Heaven Official's Blessing

Crown Prince Xie Lian ascends to heaven for the third time but damages the Golden Hall. Sent to the mortal world to earn merit, he disguises himself as a bride and meets a mysterious man in red.

Xie Lian hunts the Groom Ghost with help from the red-clad youth. After falling off a cliff together, the youth shields him with a flower-patterned umbrella and guides him home safely.

At Puji Shrine, Xie Lian reunites with the mysterious youth, who now calls himself San Lang. The two share an instant rapport, and San Lang displays a deep, respectful knowledge of Xie Lian's past.

Xie Lian takes on a new mission to investigate strange disappearances at Banyue Pass. At a local inn, junior heavenly officials Nan Feng and Fu Yao join him to assist on the case.

The group enters Banyue territory and is immediately ambushed by scorpion-tailed snakes under the Ghost King's command. Xie Lian is injured while jumping in to protect the others.

The group discovers survivors trapped beneath a buried desert city. They uncover the tragic history of the Banyue Kingdom and the dark ties between its State Preceptor and evil spirits.

Xie Lian and his team battle the Banyue Ghost King, uncovering the dark truth behind the past. To save innocent lives, Xie Lian pushes his limits and nearly suffers a lethal curse backlash.

During extreme peril, painful fragments of Xie Lian's true identity and past suffering are revealed to the group. San Lang responds with immense gentleness, comforting him through the trauma.

The team uncovers the real identity and truth behind the feared Banyue Ghost King. With the ancient curse finally lifted and the crisis resolved, they leave the desolate pass behind.

As they prepare to part ways, San Lang gives Xie Lian a clear glimpse of his true, formidable form. Xie Lian pieces the clues together and realizes his companion is the feared Ghost King, Hua Cheng.

Xie Lian reports to the Heavenly Emperor, speaking calmly about his ties to Hua Cheng. Xie Lian promises to stay true to his original heart, while Hua Cheng's protective presence lingers nearby.

Hua Cheng invites Xie Lian to his chaotic domain, the Ghost Market. As they resolve a case involving a restless infant spirit together, their deep, fateful bond grows even closer.