Feud

I too was also feuding with the drama

First off I rated this a 10 when I was just beginning it (So around EP1-14), but things went down hill from there. A great start, the plot was unique I loved the way the timeline was set, but then things just got repetitive and repetitive and I found myself fast forwarding and watching in 2.5x speed. Honestly I just wanted to know how it would end, I reached a point where I no longer really cared about the characters.
But the acting was nice. Plus Bailu did not fail to give us VISUALLLLS! I have been converted, I now see the hype around her beauty. Zheng Shunxi also really carried his role.

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The last act sort of ruined it for me…

This story started strong with the feud between the two leads at the forefront. The many twists, at the beginning and middle, had me caught up in wanting to know how the story would go. It was initially uniquely written, with the main couple and their lifelong love/hatred but introducing a third party, ruined it.

The Good

The characters were interesting and complex. I appreciate that there wasn’t a right or wrong side (until the intro of the final boss) and each of their stories centered on love and hate which blended them perfectly into the theme of this show.

The pacing of the show was done well. They fed us the main couples story little by little, keeping the audience guessing and allowing us to form our own opinions about the point of the feud.

The true pain both of our leads felt that kept the feud going was very relatable. At one point, I felt that there was no coming back and no way they would end up together after that.

The Bad

Intro of an external party behind the scenes, feeding the feud. Wasn’t needed! It basically undid everything that happened between our main couple and became a plot device to force them to a “happy ending.” Quickest way to ruin a story. Same thing with what happened with Bai Juisi at the end, another plot device to undo the hatred in basically a couple of episodes. Why couldn’t the story have just taken a natural flow of these two complex characters!? I will also say this, I felt as if their hatred had more passion than their love. Maybe it’s because 90% of the show was about hatred and then the forced love of our FL at the end, was unconvincing. Lastly, I didn’t like how some characters just basically disappeared from the story (heavenly emissary, four venerables). What was the point of them besides being filler. Other characters were also fillers in the story as well.


Other bad parts included production value. Sound was off in lots of scenes (background music was too loud, misplaced sound effects) and CGI wasn’t good. Spiritual power was just wisps of air and fight scenes were okay-ish.

Gets a 7 from me. It’s above average but not very memorable, nor much rewatch value. There are better Xianxias.

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Wasted Words and What-Ifs, The Script Stumbled—The Performances Soared

This drama does had lots and lots of potential, especially when veteran like Bai Lu is casted. But it fell down in the middle of nowhere. The character I'm most impressed with is Bai jiusi. His love towards HRY is his everlasting commitments, His unspoken loyalty and quiet strength is remarkable. His role was well written. Also Ling'er, one of the very good supporting roles, her sacrifices are immense. The Plot twists at the beginning made me hooked up to the stories expecting more to be unveiled but in vain.
This drama is elevated by stellar casts.
But the story? Ok I can understand that this story itself is about the love tribulation. But why are there so much useless characters consuming time?
That White snake, I suppose the spirit of god would always be by there side and help them. It can't be in mortal realm that's fine but even after that it didn't appear. Is it written only to carry Bai Lu for her grand appearance in front of BJS?
The four Venerables? Like why do the production even waste money for their costumes and time to record their scenes?
The emissary, didn't even appear on screen only the envoy came that too just to give punishments to the leads.
There are also other sidekicks, without proper story and use.
The swords? Which god's sword can be controlled others? forget about control, Zhuri didn't even recognize HRY(it's owner) before piercing her.
The villain? Honestly the cause for is doing isn't strong enough considering his enemy already died. It's like he don't have any other work to do, So he is pulling all this.

Also HRY changed the fate of the child in the parallel world, but anyhow, as lord yu ya said, the child would consume all the spiritual power of HRY and drain her to death.
The plot started out so well , The graph dropped in the mid. But the Main leads stabilized the graph with their acting alone.

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A Visually Stunning Fantasy That Hits Hard, Then Stumbles Softly

✨ The Beginning – Hooked From the First Scene
I honestly didn’t expect to fall this fast, but Feud had me right from episode one. The visuals? Stunning. The OST? Addictive (Bai Lu singing? Yes please! 🎶). The world felt magical yet heavy with meaning.

