The series was directed by Kuk Kwok-leung and starred Ekin Cheng, Jordan Chan, Zhou Muyin, Bryan Leung, Ding Li and Qu Yue in the lead roles.

Huo Yuanjia surprises everyone by displaying his prowess in martial arts for the first time when he blocks Cheng Tianxiao from striking his father.

Along with Chen Zhen and Liu Zhensheng, Huo Yuanjia travels to Tianjin, where he gets involved in the affairs of the local martial artists' community.

Huo Yuanjia then moves to Shanghai, where he establishes the Jingwu School to train martial artists to defend China from foreign intrusion.

Unknown to Huo Yuanjia, a Japanese spy known as Wang Xiwen sees him as a threat and joins forces with Long Haisheng to plot his downfall.

After entering an international martial arts tournament held in Shanghai, Huo Yuanjia defeats all his opponents until he meets Itō, a Japanese karateka.