The Way of the World: The Art of Immortality

Ever since civilization began, humanity has dreamed of immortality. Emperors and ministers at the very top of the human power pyramid have gone to insane lengths in pursuit of eternal life, descending into madness and depravity. The venerable Mr. Zhu, a leading figure in the tomb-raiding world, and his companions meet their deaths while robbing an ancient tomb in Daliushu Village. Long Ying, a retired special forces soldier, is drawn into the affair while trying to save his brother and is poisoned by a strange toxin. To stay alive, he embarks on a perilous and bizarre journey to save himself.