We already got a hint of their parenting style, in the episode with the small carp spirits ganging up to pester and splash the phoenix ! And XZ getting the rod out of thin air, to "punish" them, because "spare the rod and spoil the child" core belief!
Episode 39 and the "surprised expression" of Xing Zhi in the end was so entertaining. Lady Jin was missed, and we did get to see her, tying in with a very nice finale !
I enjoyed this xianxia very much, thrilled to see that it got over 100 million views lately, to share in the excitement. The core was important, but not so much that it couldn't be lived without. Finally, the time of the gods ended but not our favorites', to enjoy peace and love, and mischief, that added spice, after all the pain they'd gone through.
I have finished the Characters illustrated gallery, with short bio notes on the 63 we heard the name of during the 39 episodes. Added some Gif as well so it will not be too static. Now that it's over, you can have a look to remember, and do the challenge of naming the 37 in the group picture, or, for newcomers who start now, this is meant also as a companion piece, with characters listed by order of appearance, explaining who they are (big spoilers are hid, so those who prefer to discover the key elements can decide whether or not they want to click on those revelations to know more.) But I did not key in all the endings (final or not), so as to leave suspense intact and only build anticipation in the descriptions.
The final episodes (but not #39) were a bit protracted, but most of the time, things went fast and smooth, even when, like in the first episodes, it looked like it was slow in developing, but the contrast between LGX's "old god" slow enunciation, with pauses to reflect, and ZLY's straightforward diction was totally in character, bringing sometimes outrageous quips to add to the comedic glints in the eyes of the "old god" who had seen it all and was tired of shouldering responsibility single handedly for the worlds he had partly created.
Sometimes, deep reflections and thoughts were proffered : are gods still needed in our new age ? Do they need to be violently killed or cremated, or can they just retire and live for themselves ? Can those who have been put into power and accepted the duties, always be up to their tasks ?
I liked that the drama was a soft romance too, satisfying if not of the steamy sort, and that the marriage question was shown as not that necessary, as a political or society requirement, but just as a cherry on top of the cake, sealing the union in less flamboyant way as sealing an Abyss, but leaving room for sparks and continued slow burn but long lasting fire. This viral message to those who still see marriage as needed at a certain age, with desirable or not age gap, and body appearance in terms of height, roundness of face or filling the clothes as well as the shoes. Walking bare feet on the shards was one striking moment to show how despair and depression can hit even those that are relied on, taking them for granted, watching their moves and judging behaviors from below.
This drama actually went further than only pure entertainment. So it will now sit among my top dramas.
Link to my Notes in Discussion section (use the Table of contents and other links, to navigate them, get some perspective on those strange "Realms", find the characters and who played them, the Challenge to put a name on the 37 grouped pictures, find the good playlists, the announce for the April 11 variety show, how to get to filming location on your next weekend in China, etc.) https://kisskh.at/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama
I will be moving on to view the remainder of the gripping minguo drama War of Faith, while debating with myself about which I will stay with next, among the upcoming or just started dramas I clicked on... Of course, I could also go on with Princess Agents, which I'd left hanging, without too much qualms since I know that drama is unfinished anyway. For completionism sake, perhaps. Bye for now, here.
Mind you, wait until 8pm China time to click on the episodes 33-39. They are "prepared" but not active yet. Let's say in 80 minutes time from now, roughly.
Now i really want to have a story of jin niang zi ( the golden snake spirit). Her and that cultivator love story…
I skimmed some pages of the novel online but did not find more, sadly. Also would have like to know what she did with him once she whisked him away with a touch of her magic fan!
If anyone starts thinking what to watch after saying goodbye to this drama, I recommend "Blossoms in adversity"…
thanks for recom. I have started on Swords and Fairy, the remake, to follow He Yu (Furong Jun), at least for a few episodes, and compare with the two other that aired this year.
I highly disagree with avenue x on everything except on LGX being a bit too bulky because I felt it too especially…
Usually, I am repelled by her wholesale and virulent negativity, only agreed with her roasting of the Netflix version of Three Body Problem, recently. To add to An chuxia : I did like her recoms of Dear Diary (a strange thing, full of jokes) and of Oh No!Here Comes Trouble! which was a new and enjoyable take on ghost stories : unusual dramas that I might have missed otherwise. But I only watch her vids in homeopathic doses, to keep my cool after my violent reaction to one of her items last summer. Mostly avoid those about mainstream dramas, now.
About Lin Gengxin, I only have good thoughts about him. He can be and act as he wants to, I am never annoyed. Paunchy? Nah, slightly cuddly comfortable as a teddy bear maybe. I like that sort of guys anyway, aloof and all. A comfortable, cushy god, not too omnipotent and letting his spear-wielding "goddess Athena"-like younger interest get near, and do the footwork, in exchange for feeding nice stuff and shy kisses : looks endearing.
btw, if you are curious about the other actors, perhaps specifically He Yu, who plays Furong Jun in TLoSL and Li Xiaoyao in just airing Sword and Fairy (remake of Chinese Paladin original "#1"), you can find all the Weibo links for them in the short bio notes to the right of character's description in the illustrated gallery of my Notes : https://kisskh.at/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama (use the Table of Contents to navigate it)
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https://kisskh.at/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama?pid=3013713&page=2#p3013713
(alphabetical list, followed by characters gallery in order of appearance)
LGX was the very best choice for his role !
Savor it quietly over a week or so, now ?
