The series was directed by Jia Yun and starred Vincent Zhao, Wu Yue, Mei Ting, Qi Yan, and He Yin in the lead roles.

During the late Qing dynasty, China has suffered humiliating defeats in battles against foreign powers such as Britain and Japan and has been forced to sign unequal treaties and cede territories.

Later, he meets members of the Tongmenghui, a secret society planning to overthrow the imperial government and establish a republic in China, and supports them in their covert activities.

Huo Yuanjia travels to Shanghai, where he establishes the Jingwu School to train Chinese martial artists to defend China from foreign intrusion and boost national morale.

In an attempt to make peace, Huo Yuanjia accepts Chen Zhen as an apprentice and trains him in martial arts.