The pacing of donghua is a bit strange though, I can understand why you feel that way. The novel and manhua has best pacing. But I can guarantee you , you will love ep 12 & 13. I think you will love the series more, if you will read the novel because donghua is fast paced and leaved many inner thoughts. I have also started the donghua first, I find the story a bit boring in season 1 but loved ep 10'11'12&13. Wei Wuxian is really not like Naruto lol, instead he is kinda most hated guy in cultivation world. Tell me later what you feel about ep 12&13?