Yu Qing possesses invincible power and once helped Empress Nangong Fuyao establish her empire. However, he was met with suspicion, framed, and exiled. Taking his spiritual goat with him, he heads south to recruit disciples. Along the way, he encounters members of the Qingyun Sect and Empress Nan Shiyi of the Southern Kingdom, gaining sincere and loyal followers. After Yu Qing's departure, two great demons buried underground break free from their seals, plunging the Fuyao Empire into crisis. Only after seeking help everywhere without success does Nangong finally realize her mistake. Meanwhile, the Five Elements Alliance plots to steal the fortune of the Southern Frontier, while the Qiong Sect and foreign immortal sects cause one disturbance after another. Yu Qing subdues demons, takes in disciples such as Xiao Lier and Bai Duan, and uses his supreme formations and extraordinary power to resolve numerous crises. Finally, a mysterious realm appears within the Barbarian Kingdom, attracting competing forces from all sides. This concludes the first season.