The story takes place during the Republic of China era and centers on events within the Nine Gates.
Upper Three Gates: the military man, the opera singer, and the immortal who deals in stolen goods.
Middle Three Gates: the King of Hell, the prodigal, and the smiling Buddha.
Lower Three Gates: the beauty, the strategist, and the master of chess who can reach the heavens.
Male leads: Zhang Qishan, Er Yuehong, Qi Tiezui, Zhang Rishan, Lu Jianxun, and Ninth Master Xie.
Female lead: Mu Xiying, who transmigrated from the modern era and is troubled by love.
