Series synopsis
When Destiny Brings the Demon is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Youku on August 16, 2025. It ended on September 1, 2025. It was created by Fu Hua. It stars Arthur Chen, Wang Yinglu, Wang Yiting and Gao Han.
Modern-day office drone Zou Yan accidentally stumbles into the world of cultivation and wakes up as Liao Tingyan, a disciple of the Qinggutian Sect. She's soon selected to serve the reclusive Grandmaster Sima Jiao, a powerful cultivator who's been secretly sealed inside a mountain for 500 years. Twisted by isolation and rage, he's cold, hot-tempered, and bent on revenge. Liao Tingyan doesn't know that "her" original identity is a demonic assassin. But to his surprise, she shows no ill will, no a ...
Premise
Modern-day office drone Zou Yan accidentally stumbles into the world of cultivation and wakes up as Liao Tingyan, a disciple of the Qinggutian Sect. She's soon selected to serve the reclusive Grandmaster Sima Jiao, a powerful cultivator who's been secretly sealed inside a mountain for 500 years. Twisted by isolation and rage, he's cold, hot-tempered, and bent on revenge. Liao Tingyan doesn't know that "her" original identity is a demonic assassin. But to his surprise, she shows no ill will, no ambition, and no desire at all. Her nature fascinates him. Thus begins an unlikely romance between a villainous immortal and a healing-type "slacker," a connection that defies fate and spans lifetimes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Arthur Chen as Sima Jiao / Wei Jiao
- Wang Yinglu as Liao Tingyan / Shi Yan / Zou Yan
- Wang Yiting as Ye Ruling / Hongluo
- Gao Han as Hei Nianju
- Wu Yuheng as Fengqi
- Wang Yajia as Bi'an
- Zhao Shunran as Mingli
Guest cast
- Wen Zhengrong as Lily
- Chen Shujun as Mu Nisheng
- Bao Jianfeng as Shi Qianlv
- Cola Yao as Yun Xiyue
- Dai Xiangyu as Sima Shi
- He Zhonghua as Yuan Che
- Lin Jing as Yue Langning
- Li Jiahao as Su Changqing
- Ding Zhiyong as Tian Wuya
- Li Xinze as Shi Zhenxu
- Ding Jie as Yue Chuhui
- Chi Ningning as Hua Wanqing
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 33 | August 16, 2025 | September 1, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
An Unbothered Player in the Survival Game Immortal Sima Jiao forms a bond with his mysterious new assistant Liao Tingyan. As they grow closer, he tries to find out more about her. |
August 16, 2025 |
| 2 |
Struck by an NPC's Fate, but Can't Go AFK Sima Jiao allows Liao Tingyan to stay with him after learning her true identity, but her strange responses while under a spell add to the intrigue. |
August 16, 2025 |
| 3 |
Don't Try to Understand Madness. Lay Low and Live Another Day Liao Tingyan finds an ally and questions her relationship with Sima Jiao. Meanwhile, Sima Jiao tries to break his seal but suffers harmful consequences. |
August 16, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Youku |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 16, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 1, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |