Major:
Exactly, and I'd be shocked if S2 were available for sub in under 2 years. The second half of the novel is a CGI nightmare, full of censorship fodder, and will have to be completely rewritten for live action--even more than S1. At the very least it's gonna need a monster budget. If any of the original cast aren't on board, esp XZ, adios to investors.
Yep, agree, 2 years are more realistic. Well, they might rush, to catch the hype, but then we'll get a mess a la Legend of Fei. I'd rather they don't do that. Most of the cast, I don't think is a problem, but XZ is the money brining part of the drama, so, IMO, it's ether he's on board or no S2. Considering they didn't cater to novel fans, it would be too risky to make it without him.
Oops, I think we went away from the ending discussion anyway :))