An ancient land ruled by a cruel empress, is a place where men are subservient to women. Despite her ruthlessness, the empress and her chief eunuch, Chiu Ngai, live in fear of a prophecy that says a boy shall rise to become emperor, and restore the reign of men. To prevent this, the empress sends out her warriors to kill any child who fulfils the terms of the prediction. Finally, the boy who would be emperor must lead an army against the forces of the empress in an epic battle.