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yess, a true diamond♥

Yes! And now with stone clan? I care about Qi feng' arc and maybe a bit about Cang Shan's, since we know him since the beginning. But the rest of the stone clan? They can die for all I care :')

I do like subplots, I think they’re essential for a good story and proper world-building. Forty episodes without a few subplots would be absolutely boring. But I enjoy them most when they blend together, where one thing naturally leads to another and everything is unveiled gradually, piece by piece. Here, though, it feels more like a checklist: Ning’an City—4 episodes, then cut and move on. Yi City—4 episodes, then cut and move on. Fox Clan—4 episodes, then cut and move on. It’s like each subplot exists in isolation and the only recurring element tying them together is the Contemplation Stone, but even that feels more like another subplot now, rather than the central thread it’s supposed to be. This ultimately weakens the impact of the main plot in my opinion.

I wouldn’t say there’s anything wrong with the subplots, it’s just that there are so many of them. Each one lasts about 2–4 episodes, and because of that, it’s hard for me to get attached to the new characters or care about their stories. Just as I start to get invested, the focus shifts again, which makes it feel a bit disjointed. And we never speak of them again, after their part is played.

There are so many subplots... and with each new one, I can’t help but care less

Iconic😂😂 Well, I'm here with my popcorn ready for the hate train (of Chong Zhao, not the actor, of course)

And that she's not forced! He acts as if he sees her at least in handcuffs being beaten all the time, meanwhile butterflies in her stomach are having the time of their life

Also, Chong Zhao is honestly one of the most unlikeable and unbearably annoying characters I’ve ever seen. Watching him sometimes feels like a punishment. I’ve seen some edits of him on Twitter, and I’m genuinely baffled at how people manage to overlook his walking red flag energy to the point of actually simping for him. Is it the looks? The angst? The audacity? Because I just can’t relate. Nothing beats the irritation I feel towards him.

I’ll pay someone to count how many times Chong Zhao says something like “Come with me, Bai Shuo” or “I’ve come to take you with me.” I swear he says it in every episode, truly the definition of BRO, TAKE A HINT.

Same, I hate it too, but it feels like they’re setting things up for later, probably giving Fu Ling some kind of redemption arc or something. Especially since everyone’s already guessing who she really is.

Isn't DYX dubbed here? It's not in the cast&credits, but I swear he sounds different

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I feel like we all gonna need a long therapy after we finish this

That's a great point! Maybe it’s the missing backstory details, especially for ZYZ. I hope they'll show us more of it later, that would for sure help. I’d also love more background on the love story. It feels like it happened a bit too suddenly, which makes me think they might have had feelings for each other earlier? Or maybe I’d be fine with just more relationship-building scenes – I feel like we didn’t get many of those. So, as much as I adore them and believe in their feelings, it also feels a bit "jumpy," like they jumped into love.

Yes, exactly! After reading more comments here, I'm thinking maybe it's the plot twists I don't get. But as you said, we can figure it out while watching next episodes ;) Glad I'm not the only one tho.

Also, I love your profile pic!

Okay, "torn" isn’t the right word, since I’m literally obsessed (I’ve basically made this show my personality for the next few weeks, lol). It’s more like this strange feeling where it’s standing so close to perfection, and it gives me a bit of heartache because I found something that’s bothering me about it.

I really don't know how to explain the feeling, it's so weird

Ahh, this is the first time I’ve felt so torn while watching a drama. I'm absolutely obsessed with and in love with the show – it feels so fresh and high-quality. The acting is incredible, the aesthetics are stunning, and the OST is out of this world. I have zero complaints about any of that. But I constantly feel like there’s that one spark missing, and I can’t quite put my finger on what it is.

I find myself a bit lost in the plot, and I don’t mean that I’m confused or struggling to follow; everything is actually clear and as well-executed as the other elements. It’s more like I’m losing focus. I can’t fully explain it, but sometimes the plot feels a bit jumpy – like it moves too fast at times, then slows down. But it’s not exactly about the "pace" of the story.

I think I’m struggling to pinpoint exactly what’s bothering me, but there’s definitely something, and it’s driving me crazy. I hope it has to do with the plot and that I’ll understand what I mean by the time the show ends. Ugh. Anyway, I still think this show is on track to be a masterpiece, no matter how it ends.

Absolutely agree! I’m a huge fan of OSTs, but usually, it's just one or two standout tracks from a particular drama—if any. Here, though, every single song hits perfectly. It’s fresh, mysterious, different and incredibly catchy, all while keeping that fantasy vibe. Perfection.

I feel like the OST for this needs to be talked about more! Literally not one bad song in the album, I'm replaying it over and over. Need it on spotify ASAP

we all saw that lip pull right? RIGHT?????