The bold and daring martial arts, precise and excellent swordsplay, and exciting plot makes this period drama a cut above the rest. There is no lack of beautiful backdrops as the entire filming is done in China. Set against the Ming Dynasty, the story centres around the adventures of two young swordsmen. One is the illegitimate son of the emperor and the other, an assassin. They become embroil in the struggle for power, where revenge, deceit and betrayal are the sole means of survival. But they emerged the victors, with sword in their hands, honour in their hearts, and love by their side.