The Archrival's Caged Bird

[Synopsis screenshotted on July 12, 2026]

Ye Rixiang was a wicked ghost who had crawled out of the abyss. He had done every vile thing in the world, staging an elaborate act from beginning to end, until his nemesis pierced his chest and nailed him to a cross of shame.

Blood and fire mingled in an instant. Laughing wildly amid the flames, he told the other man that if he ever returned, he would grind him into dust and wipe him out for good.

But there was no dead end. Ye Rixiang was reborn.

He awoke hundreds of years after his death, only to find himself locked in his nemesis's room. The lofty savior stared down at him, a cruel smile tugging at his lips.

"It's wonderful. You're finally awake."

A cold hand touched his cheek. The fallen savior gazed at him, his expression shadowed and his eyes bleak.

"Now we're both sinners. Will you still stay by my side?"

Only later did Ye Rixiang learn that, for hundreds of years after his death, his nemesis had desperately searched for a way to bring him back to life, even defying the world's condemnation to enter hell alone.

At last, from the deathly silence of all creation, he lifted up the bones that belonged to him alone.

·Beautiful, powerful, tragic villainous madman bottom X corrupted, fallen savior top. 1v1, both leads virgins, equally matched nemeses, love-hate relationship, post-apocalyptic supernatural setting with slight cosmic-horror elements.

·I want to write another tale of love and hatred between sworn enemies (heart)

Theme: Even a twisted love can nourish a beautiful flower