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they really should just ask people to input one rating one time and allow them to edit that rating whenever they feel like changing it.

it takes less than a minute to rate every episode. select currently watching, enter the ep #, input the rating, submit, and repeat 36 times for each ep; then select completed and input a rating one time and submit.

The purpose of resonance is to stimulate the power of Qi's divine beast. The stronger the bond between Jinzhao and Qi, the stronger the resonance, to sharpen her sword, and so this is also the purpose of Jinzhao and Qi lies in their resonance. Their bond was much greater than between Qi and Bian, even before Bian was injured. The power of pure unconditional love (between Qi and Jinzaho) is greater than the power of love and control (Qi and Bian, although Bian did love her just as much, but he also had to control her, and even though she loved him, it was not unconditional, she was really in a cage and never felt free). With Jinzhao, Qi was free to explore her feelings and Jianzhao helped her to understand them.
the success of Qi and Jinzaho's reasonance is really to Bian's credit, poor Bian, it was the resonance he always wanted with Qi.

After watching, Ep 1 intro makes sense.
Yujie Hub, guardian of the Six Realms, territory of the Hengdao Sect.
Xu Wei: It's about time, Huan (Qi's Master, aka Bian) Seal away Qi's memories and send her to the Mortal Realm.
The hope of saving all beings in the future is now entrusted to her.
You see a pink whale spin through a circle or loop (what does that loop represent?) and spins into human form (Qi).
Qi: Has Commander Ying greed to take us to the human world?
We see that Master (Bian) can control Qi and not let her come closer.
Master: Qi, your sword originates from thoughts (resonance?). Do you know your mission behind that sword?
Qi: My mission behind the sword? Does carrying a sword mean I must kill people. But I don't want to kill anyone.
We see again Master can control Qi and put her to sleep.
Then she wakes up and is with Jinzhao with no memory of her Master.

From Ep 1, already told us that Qi is not originally human, has a power that comes from her thoughts that is her weapon. She refers to Commander Ying so she is part of Henddao Sect who will go to human world on some mission that involves killing people in order to save all beings. She is the key to accomplishing the mission. Ep 1 shows she is under control of Master. Emulating from hand movements, it shows a bright beautiful golden sword that is her weapon used in battle. Even though she is the weapon for the mission, but they have to wipe out her memory in order for her to succeed in this mission.

Esther has such power and grace in her movements. First actress I enjoyed those hand movements they make.

I was merely ranking it on Viki based on Viki user ratings how his dramas on Viki compare since both WOL and SAF6 are on Viki and I saw a big jump in user ratings for WOL last two days. Not everyone is watching on Viki. ALP is my top 3 XK drama, maybe #1.
p.s. I still like Xu Kai acting in Royal Feast the best of all of his dramas to date. It may not have the range of emotional scenes but there was a quality about it that I wished he could do more of that. I like him best in serious roles.

It's different but each has its own magic. Don't watch SAF6 as if it should give you the same vibe as WOL, it's like ice-cream, there are many flavors you can enjoy. When you go buy ice-cream and there are 20 flavors in front of you, why not try more than one flavor? Get two flavors, double scoop, more slice of life, don't miss out.

He always is amusing to listen to and gives freely of himself in interviews, spontaneous and uninhibited.

XK is so funny, he should be a standup comedian. He says in such a matter of fact with a straight face as in of course: "it's soft and easy to pinch, really good. Hmm... next time you interview her, you can find someone to pinch her face", "we fished for a long time... clears his throat... No one caught anything. That bait doesn't work" (he gives that look on his face like, of course it's not me, protect my reputation). Does he even know how funny he comes across?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUKyu5uMmXY

Modern dramas will be a treat to see a different side of Xu Kai than in costume dramas. He can show more of his real-life expressions.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/M5DZmhFEkzo

XK has good taste. He has three pure bred large cats: Maine Coon (enormous, majestic, dense fur, long bushy tail, friendly, intelligent, playful), Ragdoll (gorgeous, mesmerizing blue eyes, gentle, docile, and affectionate), and Spynx (no hair, affectionate, energetic, intelligent). XK calls his Ragdoll cat "Princess". In an interview, he says he likes having them around him, but I don't see how he has time for his cats. They asked him about his cats in an interview, he said one of them eats a lot and another one is naughty. I've seen a commercial of his where he's selling product to do with cats. I think he's also into fish.

I wonder is SAF6 is giving a bump to WOL? It is going strong on Viki. If it continues at this rate, it will be # 3 on Viki for Xu Kai. #1 FIYS, #2 AMA

This time travel stuff reminds me of an episode of Star Trek where Captain Kirk went back in time and fell in love with a woman whom if he prevented her death, the future would completely change, millions of people would die. In one instance, he did prevent her from falling down the steep stairs, but later, she got hit by car, while Spock held Captain Kirk back from running across the street to save her.

In the same way, since Bian had already traded himself for Jinzhao in the past, history cannot be changed.

Baozi theory: Qi thinks Bian is like Jinzhao, both are steamed buns but with different fillings "They are the same soul but due to different experiences, they are essentially two different people."

Two Xu Kai's talking to each other, and I feel like I'm listening to two completely different people. I could listen to five Xu Kai's talking to each other. Can he please get an award for just that scene?

People who criticize Esther in this role don't realize what a great role this was for her. I believe this role pushed her acting range and she makes acting look so easy, and also, she got to experience flying and martial arts.

The comments I 'm finding for Xu Kai can be said of that for Esther. Xu Kai performance would not be the same if not for Esther brilliant portrayal of Qi. His portrayal of Jinzhao reflected off her portrayal of Qi and vice versa, creating magic.

"The screenwriter of Qi Jinchao spoke highly of Xu Kai: dedicated, professional, and thoughtful, he is lucky to have him, he is really good, he is an immortal."

"The screenwriters of the ages and the screenwriters of Erba have praised him fiercely, he is worth it."

"Yu Zheng really delayed Xu Kai."

"Who would have thought 8 yrs. ago that the most underappreciated actor in the most poorly reviewed work of Sword and Sword would win the Best Actor award."

"The drama version of Yue Jin Zhao is really good. I retract all my prejudices against Xu Kai."

"Xu Kai's acting skills saved the decisive battle; otherwise, I would be online a long time (hating the director). Xu Kai performed a 3-point scene to a 100-point level showing his attachment to Qi, his worry about Qi, and his feelings toward separation."

"Jinzhao in the drama is really more likeable than the one in the game."

"Xu Kai interpretation of Jinzhao is deeper than the game. The "elopement" scene was added very well and the concept of "peace for the common man" was sublimated."

"When he stood there, I felt like he was reincarnated."

"Just from being in the character, you can tell that he really likes Senliu."

"I fell in love with Bian because of Xu Kai; otherwise, I 'd never like the character."

"I got to know Bian's state of mind because of Xu Kai's acting skills."

Cho Na wrote an amazing review. Thank you. I enjoyed it very much.

Qi was only 3 years human experience old, but through trials and tribulations, she had to grow up fast without Jinzhao by her side.

"No one can stay a child forever. If someone could always remain a child, it is because someone else is bearing the burdens that she should carry for her."

I don't remember if this line was in the drama but in the game, while fighting Zhu Yu, Jinzaho realized that Qi was able to think for herself and that she would be fine if he's not around.