Jiang Chen, a rookie voice actor trying to make it in the entertainment industry, lands the role of the demon cult leader “Jiang Chen” in the anime adaptation of the hit manga “Jinyiwei”—only to have the real heroine, Zhu Xiuying, burst from the comics directly into his modern world! With a blade at his throat and accusations of being the demon cult leader she’s been hunting, Jiang Chen must convince this fierce Ming Dynasty Jinyiwei agent that he’s just a harmless nerd who voices anime characters for a living.
But as they unravel the truth behind her sudden appearance in the modern world, they discover mind-blowing secrets: The manga’s author, Yan San, is actually Zhu Xiuying’s time-traveling junior apprentice from the Ming Dynasty! The comic records real history—and Zhu Xiuying is a living relic from the past, a true warrior from 600 years ago. Jiang Chen’s voice acting career suddenly becomes a key to unlocking cross-dimensional mysteries.
Romance sparks between the bewildered voice actor and the sword-wielding heroine, but can love bridge 600 years of culture shock? From comic conventions to cosmic conspiracies, Jiang Chen and Zhu Xiuying must team up to protect both their worlds from forces that want the past—and future—erased. This is a heartwarming tale of modern meets ancient, where otaku culture collides with imperial martial arts.
