Romance? More Like Mutual Emotional Destruction
Let me be real—this cdrama had me in the first half… and then promptly lost me somewhere.
If you've seen even one Bai Lu xianxia drama, congratulations: you’ve basically seen this one. We’ve got the usual suspects—tragic past lives, forbidden love, goddess/demon/immortal confusion, and a male lead who looks like he hasn’t processed a single emotion since the Tang dynasty.
The Plot?
Predictable. I saw half the twists coming like spoilers from a friend who "just wanted to talk." The only plot twist that actually hit? Two female characters turning the drama upside down with some wild, unhinged acting choices. I was living for that clownery. Unfortunately, that high didn’t last. Once the disguise arc ended, so did my interest.
The Main Couple?
Toxic. Romantic. Repeat cycle. They say love is pain, but these two took it way too seriously. One moment they’re dying for each other, the next they’re literally trying to kill each other. Like… are y’all okay? Do you need therapy or just more sword fights?
Personally, I’m allergic to "let’s give love another chance even though you emotionally wrecked me" storylines. So yeah, I dropped it before I developed secondhand heartbreak.
Supporting Characters?
Zhang Suan. My green-flag king. Kind, loyal, and way too good for this drama. He’s the type to throw himself into danger for a girl who didn’t even ask—and honestly? I respect the effort. He better not turn villain, or I’m writing a strongly worded letter to the scriptwriters (and by letter, I mean rant tweet).
Villains?
Messy. One of them started out chill and then casually committed mass murder because… feelings? Meanwhile, the main villain is probably the leads themselves. No comment. I didn’t stay long enough to meet the final boss, and I’m not sorry.
Chemistry?
About as natural as two coworkers forced to share a scene. No hate to the actors—they’re talented and seasoned—but the spark just didn’t spark. It fizzled.
CGI?
Looks expensive. Feels like someone said, “What if we use every visual effect… all at once?” It’s gorgeous but so overdone, it started giving me digital vertigo. Still, props to the animators for making it look like a fantasy music video 90% of the time.
Final Thoughts:
Did I finish it? No.
Do I recommend it? Weirdly, yes.
If you love over-the-top romance, magical revenge, beautifully glowing people in tragic situations, and characters who are constantly reborn but never emotionally mature—this is your show. Just don’t take it too seriously, and you’ll have a good time. Probably.
If you've seen even one Bai Lu xianxia drama, congratulations: you’ve basically seen this one. We’ve got the usual suspects—tragic past lives, forbidden love, goddess/demon/immortal confusion, and a male lead who looks like he hasn’t processed a single emotion since the Tang dynasty.
The Plot?
Predictable. I saw half the twists coming like spoilers from a friend who "just wanted to talk." The only plot twist that actually hit? Two female characters turning the drama upside down with some wild, unhinged acting choices. I was living for that clownery. Unfortunately, that high didn’t last. Once the disguise arc ended, so did my interest.
The Main Couple?
Toxic. Romantic. Repeat cycle. They say love is pain, but these two took it way too seriously. One moment they’re dying for each other, the next they’re literally trying to kill each other. Like… are y’all okay? Do you need therapy or just more sword fights?
Personally, I’m allergic to "let’s give love another chance even though you emotionally wrecked me" storylines. So yeah, I dropped it before I developed secondhand heartbreak.
Supporting Characters?
Zhang Suan. My green-flag king. Kind, loyal, and way too good for this drama. He’s the type to throw himself into danger for a girl who didn’t even ask—and honestly? I respect the effort. He better not turn villain, or I’m writing a strongly worded letter to the scriptwriters (and by letter, I mean rant tweet).
Villains?
Messy. One of them started out chill and then casually committed mass murder because… feelings? Meanwhile, the main villain is probably the leads themselves. No comment. I didn’t stay long enough to meet the final boss, and I’m not sorry.
Chemistry?
About as natural as two coworkers forced to share a scene. No hate to the actors—they’re talented and seasoned—but the spark just didn’t spark. It fizzled.
CGI?
Looks expensive. Feels like someone said, “What if we use every visual effect… all at once?” It’s gorgeous but so overdone, it started giving me digital vertigo. Still, props to the animators for making it look like a fantasy music video 90% of the time.
Final Thoughts:
Did I finish it? No.
Do I recommend it? Weirdly, yes.
If you love over-the-top romance, magical revenge, beautifully glowing people in tragic situations, and characters who are constantly reborn but never emotionally mature—this is your show. Just don’t take it too seriously, and you’ll have a good time. Probably.
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