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This is one of the best productions I’ve watched. The fight scenes, emotions, and attention to detail were all on point. The cast was solid—everyone, from the leads to the villains, did a great job. The plot was strong, but the sequencing could have been better. The story has demons, humans, gods, and tree spirits, each with their own interesting backstory. Honestly, this could have been a 3-4 season show because there was so much to explore—Bai Jue, Ying Lei (the half-god, half-demon), the siblings, and the Baize goddess. If they had more time, this could have been next-level amazing.

Now for the issues. It feels like the writers were trying to appeal to both local and international audiences, but they messed up. They tried forcing a BL vibe into a bromance plot, probably because BL dramas like The Untamed and Word of Honor blew up. The problem? They didn’t fully commit. It was like they were scared to make it BL, so they just threw in a female lead to avoid censorship. But her character, Wenxiao, was completely wasted. She was supposed to be the Baize Goddess, but instead of being badass, she was mostly there to cry and wait to be saved. If they had focused more on her arc, the story would’ve been way better.

The villain, Li Lun, started out strong, but by the end, he was just... there. They hyped him up, and then he flopped. Super disappointing. On the bright side, the music was great—both the intro and outro slapped.

Overall, the show was good, but definitely not for everyone. The pacing was slow, and I ended up skipping a lot. But the chemistry? No complaints. Whether it was romance, bromance, friendships, or sibling relationships, the cast had it all.