Hua Cheng's world is thrown into chaos when he loses sight of Xie Lian at a bustling bus station. The panic that seizes his heart is only the beginning of a series of fateful encounters. Desperately searching, Hua Cheng crosses paths with Wei Wuxian and his stoic 'friend' Jiang Cheng, two mysterious figures with secrets of their own. Meanwhile, Xie Lian, lost and alone, finds himself in the company of a man who won't stop talking about his revered 'Shizun.' This 'Shizun,' however, is not just an ordinary mentor. As Xie Lian listens, he can't shake the feeling that someone-or something-is silently observing them, their conversation under a watchful gaze. Amidst the chaos, Wei Wuxian makes a bold and impulsive confession to Lan Wangji, a declaration of love that catches even him by surprise. But to his astonishment, Lan Wangji confesses back, igniting a passionate and complicated relationship that neither of them expected. In the background, Shen Qingqiu finds himself grappling with a crisis of identity. He has always been sure of his preferences-or so he thought. But now, faced with undeniable feelings he can't explain, he struggles to reconcile his long-held beliefs. He likes women... doesn't he? He's not gay... is he? As these intertwined lives unfold, a looming threat emerges from the shadows. A sinister force from another realm is awakening, intent on tearing apart the fragile balance that holds these worlds together. With their hearts on the line and their beliefs challenged, each of them must face their deepest fears and desires while confronting an enemy that threatens to unravel everything they hold dear. In a city where the mundane and the mystical collide, love and fate are tested like never before. Will these star-crossed beings find their way back to each other, or will they be torn apart by the forces that seek to destroy them?
13 parts