Love of the Divine Tree

Stubborn disciples are stubborn

I'm so happy because I absolutely love this one. From the first episode it didn't let me down and it was good till the end.

The plot was pretty consistent and engaging, it ties the beginning with the end since the main villain is around from the start but we don't know until later. The drama keep showing us different characters that could be the villain and that makes it really interesting.

Between this "villains" I have to talk about my favorite and another discovery in the actors department from me: Crown Prince Su Yu. He was absolutely unhinged and obssesed with Mu Quingge to an unhealthy point but there was something inside him that could make him different, better. I like how this character developed and how, till the end, we don't know exactly where he stands. A round of applause for Chen Xin Hai because he is absolutely amazing in his performance. Brilliant.

Another great point is that Ranran is powerful and brave all the drama and Shui is very gray all the drama. Different degrees of powerful for Ranran and different degrees of gray for Shui depending the time but it is there. It keeps the essence of the characters from beginning to finish.

The FL, Ranran, is everything a FL should be. I Adore her. Her personality, her power, how brave she is. I was very happy that I still like her after meeting her past life Mu Quingge because they really are two sides of the same coin. Julia Xiang is amazing. What I fantastic actress, I'm super glad to discover her.

The CGI was probably the best I saw in a xianxia but I still didn't watch that much so maybe I'm biased 😅😅😅. There is a lot of visuals effects and are very well done. Specially the final battle is amazing and super good. I really like the customes and wigs too, specially the white one that Shui got at the start.

If I have to say something bad I will say that i didn't need that over the top happy ending, if it will end with them after defeating Dun Tian it will be great too. But I actually appreciate the weddings looks, specially the head piece on Shui was gorgeous and the cute babies at the end were worth it.

Deng wei is good here too, I still feel, acting wise, both Julia Xiang and Chen Xin Hai are better, but he was good. They also have good chemistry.

Highlights for me:

-episode 3: The scene when Mu Quingge lights a path of lanters for Shui. Is a very meaningful and important scene that will be remembered through all the drama. It is very beautiful done.

-episode 18: Drunk Shui kiss Ranran desesperate to get Mu Quingge back. This scene is heartbreaking but amazing in both their performance. So much pain and longing 🥲🥲🥲

-episode 36: Ranran reject Su Yu.Wow this scene. He barely can see and still he is pouring all his heart and soul and obsession onto her. It is absolutely amazing in both their performance but I miss a light touch of her on his face which I think will make it perfect. Still I was in awe watching.

Will I recommend it? Yes, for sure. I think is pretty good and entertaining if you like xianxias.

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A Drama that exceeds my expectation

Love of the Divine Tree (LOTDT) is a drama that have been on my watch list for a while now.

But back then I wanted to wait until I have the right mindset to watch this because after watching Moonlight Mystqiue (which is another one of my top favourites), I was in that phase for a while and I couldn't really get into anything new for quite some time after MM ended. So this Drama have been on my watch list and I was kinda just putting it on hold until I was ready.

So now after I have finally watched it, I am glad to say this drama didnt disappoint me. Although there are indeed some plot points I find draggy like the amnesia arc as I was waiting for that to be over.... but overall, I do really like how Su Yi Shui(ML) played by Deng Wei was written.

If I have to say anything, that would be I love how Su Yi Shui character is written where he's not your typical "good/righteous" cultivator at the beginning, but he's someone who have started on the "devil/demonic" path due to his harsh upbringing and how he was mold into a character, where he is seen as cold, "selfish" killer seen as a "chess" piece of his "father" at the beginning, so in this regard, how he wanted to take revenge on those who treated him badly, and his unfair treatment, did kinda remind me to Tantai Jin in Till the End of the Moon.

However, all this change where Mu Qing Ge gave him that warmth, care and love his heart longs for ever since he was a child. So Mu Qing Ge was the person who changed Su Yi Shui path from walking down that devil/demonic path to who he is in the end, because she was able to awaken something in him which he thought he once lost, so how Mu Qing Ge was able to guide Su Yi Shui and how he wants to become a better person for Mu Qing Ge made his character more portrayed like a Grey character(to me), where he is neither purely good nor purely evil, as one example is seen how he would go through such extremes (which challenges morally white portrayal of heroes), as he was seen to activate the side to him to absorb Wei Jiu source of demonic powers into himself, to protect Xue Ran Ran/and the Mount Wester Sect. I find these characters appealing in that sense because they challenge the traditional black-and-white portrayal of heroes and villains, so bringing back to how his character did remind me somewhat to Tantai Jin, but unlike Li Susu who failed to show me she deserves Tantai Jin's love despite she was his light that changed his character from that Devil Path(into who he is in the end), but what Till the end of the Moon failed, this drama(Love of the Divine tree) succeeded imo. I won't express why Till the end of the Moon failed and disappointed me, if you want to find out you can check my review page for that drama in here. But simply put this drama did exceed my expectations in the end in terms of how they handled the plot, pairing, characters, developments and not to mention, the ending.

