The Lost Tomb Universe: Chronological Order

The Lost Tomb Pilot (2015) introduces the story based on the first volume, where

Wu Xie and High Shao return from Germany with a mysterious artifact and are immediately pursued by a secret group. During the chaos, they are rescued by Wang Pang Zi and Zhang Qi Ling, marking the first encounter of the core group and setting the foundation for the adventure that follows.

The Lost Tomb (2015)

Adapted from Book 1 of Daomu Biji: (Qi Xing Lu Wang Gong) – The Seven-Star Palace of Lu Shang Wang.

The story is mainly based on Volume 1. The television series Time Raiders (2025) also adapts the same storyline.
In the story timeline, The Lost Tomb (2015) takes place 70 years after the prequel The Mystic Nine (2016), even though Mystic Nine was released later.

The series follows Wu Xie, a descendant of a respected tomb-raiding family, who becomes involved with mysterious artifacts and begins an adventure alongside his uncle, Wu Sanxing. During his journey, he meets Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi, who join him as companions on his dangerous expedition.

Time Raiders (2025)

Remake / re-adaptation of The Lost Tomb (2015), based on Book 1 of Daomu Biji:

It is also connected to Wu Xie’s Private Notes, a collection of short stories and background information tied to the Daomu Biji novel series, where Wu Xie begins his adventure.

The story is mainly based on Volume 1 of the novel, following the same core arc as The Lost Tomb (2015), but presented with a more structured retelling of the beginning events. It starts with Wu Xie being drawn into a family-linked mystery after encountering a strange artifact, which leads to a hidden encoded script and the discovery of a map that triggers a larger expedition. Along the way, he meets Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi, forming the core group as the journey begins.

In the story timeline, it follows the same events as The Lost Tomb (2015), set in the Wu Xie era after the prequel The Mystic Nine (2016) within the overall universe chronology.

The Lost Tomb 2 (2019)

Continuation of The Lost Tomb (2015) and Time Raiders (2025) based on Volume 1 and Volume 2 of Daomu Biji. It is also linked to Wu Xie’s Private Notes, background material connected to the novel series where Wu Xie’s journey continues.

The story mainly adapts Volume 1 and Volume 2, including
(Nu Hai Qian Sha) Sands Hidden in the Raging Sea,
with elements from Qin Ling Shen Shu
and the first half of Yun Ding Tian Gong.

It follows Wu Xie and his team as they enter a new expedition involving underwater ruins, a sunken Ming Dynasty ship, and deadly traps. After discovering a snake-brow copper fish from the Seven-Star Lu Palace, Wu Xie uncovers clues tied to a past Paracel Islands mission, leading him into another dangerous investigation.

In the story timeline, it continues after The Lost Tomb (2015) and comes before The Lost Tomb 2: Explore with the Note (2021), within the Wu Xie era chronology.

The Lost Tomb 2: Explore with the Note (2021)

Also known as The Lost Tomb 2.5 and Heavenly Palace on the Clouds, this series is based on Volume 2 and Volume 3 of the Daomu Biji novel series.

It follows Wu Xie as he explores a mountain tomb filled with ancient traps and hidden secrets.
Wu Xie, Wang Pangzi, Zhang Qiling, and Xie Yuchen team up with the national authority to investigate a grave-robbing syndicate led by Qiu Dekao. At the Heavenly Palace on top of Changbai Mountain, they uncover his long-term plan to steal a national treasure for personal gain.

In the story timeline, it takes place after The Lost Tomb 2 (2019) and before Ultimate Note (2020).

Adapted from book 4 - Daomu Biji: (Yun Ding Tian Gong) Heavenly Palace on the Clouds.

Ultimate Note (2020)

Is a Chinese television series based largely on Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, and Volume 7 of the Daomu Biji main novel series.

The story is mainly adapted from Books 5–8 of Daomu Biji, including (She Zhao Gui Cheng) Ghost Kingdom of the Snakes, (Mi Hai Gui Chao) Homecoming, (Yin Shan Gu Luo) Ancient Mansion Down Under, and (Qiong Long Shi Ying) Deadly Mansion, Mystic Cave.

It continues Wu Xie’s journey as he is pulled deeper into a conspiracy after watching a mysterious videotape about his uncle’s past. Along the way, he meets Zhang Qiling, Xie Yuchen, and others, forming a group of six with different goals. During their journey, Zhang Qiling loses his memory, and the group eventually uncovers clues leading them to the Zhang family’s old manor, though they are blocked by Qiu Dekao’s forces. Later, with the help of an ancient Lei family blueprint, Wu Xie meets Huo Xiangu of the Mystic Nine, and the group joins an expedition that the Mystic Nine once attempted in search of the truth.

In the story timeline, it follows The Lost Tomb 2: Explore with the Note (2021) and comes before Adventure behind the Bronze Door (2024)

Adventure behind the Bronze Door (2024)

also known as Tibetan Sea Flower, is a Chinese television adaptation of the sequel novel Daomu Biji: Zang Hai Hua, written by Nanpai Sanshu.

It takes place 5 years after the main story of Daomu Biji and serves as the first sequel to the main series.

The story is based on Zang Hai Hua (Tibetan Sea Flower) and follows Wu Xie as he investigates Zhang Qiling’s past and the secrets of the Zhang family. After discovering a mysterious painting of a young man in Motuo County and returning from Nepal, Wu Xie’s quiet life is disrupted by Jin Wantang, who brings a scorpion-shaped pendant linked to Zhang Qiling’s childhood and the Zhang family’s ancient mansion. As Wu Xie follows the clues back to Nepal and Motuo, he realizes the events are not accidental but part of a larger planned scheme, uncovering deeper truths about Zhang Qiling and the Zhang family’s hidden history.

