when destiny brings the demon

"When Destiny Brings The Demon" is a 2025 xianxia drama about Sima Jiao, a powerful immortal master who has been sealed inside a mountain for 500 years. He carries a rare demonic energy bloodline and has endured torment as the vessel of the Spirit Fire. The story begins when Liao Tingyan, a modern-day office worker who is unexpectedly transported into the cultivation world and becomes a disciple, meets Sima Jiao. Despite his cold and vengeful nature, her calm and unambitious attitude starts to soften him. They develop a complex love-hate relationship that spans three lifetimes in the fairy, demonic, and human realms. The narrative explores their journey of love, redemption, and their efforts to protect the peace of the three realms amidst challenges including fate, curses, and conspiracies within the celestial governance. The title "When Destiny Brings The Demon" reflects the intertwining of destiny, demonic energy, and the characters' struggles across multiple lifetimes. The show is based on the novel "Xiang Shi Zu Xian Shang Xian Yu" by Fu Hua. It features themes of cultivation, fate, and romance, unfolding in a richly visual fantasy setting.