When Destiny Brings the Demon

Name: When Destiny Brings the Demon
Genre: Drama
Released: 2025-08-16
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Arthur Chen, Wang Yinglu, Wang Yiting, Gao Han, Wu Yuheng

ENDED1 Season33 Episodes★ 8.4

When Destiny Brings the Demon is a drama series on Youku that premiered in 2025, ending after 1 season and 33 episodes.

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NetworkYouku

First AiredAug 16, 2025

Last AiredSep 1, 2025

GenreDrama

Runtime45 min

Created ByFu Hua

Original Title献鱼

LanguageChinese

CountryChina

ProductionYinhekuyu Media, 奔兔影业, Youku

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.

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Cast

Arthur Chen

Sima Jiao / Wei Jiao

Wang Yinglu

Liao Tingyan / Shi Yan / Zou Yan

Wang Yiting

Ye Ruling / Hongluo

Gao Han

Hei Nianju

Wu Yuheng

Fengqi

Wang Yajia

Bi'an

Zhao Shunran

Mingli

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 33 episodes

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E1An Unbothered Player in the Survival Game

Aug 16, 202537m★ 9.7

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.

E2Struck by an NPC's Fate, but Can't Go AFK

Aug 16, 202541m

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.

E3Don't Try to Understand Madness. Lay Low and Live Another Day

Aug 16, 202544m

Liao Tingyan finds an ally and questions her relationship with Sima Jiao. Meanwhile, Sima Jiao tries to break his seal but suffers harmful consequences.

E4The True Meaning Behind "Kill Me" is Way Too Scary

Aug 16, 202544m

Liao Tingyan grows closer to Sima Jiao after learning of his imprisonment. An Xue plots against Liao Tingyan after overhearing a piece of information.

E5The Key Player and Survivorin the Grandmaster's Revenge Plan

Aug 17, 202546m

After Sima Jiao injures himself, the mountain comes under attack. Liao Tingyan falls into trouble and Ye Ruling's identity is revealed.

E6I Got Wind of Grandmaster's Most Guarded Secret. What to Do Now?

Aug 17, 202541m

The palaces arrange a marriage between Sima E and Sima Shi. Liao Tingyan decides to stay with Sima Jiao, who doesn't realize he is falling for her.

E7He'd Only Ever Killed. The Few He Saved Were for Her

Aug 18, 202544m

Sima Jiao brings Liao Tingyan to a banquet, which descends into conflict. Shi Qianlu tries to reseal Sima Jiao and misses an important appointment.

E8It Turns Out That I'm a Player Who Cannot Remain Uninvolved

Aug 18, 202543m

Hei Nianjiu pledges allegiance to Ye Ruling, while Master Zhenxu plots to frame Sima Jiao. As alliances shift, Liao Tingyan becomes bait in a trap.

E9Glitched into an In-Game Odyssey of Cultivation Trials and Tribulations

Aug 19, 202545m

Ye Ruling tries to warn Liao Tingyan, but Sima Jiao steps in. Shi Qianlu sends Shi Zhenxu to Chiyan City — Sima Jiao's next destination.

E10A Disguised Inspection with Grandmaster is Always a Disaster

Aug 19, 202545m

After his bloodline awakens, Sima Jiao changes form to learn about his birthmark. Meanwhile, Ye Ruling meets Liao Tingyan at the Yan residence.

E11Feels Like a Love-Struck Girl

Aug 20, 202544m

A disguised Sima Jiao stirs trouble in the Yan home while Liao Tingyan pushes him to reveal his feelings. Master Yan reveals his ancient ties.

E12The Real Battle is Inside the Mean Grandmaster's Home

Aug 20, 202544m

Liao Tingyan comforts Sima Jiao when a tragedy triggers memories of his past. Shi Qianlu attempts to frame Sima Jiao.

E13She is the Last Breath of Hope for the Grandmaster?

Aug 21, 202543m

Sima Jiao and Liao Tingyan escape captivity into a spiritual realm. Shi Qianlu spreads lies, fueling Shi Zhenxu's hatred toward Sima Jiao.

E14A Role-Play Game Amidst Peril

Aug 21, 202545m

Ye Ruling allies with Shi Qianlu. Liao Tingyan and Sima Jiao take an important step to evade hunters and put their plan in motion.

E15Love Takes Two to Tango

Aug 22, 202544m

Sima Jiao gives Liao Tinyang a gift to help them communicate when they're apart from each other. Shi Qianlu's people try to catch Hei Nianjiu.

E16Long-Distance Relationships are Bound to Have Many Uncertainties

Aug 22, 202545m

When Liao Tingyan faces danger, Ye Ruling reports the incident to Shi Qianlu. Sima Jiao rushes to the rescue and forms a plan to confuse their enemies.

