The Desert Dragon Ending Explained: What Really Happened?

The Desert Dragon Ending Explained: At the end of the Tang Dynasty, the elder of Kunwu Pavilion in Kunlun Mountain, Huangfu Beng, felt that the demons were destroying the dragon veins and led his disciples to fight with a thousand-year-old tree demon. Directed by Wang Yanpeng, this 2021 action film stars Tan Xin Zer (Li Yuanji), alongside Liu Yiyan as Qing Linger, Sun Jiaolong as The General, Yue Dongfeng as Dian Huangfu. Rated 3/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.

What Happens at the End of The Desert Dragon?

At the end of the Tang Dynasty, the elder of Kunwu Pavilion in Kunlun Mountain, Huangfu Beng, felt that the demons were destroying the dragon veins and led his disciples to fight with a thousand-year-old tree demon. He did not want the tree demon to absorb the demon pearl and increase its strength. In order to save the strength and turn the situation around, Huangfu Beng uses up all his magic power to start the Flying Stream Formation and sends his eldest disciple Xuntan and his female disciple Chu Ling'er back to Panshizhen three days ago, hoping to destroy the tree demon before it gets the Xuan Yin Pearl.

Wang Yanpeng's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Tan Xin Zer (Li Yuanji)'s journey. He did not want the tree demon to absorb the demon pearl and increase its strength.

How Does Tan Xin Zer (Li Yuanji)'s Story End?

Tan Xin Zer: Tan Xin Zer's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
Liu Yiyan (Qing Linger): Liu Yiyan's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
Sun Jiaolong (The General): Sun Jiaolong's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Desert Dragon Mean?

The ending of The Desert Dragon brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Tan Xin Zer's story may not satisfy all audiences.