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Heaven Official's Blessing is a Chinese BL novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, it's also known by it's Chinese name Tian Guan Ci Fu.
Mo Xiang Tong Xiu is a globally renowned author whose works are often cited as the best-known in the modern danmei genre. Originally self-published via the novel serialization website, JJWXC, her current titles include The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System, Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, and Heaven Official's Blessing. All three series' received multiple adaptations and have been published in numerous languages around the world.
In China BL is known as Danmei, the novel was first published in 2017, on JinJiang Literature City, a popular Chinese website for publishing and serializing online fiction.
Though not chronologically, the novel and book series, follows Xie Lian, a once human crown prince of the kingdom of Xianle in the east who ascends to godhood at seventeen, after dedicating himself to cultivation and martial training. During the inaugural years of his divinity, his kingdom experiences upheavel and war, due in part to draught and a terrifying new disease. Going against the edicts of both the heavenly realm and of fate, Xie Lian involves himself in the affairs of the mortals who have always loved and supported him, hoping to achieve peace and relieve suffering in his kingdom. Unfortunately, his appearance in the mortal world only amplifies the conflicts between his people and their desperation leads to the dramatic and abrupt downfall of Xianle, as well as the downfall of Xie Lian. The people destroy his temples, statues and abandoning him as their most respected religious figure and earning him the reputation of a God of Misfortune.
The novel has officially been translated into English by Seven Seas Entertainment, with the 8th volume being published on the 28th of November, 2023.
A Battle for Freedom, A Love for The Ages.
White No-Face's mask is off, and the final conflict has begun. Deep in the ancient caverns and ;ava flows off Mount Tonglu, Xie Lian must face the one whose hatred has plagued him for centuries - but this time, he won't have to do it alone. His beloved, Hua Cheng, has spent his long existence amassing the power to protect him, and now with their feelings for each other out in the open, they have all the more reason to fight for survival.
In this thrilling conclusion to Heaven Official's Blessing, can Xie Lian and Hua Cheng triumph against an all-powerful foe?
Also included in this final volume are five bonus tales of romance, celebration, and adventure.
What a conclusion to an amazing story, with amazing characters.
I will admit that twice in this volume, I cried. One of those times being the final part, I think the main story was closed beautifully. Everyone seemed to get closure and century old relationships became more equal. I also love how they all pretend to not know to the full extent, Xie Lian & Hua Cheng's relationship, but the all seem to accept it.
I've loved reading about how their relationship grew from friendship to lovers. I think it's safe to say that this has been one of my favourite novel series' to read. I'm sad it's over but I can't wait to read more from Mo Xiang Tong Xiu.
As always the artwork is stunning and really adds to the story and each chapter.
I also have the special edition of the volume, so it came with some cute extra's like a bookmark, posters and postcards.
I will always highly recommend this series as it's really well written and flows perfectly. You can't help but love and hate the characters. It's such an emotional ride through each of the volumes but, I think that's what makes this series perfect. It keeps you wanting to read on and see what happens next.
Have you read Volume 8 of Heaven Official's Blessing?
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