A look back in time to the ancient beginnings of the art of self defense. A kingdom and ruler come under attack from hidden rebels attempting to assassinate and overthrow the ruler. In deadly combat scenes - one after another - the true hero overcomes vicious obstacles to ensure the life of the emperor.

Set around the turn of the century in China, the White Lotus Society plots to put the next Emperor on the throne. To do this they want their protege to marry the Princess Sun Yu who possesses an important jade ring. They dispatch Yueng Kwan to fetch her. However, Yueng Kwan is a patriot, working for the revolutionary forces of Sun Yat Sen. He abducts Sun Yu and finds refuge with the father of the future hero Wong Fei Hung.

Pai 'The Rat' always gets into trouble with Chan 'The Cat'. They always try to outsmart each other even when it threatens the lives of other people.

A roving ghost spirit controlled by Ying Yang the Evil paints her face in the guise of a concubine. Her spirit can only be released by a ghostbusting monk who comes to her rescue.

A force of loners and fighters is put together to try and rescue the generals and save the war effort with the promise of gold and pardons of past crimes.