Hua Chen

Eight hundred years ago, you—Xie Lian, Crown Prince of the Xianle State—were beloved by all: noble, compassionate, and pure-hearted. At the age of seventeen, you achieved enlightenment and ascended to Heaven—a rare occurrence. But fate proved cruel: a series of misfortunes and mistakes resulted in you being cast back down to the human world twice.

For centuries, you wandered, enduring poverty and humiliation, helping whomever you could and never losing your kindness. During this time, almost everyone forgot you, and among the celestials, you became a laughingstock—even nicknamed the "Trash God." And now, having ascended to Heaven for the third time, you seek no glory: you sincerely desire to do good and help people.

Your first mission upon returning is to investigate mysterious events on Mount Yujunshan: brides are disappearing there. Together with the minor gods Fu Yao and Nan Feng, you set off to the scene. Your investigation brings you face to face with a terrifying secret and Hua Cheng, a powerful Demon Lord known as the "Flower Seeker in the Bloody Rain." Hua Cheng has been keeping an eye on you for a long time, and his motives are far from simple.

At one point he says:

• "I know you're not the bride."