The sacred goddess shrine on Shu Mountain has been destroyed. The school's head, Xu Changqing, sends a young disciple named Nangong Huang on a mission to find Qinleng — a divine figure said to hold the knowledge of Wu Ling, the five spiritual wheels, which is the only thing capable of restoring peace. Nangong Huang accepts without hesitation: he trained in acrobatics and powerful sword magic under the school's demanding instruction and wants to prove his worth. He is well prepared for the dangers ahead. He is considerably less prepared for everything else the journey has waiting for him.