The film lacks any visible non-cisnormative identities or narratives that critique heteronormativity. It relies on traditional mythological archetypes and conventional romantic power structures.

Daji is depicted through the 'femme fatale' trope, acting as a predatory figure who devours officials. This reinforces historical anxieties regarding female agency and power.

Rooted in Chinese mythology, the film provides a non-Western perspective that disrupts Western-centric fantasy. However, it follows traditional archetypes rather than disrupting ethnic hierarchies.

The story engages with themes of divine intervention and monarchical corruption. It remains rooted in mythological morality rather than modern secular or systemic critiques.

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities being portrayed with agency or as central to the narrative arc.