Swordsman II tells the tale of Linghu Chong, a martial artist who has a deep desire to leave his world of fighting for a more peaceful life. Upon his leaving of the Jianghu, Chong and others learn that a man named Dongfang Bubai is getting together with Japanese warriors to plan a massive attack that will topple Ming Empire allowing for him to seize control of China. Dongfang Bubai is taking all measures including castration, in order to disguise himself as best he can, in order to better infiltrate the empire, and gain control over the warriors and eventually the entire country.