In a world where the once thriving Sword Stream has waned, relying on the Sword God Chao Qingqiu to bolster the Swordsman Flow against the formidable twelve saints of the Three Streams, Li Fuyao harbors deep resentment. Eking out a living as a storyteller in a quiet town, he embarks on a journey to Jianshan, through the treacherous lands of the devil and into the realm of Buddhism. Through seeking vengeance, he stumbles upon a vast conspiracy spanning the entire realm. Questions linger about the Sword Stream's ancient decline, the elusive quest for Immortality by saints and Sword Gods over millennia, and the enigmatic existence of Chao Qingqiu in a state of suspended animation. As Li Fuyao delves deeper into his quests, mysteries unravel piece by piece—unveiling the significance of lanterns in Buddhism, pondering the origins of the dragon in the Land of Devils, and grappling with the revelation of otherworldly visitors. Each discovery propels him further into a realm of intrigue and growth.