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Well, there's a character in one of the currently airing Chinese dramas who is, in my opinion, utterly despicable, but the actress is beautiful (and the character does have a tragic past) so people love her. All I see on twitter, for example, are appreciation posts about her. The only difference is that she doesn't chase the male lead. That may be the reason why people like her. I despise her tho.

You're not wrong, physical appearance plays a big role. Isn't that the case for female leads too, though? I've seen people thirsting over the least likeable female characters just because they're pretty. Personally, I don't watch dramas where I don't find the male lead attractive. I just don't want to. However, to create a truly likable character, being good-looking isn't enough. There are plenty of handsome actors out there, but people often don't connect with their characters. In my case, I know the formula - he needs to be good-looking AND pitiful, but not a pushover. Give me a character like that and I'm sold, whether he's the male lead or the second male lead.

Ah, okay! Thanks.

Umm, I don't see those works in the list of his dramas/movies? Are those alternate titles, or are we not talking about the same actor?

Maybe the reason TMS is trying to kill ZM is to purify him 🥺 LMAO.

MXL and ZM tho! 🥵 I really do hope he retains some of this demon spiciness and doesn't completely return to how he was as XXC. 😂

Also, I have to point out how much I love MXL's characterization. I don’t usually talk about female leads, but she really ticks all the right boxes for me. It’s not just that she’s a "strong female character" or that she’s loyal to the male lead, no, it’s about the perfect balance. She loves the male lead, shows it, helps him, and even sacrifices herself for him, but she never loses herself in the process. That moment when she healed TMS really sealed the deal for me. Yes, TMS did something terrible to someone she loves, but he was also her "family" for thousands of years, and now she remembers all of that. The boundaries are clear and she won’t let them be crossed, but she also honors her past. She's strong, yet feminine and gentle. She can hold her own, but she also allows herself to be led. Sun Zhen Ni was a great choice for this role. She possesses both the innocence and the allure needed to bring out all of MXL's characteristics.

It would have been a good rule if he had been able to enforce it/create truly emotionless tools. As someone already pointed out tho, his creations are flawed. TMS still claims to be heartless and emotionless, but everything he does shows us that he’s far from it.

EP. 36

OMG! From the moment we were introduced to that sect of monks, I already loved them. And the fact that Xuan Xin is Feng Yao's not-so-dead brother? IT'S MAKING ME SO HAPPY! That was such a great surprise.

I really love our second couple. I care about them more now that we've seen their past lives. Hopefully they'll get their happy ending.
It’s been said a hundred times already, but A'Bao is just so CUTE! I loved her interaction with TMS, he neither smells nor stinks, lol.

Now, Demon Lord ZM. I feel bad for him. Imagine being betrayed by everyone you cared about, sealed away, and tortured for the next 10 000 years. Then, when you finally think you're free, you realize that one part of yourself, the naive part, made sure you can’t seek revenge after your release. LOL. In that light, it was hilarious when that Snow City guy came and talked about how humanity needs his help. That must’ve really touched a sore spot for him! It’s also interesting how ZM has XXC’s memories but views that part of his soul as a separate entity. I had originally thought that they would merge and influence each other more.

I really can't find a single thing to dislike about this drama. It's so good!

He definitely ruffled some feathers, that's for sure. 🤣

Okay, after watching episode 35, I think it’s safe to say that no matter what TMS does, I won’t hate him, LMAO. He’s so interesting. Yes, the main couple is nice, and their love is beautiful, but honestly, everything exciting in this drama happens because of NXY/TMS. And also, he already suffered for 10 000 years. I wouldn't wish further suffering on anyone, let alone him.

