In chaotic times, demons and monsters roam freely while treacherous officials hold power. With the invasion of the Netherworld, both humans and Netherworld beings wreak havoc on the mortal realm, and the wild gods serving the Netherworld oppress the common people. Enraged, Xu Ying, a snake-catcher, rebels, committing the sin of killing a god and eliminating an incompetent court official. Hunted by both realms, his escape begins...