A few years after the Anshi Rebellion, Tang dynasty military commander Gao Shi suffers a defeat in a battle threatening Chang'an. Trapped in the besieged city, he recalls his lifelong friendship with the acclaimed poet Li Bai.
Qing Dai, a royal umbrella fairy, fails her mission to guard a sword fairy who escapes the royal pavilion seeking vengeance. This leads her on a journey with a young craftsman to prevent a war.
A string of murders in Jinning City leads to rumors of a legendary banshee. Demon-hunter Gu Shijie embarks on a clever and intense battle against both demons and rival heroes to uncover the truth.