The expected defeat is further complicated when a wandering swordsman arrives on the scene and joins himself to the injured party, immediately adding to Yen's woes.

Due to his own extreme ideals, famed swordsman Li has lost everyone dear to him. After his life is saved by a rival swordsman, Li's overwhelming pride means he forsakes the woman he loves and lets ...

Wong Jing can produce and direct a good movie when he wants to, but this is not one of them. That plot stays the same in Invincible Swordsman, which means Jin Yong would have hated it, too.