The origins of the Imperial Nian Technique can be traced back to supernatural practices, such as the Five Elements, Yin-Yang, and Feng Shui. Those who practice this technique are referred to as Imperial Nian masters, who are notoriously considered as a symbol of evil. Among them is the protagonist, Zong Tian Yi, who, as a young Imperial Nian master, trains in secret in the mountains. He embarks on a perilous journey to alter the fate of Imperial Nian masters.