Chang Yue Jin Ming

Xianxia tends to be hit or miss with me, but I was drawn in by the appeal of seeing Bai Lu and Luo Yunxi together again after the Love is Sweet. Their chemistry doesn't disappoint. I really loved the first 3/4 of this drama. Though both leads are good, Luo Yunxi really owned the show as the tortured Tantai Jin, and I found two of the lifetimes (Ming Ye/Cang Jiu and Tantai Jin/Ye Xiwu) equally absorbing and the CGI above the usual. But once we returned to the "present," the storytelling fell apart quite a bit for me. The pacing became uneven, the cut from scene to scene disjointed. The logic of the characters became inconsistent and subordinate to the plot. Sometimes it lagged, sometimes it was too hurried. The ending was not, for me, satisfying. It just felt sloppy. I don't know what happened in the production, but it certainly felt like more care was put into earlier episodes versus the latter and I only ended up finishing because of my investment from the earlier episodes . I went from wishing the drama would never end to wondering if it ever would by ep 33, a big disappointment. That's not to take away from the actors. I hope to see Bai Lu and Luo Yunxi collaborate again.

Actors, acting, costumes, locations, green-screening, special effects, lighting, soundtrack all great. Really enjoyed the way the characters went through different experiences and some of the key questions: Once you are branded as evil, are you evil for ever? Can kindness change a person for good? Who caries the responsibility when ordinary people are slaughtered? It's quite a lot of food for thought, which is always a good thing in Drama.

Not so great is the rollercoaster relationship between the two leading actors. Once the relationship has been established, both swing between love and hate due to hearsay and false information. It never occurs to them that they are being played. Several times I felt the urge to cry out: "Talk to each other!"

There are one or two plot holes which fortunately do not detract significantly from the narrative. For the viewer, this delicious serving of eye candy is well worth the viewing time.

An excellent drama in which everything is perfect: wonderful acting (special respect to Leo and Bai Lu). Amazing costumes and scenery, good special effects. All the actors (both main and secondary) are very beautiful! The actors play so well that it is impossible to break away from the series. I am very worried about the fate of the characters, the plot is very dynamic, tense and unpredictable! There is no place for boredom here! I watched a lot of dramas, this is definitely one of the best in all respects! In love with the characters, delighted with looking forward to each new series! Perfect!!!

I fell in love with this series at first sight. The incredible look of the main character melted my heart from the first minutes of the series.

The actors got used to the role perfectly and revealed the characters.

The plot is interesting and exciting. After watching each episode, you are looking forward to a new episode.

I'm a fashion designer and I really liked the costumes. They are detailed and perfectly convey the mood and image of the heroes. The special effects are just as good.

I'm watching the series and as if I'm plunging into that world with my head.

This series has become one of my favourites. Thank you for the work done! I look forward to the next series!

In addition to great acting by Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu and a plot that hooks you in, I appreciate that this is a departure from the traditional xianxia in that it is much darker and more colorful at the same time. The female lead is not stupid. The male lead starts out as a psycho (but there's amazing character development). Finally, a xianxia that's not just about falling in love, but has a deeper central message: anyone can become a force for good and rise from the ashes.

While the production is not perfect and there are inconsistencies in editing, lighting etc, there are enough highlights to make up for the shortfall. Lots of scenes that could live in memes in years to come. Some of the fight scenes could easy be a superhero film. Also, compared to most Chinese TV dramas, the plot moves really quickly, with lots of details and easter eggs buried within, to the point that Chinese viewers are complaining that it feels choppy. However, I think this is a step in the right direction as the audience matures.

Overall, I would highly recommend this xianxia to those who would like to see a more serious, sophisticated take of the genre.