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So in that dream arc, SJ is SJ and MY is MY. They are neither SS nor TTJ. When MY failed to save her, the dream was collapsing and SS was pulled out of it. At the end SS was aware of the life of SJ but it wasn’t her own consciousness. So their back story explains the reason why MY was in his original dragon form holding a clam shell.

Really? Then I should lower my expectations. Like how I felt with LBDAF, I was expecting a lot since the drama started strong but left totally disappointed at the end. I did not even bother to rewatch.

Well if you don’t mind spoilers, read on. Those who do should stop reading.

The path MY used to sacrifice himself is the same way as to how SS is going to save TTJ later on.

Well if you don’t mind spoilers, read on. Those who do should stop reading.

In the novel, MY barely interacted with SJ. He was busy looking out for TH, even though it was apparent in the novel that he was not interested in her either. He was indebted to TH’s father. MY largely kept his feelings to himself, never explaining his actions and thus making SJ misunderstood him more. SJ’s clam clan died in the hands of TH and her father, she became demonized and killed a lot of people and got her revenge on TH. MY tried to sacrifice himself to save SJ but failed. In short, MY realized his love too late and SJ is so pitiful in the novel.

Part 2 contains 16 episodes, so 56 in total. Let’s hope they don’t dissappoint!

I feel the same. Their relationship jumped from 0 to 70-80% in just a couple of meetings, especially so on MY’s side. He even cried when he asked her to leave. It’s like he’s already so hopelessly in love with her. I can’t feel where the love comes from.

I don’t know how to feel about the dream arc. They’re different from the novel and the relationship seemed to progress so fast even though they only met a couple of times. Even the scene where he asked her to leave doesn’t leave me crying (and I cried a lot reading the novel). I wished they stick more to the novel for this arc, but I guess they changed it to pave way for the epic finale? Cause this arc is connected to the ending, those who’ve read the novel knows what I mean.

I believe she didn’t bother to watch carefully. She’s digging dirts so she could complain about it. Lol

It wouldn’t be a comparison if LBFAD was not brought up. IS plot on it’s own is very cliche I agree, but it’s not a bad one either. It sticks to the classic angsty romance and maintains a lot of the xianxia elements. I used to like LBFAD too, the start was strong, but the plot is so rushed towards the end the build up anticipation went down the hill from there.

IS is also consistent to the rules it set. Regarding the revival, the special episodes in IS did not reveal how much time has passed, so it could have been years and years, it’s not fair for you to say that it didn’t happen just because they did not mention the timeline or show the action. The funny thing about XLH’s revival is, no one seemed to save her primordial spirit, but SM suddenly mentioned it is stuck to DFQC’s primordial spirit. Just because she saved him once in Haotian Tower by using her power meant her primordial spirit is given to him? Hmmm..

Security in LBFAD is just as bad, it also happened the whole time like you mentioned with IS. Be it Moon Palace, Heaven or Haishi is just as piss poor.

There is also this thing about Chidi’s primordial spirit lasting for 30 thousand years without ever stopping her trials and tribulations. What on earth is that? Most lasted only one lifetime, and yet hers is everlasting. I don’t even know what to think about that. They kept her around for so long for the sake of the plot, it’s poor writing.

The only thing LBFAD is better than IS is the fact that it has very little side stories. But unlike LBFAD, IS has lesser plot holes. Everything is explained with the flow of the story, not by using the characters to explain the plot point blank to save themselves from the plot holes and choppy scenes. LBFAD doesn’t leave a lasting impression to me, while I enjoyed it, it’s the type of drama I would forget about in a week. There are much better xianxias around than LBFAD. IS is one.

Since you mentioned LBFAD, funny how whatever you mentioned about IS is exactly how I feel about LBFAD. Lmao
- Heaven security is poor? What about the security in LFABD? Laughable! Everyone also comes and goes so easily I wonder why you complain about IS when the exact same issue happened in LBFAD? Lmao.
- Heavenly Emperor revived so easily? He’s not even the main character, why bother questioning his revival. What about XLH’s revival as the Goddess? She’s the main character and yet they made her revival so sloppy and rushed. Her sudden gain of great powers also defies cultivation basis. For someone who was sealed as a young child and was unable to cultivate due to damaged roots, her display of powers is so unconvincing. I have seen enough xianxias to see through these kinds of nonsense. The writers kept saving her face time and time again by making other characters do the job for her. And she saved the world just by blocking those evil spirits and kiss the ML? Just like that? Such a laughable act. Even the men did not show much fightings in this drama. Such lazy writing.
- You said YD is stupid because she went back to fight the bad guy? Don’t forget XLH also acted like a hero and almost got herself killed multiple times. She is also just as stupid and even worse at that since her powers are only limited to healing plants. At least YD is able to defend herself from harm and got away with her wits. XLH needs to be saved all the time it’s so stupid, right?
- If YD is stupid, XLH is pathetic compared to her. At least YD is good in playing go. It is a game that required brains, unlike XLH who only knew how to chase after CH and heal her plants. Lmao. YD had shown a lot of wits both in the heaven and mortal world, she puts XLH to shame.

