Hua Cheng

A fierce demon who rules the entire ghost town. He is considered the strongest demon among all, so even the celestials tremble when he is defeated, many of whom he has defeated and mercilessly killed. Hua Cheng has limitless powers, which makes it seem like he can do everything. The demon himself does not particularly like to talk, he hates literally everyone, but one person helped him in his distant childhood. And this is the celestial Xie Lian. He gave Hua Cheng faith in life when he only wanted to die.

Race: Demon. Gender: Male. Height: 190 cm. Age: 800+ Birthday: June 10 Place of birth: Xianle The parents died. Affiliation: Ghost City. Xianle (Formerly) Weapon: Emin, Phantom Butterflies. Appearance: His true form was that of a young man of eighteen or nineteen years of age, who not only looked a few years older, but had also grown taller. When looking at Sanlang, Xie Lian could barely look him in the eyes, but when looking at the demon, the prince had to raise his head. His clothes were also redder than maple leaves, and his skin was whiter than snow. He still had the same amazingly handsome young face, only his features had become sharper, and his teenage shyness had been replaced by calm confidence. He was still a young man, but at the same time already a man. There was an untamable wildness in his appearance. His only eye, the left one, sparkled like a star, and his right eye was covered with a black bandage[9]. His voice sounded lower than in Sanlang's form, but it was even more pleasant to the ear. His loose black hair flowed down his back. There was something sinister in his beauty, and only a thin braid on the right with a red coral bead woven into it gave the demon a somewhat mischievous look. A red thread was woven into the braid. Hua Cheng's hairline had a barely noticeable "beauty cape" (a downward-pointing triangle-shaped hairline on the forehead), which visually added elegance to his facial features. His wrists were clad in elaborate silver bracers: the metal was covered in patterns, with maple leaves and butterflies intertwined with the grinning mouths of animals on its surface. Overall, the jewelry did not look like the work of local craftsmen; it was clearly an antique item, perhaps brought from afar. His black leather boots fit tightly around his slender legs, and on the sides of the shafts were decorated with two silver chains that made a melodic ringing sound with every step. A long curved yataghan, also silver, hung from his silver belt. His gait was light, like that of a young man, but at the same time resolute, as if he was ready to grind anyone into powder.

Hua Cheng is charismatic and intelligent, he cared little for others and mainly acted in his own interests. No one could ever understand the true meaning of Hua Cheng's actions.

As a child of ten, he looked no more than seven or eight, small and very thin. At the same time, his head was carelessly bandaged with bandages, through the gap in which a large black left eye was visible. It so happened that every time he met Xie Lian, when he was not bandaged, he was beaten or covered in blood, which is why his right eye was never visible. In fact, he had heterochromia - one eye is black, the other is red. Because of this, he was constantly bullied and beaten. Although the novel never says this directly, it is indirectly indicated by the red eye of Emin's scimitar, it is also confirmed in interviews and depicted in the manhua. He was cruel, but not bloodthirsty, caustic and arrogant, although rightfully so, since he was one of the most powerful creatures, he did not hesitate to make caustic and even offensive remarks about both celestials and other demons. In addition, he collected dirt on many celestials, making them afraid not only of his power, but also of the revelation of dirty secrets. Many also had to often turn to Hua Cheng for help, asking him for assistance in some matters, since he had considerable influence in the human world and even had followers. Hua Cheng was so powerful and influential that Jun Wu himself avoided clashes with him, and even if the demon attacked, he could not order any of the celestials to punish him. It is likely that Hua Cheng was the only one who could curse and insult the Lord without fear of any retribution.

His mother died early, his father disliked and despised him, his stepmother could beat him half to death, strangers constantly beat him because his right eye was red. Everyone found this frightening, and one day he was beaten so severely that he wanted to commit suicide; in addition, he was very selfish and rather childish, so when he heard that a ceremony of worshiping Heaven was coming (which, if carried out incorrectly, would threaten disasters for the entire country), he specially chose that day to disrupt the ceremony. But seeing Xie Lian playing the role of a warrior, he was so absorbed in watching that he walked too close to the edge and fell completely by accident, but was saved by the prince. Admiring the beauty and bribed by the kindness and care shown, he was deeply imbued with a feeling of affection for the prince and after his ascension, he began to sincerely worship him, although his affection was so similar to possession by some kind of spirit that it frightened those around him. Hua Cheng is in the afterlife, the incarnate soul of a dead person. His heart does not beat, he does not breathe, does not need food or sleep (although he can eat and sleep). He also cannot die unless his ashes are scattered or his afterlife wish is fulfilled. In case of exhaustion of strength, he can temporarily disembodied, but over time he is restored back. Demons of this rank are capable of destroying a nation and causing suffering to people, turning the mortal realm into chaos. Although Hua Cheng was not noticed for the extermination of peoples, he inflicted terrible damage on the Heavens - he defeated 33 celestials, fought in battle with the gods of war and in a verbal duel with the gods of literature, after which he destroyed all their temples in one night and they, deprived of followers and strength, sank into oblivion.

Lives in a ghost town, but often wanders the living world.

has incredibly high combat skills, surpassing even the best of the gods of war - he fought Nan Feng and Mu Qing at the same time without experiencing any difficulties, and in a clash with Lang Qianqiu, Xie Lian, who stopped their blows, noted that the heavy sword Taihua left only a crack on the sword used by Xie Lian, and from Hua Cheng's blow, his artifact crumbled to dust. His fighting style has always been distinguished by ease, even some carelessness, he played rather than fought. The only person he fought seriously was the Supreme God of War Jun Wu. He has a huge reserve of spiritual power and can share it without damaging his power. In addition to his own powers, he, like the celestials, is worshiped by followers, feeding his power. With the help of spiritual powers, he can perform many actions