I have a few observations and questions regarding episode 35. That contract TMS gave to A'Zhu, was it really supposed to transfer ZM’s harm to her, and it only failed because ZM saw through her? And also, what Hao Tian said in the previous episodes, if TMS hadn’t ruined everything, ZM was just supposed to be a human vessel and a way for HT to 'reset' the world anyway? I really hope they’ll elaborate on that. People praise ZM for giving humans their spiritual powers, but I honestly don’t care about humans. They ended up being just as bad as the Divine Clan, abusing their powers against the Spirit Clan and acting all righteous. ZM was a great person in the past, and also as XXC, but my sympathy for the human race ends with him. They deserve nothing. TMS was right about humans repaying kindness with hatred and Yan’s death proved it.

All in all, this episode was really good. I LOVED the part when she returned to the heavenly realm and started killing everyone, and how unphased TMS was. He didn’t care at all, LOL. Also, the music in the background was amazing. And the scene where she jumps and TMS reaches out to catch her was b e a u t i f u l. Now, I can’t wait to see her reunion with Demon Lord ZM!

Where’s my TMS protection squad? I feel like it could get busy after today’s episodes. 🤣 I still haven’t seen them, but I can feel the hostility. My boy must have been naughty.

BTW, there are two new episodes today? I thought we would get only 1.

Thanks!

Hm, do I have to send it through email? I've never submitted anything except profile pictures (which got rejected) so I'm "traumatized" 🤣

I need to get ready for work, but I'll check the rules/guidelines later to see how submitting works.

Do you guys think this would be a better synopsis? It's less spoilery/more vague, I think.

"In ancient times, the Human Emperor Zhao Ming made a selfless sacrifice to challenge the divine realm, leaving behind only a fragment of his soul. His beloved, Hun Dun Zhu, risked everything to preserve this trace of him. Reborn centuries later as Xie Xue Chen, leader of the Immortal Alliance, and Mu Xuan Ling, the Holy Maiden of the Dark Domain, their fates cross once again. Though they have forgotten their past connection, they find themselves on opposite sides of a bitter battle between good and evil.

When Mu Xuan Ling saves the gravely wounded Xie Xue Chen, she forces him into an uneasy partnership, and their journey begins. As they face relentless dangers and uncover hidden truths, their mutual distrust slowly turns into understanding, then into love. However, their bond is tested when they become entangled in a high-stakes quest to obtain the Chaos Pearl, a divine artifact with the potential to reshape their world.

In a desperate attempt to protect everything they cherish, Mu Xuan Ling makes a heartbreaking sacrifice, compelling Xie Xue Chen to challenge fate itself. His efforts to rewrite her destiny spark a chain of events that will not only alter their present lives but also unravel the mysteries of their past."

If someone wants to submit it, please do. The current spoilery one hurts my soul 🥲

My first thought was, 'Jesus, is that you?' and then, 'Or is it Moses?' The similarities are uncanny! 🤣

Yeah, many civilizations around the world had legends of a Great Flood, so some historians believe there must have been an event in the past that sparked those widespread stories. It's an interesting theory.

It's not xianxia, but there is one fantasy Korean drama that actually did a great job at mixing real history and fantasy. It's Arthdal Chronicles. The way they merged real historical processes and fictional fantasy storyline is amazing!

Can anyone familiar with the original work tell me who Shen Shu is?

Yes, she gets better. I hated her in the beginning, but once their misunderstanding got resolved she became likeable.

Wang Hedi devoured this role! His performance balanced the right mix of humor/silliness and intensity, and he excelled in the emotional scenes as well. It was simply flawless!

I can't say that I enjoyed the ending and the final revelation, but the last 5 episodes in general were amazing. I could taste the sweetness of his revenge, it was so satisfying. And before that, the part when he injured that Silver Gong dude was also amazing.

In the beginning I didn't want to watch it because it's comedy, but I'm glad I changed my mind.

All in all, 9.5/10

I thought so, he's something like the God of the Old Testament, lol. The Great Flood and all.

I really enjoy this comment section! There's no nonsense & excessive thirsting over actors and most comments focus on the plot and characterisation/character development. It's great reading everyone's thoughts. I watched three currently airing dramas and this is the only comment section I actually like visiting. 😂

Why do you find it stressful? I think it's pretty tame compared to some other, much angstier, dramas.