The story reenacts one of Shaolin's most famous legends at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty. At Loyang, the cruelty of the Emperor Huang Shi Chun oppressed the people. A famous Kung Fu master named "Mighty Leg Chang" fought back, but was killed by the Emperor's nephew, Huang Yih Jih. His son Shiu Hwu (Jet Li) was saved by the Shaolin Monks and learns Shaolin Kung Fu. Together, 13 staff wielding monks rescued the new Tang Emperor, Li Shinmin. Contains some of the finest fights scenes ever filmed. From: karlmaka1