E17The Man Who Fights Lightning with His Bare Hands is the Ultimate Catch

Aug 23, 202544m

Sima Jiao helps Liao Tingyan recover, and their deepening relationship produces a surprising outcome. However, danger awaits in Fenghua City.

E18No Quest is Harder Than Love

Aug 23, 202545m

Shi Qianlu tries to trap Sima Jiao but the plan backfires with deadly consequences. Sima Jiao pushes Liao Tingyan past her limits, leaving her in shock.

E19Immortals and Demons are Worlds Apart, Separated by Life and Death

Aug 24, 202544m

Sima Jiao learns the truth about his family at Taiwei Mountain. Shi Qianlu tries to use Liao Tingyan as bait, but she vanishes as the plan unfolds.

E20Given the Average Lifespan in This World, It's Only a Brief Parting

Aug 24, 202545m

Liao Tingyan seeks a peaceful life after Shi Qianlu erases her memory and gives her a new identity. Sima Jiao desperately searches for her.

E21Shi Qianlv, the Stock You Bought Tanked

Aug 25, 202545m

In Hexian City, Shi Yan learns that Sima Jiao is the attacker. Shi Qianlu urges her to seek revenge, but Hei Nianjiu has other plans.

E22What's Your Lover Liao Tingyan Got to Do with Me, Shi Yan?

Aug 26, 202544m

Sima Jiao tries to bond with Shi Yan, but her doubts about her true identity hold her back. Hei Nianjiu's search for Shi Qianlu unearths a surprise.

E23If We Still Have Faith in Love, Memory Loss Just Here to Spice Things Up

Aug 27, 202545m

Hei Nianjiu shares what he's learned. A jealous Sima Jiao revisits the past with Shi Yan to soften her heart and revive her memory.

E24Was It Really Me? The Girl Who Valiantly Dated Big Boss Back Then?

Aug 27, 202545m

Seeking the truth about her identity, Shi Yan tries to escape. Sima Jiao helps her, with unexpected results. A plot to kill Sima Jiao begins to brew.

E25Traveling Together on Vacation is the Perfect Chance to Grow Closer

Aug 28, 202543m

Sima Jiao and Liao Tingyan reunite and grow closer than ever. Believing Sima Jiao has wronged him, Feng Qi conspires to get revenge.

E26This is Some Dangerous Romance

Aug 29, 202545m

Liao Tingyan feels a chill when she kisses Sima Jiao, alerting them to danger. Shi Qianlu tricks Liao Tingyan into removing her bracelet.

E27Now I Am Strong Enough to Fight Lightning Too

Aug 30, 202549m

Liao Tingyan helps Sima Jiao and Hei Nianjiu escape before falling into an abyss. Recovering her memories and powers, she claims a new identity.

E28Will It Only Be Happiness From Here On?

Aug 30, 202544m

Feng Qi offers to help Liao Tingyan. However, when renewed conflict breaks out, he reveals his ulterior motives and puts a sinister plan into action.

E29If the Harsh Winter Comes, He'll Leave Me a Fire

Aug 31, 202545m

Sima Jiao's loss leaves a devastated and heartbroken Liao Tingyan behind. Nineteen years later, he is reborn with no memory of his past.

E30The Villain in the Story May Be Late, but Will Surely Arrive

Sep 1, 202547m

Sima Jiao grows close to Liao Tingyan but doubts her motives. When she reacts strangely to an injury during an assassination attempt, the mystery grows.

E31The More We Keep Secrets, the More We Look Like a Couple

Sep 1, 202549m

Liao Tingyan reveals the truth about their bond to a skeptical Sima Jiao. Together with Hong Luo, she tries to learn more about a dangerous plot.

E32It is for You. You Can Do Whatever You Like to It

Sep 1, 202547m

Liao Tingyan discovers how to suppress her demon side and asks Sima Jiao to help. Later, she must contend with false imprisonment and a severe drought.

E33I Saved You, and I Will Find You Again

Sep 1, 202549m

Liao Tingyan and Sima Jiao plan a wedding to lure their enemies. When things take a surprising turn, Liao Tingyan questions where she truly belongs.

About When Destiny Brings the Demon

When Destiny Brings the Demon is a drama series on Youku. The show first aired on Aug 16, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 33 episodes. When Destiny Brings the Demon has ended. It has a rating of 8.4/10 based on 22 votes. The cast includes Arthur Chen, Wang Yinglu, Wang Yiting, Gao Han, Wu Yuheng. Created by Fu Hua.