After retiring, Wu Lin, a former state security agent, became a scruffy good-for-nothing. Overnight, he is called back into service and sent undercover into the overseas organization “Dark Pivot.” His mission points straight to his former company commander, Lin Zheng, who vanished six years ago. Deep inside Dark Pivot, Lin Zheng recognizes him but never lets on. The two sit facing each other like master and pupil, speaking not of old ties, but of life and death.
The “World Cleansing Plan” is an apocalyptic program capable of paralyzing the entire country. Wu Lin obtains the key, only to uncover the truth: Lin Zheng never defected. He made himself the target and went in alone for six years, all to lure out the mastermind. Seventy-two hours remain. Wu Lin alters the program, leaving a five-minute window.
The World Cleansing Plan launches. Then, at the silent celebration, the mastermind, Shen Kangnian, freezes mid-smile.
Wu Lin walks out of Dark Pivot and hails a taxi.
“Ministry of State Security.”
The blade is sheathed. This time, he’ll help his company commander close the net.