Bai Lu’s presence is everything — delicate yet powerful, and she pulls off both sweet and savage like a queen. 👑
Joseph Zeng was a slow burn for me, but once he settled into the role, his emotions really started to hit. The chemistry between them? Beautifully complex. 🔥💔

⛅ The Middle – Moments of Magic, Moments of Meh
This is where things got a little rocky. There were episodes I absolutely loved — full of emotion, betrayal, longing, and redemption. But then there were scenes that just… didn’t land. Some plotlines dragged, and a few side characters felt half-baked. 😐

Still, there was always something that pulled me back in — whether it was the quiet heartbreak in a single glance or a soft moment between the leads that left me teary-eyed. 🥺

⚠️ Hidden Thought: Around episodes 13–18, things get foggy — the pacing dips, motivations blur, and you might start questioning where the story is even going. But if you’re patient, it slowly finds its way again.

🥀 The Final Arc – Not Bad, But Not Deep Enough
I’ll be honest — by the end, I was mostly watching just to finish it. The emotional depth that grabbed me in the beginning started to fade. Conflicts felt rushed, resolutions too clean, and some emotional payoffs never came. It didn’t ruin the drama, but it didn’t elevate it either. 😶

That said… Joseph’s childlike scenes? Surprisingly touching. Bai Lu stayed strong till the end. And even when the plot felt shaky, the visuals, acting, and emotional weight held everything together — just barely.

❤️‍🔥 What I Loved
✔️ The lead chemistry (soft yet intense)
✔️ Stunning sets, styling & OST 🌸
✔️ Themes of grief, healing, and self-worth
✔️ Bai Lu’s transformation into Siling – absolutely slayed

🥴 What Didn’t Work for Me
❌ Weak pacing in the second half
❌ Blurry cinematography (seriously, was the lens fogged up?)
❌ Supporting characters felt underused
❌ The final conflict lacked real emotional punch

💭 Final Words
Feud is like a painting that’s beautiful from afar, but a bit messy up close.
It had the potential to be a masterpiece, and at times it really was. The story dives deep into grief, power, forgiveness, and healing. And even when it stumbles, the core emotions still resonate.

If you enjoy xianxia with emotional depth, flawed but lovable characters, and a romance that isn’t afraid to hurt first and heal later — this is worth your time. Just manage expectations, and you’ll likely come away satisfied. 💔🌿

✨ Final Rating: 8/10 – Not perfect, but still worth the journey.

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Caution:It will test your patience

If you’re drawn to love stories that feel more like battles than romances, Feud might pull you in — but not without testing your patience.

I went into Feud expecting a typical Xianxia romance — and while it did follow some genre tropes, it also surprised me in a few unexpected ways.

First of all, I have very mixed feelings about the main couple. In the beginning, the chemistry between Bai Lu and Joseph Zeng felt off. Their tension didn’t come across as romantic or electric — it was just… uncomfortable. It took several episodes before their dynamic started to feel more natural. But once it clicked, it really worked. Their love-hate pull had this addictive emotional push-pull that kept me invested, even when the plot started dragging.

The story itself had some genuinely beautiful themes — fate, karma, redemption, and the blurry line between gods and demons. Some of those human moments really hit, especially scenes that explored memory, sacrifice, and grief. But it also repeated itself a lot. Characters kept going in circles, making the same decisions or having similar confrontations, which slowed the pace and made the middle part feel unnecessarily drawn out.

Side characters? Wasted potential. A few had interesting backstories or emotional arcs, but they were barely explored. It’s a shame because developing them would’ve made the world feel more alive and taken some of the pressure off the main storyline.

The CGI was impressive, though! Especially for a fantasy drama — the effects, set design, and world-building really elevated the whole vibe. Visually, Feud is stunning.

Now, the ending… yeah. It was confusing. I get what they were trying to do — go for something symbolic and emotionally open-ended — but it just didn’t land for me. There were too many loose threads and not enough closure, especially after such a long emotional buildup.


