortal Emperor. After achieving supreme power, he is either reborn or returns to his original, weaker self in the modern world—a world of cultivation where the powerful prey on the weak. The main driver of the plot is classic: revenge and redemption. The Emperor finds his family was betrayed, harmed, or destroyed in his absence, leading him to utilize his vast knowledge of immortal techniques to swiftly grow stronger and challenge the established powers and traitors that wronged him and his kin.
The core themes of Return of Immortal Emperor are centred around the cultivation genre (which we cover in depth over here: https://donghua-news.com/what-is-xianxia-and-cultivation-donghua). Expect to see everything you love about this style of Chinese animation: intricate martial arts, epic transformations, powerful energy attacks, and the protagonist constantly breaking through to higher spiritual realms.
Breaking Down the New Trailer
The latest trailer, a “Final Trailer” according to the YouTube channel, clocks in at just over a minute and quickly establishes the high-stakes drama and emotional core of the upcoming season. It’s packed with dialogue that suggests betrayal and tragedy are the starting points for our hero’s new journey.
The trailer starts on an emotional note around [00:00:03] with the protagonist’s voice-over saying, “Family, wait for me. Father, mother, little sister…” This immediately anchors the story in his devotion to his family, a common trope that justifies his overwhelming power and quest for vengeance. It sets a personal tone for the grand scale of the battles to come.
Around [00:00:16], we hear what seems to be a rival or antagonist—likely one of the traitors or members of the rival Lin family mentioned in the Chinese caption—speaking aggressively: “Breaking such a great taboo, don’t you think you deserve to die? You shouldn’t have returned.” This confirms the high degree of conflict and the danger the Emperor faces, as his return itself is seen as an act of rebellion by the powers that now rule the mortal realm.
The action ramps up at [00:00:30] with a clear focus on the tragedy that befell his loved ones: “The Heavenly God Realm can indeed split the void… Father and Mother both lost their left and right arms.” The mention of the “Heavenly God Realm” (Tiān Shén Jìng) confirms the insane power levels our protagonist is dealing with, contrasting it sharply with the vulnerability of his family. The trailer quickly follows this up with visuals of powerful spiritual energy attacks and large-scale destruction.
Later in the clip, the Emperor expresses his deep disdain for his enemies. At [00:01:12], his line, “You few domestic white-eyed wolves are even more shameless,” is a classic, cutting insult reserved for those who betrayed their own family or clan for power. It clearly shows the Emperor is back not just for revenge, but to put these traitors in their place.
The trailer is a fast-paced montage, expertly blending heartfelt emotional declarations with stunning martial arts displays, which is exactly what fans expect from the series.
The Visuals and Animation Style
As with many of the top current Chinese animations, Return of Immortal Emperor utilizes high-quality 3D computer graphics. The visuals showcased in the new trailer are sleek, with detailed character models and incredibly fluid action sequences. The show leans heavily into the Wuxia/Xianxia aesthetic, featuring massive energy bursts, sword formations, and characters flying through the air—all hallmarks of the genre.
The use of 3D Chinese animation allows for dynamic camera movements and elaborate action choreography that would be difficult to achieve in 2D. If you’re a fan of other popular 3D works, this one is definitely going to deliver on spectacle. The lighting and visual effects appear to be another step up in production quality, showing the continuous evolution of china anime production values.
What We Know About the Production
The Chinese title for the series is 仙帝归来 (Xiān Dì Guī Lái), and it is based on the web novel of the same name. While major databases like MyAnimeList (MAL) and Anime-Planet do not yet list the animation studio for this specific season, the production quality seen in the trailer suggests a major Chinese animation house is behind the project. Many high-profile Xianxia and Cultivation donghua are produced by studios that specialize in this 3D style, and the overall look fits right in with the best of modern Chinese animation.
If you are a fan of the protagonist’s journey in this series, you should definitely check out a recap of Return of Immortal Emperor’s previous seasons to prepare for the new release, which you can find here: https://donghua-news.com/return-of-immortal-emperor-season-1-review.
The focus on betrayal and the epic scale of the action suggests that the main narrative arc—the Emperor’s quest to reclaim his honour and protect his remaining family—will reach a significant climax. With the release date of 27 October 2025 now set, the anticipation for this new chapter of Xiān Dì Guī Lái is heating up!
