Wei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji, gifted disciples from esteemed clans, uncover a long-buried secret during their training. Determined to eliminate a looming threat, they take up the mission of their ancestors—until tragedy strikes, and Wei Wu Xian loses his life.

Sixteen years later, he is resurrected through a ritual, masked and living under a new identity. Reunited with Lan Wang Ji, they join forces once more to unravel past mysteries and confront the hidden truths shaping their present.