The Blood Sword 2
| Company type | Television drama series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | September 1991 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
| Products | Television drama |
| Parent | Asia Television (ATV) |
The Blood Sword 2 is a Hong Kong TV drama adapted from the wuxia manhua Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword created by Ma Wing-shing. This series, produced by ATV, premiered in September 1991, serving as a prequel to the 1990 show The Blood Sword.
Plot
Taking place in early 20th-century America, the story follows Hua Yingxiong and his family during their return journey to China when they are ambushed. Hua’s wife, Chen Jieyu, is tragically killed, and their children are cast into the sea. Seeking retribution against General Satan, Hua initially fails but is rescued by Sword Saint, an elderly swordsman who manages the China House in Chinatown. Sword Saint imparts his inner energy to Hua and advises him to forsake vengeance. After being fatally wounded by General Satan’s followers, Sword Saint dies, prompting Hua to kill General Satan and vow to avoid further conflicts. He then dedicates fifteen years to managing China House and raising Sword Saint’s godchildren.
Unknown to Hua, his offspring survived the ordeal. His son, Hua Jianxiong, nurtured by loyal retainer Shengnu, escapes the Hell School’s pressure to lead them and journeys to America seeking reunion with his father. Meanwhile, the Black Dragon Society—a militarized mafia—seeks control over Chinatown. Hua Yingxiong attempts to maintain a low profile but is compelled to act when the criminal organization terrorizes local residents. Alongside his son and allies, he mobilizes resistance against them.
Hua also faces challenges from the Shura School, a faction of Japanese ninja, and becomes romantically involved with Muzi, General Satan’s daughter who struggles between love and vengeance. He confronts Invincible, a blind Japanese swordsman pursuing supreme power. Despite suffering losses among friends and loved ones, Hua is warned by a fortune teller that he is fated for solitude because misfortune will strike those near him. After overcoming the Black Dragon Society and Shura School, Hua engages in a final duel with Invincible. He emerges victorious but falls off a cliff and is believed dead—though he survives and chooses to remain hidden from his son and companions in keeping with the prophecy.
Cast
- Kenny Ho portrays Hua Yingxiong, the central character wielding the iconic red "Blood Sword."
- Law Chung-wah plays Hua Jianxiong, son of Hua Yingxiong and Chen Jieyu.
- Veronica Yip appears as Chen Jieyu, Hua Yingxiong’s spouse.
- Yeung Chak-lam takes on Wudi (Invincible), a blind Japanese martial artist.
- Leung Sze-ho acts as Wuqing, son of Wudi.
- Lin Wai-kin features as Yuanwu, martial artist ally of Hua Yingxiong.
- Hung Chi-shing plays Guipu, servant and companion to Hua Yingxiong.
- Ho Mei-mei portrays Jisi, Guipu’s wife.
- Pong Chau-ngan appears as Si-ao, Guipu’s daughter.
- Chan Chek-wai represents Shengnu, caretaker of Hua Jianxiong.
- Yeung Kar-lok acts as Luohan, close friend of Hua Yingxiong.
- Kingdom Yuen plays Mingsha, Luohan’s lover and fortune teller who predicts Hua Yingxiong’s destiny.
- Lee Lai-jui is Anna, leader of a pickpocket group allied with Hua Yingxiong.
- Wai Lit portrays Jintaibao, known as the Gold Ninja and head of Japan’s Shura School.
- Mak Lai-hung appears as Muzi, daughter of General Satan and Wood Ninja of Shura School.
- Cheng Kwan-chi plays Huosilang, Fire Ninja of Shura School.
- Fennie Yuen acts as Shuiqianmian, Water Ninja of Shura School.
- Tam Wing-kit represents Jinsanjue, Earth Ninja of Shura School.
- Law Yiu-hung portrays Xietong, Jintaibao’s treacherous apprentice.
- Lam Mun-wai features as Tianlangzi, leader of the Heavenly Wolf Gang.
- Cheung Tsang appears as Sword Saint, the swordsman who rescues Hua Yingxiong from General Satan.
- Kwan Wai-lun plays Bai Feng, manager of China House.
- Leung Kam-san and Tsang Tsan-on act as Yuemenshen and Rimenshen respectively—guardians of China House.
- Chan Pui-shan portrays Qing-er, Sword Saint's goddaughter raised by Hua Yingxiong.
- Lau Shek-yin plays Zizai, Qing-er’s brother.
- Chan Dik-wah and Chan Kim-wun appear as Baishe Zunzhe and Duzong from Hell School.
- Szema Wah Lung acts as Tianluo Shenlao, master of Hua Jianxiong.
- Eddy Ko features as General Satan, founder of the Black Dragon Society.
- Fan Wing-wah and Cheng Shu-fung portray Dadaowang and Xinmo respectively—henchmen under General Satan.
- Lo Lieh plays Kaxianlong, corrupt politician allied with Black Dragon Society.
- Yu Kit-fu acts as Commander Black Dragon, leader of the society.
- Lo Chun-shun and Ding Ying appear as Yinyangshi and Zhensha—members of Black Dragon Society.
- Lau Chin-yu and Yu Mun-bing portray Mingyue and Shen Tianyang respectively; society members with Shen Tianyang being a wealthy merchant allied with Hua Yingxiong.
- Tong Kwok-ming plays Shen Cunxiao, son of Shen Tianyang.
- represents Daozhong Wu-er, blind Japanese martial artist who inspires Wudi.
- Tsui Man-wah appears as Taozi, wife of Wudi.
See also
References
- Critique on spcnet.tv