Heaven Official's Blessing Special

Meet a crown prince who ascended to godhood, got kicked out of heaven, ascended again, got kicked out again, and has spent 800 years collecting scraps and sweeping floors at a rundown shrine — his name is Xie Lian. Now he's back in heaven for a third time, and nobody's thrilled about it. This ONA special from Haoliners Animation catches Xie Lian and Hua Cheng — a devastatingly powerful ghost king known as the Crimson Rain Sought Flower — during a quiet night at Puqi Shrine, reflecting on their recent adventures. It's a more intimate look at who Xie Lian really is beneath all the bad luck and centuries of hardship. There's an embarrassing memory that surfaces, some gentle teasing, and a reminder that despite everything the heavens have thrown at him, this guy still genuinely believes in people. The animation is gorgeous, leaning into the Chinese mythological aesthetic with real care, and the soundtrack carries this melancholy warmth that just sits with you. If you enjoyed the world-building of Fighter of the Destiny or the mythological drama of Thunderbolt Fantasy, this hits a similar space but with more emotional weight between its leads. It's one episode, so the commitment is low, but it works best after watching the main Heaven Official's Blessing season — think of it as a quiet character study tucked inside an action-packed, emotionally layered fantasy.