Chapter 404 Double Critical Hit of Looks

It's no wonder many readers complain that fantasy male and female leads are harbingers of doom, becoming powerful themselves while their parents and loved ones suffer misfortune.

In the first episode, the female lead's parents died. Viewers familiar with online novels would naturally assume this is a precursor to the rise of a powerful female protagonist.

Little did they know, the annihilation of the entire family at the beginning also signifies another, little-known situation.

This situation is also the greatest source of conflict between the male and female leads, and the most brilliant arrangement of this drama.

Without the initial setup, the hatred that separates the male and female leads could not have formed, and the tragic beauty of the ending would be impossible.

Seeing the audience fall for the trope, believing it to be a common novel convention, Jiang Ling couldn't help but laugh.

She eagerly anticipated the expressions on the faces of fans and viewers when the truth was revealed and they realized they had been deceived.

As she pondered, the plot slowly progressed.

Tang Ruoxuan narrowly escaped through a secret passage.

However, Hei Qiling was waiting for her at the exit of the secret passage, demanding she hand over the Five Jewels of the Heavenly Sword, or else she would die along with her parents.

Though seemingly frail, Tang Ruoxuan possessed a stubborn and unyielding spirit, refusing to bend or break, and fought back with all her might.

However, her martial prowess was still too low; she was no match for Hei Qiling.

Just as Tang Ruoxuan was about to be killed by Hei Qiling's saber, a treasured sword flew through the air, deflecting the blow aimed at the female lead.

Following closely behind, a man descended from the sky, with white hair and blue eyes, appearing like a deity.

At that moment, the audience in front of the screens couldn't help but exclaim in awe.

Especially some of the younger female viewers and effeminate boys, whose eyes instantly lit up, so excited they nearly exploded.

[So handsome, incredibly handsome!]

[Oh my god, someone save me, I'm about to faint!]

[Jiang Yu Lei, how can he be so handsome?]

[Lei Lei, Lei Lei, I love you like mice love rice!]

[There are many handsome men in historical dramas, but white-haired handsome men are a first!]

[White hair has always been a symbol of aging. Previous handsome men all had black hair, but who knew Jiang Yu Lei in ancient costume with white hair could be so captivating!]

[I was already smitten by Jiang Yu Lei's handsomeness in the promotional trailers, but his appearance in the main series is three times more dashing than in the trailers!]

[Is there truly such an ethereal and breathtakingly beautiful man in this world? Heaven, I'm about to faint from his handsomeness in the restroom!]

[Wahahaha, Jiang Yu Lei's fight scenes are so cool! With just a few swift moves, he repelled Hei Qiling!]

Although the hero saving the damsel plot is cliché, it can't withstand the audience's adoration.

Especially when the hero saving the day is a true handsome man, and the one being saved is also a true beauty.

When the two are together, it's an undeniable dual blow of visual sweetness.

The episode concluded with Xiao Ting having driven away Hei Qiling, and locking eyes with Tang Ruoxuan.

After watching, Jiang Ling sighed, "A glance that lasts for ten thousand years, their fated entanglement has begun!"

The audience, unaware of the tragic ending where both the male and female leads would die, were still left wanting more after the first episode.

Due to the extraordinary high颜值 of the male and female leads, coupled with their excellent acting and elegant, handsome fight choreography, every frame and every second was a visual feast.

Consequently, "The Heavenly Sword Knights" undeniably topped the trending searches.

The premiere achieved a booming success in viewership ratings, and Guan Su Yi, the female director, once again became a breakout sensation.

Jiang Ling's popularity and buzz also continued to surge.

However, the biggest beneficiary was Jiang Yu Lei.

After the episode aired, his fan base rapidly increased, easily surpassing five million, making him the artist with the fastest fan growth in recent years.

This achievement had envious rivals in the industry practically weeping.

Could it really be this exaggerated?