In the 20th year of the Republic of China, deep in the yellow sand, a secret volume of the Mahaparinirvana Sutra that had been lost for thousands of years suddenly appeared in Dunhuang! In order to fulfill his father's last wish, Shen Qinghe, the heir of a family of archaeologists, resolutely stepped into this dangerous sea of death with half a fragment of the map in hand. She thought she was looking for a treasure, but she didn't know that what was hidden deep in the secret scroll was the code of faith inheritance written with the blood and tears of countless eminent monks during the spread of Buddhism to the east!
Gu Yanchen, a mysterious scholar who returned from studying abroad, appears gentle and elegant, but is actually responsible for a secret mission for a foreign organization. He and Shen Qinghe are forced to go together for a common goal. Deep in the desert, there are harsh natural dangers, weird murals, and ancient mechanisms, which are shocking at every step. There is also the all-powerful warlord Brigadier Ma, who is eager to seize the "treasure" of the secret volume and expand his military strength.
When the secrets of the mural were peeled away layer by layer, Shen Qinghe was shocked to discover that the secret scroll was not a treasure of gold and silver, but a magnificent epic about faith, sacrifice and eternal truth! While Gu Yanchen was dependent on Shen Qinghe for life and death, he was gradually infected by his tenacious beliefs, awakened his conscience, and chose to betray the organization and fight alongside her. However, the real test has just begun.
Deep in the Buddhist cave, Master Huiming, who guarded the secret scroll, ignited the last hope at the cost of his life. The old guide sacrificed his life to divert the pursuers and gain a chance for them. Shen Qinghe and Gu Yanchen, carrying a secret volume that carries thousands of years of faith and truth, broke through numerous obstacles and sent it to the National Museum. This is not a simple archaeological discovery, but a shocking protection of national beliefs and cultural heritage!