In the story timeline, it follows Ultimate Note (2020) and comes before Tomb of the Sea (2018)

Tomb of the Sea (2018)

A series adapted from the novel Sha Hai (Sea of Sands) by Xu Lei. It is the second sequel to the main Daomu Biji story.

Takes place about 8–9 years after the main series events.

The story is based on Daomu Biji: Sha Hai (Sea of Sands) and follows Wu Xie as he becomes involved in a desert-based mystery after Li Cu, an ordinary high school student, is kidnapped and taken to the Badain Jaran Desert, where no one has returned alive. The scars on Li Cu’s back hold clues to ancient tomb secrets, and under Wu Xie’s guidance, he is drawn into a dangerous journey. Together, they uncover the truth behind missing people, strange photographs, broken equipment, mummies, and other unexplained phenomena hidden within the desert tombs.

In the story timeline, it follows Adventure behind the Bronze Door (2024) and comes before Reunion: The Sound of the Providence (2020)

Tomb of the Sea Side Story: Bang Ren (2018)

Side story movie released during the airing of Tomb of the Sea (2018).
It is set before or between the events of Tomb of the Sea.

In it, Huo Youxin goes to Wushanju to confront Bai She, but Bai She becomes infected by a mysterious condition. To find a cure, they seek help from Wu Xie and journey to a strange, mysterious cave.

Tomb of the Sea Side Story: Hua Mei (2018)

Side story movie released after Tomb of the Sea (2018)
It is set after the events of Tomb of the Sea.

In the story, Liu Sang applies for a job at Wushanju to help manage it on behalf of Wu Xie. The place is temporarily under the control of Huo Daofu, and Liu Sang soon clashes with both Huo Daofu and his colleague Pao Sa. While attempting to get back at Liu Sang, they unexpectedly uncover the mystery of a woman’s portrait hidden within the walls of Wushanju.

Tomb of the Sea Side Story: Ran Gu (2019)

Side story movie released after Tomb of the Sea (2018) and set after the events of Reunion: The Sound of the Providence Season 2 (2020).

In the story, Luo Cha, an employee of the Yin family, becomes infected by a mysterious curse and, following Wu Xie’s advice, travels to Wushanju. There, the temporary owner Huo Daofu and his colleague Kan Jian agree to help him, but in the process, they accidentally uncover an 18-year-old hidden mystery.

Reunion: The Sound of the Providence (2020)

Set 12 years after the main Daomu Biji story, Reboot: Thunder at the Distant Sea is the fourth sequel in the DMBJ series, adapted from Chong Qi Zhi Ji Hai Ting Lei.

Wu Xie, Pangzi, and Zhang Qiling have retired after fulfilling their ten-year promise and are living normal lives, but a message from Wu Sanxing draws them back into a new mystery-driven journey focused on family and friendship.

It takes place after Tomb of the Sea (2018) in the timeline and does not precede any other Lost Tomb series.

Reunion: The Sound of the Providence Season 2 (2020)

continues the story of Season 1.

After learning that Wu Sanxing has uncovered the secret of “listening to thunder” in Warehouse 11’s section of irredeemable goods, Wu Xie sets out with Pangzi, Zhang Qiling, Bai Haotian, and others to find Thunder City. As they dig deeper into the mystery, they gradually become entangled in a hidden and dangerous conspiracy.

It revolves around Liu Sang and Wang Meng's ancestor, Liu Qianmo and Nanmeng Denghai who searches for the Wu Tong Immortal to seek revenge.

Liu Sang and Li Jia Le were dispatched by Wu Shan Ju to participate in an archaeological project. The two saw a mural at the archaeological site. The mural recorded the story of Moonbend Princess Qi Xia and young Jiang Wu. At the same time, they also found a peculiar meteorite. In the process of studying the meteorite jade, the two unexpectedly came to the world recorded in the mural.

Reunion: Escape from the Monstrous Snake (2021)

a side story set after Reunion: The Sound of the Providence (2020)

It follows Hei Yanjing as he travels to Cambodia to rescue his old friend Gu Huaisheng. There, he ventures into dense jungles and an underground palace, facing strange insects and hidden dangers along the way.

Reunion 2: Mystery of the Abyss (2022)

A side story movie in the Reunion series featuring Hei Yanjing and Xie Yuchen.

They meet in a mysterious jungle village while following clues about the legend of the Insect God, which may also hold a way to cure Hei Yanjing’s blindness.

Story of Hei Yan Jing and Xie Yu Chen as they adventure out in the seas. 

 ~~ Adapted from the novel "Daomu Biji: Moving Forward Through the Flowery Night; The End Comes Without A Sound" (花夜前行) by Nan Pai San Shu (南派三叔)

Zhang family members adventures many years before the main story happens.  

After returning from the dark Gu Luo cave, Zhang Hai Ke and Zhang Nian seemingly return to a peaceful life again, thinking everything has subsided. Unexpectedly, Zhang Nian is poisoned and held prisoner in an abandoned hospital. The mastermind behind everything, Han Shuang uses Zhang Nian to force Zhang Hai Ke to lead the way back into Gu Luo to find the legendary mysterious creatures lurking within.

Prequel to The Mystic Nine

At the beginning of the 20th century, Zhang Qi Shan and his father were subject to experimentation by the traitor Zuo Qian Zhi. Ten years later, Zhang Qi Shan seeks his revenge. He arrives in Changsha for the first time and meets Er Yue Hong. The two join forces to go against Zuo Qian Zhi and the monster that threatens the city.

Webmovie spinoff to The Mystic Nine, featuring Chenpi Ah Si.