A butchered script
There was a lot more potential in this story, especially as presented in the first third or half of the drama. Whether it was exploring deeper themes such as divine intervention vs fate and yin/yang, or whether it was exploring the very human stories of a failed marriage and the pain of losing a child, these could have gone in a more interesting direction. The script takes the safer route of maximizing drama in scenes but not taking the time to really plan out the structure of the story or the development of characters and themes in a more polished manner. In the hands of a better director, perhaps this still could have at least looked and sounded more layered. In the end, the whole thing is a bit soulless and forgettable. There are still moments that could be moving (I found Li Mo's story the most compelling) and entertaining, but in a year with already some great xianxia dramas, this is not one the ones I would recommend first to check out.
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