Heaven Official's Blessing/Tian Guan Ci Fu
Author: 墨香銅臭 | Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (MXTX)
This is a master carrd designed to entice newcomers to embark on the phenomenal journey that is TGCF and to help new and OG fans alike navigate through all the various adaptations easier.
For you, I’ll become invincible!
“Have you heard? The rubbish Heaven Official is having an affair with the ghost realm’s number one bigshot!”
click me!
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244 Chapters + 8 Extras (translation complete)
Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Tragedy (w/ a Happy Ending)
CW/TW: Attempted suicide, Body horror, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Violence
Eight hundred years ago, Xie Lian was the Crown Prince of the Xian Le kingdom. He was loved by his citizens and was considered the darling of the world. He ascended to the Heavens at a young age; however, due to unfortunate circumstances, was quickly banished back to the mortal realm. Years later, he ascends again–only to be banished again a few minutes after his ascension.
Now, eight hundred years later, Xie Lian ascends to the Heavens for the third time as the laughing stock among all three realms. On his first task as a god thrice ascended, he meets a mysterious demon who rules the ghosts and terrifies the Heavens, yet, unbeknownst to Xie Lian, this demon king has been paying attention to him for a very, very long time.
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Reasons you should read TGCF:
Intriguing plot and amazing characters whose dynamics with each other you’ll LOVE
ANGST. COMEDY. DRAMA. MYSTERY. FLUFF FLUFF FLUFF
(you will laugh & you WILL cry, and you’ll love every minute of it [you’ll hate some of it too iwodndmd])
Some of the best, most 3 dimensional villains you’ll ever meet!
THE ROMANCE (slowburn & domesticity all at once: there are so many amazing moments before the confession, you'll be pulling your hair out at how oblivious these fools are)
You will go absolutely BONKERS over how sweet Hualian are to and around each other!! They invented love and once you fully understand how... you’ll NEVER BE THE SAME
TGCF or Tian Guan Ci Fu/Heaven Official's Blessing is a story about disgraced martial god Xie Lian. 800 years ago, Xie Lian was a beloved crown prince who ascended to heaven to due to his skill with the sword. For some time he was revered and loved as a powerful and esteemed god. However, through some misfortune, Xie Lian was ultimately banished from heaven. After living in the human realm for some time, Xie Lian was once again able to ascend, only to be banished once more (& even quicker than the first time). The story picks up as Xie Lian is ascending for the third time. By this time, he is widely regarded as a "laughing stock of the three realms" and not very well-respected in heaven. Upon ascending, his bad luck gets the best of him and he finds himself going on a mission for heaven. It is during this mission that he comes across Hua Cheng, a Supreme ghost king feared by all 3 realms. While most gods shake at the mere mention of Hua Cheng's name, Xie Lian feels no fear and instead finds himself extremely interested in this mysterious man. And Hua Cheng himself holds special interest in Xie Lian as well.
As long as you click the back button & don't click the home icon or refresh the page, the ost will play as you navigate this carrd, enjoy!^^
Click on each of the following links to be taken to their respective character information pages (the manhua guide contains spoilers for donghua onlys - if you havent read the novel or manhua yet, view it at your own risk)
Donghua Character Guide
This list will be updated periodically as new characters & character information come forth in the donghua
Xie Lian:
The main character of tgcf/heaven official's blessing, he is an 800+ year old martial god newly ascended for the 3rd time as the story begins. 800 years ago, he was a crown prince adored by all around, but after tragedy struck his kingdom, he fell into ruin--banishment from heaven and spurned by the heavenly realm and mortal realm alike.
Very low spiritual energy upon his return to heaven so he must borrow it from others (ex: hand touch with nan feng)
Extremely wise and kind
"Looks like a cinnamon roll, CAN absolutely kick your ass"
It is illegal not to fall in love with him right away
Ling Wen
Fu Yao
Nan Feng
-a literature god in charge of all the information received in heaven
-assists Xie Lian with information that could be useful during his missions
-a deputy heaven official under the palace of General Xuan Zhen
-volunteers along with Nan Feng to help Xie Lian during his first mission
-a deputy heaven official under the palace of General Nan Yang
-volunteers along with Fu Yao to help Xie Lian during his first mission
General Xuan Zhen
(Mu Qing)
General Nan Yang
(Feng Xin)
-Martial God of the Southwest
-Served as Xie Lian's (deputy) general both while he was Crown Prince and when he first ascended
-parted on bad terms with Xie Lian 800 years ago
-Martial God of the Southeast
-Served as Xie Lian's bodyguard and (deputy) general both while he was Crown Prince and when he first ascended
-parted on bad terms with Xie Lian 800 years ago
Xuan Ji
General Pei, Jr.
(Pei Su)
-An ex-general who engaged in an affair with Pei Ming centuries ago when their countries were at war.
-Unable to handle being jilted by the man she loved, she committed suicide and turned into a vengeful ghost, living off her obsession.
-A subordinate god of Ming Guang Palace
-Descendant of Pei Ming
-Was sent by his general to clean up the mess with Xuan Ji in his place.
-Martial God of the North
-Infamous for his many trysts with dozens upon dozens (probably hundreds upon hundreds) of women
General Ming Guang
(Pei Ming)
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Manhua Character Guide
This list will be updated periodically as new characters & character information come forth in the manhua
Xie Lian & Hua Cheng
(click on hualian)
Ling Wen
Nan Feng
Fu Yao
a literature god in charge of all the information received in heaven
assists Xie Lian with information that could be useful during his missions
-a deputy heaven official under the palace of Nan Yang (Feng Xin)
-volunteers along with Fu Yao to help Xie Lian during his first mission
-a deputy heaven official under the palace of Xuan Zhen (Mu Qing)
-volunteers along with Nan Feng to help Xie Lian during his first mission
Mu Qing (Xuan Zhen)
-martial god who oversees the Southwest
-grew up with Xie Lian along with Feng Xin and served as his (deputy) general both while he was Crown Prince and when he ascended
-parted on bad terms with Xie Lian 800 years ago
Feng Xin (Nan Yang)
-martial god who oversees the Southeast
-grew up with Xie Lian along with Mu Qing and served as his (deputy) general both while he was Crown Prince and when he ascended
-parted on bad terms with Xie Lian 800 years ago
Pei Su
Xuan Ji
-a deputy heaven official serving under General Pei Ming
-a descendant of General Pei Ming
-a commended general when she was alive
-had a romantic relationship with General Pei Ming and became obsessed with him once he ended their affair
Four Calamities minus Hua Cheng:
Qi Rong
Night-roaming Green Lantern
-"wrath" rank
Black Water
Black Water Sinking Ships
-"devastation" rank
Bai WuXiang
White-clothed Calamity
-"devastation" rank