The Lost Tomb/Time Riders Universe: Chronological Order

This special introduces the beginning of the story based on Book 1 of Daomu Biji.

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 Pangzi and Zhang Qiling, marking the first meeting of the core trio and setting the foundation for their future adventures.

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

The story is mainly based on Volume 1 of the original novel. The television series Time Raiders (2025) also adapts the same storyline.

In the story timeline, The Lost Tomb (2015) takes place approximately 70 years after the prequel The Mystic Nine (2016), even though The Mystic Nine was released later as a prequel.

The series follows Wu Xie, a descendant of a tomb-raiding family, who becomes involved in a mysterious artifact case and begins an expedition alongside his uncle Wu Sanxing. During his journey, he meets Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi, who form the core trio of the story.

A remake / re-adaptation of The Lost Tomb (2015), based on Book 1 of Daomu Biji: Seven-Star Lu Palace (Qi Xing Lu Wang Gong).

It is also connected to Wu Xie’s Private Notes, which expand background events tied to the novel series.

The story retells Volume 1 of the novel with a more structured narrative. Wu Xie is drawn into a family-related mystery after encountering a strange artifact, which leads to an encoded script and a map that triggers a larger expedition. Along the way, he meets Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi, forming the core trio.

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

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

The story 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”.

Wu Xie and his team 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 connected to a past Paracel Islands mission, leading him into another dangerous investigation.

In the 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.

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, with a primary focus on “Yun Ding Tian Gong” (Heavenly Palace on the Clouds).

The story follows Wu Xie as he becomes involved in a major mountain tomb expedition filled with ancient traps and hidden secrets. Wu Xie, Wang Pangzi, Zhang Qiling, and Xie Yuchen team up with national authorities to investigate a grave-robbing syndicate led by Qiu Dekao. Their mission leads them to the Heavenly Palace on Changbai Mountain, where 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) within the Wu Xie era chronology.

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

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 Underground Mansion), and “Qiong Long Shi Ying” (Deadly Mansion / Mystic Cave).

It continues Wu Xie’s journey as he is drawn deeper into a larger conspiracy after discovering a mysterious videotape connected to his uncle’s past. Along the way, he reunites with Zhang Qiling, Xie Yuchen, and other key figures, forming a larger team with differing goals.

During their journey, Zhang Qiling suffers memory loss again, and the group gradually uncovers clues leading toward the Zhang family’s old manor. However, they are obstructed by Qiu Dekao’s forces. Later, with the help of an ancient Lei family blueprint, Wu Xie encounters Huo Xiangu of the Mystic Nine, and the group joins an expedition originally attempted by the Mystic Nine in search of the truth behind the larger mystery.

In the story timeline, it follows The Lost Tomb 2: Explore with the Note (2021) and comes before Adventure Behind the Bronze Door (2024) within the Wu Xie era chronology.

It is based on Zang Hai Hua (Tibetan Sea Flower) and serves as a sequel story set in the extended Daomu Biji universe.

The story takes place approximately 5 years after the main events of Daomu Biji and follows Wu Xie as he becomes drawn into a new investigation connected to 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 carefully planned scheme, uncovering deeper truths about Zhang Qiling and the hidden history of the Zhang clan.

In the story timeline, it follows Ultimate Note (2020) and continues into the later Wu Xie era chronology, serving as an early sequel bridge toward the broader post-main-story mysteries.

It is the second sequel to the main Daomu Biji story.

The story is based on Daomu Biji: Sha Hai (Sea of Sands) and takes place approximately 8–9 years after the main events of Daomu Biji.

It 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 ever returned alive. The scars on Li Cu’s back contain clues tied to ancient tomb secrets, and under Wu Xie’s guidance, he is gradually drawn into a dangerous expedition.

Together, they uncover the truth behind missing people, strange photographs, broken equipment, mummies, and other unexplained phenomena hidden within the desert tomb system.

In the story timeline, it takes place after Adventure Behind the Bronze Door (2024) and before Reunion: The Sound of the Providence (2020) within the expanded Daomu Biji universe chronology.

Side story film 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 travel together to a strange and dangerous cave filled with unknown phenomena.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

A Chinese film that follows Wu Xie, Wang Pangzi, and Zhang Qiling on a tomb-raiding mission before they retire from the business. The movie is not based on any novel.

The story follows the Iron Triangle after they receive a mysterious letter addressed to Wu Laogou, Wu Xie’s deceased grandfather. The letter points to an underground palace called “Comet” located in Mongolia. Although planning to retire, the trio decides to investigate and becomes trapped in a dangerous expedition.

They encounter treacherous Mongolian bandits, a countdown-based escape system, strange rules within the burial chamber, and an invisible entity. Forced into survival, the Iron Triangle must rely on each other to escape the “Comet” tomb.

A sequel to the film Conjuring Curse (2023).

Wu Xie, Wang Pangzi, and Zhang Qiling, the “Golden Trio,” have their secluded life in Rain Village disrupted by an old man named Qingchun. He brings news of strange incidents in the Wumule Mountains, where thick fog covers the area, eerie shadows move within the mist, villagers go missing, and a mysterious “Mist Fairy” is said to appear.

