Chang Cheh is known for his revolutionary teen angst kung-fu films, his superheroic, grand guignol ''Venoms'' series, his sweeping martial art epics, and the likes of this: ''Martial Arts World '' phantasmagoricals featuring demi-dieties of mythical kung-fu. The great international idol Alexander Fu Sheng stars as a wushu warrior who must learn the ''18 Palms'', the ''Nine Secrets'', and be taught by the ''Seven Evils'', to take vengeance on the man who killed his father - the Prince of the invading Chin Kingdom. With dazzling costumes, sets, and martial arts to fall back on, the director tests the mettle of future superstars Hui Ying-hung and Kuo Chue, who was to become the star of the ''Venoms'' series as well as one of the most respected action choreographers in the world.