The upcoming historical fantasy drama Inverted Fate (also known as Capture the Jade or Gong Yu) has reportedly shifted its lead casting, with Zeng Shunxi (Joseph Zeng) now rumored to star alongside He Nan. While earlier reports suggested Neo Hou for the male lead, recent updates indicate filming is set to begin in late May 2026 following a period of production training.
Drama OverviewPlatform: Youku Episodes: Expected to have 16 episodes in its first season. Source Material: Adapted from the web novel Capture the Jade (攻玉) by Ning Long. Genre: Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy, and Political.
Synopsis:The story follows Teng Yuyi, a general’s daughter who is killed by a traitor only to wake up a year before her death. In this second chance at life, she finds her family members still alive and discovers the Xiaoya Sword, a divine weapon capable of slaying demons.While seeking the truth behind her murder, she crosses paths with Lin Chengyou, the proud Crown Prince of the Cheng Kingdom. Initially at odds, the two eventually form a partnership to hunt demons and solve supernatural mysteries, leading to a deep romantic bond.
Production TimelineTraining: Production training is currently underway as of late April 2026. Filming: Scheduled to officially commence at the end of May.
Veil of Shadows – My Honest Thoughts Chi Wen’s original plan was to awaken and control Jiu Ying’s power, not destroy it. He gave the Dragon Scale to Yuan Wu Hou so everything could move in a controlled way. His goal was to use different dragons and powers step by step, keeping everything under his control.
Later, everything changed when Ji Ling accidentally consumed the Dragon Scale. The power became unstable and Chi Wen’s plan started to fall apart. So he created a 10th Dragon as a backup plan and was even ready to sacrifice himself so Jiu Ying could be sealed or destroyed in the end.
But even after all the sacrifices of Chi Wen and the other eight dragons, Jiu Ying was not fully destroyed. So it still feels questionable whether their sacrifices truly achieved the final goal.
On the other hand, Ji Ling, who is just an ordinary fox, is shown as the character who made the greatest sacrifice. His loneliness is highlighted as a major emotional sacrifice, but it raises questions about the logic of his long lifespan and importance.
Chi Wen never forced this responsibility on Ji Ling—he chose it himself. But because of Lu Wuyi, he failed to complete his duty.
The 10th Dragon was also portrayed very weak, which created confusion in the story. Meanwhile, Ji Ling was shown as extremely powerful through the ring’s power.
The screen time distribution also felt uneven. After the Star Stone illusion, Wu Shiguang and Wu Wangyan were almost pushed to the background with only a few minutes of screen time, even less than guest roles.
In the middle episodes, too much focus on Ji Ling and Lu Wuyi made the story feel boring. Instead of focusing on their mission, they spent most of the time saving each other.
After the illusion, Wu Wangyan’s character lost her playful charm completely, and the chemistry between Wu Shiguang and Wu Wangyan also disappeared.
In the final episodes, Wu Shiguang was shown again, but in a very weak way.
Wu Shiguang’s character was also not properly developed. Even when he first met his brother Chi Wen, he didn’t even hug him, and there was no emotional bonding shown between them. Their brotherly relationship was never properly established on screen.
So the biggest question remains: if Ji Ling was meant to deliver the final blow to Jiu Ying, then what was the real purpose of the 10th Dragon?
I am not talking about any actor or actress personally. I am only discussing the characters and the overall story of the drama. I am not hating on anyone; I am just pointing out the issues and inconsistencies in the plot. If these problems were not there, the drama would have been much more enjoyable to watch.
I watched up to episode 24 and then dropped the drama. But I couldn’t hold back my curiosity, so I ended up watching the last five episodes. The final episodes were actually good, but the middle part of the drama felt boring and dragged. Overall, it’s a decent drama. I was disappointed with Wu Shiguang’s screen time, but that doesn’t mean I’m a hater of Ju Jingyi or Tian Jiarui. I’ve watched almost all of Ju Jingyi’s dramas. It’s just that one of my favorite actors is in this drama, so my disappointment is completely natural.
