I dropped this series after the first two episodes because it was simply boring, and because I was watching Princess Silver. I was thoroughly disappointed with PS hence I returned to this series and I am glad I did. This story gives equal screen time to its lead roles and supporting roles, enough of the wuxia, drama and romance. I find myself trying to watch 10 episodes and more daily.

While I didn't like the FL too much because her acting resembles that in Hua Qian Gu, and the ML seems like Mark Chao, but they did an ok job after the first few episodes. There was a bit too much of conflicts between them (sigh romance), but they had good chemistry and strong characters. The story began with FL and ML meeting after FL's dad was killed by Hua Lian (High Priestess and Leader of Moon Sect). From their younger counterparts you can tell that their fates are going to be interlinked as the story progresses. FL went through a lot of sadness such as her shifu (Master) who died at the hands of Hua Lian, her Da Shixiong Qing Lan who supposedly died at the hands of the Moon Sect but was revived as the pawn/high priest of Moon Sect by Ming He (the daughter of Hua Lian). FL shows a good portrayal of a strong character who undertakes things in her stride though she can be headstrong at times.

ML did a good job, better than the FL, as most of the story was centered around him. Comparing him to the ML of Princess Silver, I was pleasantly surprised. Though ML acts like Mark Chao in Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, his character is developed through the various though progresses and his strong ability to fight for his people and for his love. He doesn't come across as overbearing and instead is genuinely concerned about the people around him while upholding fairness for all.

My favorite actors in this show has got to be that of Qing Lan, Ming He, Chi Xiao Tai, Gu Guang, Bi Luo and Zi Mo. Qing Lan was great in portraying to be a kind man, and also the evil High Priest of the Moon. QL had a kind heart which was shown through the ways he treated Ming He though she betrayed his trust and killed his Master back in the Sand Valley. Ming He was amazing as well in her portrayal of an innocent/somewhat kind girl but was also somewhat evil. She and QL were from different sides and her love for him was possessive and obsessive till the point whereby she killed the both of them. Chi Xiao Tai was basically the kind girl with the nature of a backstabber. She expects the world to revolve around her and expect the ML to love her though his heart is with the FL and she does many trickeries and collusion with the enemy for her twisted love. If you hate her, it means that the actress did an amazing job.

I like Gu Guang as he is a righteous man who dwells in the Moon Sect for his love and his loyalty towards the Sect. He plays the role of an evil man and righteous person well and is a quickthinker. I was so happy he ended up being the Sect Leader after Qing Lan and Ming He died. Bi Luo is a breath of fresh air in this Wuxia drama. A powerful man who harbors such dedication to a girl and who will search the world for her. Though he lost her because Xiao Tai killed his love, he later found peace and love with Hong Chen at the Snow Tower. Zi Mo is great as well as she shows a strong lady with quick thinking and is unafraid to fight her way through. I like her poise. Lastly, shoutout to Ren Fei Yang for being able to act like the rich, classy guy but is in fact slightly dumb and very loyal. Sometimes his expressions are too funny like a puppy, but he did an amazing job that I cried when he died.

My favorite romance has got to be that of Qing Lan and Ming He. Even though theirs was a twisted romance, it was revealed in the end that it was love at first sight for them. Romeo and Juliet much eh? Ming He tried many cruel ways to protect Qing Lan without realizing that it was hurting him and the both of them. If only both of them were not from opposing sects, they might not have ended up that way. I felt sad for them when they died together.

If you're into Wuxia drama, watch this, but you can skip the first few episodes they're honestly too slow to progress. I got a bit disappointed with the ending because it ended too fast, but I think I'm happy that I returned to this drama. Recommended!