!, for a long time he did hate wwx, and still wants to hate him, however, 'He shouldve been able to loathe Wei WuXian without a care. I feel like in simpler terms, he hates that he can't hate wwx, and he feels guilty that he can't love him either. They have no weapons, they are being led to an underground cavethey were all children, including her own son, her sworn sister's son who would have been her daughters future husband. Since Wei Wuxian's parents died, he grew up in Jiangjia, so he got to know Jiang Cheng and Jiang Yanli. 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He gives her a red comb that she accepts,[54] and after the Sunshot Campaign begins, offers to marry her if she will defect from the Qishan Wen Clan. He was Wei Ying, courtesy name Wei WuXian. We encourage members to share their thoughts, fanworks, news and more! At Nightless City, JYL came to see him, thus putting herself in danger and shoving WWX out of the way and took a death blow for him. It should have been a simple story with a happy ending. And when WWX took the Wens, JC could not justify, politically, in the eyes of the others, why they shouldn't kill WWX. I think he rather believed its not over, as much as Lan Zhan. hahaha, let's have a look at JC's feelings by the end of the novel shall we Just how much do you owe the Jiang Sect? In the untamed Jiang Cheng killed him by pushing him off the cliff. 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Because he's his brother and he KNOWS his brother. While he's waiting for Jiang Cheng, people from Qishan Wen Clan including Wen Chao found him. [16], Jiang Cheng uses Zidian to strangle Wen Zhuliu and defends Wei Wuxian from the appalled Lan Wangji. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} He hated those people and felt WWX was siding with his parents murderers. This leaves me with the question about how did Wei Wuxian actually die? ._2a172ppKObqWfRHr8eWBKV{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:8px}._39-woRduNuowN7G4JTW4I8{margin-top:12px}._136QdRzXkGKNtSQ-h1fUru{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:8px 0;width:100%}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_,._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{margin-left:auto}._1-25VxiIsZFVU88qFh-T8p{padding:0}._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor)} And thats why he told xue Yang confidently that he wont be able to bring him back. [44], Jin Ling runs away from Lotus Pier to seek Wei Wuxian, and Jiang Cheng follows to seek his nephew. [42], Wei Wuxian angrily denies their relationship and falls unconscious when the three engage in a fight. JYL IS marrying JZX, but remember, this is (psudo) ancient China: as a women Yanli doesn't have much political leverage. Jin Ling divides his time between Yunmeng and Lanling. [14], Although Jiang Cheng believes he really has met Baoshan Sanren and that his core has been restored, the matter is actually an elaborate plot constructed by Wei Wuxian. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works He reveals that he had been devastated when Wei Wuxian left the Yunmeng Jiang Clan and broken his promise to be the Twin Prides of Yunmeng with him. Side notes : Idk why some of adaptation makes JC look like a bad person and WWX killer. He is interrupted, however, by Jin Ling, who lies about seeing Wen Ning. It makes me think that he wanted to die and to stay dead. Wei Wuxian did have a gap in his memory in between using the seal in the battle of the nightless city and returning to the bottom of the Burial Mound, but he could remember what happened after . Now that's all the numbers of reasons I think Jiang Cheng wronged Wei Wuxian and others mainly because he was choosing to look the other way or because he was acting like a spoiled brat. Jiang Cheng walked up and started stabbing the rocks that were beneath Lan Zhan. (Topic ID: 1803424) And to those who like Jiang Cheng I hope you . ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Wei Ying states this repeatedly to.someone lol Soooo if he did indeed lose the will to live and took measures to ensure his death, or was just satisfied with being dead, how was he summoned back? More helpful answer: From JC's POV, WWX did a lot to personally betray him: his actions stirred the wrath of the Wen Sect leading to the death of his parents and Sect. [1], As a child, Jiang Cheng has three puppies named "Jasmine," "Princess," and "Love. [13], After the death of Jin Guangyao, Jiang Cheng takes Zidian to Golden Carp Tower to ensure that Jin Ling will inherit the position as clan leader of the Lanling Jin Clan. [9], Jiang Cheng expresses his frustration that Wei Wuxian has gained the glory of killing the Xuanwu of Slaughter, while he suffered the less-sensational but arduous journey to find rescue. He and Wei Wuxian then force Wen Chao to bow in the direction of Lotus Pier before torturing him to death. Remember that at the very end, he wanted to tell WWX about how he also made an unspoken sacrifice, how he hadn't run off to seek revenge, but had run out to distract the Wens from WWX. The three often play and catch fish. Also wei wuxian refuses to answer when asked what happened. I was like "People dont work like that!". But then why would he try to exorcise Wei Wuxian's spirit by using Zidian on Mo Xuanyu? Also, I understand it's tiresome to write about so many characters, and try insert it into the narrative. Although he does acknowledge his fault in everything, it's kind of glossed over and it seems like most of the fandom chooses to ignore it. jiangfengmian; jinsect; jiangcheng +14 more # 13. . He stabs Wei Wuxian, and Wei Wuxian commands Wen Ning to break one of his arms. And this was when WWX said he would always serve JC and then would be twin heroes etc. Hence he decided to continue living. That was the assumption of the people, basically, a rumor so it is not something to be trusted. Jiang Fengmian wore the purple robes . Unable to sleep their first night, Wei Wuxian slips away from the