Li Shi, born under a celestial omen merging with a soldier's lingering soul, becomes a target of sects worldwide. His parents sacrifice themselves to protect him, leading Yuan Chenyang to shelter Li Shi in Linhai City, disguised as a humble fisherman. Determined to reunite with his parents, Li Shi joins a five-year sect selection process, where Bai Xiang, an expert in the Yaozu gate formation, devises a sinister plan to harness dark energies for monstrous ends. As Li Shi and Ying Gou unwittingly aid in Bai Xiang's scheme, a treacherous conspiracy looms over Linhai City, poised for malevolent action.