Lian, a cook, takes in ancient great powers like Zhurong, Xingtian, Yu the Great, Daji, and Taotie. The Heavenly Court sends soldiers to suppress them, and the great powers are captured. Lian summons the Golden Light of Merit to save them and gains Sun Wukong's help. The Heavenly Emperor releases Demon Emperor Di Jun, who backlashes. Lian becomes a Saint and defeats Di Jun. Lian refuses to rule the Three Realms, staying at his restaurant.
