Finding themselves on opposite sides of a war between realms, two smitten deities must overcome time, distance and the wrath of the gods to be together.
In a world populated by powerful gods and warring mortals, two enchanted beings meet in a peace-filled realm: They are Su Mo (Li Yi Feng), a prince of sea gods, and Bai Ying (Chen Yu Qi), a princess and descendant of a mighty sword deity. They are immediately attracted to one another and begin on a romance, unaware that they are effectively crossing enemy lines and sparking animosity between two warring factions. Their actions anger other deities and Su Mo is eventually expelled from the realm. Overcome with grief, Bai Ying attempts to put her existence to an end by jumping from a magnificent pagoda. However, three tender-hearted female deities intervene to save her from a cruel fate, although she falls into a slumber that lasts for years, leaving her father devastated. She eventually emerges, but under a brand new guise. When Su Mo becomes the sea emperor, he goes in search of his love - but fierce battles are raging in multiple realms, putting the future of both the sea world and the sword folk at terrible risk. Can they save their respective worlds - and can love bring them together once more?—Rakuten Viki
Legend has it that God created the dreamlike paradise of Yun Huang. But when Na Sheng flees from the chaos plaguing her home in the Central Districts, it is clear that the Shangri-La does not live up to its legend. Nearly a century ago, Quan Xian's Emperor Su Mo and Kong Sang's future crown princess, Bai Ying, first encountered each other at the Mirror Tower. Su Mo, then a mere slave, had to cure the boredom of Bai Ying, bride to Kong Sang's Crown Prince Zhen Lan. A mere three years in Su Mo's company had her falling for him. But fate was cruel, Bai Ying jumped off the high Mirror Tower because the seal of the crown princess was broken, and she could not inherit the earthly power of the Bai family. Waking from a century-long slumber to find Kong Sang on the brink of destruction, Bai Ying reassumes her duties as the Crown Princess. Fast forward a hundred years, and an empowered Su Mo returns to a Yun Huang dominated by Cang Liu. He must find Bai Ying to deal with what will soon be a mutual threat. Will the burden of returning his people to Bi Luo Hai only enhance his hatred of Kong Sang? Or can Bai Ying's enduring love alter his perspective?—MyDramaList
Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities is a 2022 Chinese streaming television series adapted from the Chinese fantasy novel Mirror: Twin Cities written by Cang Yue. The series was directed by Patrick Yau and starred Li Yifeng, Chen Yuqi, and Zheng Yecheng. Set in a fantasy world named Yun Huang, the story tells of young heirs from Quan Xian and Kong Sang tribes, fighting for the freedom of their people. In a fantasy world called Yun Huang, there exist three tribes Quan Xian, Kong Sang, and Cang Liu. A century ago, the Cang Liu started a conspiracy and seized the empire created by Kong Sang. At the battle field, Kong Sang prince Zhen Lan fought against Cang Liu until him the last one. His power of Emperor was then sealed by Cang Liu. The six young kings of Kong Sang, including princess Bai Ying, sealed all their tribal people under the Mirror Lake in order to protect them from being massacred. After a century, the young heir Su Mo from Quan Xian allied with Kong Sang and fought together against the Cang Liu Empire. After overcoming a number of difficulties, Su Mo gained the power of Dragon God, and Zhen Lan unsealed his power of Emperor. They finally defeated the Cang Liu Empire and turned Yun Huang into a peaceful world. The series began airing on Tencent Video and Youku from January 16, 2022. A prequel series, The Longest Promise which is about a banished prince Bound by destiny becoming a teacher to a strong-minded princess - until fate makes them enemies amidst dangerous power struggles, premiered on July 2, 2023.
