Three apprentice daoshi monks of Shenxian Village—Xiaohu, Chaoyun, and Jiuli—have completed five years of training and are to face their last trial. They only have one chance to attempt the test, and only one of the three can pass. During the trial, Chaoyun is badly wounded by the jiangshi they were tasked to defeat. If they retreat with Chaoyun, his life can be saved, but they will all fail the test. In the end, will they choose themselves or their friend?