The story is set in the Ming dynasty. "Holy Sword" requests a fight with secret agent 009's friend "God of Sword" to decide the world's best swordsman. During the contest on the roof of the Forbidden City, 009 realises that "Holy Sword" has sent a double to fight in his place, while he plans to assassinate the emperor. "Holy Sword" finds himself surrounded by thousands of palace guards but is rescued by "God of Sword", who wants to complete their championship...