Although news had already spread that the film was about to enter production, anyone familiar with Wen Shaoheng knew that "soon" under his direction never meant rushed.
If Wen Shaoheng was the one holding the reins, then the project would be polished to the extreme.
He was not a director who relied on post-production to salvage weak foundations, nor did he believe that spectacle alone could carry a story. For him, a xianxia film was not merely about flowing sleeves and dazzling special effects. It was about credibility. Weight. Conviction. If an actor could not convince the audience with their posture, their breathing, and the way they held a weapon, then no amount of visual effects could make up for it.
That was why, before a single scene was officially filmed, Wen Shaoheng issued a clear directive.
All main and supporting cast members involved in combat scenes were to undergo physical training.