I started watching this drama because of Wu Shiguang, but the way his character was handled is honestly disappointing. Wu Shiguang is the Tenth Dragon, which means the power and throne of the Dragon Deity should rightfully belong to him. As the Tenth Dragon, he should have been the one to inherit that role. Instead, the entire story revolves around Ji Ling and Lu Wuyi. Somehow, they are portrayed as more powerful than the Tenth Dragon himself, taking on responsibilities and abilities that should have been Wu Shiguang’s. He was supposed to receive the final Dragon Deity power from Han Ba and use it to bring rain, saving the mortal world from drought. But the story completely sidelines this arc. Rather than fulfilling that duty, Lu Wuyi prioritizes saving Ji Ling, while the suffering of the mortal world is largely ignored. What feels most unfair, however, is the extreme imbalance in screen time. Zheng Shunxi and Chen Duling were promoted as main leads and the second couple, yet their screen time was limited from the very beginning—and after episode 23, it drops to barely 2–3 minutes. If the drama was always meant to focus on Lu Wuyi and Ji Ling, then it should have been presented that way from the start. Promoting Zheng Shunxi and Chen Duling as main leads without giving them proper screen time feels misleading and unfair to fans. At this point, Wu Shiguang’s character feels almost unnecessary. If Lu Wuyi and Ji Ling can solve every major conflict and even wield the Dragon Deity’s power themselves, then what was the purpose of introducing the Tenth Dragon at all? If they were only going to be treated as supporting characters, they should have been introduced as such. Marketing them as main leads just to attract viewers feels deceptive—and honestly, it makes me feel like my time was wasted.
welcome back ! i though you dropped this like yesterday and the day before that 😹
I started watching this drama because of Wu Shiguang, but the way his character was handled is honestly disappointing. Wu Shiguang is the Tenth Dragon, which means the power and throne of the Dragon Deity should rightfully belong to him. As the Tenth Dragon, he should have been the one to inherit that role. Instead, the entire story revolves around Ji Ling and Lu Wuyi. Somehow, they are portrayed as more powerful than the Tenth Dragon himself, taking on responsibilities and abilities that should have been Wu Shiguang’s. He was supposed to receive the final Dragon Deity power from Han Ba and use it to bring rain, saving the mortal world from drought. But the story completely sidelines this arc. Rather than fulfilling that duty, Lu Wuyi prioritizes saving Ji Ling, while the suffering of the mortal world is largely ignored. What feels most unfair, however, is the extreme imbalance in screen time. Zheng Shunxi and Chen Duling were promoted as main leads and the second couple, yet their screen time was limited from the very beginning—and after episode 23, it drops to barely 2–3 minutes. If the drama was always meant to focus on Lu Wuyi and Ji Ling, then it should have been presented that way from the start. Promoting Zheng Shunxi and Chen Duling as main leads without giving them proper screen time feels misleading and unfair to fans. At this point, Wu Shiguang’s character feels almost unnecessary. If Lu Wuyi and Ji Ling can solve every major conflict and even wield the Dragon Deity’s power themselves, then what was the purpose of introducing the Tenth Dragon at all? If they were only going to be treated as supporting characters, they should have been introduced as such. Marketing them as main leads just to attract viewers feels deceptive—and honestly, it makes me feel like my time was wasted.
“Dropped. I’m not going to watch it anymore 😞 I’m totally disappointed with the drama. It feels like JZ and CDL are just in supporting roles or making cameo appearances.”
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Drama OverviewPlatform: Youku
Episodes: Expected to have 16 episodes in its first season.
Source Material: Adapted from the web novel Capture the Jade (攻玉) by Ning Long.
Genre: Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy, and Political.
Synopsis:The story follows Teng Yuyi, a general’s daughter who is killed by a traitor only to wake up a year before her death. In this second chance at life, she finds her family members still alive and discovers the Xiaoya Sword, a divine weapon capable of slaying demons.While seeking the truth behind her murder, she crosses paths with Lin Chengyou, the proud Crown Prince of the Cheng Kingdom. Initially at odds, the two eventually form a partnership to hunt demons and solve supernatural mysteries, leading to a deep romantic bond.
Production TimelineTraining: Production training is currently underway as of late April 2026.
Filming: Scheduled to officially commence at the end of May.
Chi Wen’s original plan was to awaken and control Jiu Ying’s power, not destroy it. He gave the Dragon Scale to Yuan Wu Hou so everything could move in a controlled way. His goal was to use different dragons and powers step by step, keeping everything under his control.
Later, everything changed when Ji Ling accidentally consumed the Dragon Scale. The power became unstable and Chi Wen’s plan started to fall apart. So he created a 10th Dragon as a backup plan and was even ready to sacrifice himself so Jiu Ying could be sealed or destroyed in the end.
But even after all the sacrifices of Chi Wen and the other eight dragons, Jiu Ying was not fully destroyed. So it still feels questionable whether their sacrifices truly achieved the final goal.
On the other hand, Ji Ling, who is just an ordinary fox, is shown as the character who made the greatest sacrifice. His loneliness is highlighted as a major emotional sacrifice, but it raises questions about the logic of his long lifespan and importance.
Chi Wen never forced this responsibility on Ji Ling—he chose it himself. But because of Lu Wuyi, he failed to complete his duty.
