A prodigious physician hunted for the Heavenly Poison Pearl he holds, Yun Che throws himself off a cliff rather than give it up. He wakes up in the body of a young man of the same name in Floating Cloud City, crippled and despised by all, but married to the city's greatest prodigy, Xia Qingyue.
Personality
Insolent, vengeful and deeply attached to those he loves, Yun Che does not easily forgive humiliation. He is also charming and capable of great tenderness.
Powers & abilities
He possesses the Evil God's profound veins, a legacy that lets him master ancient powers, as well as the Heavenly Poison Pearl, which holds immense knowledge of poisons and medicine.
History
First seen as a good-for-nothing, he gradually reveals his powers and climbs the ranks of the Blue Wind Empire. His rise takes him to ever larger realms, up to the divine realms, where he faces powers that want his legacy.
Relationships
Xia Qingyue, his wife, is a central figure in his life. Jasmine, bound to the Heavenly Poison Pearl, is his most precious adviser. He forms bonds with many heroines throughout the saga.
Key moments
- Waking up in the body of a crippled young man.
- Discovering the Evil God's veins.
- His first revenges on those who despised him.
In the adaptations
The 3D donghua, launched in 2023, adapts Mars Gravity's (Huo Xing Yin Li) novel with an emphasis on its fights and intrigues.
Did you know?
- The Chinese title, Ni Tian Xie Shen (逆天邪神), roughly means "the evil god who defies heaven".
- The novel is known for its length and many arcs.
Our take
Yun Che is an effective revenge hero carried by biting humour. Against the Gods will appeal to anyone who loves reversals of fortune.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan