Drama Digest
During the reign of King Zhou of Shang, the divine presence had diminished, allowing demons to disrupt the human realm. The Primeval Lord of Heaven made a decision to identify new Gods who could rise to the celestial realm. To achieve this, his apprentices were dispatched on a quest to find individuals of virtue: Jiang Zi Ya aided Ji Fa in governing the Zhou dynasty, Shen Gong Bao infiltrated the Shang dynasty by using Su Da Ji to manipulate the king and spread chaos, while Yu Ding Zhen Ren guided Yang Jian, a human possessing a mystical third eye, to unlock his true potential. The fate of these humans would ultimately determine the outcome of the celestial selection.
The Feel-Good Part
The audience loved the antagonist in the drama. The characters had a great bond and it was fun to watch them together. The costumes, CGI, and the sets were interesting to watch.
The Disappointing Factor
The story was extremely dragged. The storyline was okay and there were so many characters showing their side of the story which made the whole series confusing. The show could have been better if the plot was given more attention.
In-Depth Analysis
The tale narrates the rule of the malevolent King Zhou during the Shang dynasty, an early era in Chinese history. It’s said that this period existed when both gods and demons coexisted with humanity. King Zhou, known for his cruelty and extravagance, oppressed his subjects, swayed by his favored consort, Daji. Daji’s influence led him away from state affairs, urging him towards acts of brutality. Even celestial beings intervened, employing Jiang Ziya, an immortal, to assemble a group of heroes and topple the wicked king. The fall of King Zhou resulted in significant casualties, and these heroic figures became revered as deities in popular legends. Yang Jian, born part-immortal with the Third Eye, was destined to bring about King Zhou’s downfall. Fostered alongside Daji by Lord Su, his foster father, Yang Jian’s and Daji’s affection for each other formed a central departure from the original novel. In the pursuit of protecting her family and people, Daji chose to enter the palace as a concubine, but their lives were tragically extinguished. Overwhelmed by sorrow and fueled by revenge, Daji resolved to make King Zhou and his empire suffer. Striking a pact with an ancient malevolent fox spirit, she traded her soul for his aid. Wang Likun’s portrayal of Daji impeccably captured her transformation from an innocent young girl to a captivating, manipulative temptress responsible for an empire’s downfall.
Star Power
The characters did a good job in the series. Luo Jin played the role of Yang Jin, Wang Li Kun played the role of Su Da Ji, Deng Lun played the role of Zi Xu, Jaco Zhang played the role of Ji Fa, Collin Chou played the role of Di Xin, and Sun Ao played the role of Bai He.
Overall Opinion
The drama is extremely dragged and chaotic. There are lots of things happening together and is very confusing. You can watch it if you enjoy dramatic and historical shows.
