《Heaven Official’s Blessing》: China’s Epic Fantasy Romance That Conquered the World

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Quick Facts

Title: 《Heaven Official’s Blessing》 (天官赐福, Tiān Guān Cì Fú)
Author: Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Genre: Xuanhuan Fantasy + Boys’ Love (BL) + Mythological Adventure
Length: 244 chapters + 4 extras
Adaptations: Bilibili donghua (9.5/10 MyAnimeList), live-action drama (TBA), manhua, audio drama

The Story: A Fallen God and His Undying Devotee

Plot Summary

Xie Lian, a crown prince-turned-god banished from heaven three times, scrapes a living as a cursed immortal who brings misfortune wherever he goes. During his latest exile, he meets Hua Cheng—a powerful, mysterious ghost king feared by gods and demons alike. Unbeknownst to Xie Lian, Hua Cheng has secretly protected him for 800 years. Together, they unravel celestial conspiracies while confronting tragedies from Xie Lian’s past.

Key Themes

🔄 Redemption & Sacrifice: Xie Lian’s fall from grace and his struggle to uphold compassion.
🔥 Eternal Devotion: Hua Cheng’s “unwavering faith” in Xie Lian across lifetimes.
⚖️ Moral Grayness: Gods aren’t holy; ghosts aren’t evil.
💫 Chinese Mythology: Heavenly bureaucracies, ghost cities, and folk rituals.

Why It’s a Global Phenomenon

1. Rich Worldbuilding

Three Realms:
Realm Description
Heaven Gods scheme for power and worship
Mortal World Haunted by resentful spirits
Ghost Realm Ruled by kings like Hua Cheng Magic System: Spiritual power, cursed shackles, divine artifacts (e.g., Xie Lian’s silk band Rouye). 2. Unforgettable Characters Character Role Secret Xie Lian Exiled god of scrap-collecting Former crown prince who caused a kingdom’s fall Hua Cheng Ghost king and Calamity Died for Xie Lian as a child soldier Shi Qingxuan Wind Master Stole a god’s fate Jun Wu Heavenly Emperor Final antagonist with ties to Xie Lian 3. Cultural Depth
- Draws from Taoist/folk traditions:“Golden Belly Buddha” ritual – Human sacrifice cults“Broken Gods” – Deities forgotten by worshippersCritiques religious hypocrisy and blind worship.
Adaptations & Achievements
- Donghua (Anime):8.9/10 on MyAnimeList (Season 1)Stunning art inspired by Tang Dynasty paintings.Manhua (Comic): Over 5.7 million followers on Bilibili.Global Fandom:Novel ranked #1 in Fantasy on Amazon (2021)TGCF subreddit: 45k+ members
Who Will Love This Book?
✔️ BL/Xuanhuan fans – Slow-burn romance + supernatural battles.
✔️ Mythology enthusiasts – Creative take on Chinese folklore.
✔️ Character-driven readers – Deep trauma/healing arcs.
Dive into a world where gods fall, ghosts love, and devotion defies 800 years of tragedy—start reading today! 🏮✨