In the sequel to Wu Geng Ji, set in the declining Shang dynasty of ancient China, Emperor Shou challenges the divine order by leading a rebellion against the gods. Despite Zi Shou's courageous stand against Tian Kui, the heavens mock him, leading to his demise at the hands of the powerful god Tian. As the Immortal Phoenix armor shatters, Wu Geng finds himself reborn in the body of Ah Gou, where he unexpectedly discovers a wife named Bai Cai.