Synopsis
Pei is ruled by a wild, dangerous king. The king's military commander has fought bravely on the battlefield, but needs unique strategies to survive treachery in the king's court. He has cultivated a "shadow", a look-alike who can fool the king, as well as Pei's enemies, when deception proves necessary. Seeking final victory over a rival kingdom for control of the walled city of Jing, the king and the commander plot a secret attack. In training with his wife, the commander devises unconventional, lethal ways to use Pei's signature weapons and shields. The stage is set for an unprecedented battle.