The Host Always Seems to Be Near Death

Gu Wenhan is just like his name: appearing warm, but truly cold.

In countless worlds, fate shines bright.

His mission is to preserve that fate.

But every time, he himself is on the brink of death!

System, are you there? Are you asleep?

World One (Ancient Imperial Court):

He is a brilliant crown prince of the current dynasty, praised by the emperor for having the bearing of a benevolent ruler. But fate has chosen the Third Prince, so he quietly paves the way for his younger brother. Powerful ministers, aristocratic clans, and the ambitious Prince Yan must all be eliminated, before he coughs up blood and dies.

Why, then, does he end up becoming the beloved of all Yanjing?

"I would gladly serve as my imperial brother's right-hand man... and only ever wish to serve as his right-hand man."

"Is this prosperous age everything you wished for?"

"Those involved are blinded, but those looking on cannot see clearly either."

World Two (Interstellar Insect Race):

He is a rare male of the insect race, but was born without pheromones, making him something of a defective. Fortunately, his mental strength is just about usable. Fate says civilization must expand outward. He glances at the dysfunctional, self-destructive insect society and the years left in his own life, then rubs his forehead helplessly.

How can I go from defective to leader before time runs out? Asking online, kind of urgent.

"You have to leave something behind... for us. Please."

"I don't care what the other insects think."

"I'll do everything I can to become emperor, if that's what you wish."

World Three (Xuanhuan Cultivation):

He is a rising star of the Cangwu Sect and cultivates the Heartless Way. This time, fate says the world is about to get a game-over screen, and his mission is to stop its collapse. He weighs the sword in his hand, then turns and joins the formation cultivator elder from the neighboring sect.

If the world is going to die, then I can only die in its place.

"Gu Wenhan, is it worth it?"

"Everyone says your Dao heart is broken, but in the end, you're the one closest to the Great Dao."

"The flowers of Yunling never bloomed again after that."

Worlds Four and Five...

The road stretches on. What is the will of Heaven?

Romance version:

A pair of exquisite phoenix eyes, with room for only you.

But no matter how much he longs for it, love is forbidden, and so is hate.

His heart is utterly empty.

Warnings:

Primarily from the pursuer's perspective. One-sided feelings along the way, leaning toward no romance. The ending is undecided.

Theme: The wise do not fall in love