I love how Su Yi Shui will do whatever it takes to protect the 1 person he holds dear which is Mu Qing Ge/Xue Ran Ran (played by Julia Xiang). I love how he doesn't show mercy to anyone who dares hurts her, and he will secretly get back at that person tenth fold. I love how his character development was handled in terms of the portrayal of his character from his childhood (which formed him to be the SYS at the very beginning), to how he came to care for Mu Qing Ge when he opened his heart to her. It really symbolizes that Mu Qing Ge is that light that lights up his path because of his sad upbringing. Deng Wei did a good job in portraying his character which holds several layers with different character persona, and even when he is under the demonic influence, I still do like him on my end and I found that is interesting to watch him in portraying the different characters like this.

I love Su Yi Shui has his own "Dao/Path" that is not defined/restrained by good or bad but he just walks his own path. Those type of characters appeal to me more than the typical xianxia characters in the righteous cultivation sect where they put the protection of the other people(other realms) over the person they love(romantically) or there's conflict in their choice in choosing to protect that one person over the world etc

I do love the pairing chemistry between the main pairing Su Yi Shui and Mu Qing Ge/Xue Ran Ran, although for me I find Mu Qing Ge character appeal to me more than Xue Ran Ran but overall how the writers handled MQG and XRR they are the same character to me. I do love watching their developments onscreen. While there wasn't really a moment that made me fangirl for the main pairing but I did enjoy and love their scenes when I see them interact.

This is my first time seeing Julia Xiang, but this is not my first time seeing Deng Wei. I first got to know him through Miss the Dragon and he was my fav character in that one even when he wasn't the main male lead but his acting and story appealed to me more than the male lead (Dylan) in Miss the Dragon

I love how they handled the fight scenes in this drama, that was nicely done. There was quite a few familiar faces as well, like I recognized Cao Yu Chen who played his role as Zeng Yi, since he was in the Untamed as Jing Zixuan lol. And I also find the actor Bai Shu familiar too, he played his character Liang Wu Meng in LOTDT but he also played as Teng She(Lord Flying Snake) in Love and Redemption and another actor I found familiar is He Zhong Hua since he was in LAR and LOTDT.

There is also several other pairings and characters in this drama that is nice too although I am not a die hard shipper but it is nice to know they got their happy ending too.

And this ending gives a really wholesome happy feeling that is fully satisfying for the viewers which is very nice. That fully satisfying feeling that gives a wholesome feeling reminds me to Love and Redemption which I really love and I missed from the good old days where Xianxia still gives us these type of endings so I am glad LOTDT have this same ending and honestly more script writer and director should learn from this because no matter how painful the journey is, we viewers just want a fully satisfying ending for our favourite characters!! What I found interesting is I did search it up and realized that both LOTDT and LAR have the same scriptwriter and director so that was very nice to know!!

Overall in 2025, this was a nice drama that even though there are some draggy parts I felt like skipping but ignoring those I did enjoy the drama as the overall and this drama did bump itself up to my top favourites! In 2025, aside from Moonlight Mystique which that one is my absolute favourite drama, LOTDT is definitely sitting next to Moonlight Mystique for me!

Thank you for this lovely journey! It is currently on my rewatch list.

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Side characters make me want to drop this

Side Characters
I’m only on episode 13…but just from the acting of the side characters (the disciples of Wester Sect) make me consider dropping this. I think the acting of the fl and ml are good so far, but the side characters acting sort of makes me not enjoy this as much.

Additional note: I dunno if it’s just my streaming app, but the voices of the characters aside from the main leads sound sort of echoey and not professional sounding. This isn’t negative whatsoever, just a side note making the show sound kind of odd since it feels as if i’m watching a behind the scenes or something.

Everything else is fire and i’ll prolly watch this show till the end just bc im curious how this will play out.

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A Deep Dive into where Love Takes Root ?

This drama was truly a breath of fresh air or maybe a nostalgic one for both me and the Xianxia genre. While the plot may not have anything groundbreaking, it did its job wonderfully, offering a well-crafted script, good direction, and solid performances from the cast. After last year’s Xianxia, which left me rather underwhelmed with few exceptions, LOTDT reignited my passion for the genre. It almost felt like bringing back the charm of my favorite Xianxia dramas that I still hold dear to this day.

