Yong Sheng: Hai Shi Xian Ling

How to get kicked by everyone 🤕

The Immortality series - a show that had us hooked from the very beginning! I mean, who doesn't love a good tale of living forever?

So, I just finished watching the 4th season, and I must say, it was...just okay. The artwork and plot were still on point, but the story seemed to take a bit of a detour. It was like they took all the excitement and anticipation from the previous seasons and said, "You know what? Let's just phone it in this time."

Ratings:
Story: 7/10 - It was a bit of a letdown compared to the previous seasons.
Artwork: 10/10 ... - Made progress and details
Fight Choreography: 4/10 - Sadly, it was a major disappointment.
Overall Enjoyment: 7/10 - It was still watchable, but not as thrilling as I had hoped.

I mean, don't get me wrong, it was still watchable. But the fights? Oh boy, the fights were like watching a bunch of sleepy sloths trying to duke it out. Where was the intensity? The passion? The "I'm-gonna-take-you-down-with-my-epic-moves" vibe? It all felt so...rushed.

And don't even get me started on the fight choreography. It was like they hired a bunch of interns to come up with the moves. "Hey, just throw some punches and kicks in there, and maybe a few explosions for good measure. We'll call it a day."
But, despite all its flaws, the show still managed to hold my attention. Maybe it's because I'm just a sucker for a good underdog story (even if the underdog is an immortal being with crazy powers).

And hey, at least the animation graphics and details were on point. I mean, the show still looked pretty darn good, even if the fight scenes were lacking.

So, here's to hoping that the next season will take a step back, re-group, and come back swinging (literally). Until then, I'll just have to keep my expectations in check.

Will I watch the next season? Yeah, I guess so. After all, I'm invested in these immortal characters and their wacky adventures.

As the latest entry in the series, Immortality Season 4 is by far the most disappointing chapter, plagued by glaring inconsistencies and poor writing decisions. While prior seasons had their moments of brilliance, this one falters under the weight of its own flaws, leaving viewers frustrated and unsatisfied.

The writing undermines its characters at every turn. The "MC vs. the world" dynamic, which was once a compelling underdog narrative, has spiraled into absurdity. Nearly every character is irredeemable, offering no nuance or complexity, making it feel like the protagonist exists solely as a punching bag. Even within the world’s established rules, his journey is riddled with ... contradictions. Despite achieving the prestigious rank of an authentic disciple, the narrative and supporting cast continue to demean him as a lowly servant, completely disregarding his progress.

Among the key players, there are some highlights, but they fail to salvage the season. The demon girl shows flickers of growth, albeit inconsistently, while the dragon girl remains a rare beacon of quality characterization. Qingxue’s kindness and loyalty shine through, but her near-absence from the season undermines her impact. Meanwhile, the rest of the cast oscillates between overt hostility and indifference, leaving the MC isolated without any plausible justification for such relentless vitriol.

Thematically, the show’s portrayal of cultivation as inherently breeding evil could be an interesting critique of the genre, but the execution is heavy-handed and one-dimensional. The entire system seems unrealistically focused on tormenting the MC to the point where disbelief sets in. For example, attacking an authentic disciple was once an unthinkable crime, yet when the MC ascends to that status, nothing changes. The sea journey attack encapsulates this inconsistency—viewers are led to believe such actions would merit harsh consequences, yet the narrative provides no payoff. Although it may in the future, it's lost my trust.

This lack of follow-through permeates the season, with "we will investigate" becoming a hollow refrain. No effort is made to show investigations or consequences, turning these promises into cheap placeholders. Either the entire world is evil and against the MC or the entire world is incompetent. Coupled with an abrupt ending and no sequel in sight, the season feels unfinished and unearned.

While the series retains a glimmer of hope for future redemption, this season earns a 6/10 at best. If upcoming installments address its many shortcomings—restoring character depth, resolving plot threads, and respecting its own world-building—there is a chance it could recover to a 7. As it stands, however, Season 4 leaves much to be desired.