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I personally love the series, but so far from the comments and posts I have read, I feel like there are two kinds of people. The ones that love it and the ones that find it boring and bland. If you don't like it, it's okay, not all of us like the same things. Even though the director is the same -evident from the gorgeous cinematography- the plot itself (and the genre basically) are completely different.

Personally, even though the series is not objectivelly perfect, I love it. Production quality is phenomenal, probably one of the best to ever come out of Cdramaland, OST is great (even if it is a bit overused), acting is good enough and the characters are interesting.

Plot wise and atmosphere wise, I feel like the drama was wrongly advertised. It was promoted as a dark fantasy series, full of angst and depressing moments, and in reality it was also filled with comedic elements and a story different than most of us expected.
Even though there are some repetitive things happening, I do find the adventures and the complex emotions of the characters interesting to watch, since the show mostly deals with the theme of freedom/free will and the prejudices regarding good and evil. The plot is not too complex, but it is excecuted well enough and I feel that even though from the trailer I expected something different, it seems that the actual series is more character driven (mainly focusing on visual storytelling) than plot and romance driven.

Only actual "complain" I have is that sometimes the FL feels like a supporting character to her own show and it feels like she is there for censorship reasons. I don't mind, since I enjoy the (b)romance, but it could have been handled better so that her character would be more interesting to watch and less frustrating. Even though I am not fan of the genre in general, this feels different for some reason and I enjoy it, but if you feel like pressuring yourself, it would be much better to not bother. After all, the series is only half way through.

Thanks for pointing those out.

Honestly, there are some scenes that just "scream" BL especially when it comes to specific characters. Unfortunately, though, FL feels like a decoration cause of that. It's like she is there for censorship reasons. Her interactions with PSJ are more "romantic" than with anyone else imo.

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNec4FH16/
Fei and Qing Geng

😂😂😂
I was shocked when I saw that hand!

Honestly, I think it would be better to watch them. Yes, there was angst, but by the end of ep 17 it felt like there was an end to this chapter and there will be a new beginning next episode. Plus, you will have two days to heal 🙃

Lol, why didn't you watch eps 16 + 17?

This series has become like my entire personality...
I can't wait two days!

I second this

Same...

Yeah, I get it. Well, I hope we get to watch the rest of the series in peace.

Well, I don't care about the director, but honestly I would be pretty mad if they decided to stop airing the drama midway cause of this...

Νοοοοοοοο 😭😭😭

Thanks for the info. I am gonna go cry now 😭

I don't think he wanted to bother. I doubt he would be able to command him to die and fighting with him when he has the sword would be time-consuming.

😂😂😂

WHAT?

I just hope nothing bad happens and we end up not watching the drama...

EXCUSE ME? NO EPS? WHAT?

I wouldn't really trust the MV, especially since the show has many dream elements. I do believe ZYC will end up killing ZYZ though or ZYZ saving ZYC and sacrificing himself. Hopefully they don't kill everyone, cause I honestly won't be able to handle it.

Some thoughts after eps 16 + 17

😭 I love how I waited for angst, but now that it happened I felt so relieved with that funny scene between Bai Jiu and ZYC.
😭 Genuinely felt super bad for ZYZ. He is such a tragic character. He did do some awful things, but it's not like he could control his actions. Feeling guilt for something you were in no position and suffering because of it is truly awful.
😭 I honestly understand why everyone has mixed feelings about him -wouldn't say hate, cause that is too much-, but I felt so sad seeing him being left out, especially in that group hug...
What group is that even gonna be at this point? Ying Lei will stay in Kunlun and ZYZ is basically a pariah
😤 FL is there for censorship purposes and I actually believe it at this point. I was so frustrated with her, especially in ep. 16. I am sick and tired of her doing nothing and always being hurt on the floor, shouting names -like that would help- and wait for everyone else to do something. She feels like a decoration so far. She has her moments, but especially in ep. 16 every time camera showed her, I felt like they were like "let's just show her a bit cause she is the FL, no other reason". Plus, the way she is supposed to be understanding and she is constantly judging others and wants to punish whoever committed anything wrong... She is way too powerless so far.
On the other hand, her character feels like it is proving a point. The drama deals with lots of ethical dilemmas about good and evil. In that world, mortals are considered good by default and demons like ZYZ evil, but we have seen so many demons with a pure heart suffering and humans acting terribly. The Baize Goddess (still not sure why they chose to call her goddess) represents that mortality herself. She is considered pure and kind and just, but in reality she can also be judgmental and make bad decisions, but because she is human she no one holds her accountable. At the same time, ZYZ is getting butchered for what he did in a situation that he couldn't really control at all and because he was basically born that way. It's honestly sad.
🤯 ZYZ's and ZYC's interaction after what happened was amazing. I truly can't believe he gave him his cloak -or whatever it is called- (after ripping his clothes to see his back...). I thought that would be perfect, but I didn't really expect it to happen. And then, poor ZYZ started crying because of everything that happened. He doesn't deserve such sadness.
❤️ Also love how PSJ and WX are always there for each other. Plus, I loved the whole interaction with the clouds.