Overall:

Feud had great ideas, some strong emotional moments, and gorgeous visuals. But it struggled with pacing, underdeveloped side plots, and a finale that left more questions than answers. I still recommend it if you’re into slow-burn Xianxia with complex themes — just don’t expect a satisfying resolution.

Rating: 7/10
Would I rewatch? Probably only the romantic scenes.
Would I recommend? Yes, but with a warning.

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A butchered script

There was a lot more potential in this story, especially as presented in the first third or half of the drama. Whether it was exploring deeper themes such as divine intervention vs fate and yin/yang, or whether it was exploring the very human stories of a failed marriage and the pain of losing a child, these could have gone in a more interesting direction. The script takes the safer route of maximizing drama in scenes but not taking the time to really plan out the structure of the story or the development of characters and themes in a more polished manner. In the hands of a better director, perhaps this still could have at least looked and sounded more layered. In the end, the whole thing is a bit soulless and forgettable. There are still moments that could be moving (I found Li Mo's story the most compelling) and entertaining, but in a year with already some great xianxia dramas, this is not one the ones I would recommend first to check out.

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Mortals and Immortals

It was a good series. I enjoyed watching it. There were parts that I found lame and incomplete. Things like going off topic or digressing, death, birth, mortality, immortality a few times and it confuses people. It would have been better if there were no confusing things like that, if it weren't for jumping from branch to branch and if it was followed in a certain order and the subject was handled like that. However, it is still a great production, good actors, good acting, good management, good costumes, good make-up, it shows that importance is given to the series. It is meticulous. There is effort. That's why the series shines. It makes you say it could have been much better. I liked the emotionality in the series. It was well-presented. I was especially impressed by the scenes of QingYue and Bai Jiu Si's children dying and Meng Chang Qin dying. It was very emotional. While saying this, the scenes with Zhao Yi Qin brought movement to the series. It added a different color. I liked it very much. Bai Lu and Joseph Zeng's performances were also very good. They gave an example of a good couple. They were in harmony. I also liked He Rui Xian and Chen Xin Hai. They gave good performances. Liang Yong Qi, Zhao Zhao Yi, Hong Yao, Sarita Sun, Ayden Sng, Wang Ting Wen, Zuo Xio Qing, Huang Ri Ying, Zhaou Jie Qiong were the actors who caught my attention. I liked it. I recommend it to those who want to watch.

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Meandering Scenes with No Logic and No Story; Making This Series Unwatchable

The cast is beautiful as are the costumes, but that does not make up for the lack of logical storytelling. We meet the FL, Qingyue, who has been living at a mortal sect of magical practitioners for 11 years. In this time, she has developed no valuable skills or powers but yet is stationed as a guard at the sect gates. She’s obsessed with romance. Though we’re told this instead of shown this , and in turn decides to marry a God whom she knows nothing about.

Granted he saved her life when a rogue monkey tried to kill her and is a good looking guy. But there is no logic in a) why she would betroth herself to him while not knowing one thing about him. B) why when she saw that he was obviously not a mortal she didn’t ask who he was and where he was from. C) Why she would hide him in her home knowing it would cause serious trouble if he was discovered? She then happily “marries” him having no idea why he selected her as his spiritual partner or anything else about what being married to a God will entail. She moves to his kingdom where the “story” gets even worse. It’s literally just one scene after another that have no connection and with no effort to built a logical story.

There does seem to be some past drama connected to the FL, based on the ML’s, the God, brief and ambiguous dialogue with his main subject, but there has been no effort to build on whatever that is. This started off mildly entertaining but eventually devolved into a story with no purpose. If you’re considering giving this a try, I say save your time and watch something else.

