Strife for Mastery

In feudal China, a powerful lord dispatches his son to avenge the murder of thirteen of his men and recover stolen gold. The son, however, chooses to abandon his duty. This decision sets off a chain of events involving assassins, betrayal, greed, and poison. The story culminates in intense sword fighting and martial arts combat, driven by themes of honor, revenge, and a struggle between good and evil, leading to a surprise ending.