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Intrigue, battle of wills and a new realm revealed

34-35 are excellent episodes - intriguing conversation between TLC and GMD followed by battle of wills and manipulation. An expected encounter with the past rendered in an austere but beautiful celestial realm.

Heartbreaking

Superb plot development marks the turning point of TLC's growth arc. Excellent heart wrenching acting. Really keeps one guessing how it will unfold in the next episode. Gorgeous surreal pillars of heaven setting.

Many nail biting reveals

An episode revealing the past. Great script and storytelling. LYX acting is immersive and really evokes the emotions felt by the character. From the "what did this idiotic brother of mine do now" expression to the heart wrenching pain with the crystal heart. The Gui Mudan character also brings an oddly enriching eeriness to the whole episode.

Joy and Sorrow

Beautifully made episode where the sorrow behind the joy is felt - brought to life capably by LYX's fine acting, engaging camerawork and script.

Superb EPIC episode

The reveals will leave you breathless. Brain burning. Watched a few times to digest and grasp all the pieces of the puzzle.

Keeps you on the edge of your seat

A strange discovery and another reveal - there's always another side of the coin. Great episode that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Love how TLC opines about how screwed up the world is when the desire to survive is perceived as "bad" and comes up with ingenious reasons to persuade the recalcitrant granny doctor.

The most beautifully crafted episode?

There are several moments in this episode that evokes that great sense of discovery and adventure and mystery. More of TLC's past is revealed which leads to yet more questions! One of the most beautifully rendered episodes - the dialogue/conversations, the subtle acting, the revelations, the scene settings which have a sense of surreal realism to it, etcDon't usually talk about character visuals but this LYX has to be one of the most visually stunning costume drama actors in silver hair - it jumps out at you uninvited.

Revealing more of what's behind the curtain

Great episode with character development especially for TLC - beautifully curated scenes that bring to life the emotions experienced by TLC. LYX's acting is beyond reproach. Never feels out of character at all.

Exciting developments!

Very very intriguing hints are revealed and throws up many questions on who/what/why. CP shippers would like the Puzhu/Sifang Tao drama unfolding. Would have liked more screen time for LYX but the very amazing Peony Tower scenes in latter half makes up for this. The series remains true to its convincing world building ethos.

Another solid episode

Bridging episode with tantalising hints on what lies ahead. Gorgeous cgi, scene setting along with excellent cast continues.

Another solid episode

New location in the jade green hills. Gorgeous cgi, scene setting along with excellent cast continues. More intriguing hints on TLC's origins

Episode went by quickly

An exciting episode that completes before you realise it. Interesting games setting with intelligent characters plotting against each other. Looking forward to how the seductively evil Sifang Tao will feature in future episodes.

Gorgeous snowy world of Biluo Palace

An excellent episode with beautifully rendered setting of snow and ice in the grand Biluo Palace set amidst snowy mountains. Particularly how the effects complements LYX subtle acting to convincingly portray the chill. Nice pace of plot development with a 'games' setting involving allies (some reluctant ones) and adversaries.

A New Destination

Great brotherly camaraderie and buildup with fun moments leading up to the new destination. Love the ice and snow special effects - feels convincingly chilly.

Onwards to the next destination

This episode sets the scene and moves the chess pieces into place for the next major destination as the fallout from the Sword King City / Yu QIfeng crimes continues. Whole world (the good guys and bad) are in pursuit of TLC and his gang. Love the new costume LYX dons for this episode.