In a young Republic of China, where warlords fuel a period of war, Hou Jie shows no mercy to his enemies seeking refuge with the Shaolin monks. After killing a wounded enemy, Hou Jie pays a terrible price for his actions and is forced to seek refuge in the same Shaolin Monastery he disrespected. Hou Jie’s second-in-command, Cao Man, continues where the once-warlord left off, betraying his country and his own people. Hou Jie must adapt to Shaolin principles to stop the monster he created.