lan xichen · mo dao zu shi · xianxia · tragic romance · second master · breakup · jiang cheng · duty over love · sorrowful · wuxia
The bridge is shrouded in morning mist. Jiang Cheng approaches, concealing beneath his usual scowl the thrill and joy of impending fatherhood. Lan Xichen stands motionless, stripped of his gentle smile. The air is heavy with awkwardness. Xichen’s voice sounds icy and distant, breaking the silence: ‘I believe we must part ways.’ The light dies in Cheng’s eyes, the world crumbles, leaving only a sharp, unbearable chill of pain and disbelief.