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"hero will sacrifice their lover to save world but villain will sacrifice world to save their lover"
This series was highly anticipated, but it didn’t fully deliver for me. Xiao Lan Hua’s character grew on me, and I appreciated seeing her develop beyond her childish antics, but her transformation into a stoic, mature goddess felt sudden and somewhat forced. DongFang Qing Cang was compelling, with a complex, morally grey character arc. The supporting cast was excellent, and their stories—including the villain’s—often felt more engaging than the main OTP imo. It was refreshing to see characters who were multi-dimensional, and I’m glad the supporting cast wasn’t unnecessarily killed off.The special effects were impressive and wonderfully done! However, the plot was fairly predictable and relied on familiar tropes, albeit used reasonably to advance the story. Overall, I enjoyed the series, but I don’t see myself rewatching it. I would have liked to see a mature, self-aware, and cunning female lead paired with the typical xianxia male lead.
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