Xie Lian

Xie Lian is the protagonist of Heaven Official's Blessing, the former crown prince of Xianle who ascends to godhood three times. After centuries of banishment and misfortune, he returns to heaven as a scrap-collecting martial god and investigates supernatural cases in the mortal realm.

Xie Lian's place in Heaven Official's Blessing

Compassionate, humble, stubbornly principled, and accustomed to hardship, Xie Lian refuses to abandon people even after his kingdom and reputation collapse. He is a master swordsman and martial artist who uses spiritual energy, talismans, the sentient silk Ruoye, and extensive experience with ghosts and gods.

Xie Lian's defining traits and capabilities

Hua Cheng is his devoted romantic partner and strongest protector, while Feng Xin, Mu Qing, and the history of Xianle embody the friendships and failures he must reconcile.