A hired killer named Zhang Ning, on the run after a high-profile assassination, is hunted by a rugged team of lawmen through the desolate landscapes of the Gobi Desert. Tasked with capturing both Zhang and his girlfriend Sun Jing before they can cross the border to safety, the relentless band of four detectives face off against numerous natural obstacles and deadly ambushes. These detectives, hardened and resourceful, use their wits and skills in combating not only the treacherous terrain but also the cunning strategies employed by Zhang, who is determined to survive at any cost.

As the chase escalates, the detectives find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with multiple factions vying for control. A series of intense confrontations and shifting alliances lead to explosive skirmishes, drawing in a mix of bounty hunters and local criminals. Each side pushes their physical and mental limits, creating a high-stakes environment fraught with deception and peril. Every step towards apprehending or evading justice hones the characters’ motivations and exposes deeper layers of their determination and desperation. Through action-packed sequences and relentless pursuit, the story unfolds into a dramatic race for survival where loyalty and morality are constantly tested.