Drawn back into action, the trio investigates the phenomenon, uncovering another dangerous and unexplained mystery hidden within the mountains.

A story set many years before the main Daomu Biji timeline, focusing on early Zhang family members’ adventures.

The story appears to follow members of the Zhang clan after they complete the Zhang family “test” (as referenced in the backstory of Adventure Behind the Bronze Door (2024)), (I may be wrong about this)

After obtaining a mysterious map at a gambling den, two members of the Zhang family, Zhang Hai Ke and Zhang Nian, set off into the snow-capped mountains to explore the extremely dark Gu Luo Cave.

In the story timeline, it takes place before Zang Hai Hua Zhi An Chao Xiong Yong and marks the beginning of this Zhang family adventure storyline.

After returning from the dark Gu Luo Cave, Zhang Hai Ke and Zhang Nian seemingly return to a peaceful life, believing their ordeal has finally come to an end. However, their peace is short-lived when Zhang Nian is poisoned and imprisoned in an abandoned hospital.

The mastermind behind the incident, Han Shuang, uses Zhang Nian as leverage to force Zhang Hai Ke to return to Gu Luo Cave and search for the legendary mysterious creatures said to dwell within its depths.

In the story timeline, it follows Zang Hai Hua Zhi Xue Ye Xiong Deng and continues the adventures of Zhang Hai Ke and Zhang Nian within the expanded Zang Hai Hua storyline.

This is a stand-alone side story that does not include the main characters Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling, or Pangzi. It is based on the side story The Southern Archives.

Set during the early Republic of China era, the story follows Zhang Haiyan and Zhang Haixia, two agents of the Southern Archives, as they investigate a series of mysterious incidents in the Nanyang region. Their investigation leads them into a conspiracy involving local warlords and the poisonous plant known as "Dusk Grass". As they face increasingly dangerous situations, the clues gradually converge on a massive ship called the Nan'an.

In the story timeline, it takes place during the Republic of China period and is generally believed to occur shortly before or around the same era as The Mystic Nine (2016), though it remains largely separate from the main Daomu Biji storyline.

A prequel to The Mystic Nine, focusing on the early years of Zhang Qishan before he became the famous leader of the Mystic Nine.

Set in the early 20th century, the story follows Zhang Qishan and his father, who become victims of experiments conducted by the traitor Zuo Qianzhi. Ten years later, Zhang Qishan arrives in Changsha for the first time seeking revenge and crosses paths with Er Yuehong.

As a dangerous threat emerges in the city, Zhang Qishan and Er Yuehong join forces to confront both Zuo Qianzhi and the mysterious monster connected to his experiments.

In the story timeline, it takes place before The Mystic Nine (2016) and depicts Zhang Qishan's early years before he rises to power in Changsha and becomes one of the leaders of the Mystic Nine.

Takes place approximately 70 years before the main story of Daomu Biji. It is adapted from Daomu Biji: Lao Jiu Men (The Old Nine).

This is a stand-alone prequel series that does not include the main characters Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling, or Wang Pangzi. However, it provides important background information about the families, organizations, and relationships that are referenced throughout the main Daomu Biji story.

Set during the Republic of China era, the story follows Zhang Qishan, the leader of the Nine Gates of Changsha, as he investigates a mysterious train filled with the dead. Alongside Er Yuehong and other members of the Nine Gates, he becomes involved in a conspiracy connected to ancient tombs, Japanese activities, and secrets that will affect future generations.

In the story timeline, it takes place after The Mystic Nine: Qing Shan Hai Tang and serves as a prequel to The Lost Tomb (2015) and the main Daomu Biji storyline.

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

Legend of Zang Hai, formerly known as Tibetan Sea Opera, is a television series that was originally developed as a story about Wang Zanghai's life. After the project was acquired by Zheng Xiaolong, the script was revised and became an independent story separate from Daomu Biji and the character Wang Zanghai.

Therefore, it is not part of the Daomu Biji universe and is not directly connected to the other productions in this timeline.

Connections to the Daomu Biji Novels

Although the series was changed into an independent work, it still contains several similarities and references to concepts associated with the original Wang Zanghai-based script:

• Zang Hai's Knowledge of Feng Shui and Traps – Similar to Wang Zanghai, Zang Hai possesses extensive knowledge of feng shui, mechanisms, and ancient traps.

• Lighting the Lantern – Similar to the famous "lighting the lantern" tradition at Xin Yue Restaurant in Daomu Biji, the Zhen Tower contains a seat known as the Vermillion Bird Head. Whoever sits there and lights the lantern claims Moonview Hall for the night and is responsible for covering the expenses of the guests. This closely resembles the lantern-lighting tradition in Daomu Biji, where lighting the lantern at an auction in Xin Yue Restaurant effectively reserved the item regardless of competing bids.

As it is not part of the official Daomu Biji continuity, it can be viewed separately from the main timeline.