In the early 20th century, during a turbulent era in China, a ruthless warlord named Cao wreaks havoc on the innocent villagers of Pucheng. The village's residents live in perpetual fear as Cao's son, the psychopathic Shaolin, arrives and brutally murders a local family, leading to his capture by the local sheriff, Yang Kenan. Despite mounting pressure from Shaolin's allies and some corrupt officials to release him, Yang Kenan remains firm in his commitment to justice, determined to uphold the law and protect the residents of Pucheng.

The tension escalates as Cao's troops march towards Pucheng, threatening to annihilate the entire village if Shaolin is not freed. Yang Kenan, with limited resources and a small band of loyal villagers, steels himself for an impending battle. A wandering swordsman, Ma Feng, caught in the crossfire, decides to aid the villagers in their heroic stand against the merciless warlord's forces. As the confrontation looms ever closer, the villagers must confront their fears and unite to defend their homeland from annihilation.