The film is a spinoff of the original story that revolves around Wind and Cloud. The residents of Sword-Worshipping Manor, which houses the best sword-smiths in the world, are brutally massacred after they are alleged to be plotting a rebellion against the government. The young master of the manor, Ngou Kuet, is the only survivor. Ngou Kuet vows to finish forging the "Kuet" Sword, a task passed down by generations of his family which has yet to be completed. Ngou Kuet attacks Tin Ha Wui and battles with Wind and Cloud to obtain the blood of the Fire Kirin which can unleash the power of the sword. As the blood of the Fire Kirin runs in Wind's veins, he becomes Ngou Kuet's primary target.
You can consider this animated film as “Storm Riders 1.50” since it is a direct sequel to 1998’s “Storm Riders” and is a “fix” for fans before the live action sequel “Storm Warriors” (which I may review later). “Storm Rider: A Clash of Evils” (2008) begins where “Storm Riders” ended; when orphaned mystical martial artists Wind and Cloud take on Conquer, their teacher who murdered their parents and has evil … more