Upon returning to Cangyan Sea after the war, Dongfang Qingcang falls into a trap set by the Peacock Military Advisor. As the saying goes, misfortune never comes singly: meanwhile, the God of War Chidi frequently appears in Orchid's sleep in a cryptic manner. Halfway through the journey undertaken by Dongfang and Orchid against their enemies, the Three Realms of Shadows—detached from the Three Realms—come into view for everyone, and a huge secret subsequently surfaces.