If you want music to lull your dreams next, turn to Discussions section, including here:
https://kisskh.at/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama?pid=3002701&page=1#p3002701
Love LGX too 🤣
I enjoyed this xianxia very much, thrilled to see that it got over 100 million views lately, to share in the excitement. The core was important, but not so much that it couldn't be lived without. Finally, the time of the gods ended but not our favorites', to enjoy peace and love, and mischief, that added spice, after all the pain they'd gone through.
I have finished the Characters illustrated gallery, with short bio notes on the 63 we heard the name of during the 39 episodes. Added some Gif as well so it will not be too static. Now that it's over, you can have a look to remember, and do the challenge of naming the 37 in the group picture, or, for newcomers who start now, this is meant also as a companion piece, with characters listed by order of appearance, explaining who they are (big spoilers are hid, so those who prefer to discover the key elements can decide whether or not they want to click on those revelations to know more.) But I did not key in all the endings (final or not), so as to leave suspense intact and only build anticipation in the descriptions.
The final episodes (but not #39) were a bit protracted, but most of the time, things went fast and smooth, even when, like in the first episodes, it looked like it was slow in developing, but the contrast between LGX's "old god" slow enunciation, with pauses to reflect, and ZLY's straightforward diction was totally in character, bringing sometimes outrageous quips to add to the comedic glints in the eyes of the "old god" who had seen it all and was tired of shouldering responsibility single handedly for the worlds he had partly created.
Sometimes, deep reflections and thoughts were proffered : are gods still needed in our new age ? Do they need to be violently killed or cremated, or can they just retire and live for themselves ? Can those who have been put into power and accepted the duties, always be up to their tasks ?
I liked that the drama was a soft romance too, satisfying if not of the steamy sort, and that the marriage question was shown as not that necessary, as a political or society requirement, but just as a cherry on top of the cake, sealing the union in less flamboyant way as sealing an Abyss, but leaving room for sparks and continued slow burn but long lasting fire. This viral message to those who still see marriage as needed at a certain age, with desirable or not age gap, and body appearance in terms of height, roundness of face or filling the clothes as well as the shoes. Walking bare feet on the shards was one striking moment to show how despair and depression can hit even those that are relied on, taking them for granted, watching their moves and judging behaviors from below.
This drama actually went further than only pure entertainment.
So it will now sit among my top dramas.
Link to my Notes in Discussion section (use the Table of contents and other links, to navigate them, get some perspective on those strange "Realms", find the characters and who played them, the Challenge to put a name on the 37 grouped pictures, find the good playlists, the announce for the April 11 variety show, how to get to filming location on your next weekend in China, etc.)
https://kisskh.at/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama
I will be moving on to view the remainder of the gripping minguo drama War of Faith, while debating with myself about which I will stay with next, among the upcoming or just started dramas I clicked on... Of course, I could also go on with Princess Agents, which I'd left hanging, without too much qualms since I know that drama is unfinished anyway. For completionism sake, perhaps.
Bye for now, here.
But I hope my "Easter Egg" concealed platform will have them too!
the one that's hidden under the Gif with Xing Zhi looking at "Kekeda".
https://kisskh.at/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama?pid=3002697&page=1#p3002697
https://kisskh.at/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama?pid=3002697&page=1#p3002697
it's an Easter Egg for those who can't get VIP and Express on the main platforms.
"CluckCluck" /"KeKeDa" ! 🤣
Mind you, wait until 8pm China time to click on the episodes 33-39. They are "prepared" but not active yet. Let's say in 80 minutes time from now, roughly.
https://kisskh.at/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama?pid=3002697&page=1#p3002697
and will try to add links too for that show when it is on.
https://kisskh.at/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama?pid=3003893&page=1#p3003893
and you'll find the answers to some of your other questions in the characters description, using the numbers to key in to them, here :
https://kisskh.at/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama?pid=3013713&page=2#p3013713
I have started on Swords and Fairy, the remake, to follow He Yu (Furong Jun), at least for a few episodes, and compare with the two other that aired this year.
To add to An chuxia : I did like her recoms of Dear Diary (a strange thing, full of jokes) and of Oh No!Here Comes Trouble! which was a new and enjoyable take on ghost stories : unusual dramas that I might have missed otherwise. But I only watch her vids in homeopathic doses, to keep my cool after my violent reaction to one of her items last summer. Mostly avoid those about mainstream dramas, now.
About Lin Gengxin, I only have good thoughts about him. He can be and act as he wants to, I am never annoyed. Paunchy? Nah, slightly cuddly comfortable as a teddy bear maybe. I like that sort of guys anyway, aloof and all. A comfortable, cushy god, not too omnipotent and letting his spear-wielding "goddess Athena"-like younger interest get near, and do the footwork, in exchange for feeding nice stuff and shy kisses : looks endearing.
Zhao Liying https://weibo.com/1259110474
Li Gengxin https://weibo.com/u/1730726637 + personal studio https://m.weibo.cn/u/6247093280?luicode=10000011&lfid=1005056247093280
that's where they publish their own info straight from horse's mouth. 🤣
btw, if you are curious about the other actors, perhaps specifically He Yu, who plays Furong Jun in TLoSL and Li Xiaoyao in just airing Sword and Fairy (remake of Chinese Paladin original "#1"), you can find all the Weibo links for them in the short bio notes to the right of character's description in the illustrated gallery of my Notes :
https://kisskh.at/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama
(use the Table of Contents to navigate it)