Cloud Recesses to purchase the renowned wine Emperor's Smile. [ I haven't read the novel but the English version is being released next month so I'll read it then ]. Wang Zhuocheng (adult)Huang Zhenchen (child), snd lit. I actually have the same question as to how he died. The three months wei ying spent alone, struggling to survive in the Burial Mounds, the guilt after killing his sisters husband and later accidentally hurting his sister with his zombie (both times knowing about their kid), the time his brother jiang cheng KILLED HIM?? He locks his new martial brother out of their room and threatens to send dogs after him, prompting Wei Wuxian to flee. [34], When Wei Wuxian flees from Jin Ling's spiritual dog Fairy, Jiang Cheng takes it as proof that "Mo Xuanyu" is actually Wei Wuxian. I don't even need to read ur entire post "he got angrier and angrier" yep. When they go to the Cloud Recesses, Jiang Cheng is 15. With his spiritual power sealed, Jiang Cheng holds forth Sandu and places himself in front of his nephew. I didn't feel it was "bad writting" or disappointing. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Why would he be searching for him in the first place if he really thought WWX was really and truly dead? JC grew up 13-16 years resenting WWX. Jin Ling is now an orphan. Yunmeng Jiang On the other hand, JC struggled with always being compared to WWX by the cultivation community and his family. I need to know if they'll be okay! Some of it, like the Wen's attacking really wasn't anyone fault at all. In retribution, Jin Guangyao reminds Jiang Cheng just how easily he had allowed his jealousy and pride to keep him from protecting Wei Wuxian. 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But i agree he did not seem to want to live anymore after Jiang Yanli died, overwhelming him with grief. Yu Ziyuan is infuriated, and turns her anger on her son when he defends Wei Wuxian, reminding him that Wei Wuxian still surpasses him in cultivation. [44], Jiang Cheng clangs two swords together to overpower the sound of Jin Guangyao's guqin. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 2019. Novel And if he did hear summons over the 13yrs and ignored it why did he answer this time? [31], During this time, he also co-parents the orphaned Jin Ling alongside Jin Guangyao. This could be MXTX being very subtle and leaving readers room to interpret, or it could just not be what she wanted to focus on. As with any tragic hero, Ning's irreversible mistake is surrendering himself to the Jin Sect in an effort to help Wei Wuxian. He returns to the living world in the body of Mo Xuanyu . He also suggests that she ask Wei Wuxian to choose a courtesy name for her future son. Do I deserve to be blinded by all your dazzling splendor?! But no Jiang Cheng doesn't care about that, he just wants all the Wens dead because of the actions of two people. [35], Wei Wuxian admits his identity, and Jiang Cheng angrily reminds him of his remark about Jin Ling's mother. ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} I can't really speak about Chinese culture, but maybe differences here could explain why some of this was glossed over. And then JGY does it again at the temple and blames him for everything that happened to WWX (which is pretty inaccurate). >!He felt completely betrayed that WWX left him to be with the Wen remnants. Also, the sudden changes in dynamic between him and lanzhan is unconvincing. The caveat to that is, love is not enough to stay together or to get along. Wei Wuxian has long ago internalized his own indebtedness to the Jiang family - in a temple during a rainstorm, he says to Jiang Cheng consider it repayment for everything I owe the Jiang Clan. [7], After the Xuanwu of Slaughter emerges, and the Wens flee, Jiang Cheng finds himself trapped in the cave alongside the others. But once he was done talking to Lan Qiren, his . SanduZidian When Jiang Cheng leaves to hunt Wen Ning, Jin Ling frees Wei Wuxian[35] and flees before his uncle's return. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. It all started with a letter from Gusu, asking for the hand of the YunMeng Omega in marriage. [24], Jiang Cheng leads the clans against Wei Wuxian, blaming him for Jiang Yanli's death. He insists that his father does not like him or think he will be a good clan leader. But I can say, at the end, he didn't hate him as much as he did before. Just before Nie Mingjue can kill him, however, Wen Ning leaps in between and takes te punch through his own chest, astonishing Jiang Cheng. Jgraber While their relationship still is far from mended, They do get some closure when Jiang Cheng finds out Wei Wuxian sacrificed his golden core and gave it to him. His escape, however, is interrupted by the arrival of the Fierce Corpse of Nie Mingjue. [20], When Wei Wuxian rescues Wen Ning, Wen Qing, and the rest of the Wen Clan's remnants from the Lanling Jin Clan, killing several of their cultivators in the process, Jiang Cheng initially defends the two Wens who had saved their lives, though he apologizes for Wei Wuxian's actions. Wen Qing poses as Baoshan Sanren, and Wen Ning assists his sister as she transfers Wei Wuxian's golden core into Jiang Cheng. "Shush. Yeah actually you got a point I mean if i hated someone for doing something for 13 years then i knew he didnt do it, itd still be hard for me to be normal toward them again. Adaptation Deviation: Wei Wuxian encounters Jiang Cheng under different circumstances from the novel, partly due to him saving Jin Ling from the curse earlier than the original.In this episode he encounters Jiang Cheng right after saving the teen, thanks to Fairy finding him. Very interesting! Probably even his title (Sandu Shengshou) is thanks to a golden core that isn't his. The Yunmeng Jiang Sect was obliterated. at the time Wen Ning left thinking to WWX and attacked everyone his master perceived as a threat. Discussion Conference at Golden Carp Tower, More Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation Wiki.