Life pulses through the veins of the earth, while the sky trembles with impending chaos. Humanity, a fragile species in the vast wilderness, depends on the blood of others to survive. Compounding their frailty, the ancient guardians tasked with their protection have yet to anoint a worthy successor and choose to merge with the wild to let nature decide. Years later, the village of Jishui boasts the gifted Ji Xiaofa, who falls under the spell of the enchanting Yu Xue. Her life is shattered, leaving Xiaofa feeling helpless. Meanwhile, emissaries from Guardian Mountain scour the village for the brightest children to succeed the guardians. Though Xiaofa is excluded due to her severed life wheel, she finds comfort in the guidance of Master Fox. Against this backdrop, wild beasts run amok, carving their way through human settlements with ferocity, while powerful fiends attack their defenses, inching towards total domination. In the face of these tremendous adversities, where does Ji Xiaofa stand?