Now for the story, Love of the Divine Tree at its core is a Xianxia drama that intricately weaves themes of love, sacrifice, and reincarnation. The narrative spans two lifetimes, focusing on the evolving relationship between Su Yishui and Mu Qingge.
One of the most refreshing aspects of this drama is the unique twist on the Shifu (master) and disciple dynamic shown in the two lifetimes. This concept adds a charming layer to the story, breaking away from the usual trope of the powerful demon lord male lead that we've seen in so many Xianxia dramas. The master-disciple role reversal is playful and endearing, with moments that feel both tender and full of growth. It's a fun and cute dynamic, where you see the development of both characters in unexpected ways, providing a fresh perspective on the age-old romance.

While this drama definitely deserves praise for its stunning CGI, excellent OST, and high-quality production, I also believe the cast did a commendable job in holding their own here. Despite lacking extensive experience in leading roles or widespread star power, they delivered their performances with sincerity and skill, bringing their characters to life. Their chemistry was palpable from even the first episodes. The way they portrayed their characters' emotional journeys allowed the audience to connect with them, rooting for their happiness while also understanding their pain and challenges.

Now on a more technical note, visually, Love of the Divine Tree excels. The production design and special effects are particularly impressive, offering breathtaking landscapes, otherworldly settings, and fluid action sequences. The use of CGI in depicting the mythical creatures and the action scenes, in general, added a sense of grandeur to the storytelling without overwhelming the viewer and it was just top-notch in quality even reaching donghua levels in some scenes. The costume designs also stood out, with vibrant, intricate clothing that reflected the characters’ personalities and roles perfectly without overdoing it. The coloring, lighting, and cinematography throughout the series effectively evoked the right mood for each scene.

The pacing of the drama is deliberate, allowing the plot to unfold slowly and providing ample time for character development. While some may prefer a faster-paced narrative, this gradual buildup offered a richer emotional payoff and fostered more meaningful connections with the characters. The writing, though predictable most of the time with nothing ground-breaking, avoids feeling overly formulaic and managed to incorporate enough surprises to keep us engaged. However, the editing did have some noticeable issues, especially in the first few eps, here and there, which did occasionally disrupt the flow of the story. Additionally, there were instances where the voice recording for certain characters didn’t quite match their performances, leading to moments where the dialogue felt slightly off but for an A budget cdrama it sure exceeded my expectations!

Overall, Love of the Divine Tree is an enjoyable and visually striking Cdrama that strikes a perfect balance between fantasy, romance, and emotional depth. While it may follow some familiar tropes, its strong performances, beautiful cinematography, and well-executed world-building elevate the experience, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.^^

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Never Ending Amnesia Trope

I checked out this drama, first because of the high ratings and second, saw clips that this would have a HE.

It started interesting for me, not until the amnesia tropes began. Given the rebirth that happened for the FL, I would completely understand the loss of memory in the beginning. That process was kinda stretched out too long for me, though partly, it is where the romance have to develop. Mid way, that part was kinda resolved. Romance was kinda developed then, another amnesia arc happened. It was the ML this time. So, FL have to work her way to recover ML's memory which took another long process. Then led to another amnesia trope towards the finale for ML. Like, WTH?!!! 40 eps has been stretched for a never ending arc of amnesia. Their troubles seem endless too. Like, they even have to resolve the troubles of the side characters. I just find it too tiring to watch a never ending series of obstacles along the MC's way. Not even a time for sweet moments together. Like, the kisses just happened in around 4 eps. I think and very short ones. 2 of them I believe was either of them was drunk that it would have to happen.

Because everything was stretched too long, I have to forward most scenes. I wasn't even excited about the wedding because I got tired of watching all their never ending battles and fight scenes. Even my most anticipated sweet intimate time they would have on the wedding night was just totally cut off. Like what?!!!

The cast did great in terms of acting. Specially the FL. I've seen Deng Wei in several dramas but I got to remember him on Lost You Forever S1 and S2. He honestly reminds me of Xiao Zhan. They kinda resemble. And they are both conservative in terms of kisses and doing intimate scenes in their dramas. Like, they avoid them. Not really a fan of both actors. As for Julia Xiang, I just noticed she was the FL in Forever Lover with Wang An Yu, which was a good drama I must say. She still did great here. I honestly like her character. But, I think I like her better as Xu RanRan than Mu Qingge. Xu RanRan is bolder than Mu that I like better. I'm not a fan of ML's character. Yes, he was devoted to our beloved FL but his character was so over the top, like he keeps on being infected of the evil aura that loses himself most of the time. That arc was kinda looping and gets tiring already.

