Chen Changsheng, a young man of mysterious origins, is prophesied to die before the age of twenty due to his unique constitution. Determined to defy fate, he follows his master’s orders and travels to the Divine Capital of the human realm with a marriage contract in hand. His goal is to win first place in the highest-level Grand Imperial Examination, thereby earning the right to enter the Tomb of Heavenly Books to study the steles and seek a way to extend his life. In the Divine Capital, the marriage contract draws him into complex power struggles involving the Saintess Xu Yourong. Soon, an even greater crisis emerges: the forces of the demon race begin stirring in secret, plotting to overthrow the human race. Relying on his vast knowledge, Chen Changsheng makes his debut at the Ivy Banquet, then goes on to claim first place in the Grand Imperial Examination, gaining entry to the Tomb of Heavenly Books. There, he not only comprehends profound cultivation techniques but also uncovers a connection between his own origins and a massive conspiracy from years past. After leaving the Tomb of Heavenly Books, Chen Changsheng enters the Zhou Garden secret realm with companions such as Xu Yourong, Luoluo, and Tang Thirty-Six. Inside the Zhou Garden, they clash head-on with the demon race. Chen Changsheng ultimately inherits Zhou Dufu's legacy and uncovers the shocking possibility that he is the Crown Prince Zhaoming. This revelation thrusts him into the eye of the storm…
