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Uhh, well, that was choppy. Hahah. When I watched for the first time I finished first two episodes and then skipped the whole flashback because I was so curious about what happens next, but after watching few after-flashback episodes I stopped and started from the beginning (I think I even watched donghua simultaneously). Anyways, it was a mess.

I mean, if you understand everything that happens and don't feel like rewatching that's okay. I don't exactly remember what happens in which episode of which version to be able to say what you missed. If you do decide to sometimes rewatch the show I would suggest watching this original version tho.

The shorter version skips many important parts and cuts some of my favorite scenes. Original version is much better for those who are watching for the first time. But to answer your questions since you already finished watching.

1. The one who brings Wei Wuxian back is Mo Xuanyu. He's the bastard son of Jin Guangshan who was thrown out of the Jin sect. He was later bullied by his maternal family, supposedly went mad & then decided to bring Wei Wuxian back to life (by sacrificing himself) to get revenge for him against his family and Jin Guangyao.

2. The one who was behind everything was Nie Huaisang. He found out that Jin Guangyao killed his older brother (Nie Mingjue), decided to get revenge and set everything in motion.

I would suggest watching the original version. 50 episodes is a lot but if you like the special edition you'll probably enjoy this one as well and everything will be much clearer.

It is. Their relationship here is mostly platonic if that's what worries you.

I mean I'm definitely for it but not sure if they'll accept it so soon after the last change? And some do like the current one so maybe we should wait for a few more opinions. I don't wanna be responsible for a change that people dislike even more ┬┴┤_•) hahah.

If it really has to have that ID feel I think this one would be better https://twitter.com/loeyxzhan01127/status/1375092586914979840?s=20, at least he's smiling xD

I'm on ep. 13 and still not sure how I feel about this drama. I like the story so far but I find these female characters extremely annoying and for someone who's not supposed to have any emotions (or did I get that wrong?) XuanJi is acting exactly the opposite. But aside from that I like it and looking forward to see where the story goes.

I'll love doctor XZ and soldier XZ but this is the one I'm looking forward to the most. He looks so regal! From what I've read about the novel (I know they'll probably change a lot) the story is also to my taste. Can't wait!

I only watched one episode with Xiao Zhan since that's the only one that's subbed but from what I've seen I like the format of it. We learn more about the sport in question and about the Olympics & watching sports ambassadors interact with others is always fun if you're a fan. I wish I understood Chinese but since I don't I doubt I'll watch the rest.

Wouldn't call it either happy or sad, it's a cliffhanger. It makes you excited about the second season but who knows when we'll get it.

They're really testing our patience with this one.

One of the best shows I've ever watched! To be honest, it took me a whole month (maybe even more) to finish first 4 episodes 'cause for some reason I couldn't get into it, but then I binge-watched the rest in 3 days without any skipping or speeding up. I'm so glad I didn't drop it after those first few episodes.

That ending was so pointless?? I usually like tragedies but this didn't even make me sad, it was just annoying and unnecessary. Also, half of the time instead of feeling sorry for her I just found her annoying (together with most of the other characters).

I can't really remember all the details but I think he didn't want to tell her because she would turn against the king if she knew, and at that point in time he was still loyal to him (they explain why later).

And yeah, Ji Chong is hot (!!) and also a really good character. While Lord Bo is the unreasonable and cruel one, Ji Chong later becomes her pillar of support. Personality wise he's probably one of the most likable characters I've ever watched.

Yeah. I wrote this when they changed rating algorithm on MDL and the rating for this one rose to 7.6. It's back to normal again, I think.

They'll go back and forth. From what I remember she finds out his real identity in ep. 19? They're gonna have some sweet moments after that but there'll be more misunderstandings later on and he'll be cruel again. In the last few episodes they'll work things out and those few episodes are really sweet. The reason for his cruelness does get explained but a lot of people still hate it so idk.

For me it's 1. Wei Wuxian, 2. Yan Bingyun (I need him in this role for 2nd season!!!), 3. Ji Chong, 4. Tang San, 5. Bei Tang Moran, 6. Zhang Xiaofan.

I don't think I'll get over WWX anytime soon. My favorite character before him was Loki from MCU and he'd been at the top of my list for 8 years but as soon as I discovered WWX Loki completely faded out of my mind. XZ really brought WWX to life.

Same! Historical dramas are my favorite and XZ looks gorgeous in those roles but I also just want him to choose whatever he likes and feels comfortable with. He's the only actor whose dramas/movies I'll watch no matter what they're about.

Sorry to butt in but didn't they reunite again in the end? When WWX hears "Wei Ying", turns around and smiles I understood that in a way that they met again after his travels?

I found it heartbreaking when they parted ways but that last scene made it perfect. I personally couldn't wish for a better ending.

You can read it here: https://exiledrebelsscanlations.com/novels/grandmaster-of-demonic-cultivation/
As for what's better, I would say all versions are good in their own way. It depends on what you like more. I watched donghua/anime and it's really good (closer to novel than the live adaptation), chibi version is just adorable (I watched only few episodes though). I haven't finished the novel yet, I'm stuck around chapter 42 for quite some time so it's better for someone who finished the whole thing to comment. All I can say is that there are some differences from the live adaptation so you won't be bored while reading and the story as a story is interesting.

I prefer the old one tbh but he looks good either way so whatever. This one looks like an ID pic, lol.

XZ fan or not, how can it be credible if there are companies who openly do that and it's apparently a well known fact in the industry? Wouldn't call it credible, but to each their own I guess.