The whereabouts of the enigmatic witch doctor Tao Yao remains shrouded in ambiguity, as her adversaries get vanquished at the sound of her golden bell. It is uncertain whether she plays the role of a guardian of the youkai or their ultimate annihilator. Tao Yao is the solitary overseer of Taodu, the territory where the youkai assemble, and her duties solely revolve around fulfilling the demands of these creatures, not humans. Accompanied by the youthful monk Mo Ya, they embark on a global quest to locate the Hundred Demon Book.