Fisherman Chen Yue is hired to sail a group of people, including photographer Zhong Ming, to a party on an ocean island. Upon arrival, the island is attacked by a massive deep-sea python, killing anyone it finds. Chen Yue and Zhong Ming must work together to lead the survivors out of danger in a fight for survival.

The story tells about Jigong, who, at the critical moment of breaking through the final level to become the Dragon-Subduing Arhat, senses the villagers of Baishui Town in distress. He abandons his spiritual practice and journeys to Baishui Town to rescue them. There, he encounters Huang Yuan, who impersonates Jigong and deceives the people, nearly burning Jigong to death. Ultimately, Huang Yuan is moved by Jigong's actions and helps him subdue the demon, saving the people of Baishui Town. Jigong then becomes the Dragon-Subduing Arhat.

Upon learning from the Empress that he has a son Tianxing, the King Muye sends his finest warrior Manshu to search for the heir. While the warrior is away from the palace, his own father stages a rebellion and seizes the throne.