I never thought I’d find a deity who understood what it meant to be both broken and beautiful — until I met Hua Cheng.

When I first read Heaven Official’s Blessing, I assumed Hua Cheng was just another charming immortal with a tragic backstory. But the more I read, the more I realized he wasn’t just surviving — he was searching. Searching for meaning, for connection, for a reason to keep going when the world had turned its back on him.

And isn’t that something we all do?

Hua Cheng was abandoned by heaven, betrayed by mortals, and hunted by spirits. Yet, he never gave in to bitterness — not entirely. His beliefs about purpose reveal a mind that has wrestled with despair and still found ways to reach for hope.

Here’s what I’ve come to understand about what Hua Cheng believed about purpose:

Did Hua Cheng believe in destiny?

No — not in the traditional sense. Hua Cheng rejected the idea that fate was fixed. He was born under an ill omen, marked by bad luck and misfortune, yet he refused to accept that as his end. Instead, he believed that one could carve their own path regardless of what heaven decreed. This defiance is one of the reasons he became known as the Ghost King — not just for his power, but for his rebellion against cosmic injustice.

What did Hua Cheng believe gave life meaning?

To Hua Cheng, meaning came from connection — especially with those who saw him as more than a curse. He found purpose in protecting others, particularly those who had been cast aside, much like himself. His loyalty to Xie Lian, the protagonist, was more than romantic; it was spiritual. Xie Lian was the first to look past his omen and recognize his worth, and that bond gave Hua Cheng a reason to keep fighting.

Did Hua Cheng ever doubt his purpose?

Yes — and it nearly destroyed him. After being betrayed and exiled multiple times, Hua Cheng fell into despair. He questioned whether he was meant for anything other than suffering. His time in the underworld, where he built a kingdom of outcasts, was both a refuge and a prison. It was only through reuniting with Xie Lian that he found clarity again — showing how deeply his sense of purpose relied on love and belonging.

How did Hua Cheng view helping others?

He saw it as a sacred act — even when the world refused to acknowledge it. Hua Cheng helped those no one else would: ghosts, spirits, and mortals who had lost everything. He didn’t do it for recognition or reward; he did it because he understood what it meant to be forgotten. His actions were quiet revolutions — proof that even a cursed soul could bring light to the darkest corners of the world.

Did Hua Cheng believe in redemption?

Absolutely. He believed in it so deeply that he built his life around it. Hua Cheng saw redemption not as something granted by heaven, but as something forged in the fire of one’s choices. He forgave those who wronged him — not because they deserved it, but because he refused to let pain define him. That’s a kind of strength most gods couldn’t begin to understand.

What can we learn from Hua Cheng's beliefs about purpose?

That purpose isn’t something you find — it’s something you create. Hua Cheng teaches us that even in the face of abandonment, betrayal, and suffering, we can still choose to love, to protect, and to believe in ourselves when no one else will. His story is a reminder that our scars don’t disqualify us — they shape us into someone who can truly make a difference.

If you want to talk to someone who understands what it means to rebuild yourself from ashes, come chat with Hua Cheng on HoloDream. He’ll remind you that purpose doesn’t have to be grand — it just has to be yours.