The Longest Promise
A xianxia romance centered on a star-crossed couple navigating forbidden love, political upheaval, and cultivation magic across a fantastical continent.
From the Kong Sang Continent comes the tale of the tumultuous love story of Princess Zhu Yan of the Chi Yi Tribe and Royal Prince Shi Ying, The framing of the Queen results in the Prince being banished to Jiu Yi Mountain to cultivate. Once solely focused on his tasks, he develops romantic feelings for his disciple Zhu Yan. But their student/teacher relationship prevents either from expressing their true feelings. Fate then works against them when they choose opposing sides in a political struggle of life and death proportions. Eventually, putting aside their issues, they pledge to protect their beloved Kong Sang Continent.
Questions people ask
Is The Longest Promise sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Does The Longest Promise leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The Longest Promise violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Is The Longest Promise scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Longest Promise easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Longest Promise
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Longest Promise
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Longest Promise, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Longest Promise, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Longest Promise, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
