A love story set during the Qing Dynasty in ancient China. The daughter of a general meets a desert bandit, while the daughter of a bodyguard meets a Daoist-to-be. In between the romance, the bigger plot brewing deals with a disgruntled prince looking to overthrow the current Emperor with the help of an amazing sword from the famous Wu Dang clan/school that can cut metal like mud and a powerful set of martial arts techniques.