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Not your average romance xianxia drama

I'd go as far as to say this isn't much of a romance drama at all. There is a love story here but the overarching point of the show is to dissect the status quo. One of the few shows that looked at godhood through the lens of privilege & oppression. Ruyue is the proverbial Prometheus of the story who steals fire from gods to give to humanity. She refuses to be an unmoved god in heaven condescending the mortals & their struggles instead stands with them even at the cost of her relationship and her standing as a Supreme Goddess. The underlying thread is discussing the theme of obsession. Love that has soured coz of loss or wrong expression. Ruyue loved her son & the loss of that son made her vengeful. Jiusi loved Ruyue but he couldn't communicate & his actions inadvertently harmed her. Honglian loves Li Mo but devilizes fully when she realizes that he doesn't love her the same way/ prioritizes altruistic love over romantic love. Ling er's father loves her but he's controlling. The main "villain" loved his family but he devilizes to avenge their deaths. All the stories are talking about love gone bad. Interestingly they also draw parallels between the main "villain" & the hero Ruyue. Ruyue looted heavenly artifacts to revive her son & Xiao Jingshan cultivated to immortality & ascended to heaven only to erase the name of his family's murderer. Jingshan seems to have a real kinship w Ruyue. The tail end of the story is each of them learning to give up their obsession & make peace with what is than hope for what could be. That's why Ruyue changed the past but the future didn't change. She simply made their lives better where in time they were. Even if utimately things ended the same way they had more moments of peace & happiness before the end. I wouldn't classify this as a romance or even a plot driven xianxia. It's a character driven xianxia. The stakes are high but power is never the crux of the struggles. Xiao jingshan didn't become evil to rule the world he did all that to do sumn as small as erasing one name off a pillar. Ruyue didn't loot heavens to be powerful. She did it for her son. That made for a very interesting watch.

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THIS IS ABOUT A WOMAN REVENGE TO A MAN WHO LOVES HER

My Thoughts on the Drama So Far

Dramas are ultimately what the writer wants them to be. They can write anything they like—even if the story becomes nonsensical, irrelevant, or completely impossible. This is especially true for period dramas involving celestial beings—where people can die and come back to life, wounds heal instantly, and characters live multiple lifetimes with supernatural bodies that seem indestructible.

Sometimes, you just can’t take what you see at face value. The plot can twist in ways that defy logic or imagination. More and more, it feels like writers are pushing themes like rebirth, time travel, and alternate lives, as if trying to brainwash viewers into accepting a world full of fantasy and illusion. If you watch too many of these, it’s easy to get swept up in the lies they present.

As for the romance aspect—love often starts off pure, but then turns ugly, bitter, even vengeful. No matter what happens in the story, I find myself completely drawn to the male lead (ML). Despite his flaws or strengths, I just love him. Love is blind, and so am I. Whether he's warm or cold, right or wrong, I still choose him.

I really don’t like the female lead (FL) at all. To me, she comes off as scheming, calculative, and even wicked. She doesn't deserve his love. If she truly loved him, she wouldn’t kill him again and again—especially when he doesn’t even understand what he did wrong. Yes, I’m biased toward the ML. Maybe I’ll change my view once I finish the whole drama and understand her reasons better. But for now, my conclusion stands.

If you truly love someone, even when they hurt you, you forgive them. Not just once, but many times—like how Jesus said to forgive 70 times 7. I know it’s hard to forgive someone who’s caused you deep pain. But if the love is real, it’s possible. I’m not saying I could easily do it myself, but if I had someone who loved me the way he loves her, I might forgive him more easily than I thought.

One thing I really dislike is the way the FL takes revenge. It feels very underhanded. She tricks him into marriage, then kills him on the spot when his guard is down. Even after he gives her his life orb, she deceives him again. That’s just cruel. He’s too naïve to keep trusting her, and she keeps betraying him. Evil woman!

Watching Eps 27 now, both of them suffer for 10 yrs , both dont know what happened, I think Bai jui si is a better man, because he choose to suffer for her and she suffer less just become a mortal and suffer ordinary stuffs a mortal suffer. Yet she is so embittered towards him whereas he is so forgiving and suffers for her mistakes. In this life the DEVIL is always causing trouble between loving couples, whether u all make it onot, depends on whether how great is yr LOVE for each other. I admit it takes great courage , ENTER the CHALLENGE only if you can take it.

I guess in the end, they’ll probably reconcile—whatever. I’ll update again once I finish the drama.

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