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The Best Episodes of When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1

Every episode of When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 1 - An Unbothered Player in the Survival Game
    9.5/10(27 votes)

    #1 - An Unbothered Player in the Survival Game

    S1:E1

    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.

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  2. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 2 - Struck by an NPC's Fate, but Can't Go AFK
    9.5/10(23 votes)

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

    S1:E2

    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.

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  3. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 3 - Don't Try to Understand Madness. Lay Low and Live Another Day
    9.5/10(22 votes)

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

    S1:E3

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

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  4. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 4 - The True Meaning Behind "Kill Me" is Way Too Scary
    9.5/10(22 votes)

    #4 - The True Meaning Behind "Kill Me" is Way Too Scary

    S1:E4

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

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  5. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 5 - The Key Player and Survivorin the Grandmaster's Revenge Plan
    9.5/10(23 votes)

    #5 - The Key Player and Survivorin the Grandmaster's Revenge Plan

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
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  6. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 6 - I Got Wind of Grandmaster's Most Guarded Secret. What to Do Now?
    9.4/10(19 votes)

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

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 7 - He'd Only Ever Killed. The Few He Saved Were for Her
    9.4/10(19 votes)

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

    S1:E7

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

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  8. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 8 - It Turns Out That I'm a Player Who Cannot Remain Uninvolved
    9.4/10(19 votes)

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

    S1:E8

    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.

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  9. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 9 - Glitched into an In-Game Odyssey of Cultivation Trials and Tribulations
    9.4/10(18 votes)

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

    S1:E9

    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.

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  10. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 10 - A Disguised Inspection with Grandmaster is Always a Disaster
    9.4/10(19 votes)

    #10 - A Disguised Inspection with Grandmaster is Always a Disaster

    S1:E10

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

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  11. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 11 - Feels Like a Love-Struck Girl
    9.4/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Feels Like a Love-Struck Girl

    S1:E11

    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.

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  12. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 12 - The Real Battle is Inside the Mean Grandmaster's Home
    9.3/10(19 votes)

    #12 - The Real Battle is Inside the Mean Grandmaster's Home

    S1:E12

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

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  13. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 13 - She is the Last Breath of Hope for the Grandmaster?
    9.5/10(20 votes)

    #13 - She is the Last Breath of Hope for the Grandmaster?

    S1:E13

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

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  14. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 14 - A Role-Play Game Amidst Peril
    9.4/10(18 votes)

    #14 - A Role-Play Game Amidst Peril

    S1:E14

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

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  15. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 15 - Love Takes Two to Tango
    9.4/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Love Takes Two to Tango

    S1:E15

    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.

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  16. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 16 - Long-Distance Relationships are Bound to Have Many Uncertainties
    9.3/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Long-Distance Relationships are Bound to Have Many Uncertainties

    S1:E16

    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.

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  17. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 17 - The Man Who Fights Lightning with His Bare Hands is the Ultimate Catch
    9.6/10(22 votes)

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

    S1:E17

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

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  18. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 18 - No Quest is Harder Than Love
    9.3/10(16 votes)

    #18 - No Quest is Harder Than Love

    S1:E18

    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.

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  19. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 19 - Immortals and Demons are Worlds Apart, Separated by Life and Death
    9.3/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Immortals and Demons are Worlds Apart, Separated by Life and Death

    S1:E19

    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.

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  20. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 20 - Given the Average Lifespan in This World, It's Only a Brief Parting
    9.9/10(16 votes)

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

    S1:E20

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

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  21. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 21 - Shi Qianlv, the Stock You Bought Tanked
    9.8/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Shi Qianlv, the Stock You Bought Tanked

    S1:E21

    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.

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  22. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 22 - What's Your Lover Liao Tingyan Got to Do with Me, Shi Yan?
    10.0/10(14 votes)

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

    S1:E22

    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.

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  23. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 23 - If We Still Have Faith in Love, Memory Loss Just Here to Spice Things Up
    10.0/10(14 votes)

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

    S1:E23

    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.

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  24. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 24 - Was It Really Me? The Girl Who Valiantly Dated Big Boss Back Then?
    10.0/10(12 votes)

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

    S1:E24

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. When Destiny Brings the Demon Season 1 Episode 25 - Traveling Together on Vacation is the Perfect Chance to Grow Closer
    10.0/10(14 votes)

    #25 - Traveling Together on Vacation is the Perfect Chance to Grow Closer

    S1:E25

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"An Unbothered Player in the Survival Game" is the best rated episode of "When Destiny Brings the Demon" season 1. It scored 9.5/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/16/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Struck by an NPC's Fate, but Can't Go AFK".