The Russian Czar Peter the Great contracts the English explorer Jonathan Green to chart the regions of the Russian Empire in the Far East. Green embarks on another another long voyage filled with incredible adventures, which gets him to China in the end. On his journey, the renowned cartographer encounters awe-inspiring discoveries, enigmatic animals, Chinese princesses, lethal masters of oriental martial arts, and even Lun Van, the King of Dragons. What could be riskier than staring into Viy's eyes? Meeting him only again... What will win this time: the unwavering skepticism of the scientist or the ancient dark magic that has already taken a foothold in the Far East?