In a fantastical world where the realms of humans, demons, and immortals coexist, the story slowly unfolds.
Du Yi, a poor scholar from a humble family, is learned and well-read, but corruption at court keeps him from passing the imperial examinations. His family is impoverished, and his neighbors look down on him. With no other choice, he joins the Daoist sect, holding fast to the righteous path of the human world. But as he is repeatedly confronted with the ugliness of human nature, darkness gradually erodes his kind heart. In the end, he turns evil, enters the demon realm, and becomes the Demon Queen.
After entering the demon realm, Du Yi meets Yue Bai and Luan Ying. They accompany him in the human and demon realms, respectively, and witness his progress along this thorny path. Du Yi resolves to challenge the unreasonable, unequal rules of the three realms. His actions send shock waves through the demon realm. He crosses paths with many demons, including the Azure Luan Demon and the Fire Phoenix Demon. Some become his allies, while others stand in his way.
The prosperous capital and tranquil mountain villages he once knew in the human realm now serve as backdrops for his memories and reflections on human nature. The demon realm's splendid Demon Capital and the Misty Forest are strange places that become battlefields where he fights and grows. Even sacred sites in the immortal realm, such as the Lingxiao Palace and the Peach Garden, gradually enter his sights as targets for his ultimate challenge.
On the road to rebellion, Du Yi suffers defeat after defeat, yet rises to fight again each time. He slays demon gods and eliminates human immortals, growing stronger and advancing his magic through one battle after another as he charges toward his ultimate goal: attaining the Dao, becoming an Ancestor, and ruling the three realms. His journey is filled with passion and tragedy, and hardship makes his resolve ever stronger. The tangled web of grudges, vendettas, and emotional entanglements he shares with people from every realm also...
