The Lotus Cloud
A collective of Xicheng (and Chengxi) fans! We have events, a Discord server, and more!
Xicheng Bang 2025
A collaborative fanwork event celebrating the pairing of Jiang Cheng and Lan Xichen
Xicheng Bang 2025 Schedule
May 24 - All Sign Ups Open
June 7 - Summary Submissions Open
June 14 - Writer Sign Ups Close
June 21 - Summary Submissions, Artist Sign Ups, and Beta Reader Sign Ups Close & Claims Open
June 28 - Claims Close
July 5 - Team Announcements
July 26 - Check In 1
Aug 23 - Check In 2
Sept 20 - Check In 3 & Pinch Hitter Sign Ups Close
Oct 18 - Writing Deadline & Check In 4
Nov 8 - Final Check In
Nov 22 - AO3 Group Revealed
Xicheng Bang 2025
Event Details
Rules are subject to change. Should there be an update, an announcement will be made on Tumblr, Bluesky, and the event Discord. All participants are expected to adhere to the event rules at all times to foster a fun event.Any questions may be directed to the mod team on any of our socials.All Participants
☁︎ This is an all ages event and users are expected to conduct themselves as such
☁︎ Joining the Discord Server is highly encouraged, but not required
☁︎ The use of AI at any point of the creative process is strictly forbidden. No exceptions.Writers
☁︎ Fics must be a minimum of 5,000 words and reach the point your artist is drawing
☁︎ Minors may not create any works rated M or E - based on AO3's Rating Guide
☁︎ Works may not contain themes of incest (blood relation) or minor/adult relationships
☁︎ Character bashing (excessive disparaging remarks) is prohibited
☁︎ Other ships are allowed, so long as Jiang Cheng and Lan Xichen are the focus of the work
☁︎ Controversial themes such as genderswap, omegaverse, etcetera are allowedBetas
☁︎ All critiques are meant to be constructive and respectful
☁︎ Minors may not work on any works rated M or E - based on AO3's Rating GuideArtists
☁︎ All artists are expected to make a minimum of one piece with flat color and a simple background (or equivalent effort)
☁︎ Minors may not create for any works rated M or E - based on AO3's Rating Guide
☁︎ Character design is up to the artist's discretion, no specific adaptation is required to be used as reference
Important Links
Mod Team
Xicheng Weekly Spotlight
The Weekly Spotlight is inteded to highlight any and all fanworks regardless of age, popularity, or skill level!Any questions may be directed to the mod team on any of our socials.Submission Guidelines
☁︎ At this time we are not accepting sexually explicit works
☁︎ You must link the creator's original post (no Pinterest)
☁︎ No works that incorporate generative AI at any stage may be submitted
☁︎ You are allowed to make multiple submissions, but you must fill out the form for each one
☁︎ You are absolutely allowed to submit your own works
Xicheng Month 2025
All Xicheng! All Month!A prompt event starting on Lan Xichen's birthday (October 8th) and ending on Jiang Cheng's birthday (November 5th).Accepted Works
Works may be submitted so long as they fit at least one of the themes it is being submitted for. This includes fanfiction, fanart, papercraft, podfics, playlists, edits, or any other original work. While we do encourage new works, existing works may also be shared under the tag, but will not be added to the AO3 collection.Prohibited Works
Works that are improperly tagged, contain incest, contain bestiality, contain pedophilia, or utilize AI at any stage are ineligible for this event.Any questions may be directed to the mod team on any of our socials.