Watch trailer

Series · 2025 · Drama

When Destiny Brings the Demon

★8.4 2025 1 Season Fu Hua TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 33 episodes

An Unbothered Player in the Survival Game

Episode 01

An Unbothered Player in the Survival Game

Aug 16, 2025 · 37 min

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.

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

Episode 02

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

Aug 16, 2025 · 41 min

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.

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

Episode 03

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

Aug 16, 2025 · 44 min

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

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

Episode 04

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

Aug 16, 2025 · 44 min

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

The Key Player and Survivorin the Grandmaster's Revenge Plan

Episode 05

The Key Player and Survivorin the Grandmaster's Revenge Plan

Aug 17, 2025 · 46 min

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

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

Episode 06

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

Aug 17, 2025 · 41 min

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.

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

Episode 07

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

Aug 18, 2025 · 44 min

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

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

Episode 08

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

Aug 18, 2025 · 43 min

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.

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

Episode 09

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

Aug 19, 2025 · 45 min

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.

A Disguised Inspection with Grandmaster is Always a Disaster

Episode 10

A Disguised Inspection with Grandmaster is Always a Disaster

Aug 19, 2025 · 45 min

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

Feels Like a Love-Struck Girl

Episode 11

Feels Like a Love-Struck Girl

Aug 20, 2025 · 44 min

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.

The Real Battle is Inside the Mean Grandmaster's Home

Episode 12

The Real Battle is Inside the Mean Grandmaster's Home

Aug 20, 2025 · 44 min

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

She is the Last Breath of Hope for the Grandmaster?

Episode 13

She is the Last Breath of Hope for the Grandmaster?

Aug 21, 2025 · 43 min

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

A Role-Play Game Amidst Peril

Episode 14

A Role-Play Game Amidst Peril

Aug 21, 2025 · 45 min

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

Love Takes Two to Tango

Episode 15

Love Takes Two to Tango

Aug 22, 2025 · 44 min

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.

Long-Distance Relationships are Bound to Have Many Uncertainties

Episode 16

Long-Distance Relationships are Bound to Have Many Uncertainties

Aug 22, 2025 · 45 min

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.

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

Episode 17

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

Aug 23, 2025 · 44 min

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

No Quest is Harder Than Love

Episode 18

No Quest is Harder Than Love

Aug 23, 2025 · 45 min

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.

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

Episode 19

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

Aug 24, 2025 · 44 min

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.

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

Episode 20

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

Aug 24, 2025 · 45 min

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

Shi Qianlv, the Stock You Bought Tanked

Episode 21

Shi Qianlv, the Stock You Bought Tanked

Aug 25, 2025 · 45 min

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.

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

Episode 22

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

Aug 26, 2025 · 44 min

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.

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

Episode 23

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

Aug 27, 2025 · 45 min

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.

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

Episode 24

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

Aug 27, 2025 · 45 min

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.

Traveling Together on Vacation is the Perfect Chance to Grow Closer

Episode 25

Traveling Together on Vacation is the Perfect Chance to Grow Closer

Aug 28, 2025 · 43 min

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

This is Some Dangerous Romance

Episode 26

This is Some Dangerous Romance

Aug 29, 2025 · 45 min

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

Now I Am Strong Enough to Fight Lightning Too

Episode 27

Now I Am Strong Enough to Fight Lightning Too

Aug 30, 2025 · 49 min

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

Will It Only Be Happiness From Here On?

Episode 28

Will It Only Be Happiness From Here On?

Aug 30, 2025 · 44 min

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.

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

Episode 29

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

Aug 31, 2025 · 45 min

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

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

Episode 30

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

Sep 1, 2025 · 47 min

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.

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

Episode 31

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

Sep 1, 2025 · 49 min

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.

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

Episode 32

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

Sep 1, 2025 · 47 min

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.

I Saved You, and I Will Find You Again

Episode 33

I Saved You, and I Will Find You Again

Sep 1, 2025 · 49 min

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 the series

When Destiny Brings the Demon poster
Audience score
★ 8.4 /10

based on 22 votes

Synopsis

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.

Drama

Cast

7 principal cast

Arthur Chen

Arthur Chen

Sima Jiao / Wei Jiao

Wang Yinglu

Wang Yinglu

Liao Tingyan / Shi Yan / Zou Yan

Wang Yiting

Wang Yiting

Ye Ruling / Hongluo

Gao Han

Gao Han

Hei Nianju

Wu Yuheng

Wu Yuheng

Fengqi

Wang Yajia

Wang Yajia

Bi'an

Zhao Shunran

Zhao Shunran

Mingli

Where to watch When Destiny Brings the Demon

When Destiny Brings the Demon is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Fu Hua has 1 season and 33 total episodes, rated 8.4/10 by 22 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does When Destiny Brings the Demon have?

When Destiny Brings the Demon has 1 season with 33 episodes in total.

Is When Destiny Brings the Demon still on the air?

When Destiny Brings the Demon has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs When Destiny Brings the Demon?

When Destiny Brings the Demon airs on Youku.

When did When Destiny Brings the Demon first air?

When Destiny Brings the Demon first aired on August 16, 2025.

More like this

Similar series

See all →
Merlina, mujer divina

Merlina, mujer divina

2006

Whispers of Time

Whispers of Time

—

I Wanna Fall in Love

I Wanna Fall in Love

2001

Geografía del deseo

2004

Born to Be the Villain

Born to Be the Villain

2026

Little Women

Little Women

2022

Saimdang, Memoir of Colors

Saimdang, Memoir of Colors

2017

Grey Rainbow

Grey Rainbow

2016

Orange

Orange

2016

Blue Bird

Blue Bird

1997

Love's Shattered Reflections

Love's Shattered Reflections

2026

Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal

Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal

1999

Coffee Please

Coffee Please

2021

The Forsytes

The Forsytes

2025

Sylvia's Cats

Sylvia's Cats

2016

Babylon Berlin

Babylon Berlin

2017

Blazing Elegance

Blazing Elegance

2025

Phoenix Alliance

Phoenix Alliance

2025

Love in Devil

Love in Devil

2024

Udaari

Udaari

2016