The film tells the legendary story of a generation of famous general Qi Jiguang who conquered the Japanese pirates in the south and restored peace along the coast. During the Jiajing period in the mid-Ming Dynasty, the local officials were corrupt and the Ming army was unmotivated. The Japanese pirates took advantage of the situation and repeatedly invaded the southeastern coast. At a time of internal and external troubles, Qi Jiguang (played by Zhao Wenzhuo) was ordered to meet with Yu Dayou (played by Sammo Hung)...