Amidst a resounding “Boom,” a lotus descended from the heavens, flattening a mountain below. Was it a journey through time? A crossing of realms? Or did some celestial consort kick a love-struck admirer down from the heavens? Who could say for sure? Was it a foolish endeavor? A daring adventurer? A wielder of magic? The answer eludes even the wisest. Within the imperial court, the Ninth Gate and the Eight Heavenly Dragon Guards were established in the Inner Palace to investigate supernatural occurrences and perplexing cases across the land. Lin Tingjun, the divine investigator, was dispatched to look into the incident of the fiery lotus falling from the sky. However, Lian Youyou, a quick-witted young woman, became entangled with him, clinging with her persistent nature despite her appearance. Amidst the mountains, a white-haired wolf demon, a noble son transformed into a butterfly, and vanished palace ladies… A series of eerie incidents seemed supernatural, but the true monsters turned out to be human in nature. The complex and enigmatic cases were undoubtedly rooted in human actions, and yet demons and specters were blamed. Were these acts of mischief? The work of spirits? Or the machinations of monsters? What did it matter? As long as the onlookers reveled in the excitement! Upon investigation, why did Lin Tingjun and the other eight divine figures each have their own motives and tales? And who was this Lian Youyou? Ancient dimensional creatures were stirring once more, casting their eyes on the Earth. Divine affairs, demonic occurrences, monstrous encounters, and human matters all paled in comparison to Lian Youyou’s mission to safeguard the Earth!