An apocalypse is averted at the same moment as a child is born to the Wang family. Eighteen years later, he demonstrates his cunning to the innkeeper and to a new friend also interested in entering an immortal sect.
Wang Lu, Hai Yunfan and Wang Zhong enter a village full of quests designed to test possible initiates by Wang Wu. Wang Lu recognizes it as a kind of role-play game. Wang Zhong gets lured away by Zhu Qin.
Wang Lu solves the village quest in one continuous arc and is rewarded. By using his items he bypasses several levels. Wang Wu is blamed for changes in the map and the random distribution of powerful items from the sect treasury.
2 years later and Wang Lu tops all of his classes but is unable to perform any spells or cultivate more than his mind. The Inner Circle disciples come out of seclusion and conflicts arise. The 7th elder returns.
Wang Lu prepares for a death match between himself and another Successor Disciple - despite him not having any cultivation yet. Unbeknownst to him, his master has been working on his behalf even though it seems she ignores his situation.
Wang Wu admits some efforts she had been making while Wang Lu was unaware but when he woke and heard her he didn't believe any of them. Feng Ling reveals part of Wang Wu's machinations. Wang Wu promises to start teaching him immediately.
Wang Wu's methods of training are brutal and Wang Lu suffers greatly. Wang Lu ponders how to uncover a mole and protect Hai YunFan from attack while in the sect.
Trying to delay the end of the quest, Wang Lu and Hai Yunfan try to deter the others. Hai Yunfan is targeted by assassins but Wang Lu interferes. A surprising relation appears and we learn more about Han Yunfan.
Wang Lu brings Hai Yunfan out of his depression with an attempt at sincerity. Wen Bao seeks training from Wang Lu, who uses him for his own benefit. Wang Wu seeks out the General for reasons of her own.
Wang Lu gets his buddies into a spiritual area so he can cultivate but they are interrupted by Master ZhiFeng who captures them believing one of them to be a demon. Zhifeng has a grievance to settle with Wang Wu.
Zhi Feng refuses to accept the verdict of the Spirit Blade Sect's elders so Wang Wu steps in and taunts him into a duel. Wang Lu sets up a betting station but tidbits about Wang Wu's past and accomplishments are revealed along the way.
Zhi Feng's weaknesses and alliances are revealed but his granduncle is not pleased. Wang Lu pushes Wang Wu to accept Hai Yunfan as a disciple and help him rid himself of the restriction placed inside him by his brother.
Wang Lu seeks specific members and skills for his team but his plans go awry even after careful consideration. Wang Wu takes him to a sword graveyard to select a weapon for the journey but is dismayed at his choice.
Ling'er leaves the mountain, to her father's lament. Wang Wu sends off Wang Lu without telling him who the fourth on his team is. Heeding Wang Wu's advice, they head to Wang Lu's village first.
Wang Lu defeats the cult in Wang Village and expects more to come, making their task easier. Wang Lu recognizes one of the saintesses - but she doesn't recognize him. Liu Lixian is easily distracted by food.
Wang Lu helps XiaoLu remember then enlists Wang Wu to seduce the local sect leader. When that fails he finds an alternate. Liu Lixian's memory and personalities become a concern when Han YunFan notices the difference.
Wang Lu makes new plans involving the doppelganger and the captured He Yun. Zhou Ming Rui takes over Qiangling and threatens XiaoLan. Wang Wu gets mad when she finds out what the doppelganger is doing.
Wang Lu's plans for his new sect are go well until a story scandalizes the audience. Han Yunfan and Liu Lixian may have a connection that neither remembers clearly.
Wang Lu's sob story resonates with Hai Yunfan's fuzzy memories. Liu Lixian is kidnapped. A miscalculation reveals the cult leader but also puts Wang Lu in greater danger. The Empress doesn't recall Liu Lixian.
Ye Li makes a last request. Liu Lixian recovers but is held responsible for Ye Li's crimes until an advocate steps forward. Wang Wu chases after a stolen treasure leaving Wang Lu to face the Elders who have learned of his new sect.
Ye Li suggests using the rare blood of Wang Lu and Hai Yunfan in an upcoming ritual. Wang Wu denies Wang Lu's request to save them. The evil cult's purpose and plans are revealed.
Wang Lu's mother arranges his marriage. Wang Wu investigates the mystery behind the broken seal. AiXin sect is legalized and handed over to Elder He. Wang Lu says goodbye to his friends in his own way and sends them off.