About YY supposed to read the fabricated note? What’s smartness got to do with this? That man had already seen her walk down the river. Who could predict YD’s obsession was difficult to let go?

Regarding TZ, he was just a mortal trial for YY, and their time together feels similar like the time in Land Under the Horizon. They are able to have fun together, but it is not ‘real’ if you know what I mean. So it’s very normal that YD said what she said because it has happened in the past and she did not want a repeat of it. Her desire to protect herself should not be seen as the problem when the same person that hurt her before was giving her hope, and will be the one to break her again. I never find that she truly asked him to choose though, she was only saying it to spite him. She knew the answer in her heart.

Sorry it wasn’t a clear explanation from my side regarding the main problem. Yes, it is his responsibility and the rule was there to make it tougher. Since the time YD finally understood that YY had no choice but to give up their love at that time due to his responsibility, she was ready to leave the past and wished to free him from this burden of choosing between love and responsibility, that’s why she said those things in episode 56. I feel she genuinely wanted to move on from YY even though she still loved him. But fate is fate and this time, the tide has turned and it was YY who couldn’t let go of this obsession. This is so classic, right. Just when one was ready to let it rest, the other just had to pick it up and go the merry go round again. Lol So I find it was purely YY’s choice at this time.

I guess you’re right. In the earlier part of the drama her wish for him to live freely is indeed tainted with her desire because she already fell in love, but towards the end where she matured and was able to accept that sometimes you don’t always have to get what you want, I feel the pity she felt for YY was not due to whether they can be together anymore, but more towards taking pity on a poor being, shackled by responsibility his whole life. I think she kind of saw herself in this aspect. Her heart wished for something, but she wasn't able to get it. She knew that feeling all too well. And YY’s drunk confessions made her defenses fell part. With all these dilemmas from both sides, they finally resigned to what destiny shall bring for them. That’s how I see it towards the end.

YD is a character who wishes to live freely for herself. She knows what she wants and will try to get what she wants even if it meant breaking the rules. YD had made it clear from the start she wished to be with YY. It was him who was torn between love and responsibility. She was not given the opportunity to show more of what she wanted to do because of what Zhixi did. But she has shown from the start that she’s willing to do everything for him. YY on the other hand did not even try to fight for their love and chose to give it up. So YD is not to be blamed here.

I believe if duty ever calls YD will not forbid him from going. She proved this when YY was about to sacrifice himself. She begged, but never said he mustn’t do it. YD pitied YY because all his life he had always put duty before himself. That’s why YD wished for YY to be free and live for his own.

The main problem is not with YD, it’s YY's responsibility as Dijun and the heaven rule that forbids love. Both of them are aware of this, that’s why YY said he wanted to resign his position. It is not about YD asking YY to abandon everything to be with her. As long as he is still Dijun and love is forbidden in the heavens, they cannot be freely together. And the Supreme Majesty was very strict about the love ban, always reminding YY about his mother’s wrongdoing at every opportunity.

It’s funny how YZ loves facepalming her co-stars. Everyone had their share. Chengyi, Xiaozhan, Li Xian 🤣 I forgot if Deng Lun had his share or not

Beautifully said!

But after their reconciliation in episode 58, YD did not push him anymore. She finally understood his heart and past sufferings, forgave him, made the decision to be with him and ready to die together inside that illusion. But when YY chose to sacrifice himself, she wholeheartedly accepted his choice. I find YD showed enough sincerity of her forgiveness and love for YY through her final actions. She gave him her promise and fulfilled his wish for them to be together, even if it meant death. He begged not to be given up and she did just that.

But YD is not wrong though. She knew it would be their biggest obstacle, and for someone who have suffered for 900 years, it is understandable that she did not want to be hurt again. Her hesitation is also on point, she’s in a dilemma because she knew YY cannot easily leave his responsibilities behind. He’s the only pillar of the heavens left. Even if YD fought to be with him, and YY really chose to leave the heavens, it still won’t end well for them. YY would be seen as someone who abandons responsibility for love and YD would be labelled as a bad person. If he asked the love ban to be lifted, his image would be tarnished as they will see him doing this for personal interest. So it’s a dead end for him no matter what choice he made. And YD knew this already, that’s why she kept pushing him. She actually said this herself in episode 56, it’s not whether or not we love each other, I don’t wish to see you choose between all beings and me. If we can be together that’s great, but if we can’t then you don’t have to blame yourself. She was trying to save him in her own way, by sacrificing and letting go of their love so YY would not be burdened.

Yeah, I know. That’s the ending I talked about. No matter what form they are, what matters is they are together.