Shen Yan travels through the early Tang Dynasty, escapes from a desperate situation in a tomb, and establishes himself in Chang'an with the help of archaeological knowledge. He avoids the prying eyes of demons and government interrogations in the early days. He accidentally meets Master Xuanzang, who has not yet been ordained, and learns of his obsession with traveling westward to seek Dharma. Later, he is involved in the Buddhist and Taoist disputes in Chang'an and the demons assassinate Xuanzang. Step by step through the tests set by the immortals, you enter the main line of the Journey to the West, and finally join the group to obtain the scriptures. As a mortal, you use archaeological wisdom to solve the puzzles of the ancient ruins, monster traps, and immortal chess games on the westward journey.