Andy Lau, Ekin Cheng, Nick Cheung, & Vicki Zhao cross swords in the wuxia epic from Hong Kong blockbuster director Andrew Lau ( Infernal Affairs & The Storm Riders)! Featuring stunning swordplay action choreographed by renowned martial arts director Ching Siu Tung ( Hero), the film based on Gu Longs classic Lu Xiaofeng novels is a must-watch for any fans of Hong Kong action cinema. The "e; Saint of Sword"e; Ye Gucheng (Andy Lau) asks imperial agent Dragon Nine (Nick Cheung) to arrange for him a duel against Nines friend, the "e; God of Sword"e; Ximen Chuixue (Ekin Cheng), atop the Forbidden Palace to see who is the No.1 swordsman in the world. Hearing the news, the Ming Emperor sends his sister Princess Phoenix (Vicki Zhao), who is enamored with Ye, to stop the duel from taking place. Nine finds out in his investigation that the duel is actually just a cover for a conspiracy to assassinate the Emperor...