The head of the Yuqing Sect, Master Qingshan, arranges a marriage between his top disciple, Shen Jing, and the daughter of the Yuxu Sect’s leader. Shen Jing attempts to flee from this unwanted union, only to run into the Mingyue Palace forces attacking Yuqing. Discovering that his entire betrothal was a ruse intended to protect him, this so-called “clumsy disciple” has no choice but to accept his role in restoring the sect to its former glory.