Chen Mo returns to his old home deep in the mountains of western Hunan and unexpectedly discovers a mysterious sheepskin scroll. It depicts an upside-down ancient tower and a giant serpent. The moment he touches it, he is swept into a bizarre adventure spanning a thousand years. As his investigation deepens, Chen Mo gradually uncovers the truth behind his grandfather’s and father’s disappearances, along with a shocking conspiracy to resurrect the Serpent King.