I've taken a break from Korean series for Chinese Wuxia series. This series would have some weird stuff going on. The beginning almost reminds me of Kamen Rider Zi-O where the main hero is also the future villain. Tantai Jin becomes the Devil God and starts destroying the future. Li Susu sees the future damaged by Devil God Tantai Jin in real carnage. I really loved how the beginning starts with real carnage. The Devil God Tantai Jin is truly a menace. Meanwhile, Li Susu goes back into the past and becomes Ye Xiwu. I think Ye Xiwu has probably the past life of Xiwu. People forget their past lives for a reason. Think it over that there's so much emotional connection whether the leading lady is Susu or Xiwu.
I really love the chemistry betweeen Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu. Yunxi really know show to play the more benign side of Tantai Jin before he becomes the Devil God Tantai Jin. Bai Lu manages to play the heroine and the possible past life she had 500 years ago. Susu as Xiwu develops feelings for Tantai Jin - the very person she's sworn to destroy. That's why I believe Xiwu is the past life of Susu. Certain cultivators of Tao may end up remembering their past lives. I think the same happened to Lu Dongbin since he was Dong Yan in his past life. Dong Yan cultivated before becoming reincarnated as Dongbin.
The backstory of the OG Devil God (also acted by Yunxi) was that he was relegated with taking the world's sins. this was during the time when the Titans known as Fuxi and Nuwa created the world. I think this OG Devil God where he signs a pact with the Moon Tribe to create the Devil Fetus. Tantai Jin is practically the reincarnation to return the world to Hundun or primordial central chaos. Tantai Jin would do anything to prevent that destiny - even if it means destroying himself.
There are several incarnations for each character. Some people used to be devils themselves too. This reminds me of the story of the Maiden in Green referred to as Lü Zhu. Lü Zhu would later devote herself to fighting evil spirits after her cultivation. Some people ascend from their previous demon existence to fighting demons. Both Jin and Xiwu become other characters as they seek to cultivate to higher existence.
The fight against fate really centers it. Can love conquer fate? Will light prevail over darkness? The whole series can be full of spoilers. In fact, almost every character tends to be a Walking Spoiler. It was enjoyable watching the fight against fate itself. I recommend it for more fantasy Xianxia stories.
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