The 10th Dragon was also portrayed very weak, which created confusion in the story. Meanwhile, Ji Ling was shown as extremely powerful through the ring’s power.
The screen time distribution also felt uneven. After the Star Stone illusion, Wu Shiguang and Wu Wangyan were almost pushed to the background with only a few minutes of screen time, even less than guest roles.
In the middle episodes, too much focus on Ji Ling and Lu Wuyi made the story feel boring. Instead of focusing on their mission, they spent most of the time saving each other.
After the illusion, Wu Wangyan’s character lost her playful charm completely, and the chemistry between Wu Shiguang and Wu Wangyan also disappeared.
In the final episodes, Wu Shiguang was shown again, but in a very weak way.
Wu Shiguang’s character was also not properly developed. Even when he first met his brother Chi Wen, he didn’t even hug him, and there was no emotional bonding shown between them. Their brotherly relationship was never properly established on screen.
So the biggest question remains: if Ji Ling was meant to deliver the final blow to Jiu Ying, then what was the real purpose of the 10th Dragon?
I am not talking about any actor or actress personally. I am only discussing the characters and the overall story of the drama. I am not hating on anyone; I am just pointing out the issues and inconsistencies in the plot. If these problems were not there, the drama would have been much more enjoyable to watch.
The final episodes were actually good, but the middle part of the drama felt boring and dragged. Overall, it’s a decent drama.
I was disappointed with Wu Shiguang’s screen time, but that doesn’t mean I’m a hater of Ju Jingyi or Tian Jiarui. I’ve watched almost all of Ju Jingyi’s dramas.
It’s just that one of my favorite actors is in this drama, so my disappointment is completely natural.
Already disappointed with Veil of Shadows.
Wu Shiguang is the Tenth Dragon, which means the power and throne of the Dragon Deity should rightfully belong to him. As the Tenth Dragon, he should have been the one to inherit that role. Instead, the entire story revolves around Ji Ling and Lu Wuyi. Somehow, they are portrayed as more powerful than the Tenth Dragon himself, taking on responsibilities and abilities that should have been Wu Shiguang’s.
He was supposed to receive the final Dragon Deity power from Han Ba and use it to bring rain, saving the mortal world from drought. But the story completely sidelines this arc. Rather than fulfilling that duty, Lu Wuyi prioritizes saving Ji Ling, while the suffering of the mortal world is largely ignored.
What feels most unfair, however, is the extreme imbalance in screen time. Zheng Shunxi and Chen Duling were promoted as main leads and the second couple, yet their screen time was limited from the very beginning—and after episode 23, it drops to barely 2–3 minutes.
If the drama was always meant to focus on Lu Wuyi and Ji Ling, then it should have been presented that way from the start. Promoting Zheng Shunxi and Chen Duling as main leads without giving them proper screen time feels misleading and unfair to fans.
At this point, Wu Shiguang’s character feels almost unnecessary. If Lu Wuyi and Ji Ling can solve every major conflict and even wield the Dragon Deity’s power themselves, then what was the purpose of introducing the Tenth Dragon at all?
If they were only going to be treated as supporting characters, they should have been introduced as such. Marketing them as main leads just to attract viewers feels deceptive—and honestly, it makes me feel like my time was wasted.
Wu Shiguang is the Tenth Dragon, which means the power and throne of the Dragon Deity should rightfully belong to him. As the Tenth Dragon, he should have been the one to inherit that role. Instead, the entire story revolves around Ji Ling and Lu Wuyi. Somehow, they are portrayed as more powerful than the Tenth Dragon himself, taking on responsibilities and abilities that should have been Wu Shiguang’s.
He was supposed to receive the final Dragon Deity power from Han Ba and use it to bring rain, saving the mortal world from drought. But the story completely sidelines this arc. Rather than fulfilling that duty, Lu Wuyi prioritizes saving Ji Ling, while the suffering of the mortal world is largely ignored.
What feels most unfair, however, is the extreme imbalance in screen time. Zheng Shunxi and Chen Duling were promoted as main leads and the second couple, yet their screen time was limited from the very beginning—and after episode 23, it drops to barely 2–3 minutes.
If the drama was always meant to focus on Lu Wuyi and Ji Ling, then it should have been presented that way from the start. Promoting Zheng Shunxi and Chen Duling as main leads without giving them proper screen time feels misleading and unfair to fans.
At this point, Wu Shiguang’s character feels almost unnecessary. If Lu Wuyi and Ji Ling can solve every major conflict and even wield the Dragon Deity’s power themselves, then what was the purpose of introducing the Tenth Dragon at all?
If they were only going to be treated as supporting characters, they should have been introduced as such. Marketing them as main leads just to attract viewers feels deceptive—and honestly, it makes me feel like my time was wasted.