In Linqing, Shandong, martial arts sects are locked in dangerous rivalries. Luo Tong, young master of the Canal Gang, gets caught up in a conspiracy aimed at his gang. With the Canal Gang facing destruction and many other sects hunting him, Luo Tong edges closer to the truth with help from three companions: his childhood sweetheart Hong Niang, Jiang Yuan the master craftsman, and the rash hero Long Shun. Each of them clings to personal beliefs and convictions, and that sets off a string of thrilling fights. Expect sect intrigue, a conspiracy to unravel, and plenty of martial arts action with a dramatic edge.