After an accident triggers the mark of Wu Gensheng's named disciple inside him, Shen Yan is drawn into the struggle for control of the Nine Domains' qi veins. After joining the temporary workers, he teams up with Zhang Chulan, Feng Baobao, and others, traveling across nine hidden cities to uncover the full truth behind the Jiashen Rebellion. The Thirty-Six Thieves' true goal was not to create the Eight Extraordinary Skills, but to protect the qi veins. They face off against the Overseas Cross Society and the rebellious guardians of the Nine Domains. In the end, they protect the Nine Domains' qi veins; Feng Baobao recovers some memories of her past, Zhang Chulan becomes the new generation's central figure in the world of extraordinary people, and Shen Yan finds meaning in his existence.
