The story begins with a feud between two families in the early days of the Republic of China. One family side’s with the Japanese and the other is totally wiped out. Enter our hero who resolves to wreak revenge on the murderous traitors — its furious kung fu fighting all the way!
Wang Yu as a pimp with redeeming qualities — concern for a hospitalised sister and love for a "good" girl — which throw him into conflict with his boss, with fist-fights and killings, as the inescapable result.
A deranged swordsman travels the land taking on all comers and defeats them all with ease. News of these vile fights travels fast, and before long two other students of the sword are dispatched to rein him in.