NOT THE USUAL XIANXIA
Conflicts get resolved FAST in this drama! There’s barely any buildup!
The two leads are incredibly powerful, especially the ML. He wields immense power, to the point where he can take down any villain or big bad with just a dramatic flick of his hand. The FL is just as strong-willed and independent, which makes her a perfect match for him.
That said, I did have to adjust to the pacing, especially in the beginning. It starts off a bit slow since the drama takes its time developing Shen Li and Xingzhi’s relationship. Some of the side characters felt like filler or just comic relief, though I did enjoy the occasional meta moments (Goddess Youlan).
One of the biggest highlights is definitely the cast. Zhao Liying is fantastic here, giving her character so much strength and depth. She’s unapologetically powerful and, thankfully, not whiny! Lin Geng Xin might not be the most expressive actor in c-dramaland, but this role fits him perfectly. He plays the stoic, all-powerful last surviving ancient god so well. I honestly can’t picture anyone else doing it better.
While this drama didn’t hit me as hard emotionally as some other xianxia dramas, there’s just something so compelling about it that keeps me coming back for more.
The two leads are incredibly powerful, especially the ML. He wields immense power, to the point where he can take down any villain or big bad with just a dramatic flick of his hand. The FL is just as strong-willed and independent, which makes her a perfect match for him.
That said, I did have to adjust to the pacing, especially in the beginning. It starts off a bit slow since the drama takes its time developing Shen Li and Xingzhi’s relationship. Some of the side characters felt like filler or just comic relief, though I did enjoy the occasional meta moments (Goddess Youlan).
One of the biggest highlights is definitely the cast. Zhao Liying is fantastic here, giving her character so much strength and depth. She’s unapologetically powerful and, thankfully, not whiny! Lin Geng Xin might not be the most expressive actor in c-dramaland, but this role fits him perfectly. He plays the stoic, all-powerful last surviving ancient god so well. I honestly can’t picture anyone else doing it better.
While this drama didn’t hit me as hard emotionally as some other xianxia dramas, there’s just something so compelling about it that keeps me coming back for more.
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