Heaven Official’s Blessing Vol. 2 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu | Popular Chinese Fantasy Novel (419)

Heaven Official’s Blessing, Vol. 2 continues the deeply emotional and supernatural journey of Xie Lian, the fallen god-hero, and Hua Cheng (also known as San Lang), one of the most feared ghost kings and one of the Four Calamities. By the start of this volume, Xie Lian has confirmed San Lang’s true identity as Hua Cheng, a powerful ghost despised by many heavenly officials. Despite this fearsome reputation, Xie Lian finds it difficult to reconcile the terrifying legends with the charming, clever, and protective young man he has come to know.

When a distress signal calls Xie Lian into Ghost City—a sprawling supernatural metropolis filled with the dead’s wonders and terrors—he finally witnesses Hua Cheng in his element and true form for the first time. This setting becomes one of the central backdrops of the volume, contrasting danger with odd beauty and revealing more about both the ghost world and Hua Cheng’s complex nature. nces action, emotional depth, and character development:

• Xie Lian and Hua Cheng’s bond deepens as they face missions together and confront the haunting echoes of Xie Lian’s long, troubled past.

• Xie Lian’s unwavering kindness and resilience continue to define him—even as lingering self-doubt from centuries of hardship challenges his faith in himself.

• Hua Cheng, while still feared by other gods, shows loyalty, protectiveness, and devotion that both confound and enchant Xie Lian

The volume weaves supernatural adventure with emotional exploration, blending fantasy elements, romantic tension (danmei) themes, and reflections on loyalty and redemption. Ghost City’s eerie thrills, the mystery of Xie Lian’s past, and the growing connection between the protagonists make Vol. 2 both a compelling continuation of the epic tale and a deepening of the heart of the series.

In essence, Volume 2 expands on the first book’s foundation by:

• deepening the relationship between the two leads

• revealing more of Hua Cheng’s true power and character

• placing Xie Lian in situations that test his past wounds and current resolve

• immersing readers in the rich supernatural world of gods, ghosts, and forgotten legends.