In 17th-century China, former Shaolin Temple student Shih Shao-Feng (James Tien) turns traitor and defects to the Manchus, leading an attempt to destroy the shrine and its legacy. The abbot calls upon top pupil Yun Fei (Dorian Tan) to defend against Shih and his troops. With help from anti-Manchu patriot Tan Fen (Jackie Chan, billed as Chan Yuan Lung) and master swordsman Zorro (Chang Chung), Yun prepares for the ultimate showdown.