The finale was cute. But, I would still prefer if they had more intimate moments together. Most of the episodes were wasted in battles. As for the side characters, I know Su Yu was supposedly a villain character, but, I was hoping he was still given a character development and could have been better to have a HE with Fei Hua. Dun Tian/ Ye Xin's character was also stretched too long. they could have ended his issues at least in the 38th ep. So the last 2 eps could have focused on romance for the MC and even the side characters. Yes, this was too slow burn. I'm a fan of fire and passion romance, so, I guess, this was just too cutesie for me. Not my cup of tea. I find some moments funny with their injected humor. But the rest is just too tiring to watch.

Overall, if you're so into Xian xia and enjoys never ending battles of immortal power. This is for you. I wouldn't rewatch this long drama with minimal romance.

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Huge disappointment.

first half of the story is fine to watch, the FL actress did a stellar job of playing two distinct people. CGI is very nice for this kind of drama.
ML is very stiff and I have seen other people be happy with his acting but to me he was extremely bland and didn't emote much. to be honest he could be replaced by any other actor and it wouldn't make a difference. FL is something else, very well acted.
there's a charming cast of side characters that are very enjoyable to watch. it starts very interesting with the grey ML and wild and free FL. the resurrection is done so well.
but then in the middle we hit the amnesia arc and it's as if they fired all the writing staff and had chatgpt write the rest. it makes no sense and becomes so annoying. like during the amnesia for 5 straight episodes the ML keeps belittling the FL, her only value is that she cooks for him like a servant and he keeps causing her of being a slut to boot. guess it's the new romantic standard. but the worst is how they completely flattened his character. they gave him traits he never had before eg wanting to show off luxury and wealth. He used to be very smart and scheming, now he is an absolute idiot incapable of any good planning just because he forgot his love? and the plot literally makes no sense anymore.
To the point where one character is pregnant, which is a very important plot... and then they forget she was pregnant for the rest of the story.
besides they made all the evil characters so boring, simply greedy and whiny as a viewer you really don't care to listen to their stories, and none of them face any consequences of their actions, which makes the story very unsatisfying.
what however completely killed this story for me was the fact the main couple, after all the scheming, planning, multiple lives- could do anything to the real bad guy and it had to be the Heavens that killed him.
so what was this story even for???
I started this series expecting a solid 8/10 out of it, from the amnesia arc I rated it 1/10.
there's no fight choreography just those really funny series of still shots in different poses.

What I did appreciate was their use of magic. they used it for everything and it made for a great immersion in the magical world.

considering the good beginning and potential, ultimately I gave it 4,5, because the second half is really only watchable on fast forward.
I will absolutely never rewatch it, there is no rewatch value for this because of the lousy writing.

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A Sweet Escape with "Love of the Divine Tree"

If you're looking for a drama you can watch without feeling drained or overly emotional, "Love of the Divine Tree" is a great pick. It’s light, heartwarming, and just the right kind of feel-good show to unwind with after a long, hectic day. The storyline is simple but beautifully told, nothing too complicated, yet it pulls at your heart in all the right ways.

Deng Wei absolutely NAILS the role of Su Yi Shui. The character is described as incredibly handsome, and honestly? No one can argue with that. Deng Wei totally lives up to it 😍. His chemistry with Julia Xiang is so natural and sweet, it’s impossible not to root for them. Both of them give really solid performances that make the characters feel real and lovable.

It’s one of those dramas you’ll finish and think, “Yeah, I could definitely rewatch this."
So if you’re tired of heavy plots and just want something to warm your heart, give "Love of the Divine Tree" a try. You might just fall in love with it 🌸.

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Awesome show. Must watch.

This show is one of the finest shows in wuxia category. Highly recommend.
Their chemistry is chemistrying.














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If you watch this you can't leave this drama..SUPER ADDICTIVE DRAMA.

These days favorite drama series .....🩷❤️🩵❤️.Finally Complicated this drama..🩷💜️🩷❤️🥰..woooow This is my first favourite Drama in this year....🥳🥰.2025/02/22..✨️..11:20PM..🩵....I just finished the drama.🥳....soo satisfied with the end of this drama.🎀🩷...soo cute and I really love the chemistry between cast members and This Storyline is soo beautiful not too complicated🩵...and Soo Romantic...❤️❤️❤️awwww.....I already fall in love with Main Leads....❤️🎀🥰🩷But Sad that it end..😭😭🥺🥺..still love this drama....🩷💜️🩷💜️🩷💜️✨️✨️This drama is sooo beautiful,amazing,fantastic,awesome and If you like Romantic,comedy,fantasy dramas....🩷😂💎💜️.I highly recommend this drama for you all😍😍😍....This drama worth watching....😱😎🔥...woow...🩷🎀🩷🎀....I don't have enough words to describe how awesome this drama is...🥺💎😱...My Emotions still like a rollarcoaster.🥰🩵🩷...Actually I'm going to rewatch this drama again....🩷🩷🩷🩷..after few months😂.....😱😱😎😎😍😍🔥🔥

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