The vile viceroy decides to destroy the Shaolin Temple, which has been a hotbed of contention and supplier of rebels. He sends his man to the temple, who must remove the high priest from his position and seize power. But the monks are resisting, and the imperial troops brutally suppress it. Several young monks are tasked with transporting the Sacred Cloak Temple to a safe place, Dragon City. Elder monk Hui Nen decides to distract the pursuers from the main group.