400 years ago...
the entire Wulin, the world of martial art is threatened...
by a demon, Mo Kuei in his quest to lord over it.
The great sage, Su Huen-Jen, summoned the help of...
the heirs to the 3 major sects, namely,
Ye Hsiao-Chai, Jian Jun and Kuang Dao
to help avert this disaster.
Members of Shaolin, Wudang, together with...
others of the 6 major sects gathered at Mt Tianji
to ambush Mo Kuei.
After Mo Kuei gathers his spiritual energy on Tianji mountain peak,
he finally appears before the heroes of Wulin.
400 years ago, Mo Kuei put the whole of Wulin in danger,
hence Su Huen-Jen and his 3 companions came to Mt Tianjin
to make sure that doesn't happen again.
Dark clouds hung over the sky as the Battle of Life and Death...
is about to take place. Right now, Mo Kuei is fully surrounded.
Just when he thought he had no way of getting away...
Look!
Acting smart.
After Mo Kuei went underground, he unleashed its powers from within.
Damn!
Suddenly, Mo Kuei appeared from right under.
He is now invincible after receiving spiritual powers from Heaven & Earth.
Twisting openings of Lun Kou
3 heirs of the major sects also jointly displayed their special skills.
Gentleman's Wind!
Hatred of Heaven and Earth!
I'll kill you!
Ye Hsiao-Chai, why are you hesitating?
Leave him to the 6 major sects!
Just take care of the death arrangements.
At the Six Ways of Lun Kou
Su Huan-Jen had already laid down a trap
to prepare to seal Mo Kuei there.
But, that, to some...
is letting him off too easily.
No arguments. Let's go!
Who's there? Come on out!
Master Hui-Neng!
Who's there?
Is anyone there? Open the door.
The Unfriendly...
When will you stop torturing me...?
Is the lights ready?
Action!
This is so exciting! It's live!
Wonderful!
Hey! That's cold!
Have you found out the trick to the door?
Trick?
Is it this?
Do take a look!
It's here. Close-up on it.
Get on it! Faster!
What a night!
It's real relaxing to be able to fly around in the night!
Successful descent.
Start the battle!
We are going to visit the house of a super-star.
Up to no good.
Hey, too much strength!
It's alright. No one's coming over.
What's this? It's like a dried up biscuit!
There are some there too.
Anything wrong?
Let's go take a look.
Powerful!
Brother, why didn't you get rid of Mo Kuei?
Even if I can kill off his physical body, I can't purge out his soul...
So what if I kill him... He'll just be the same as he was 100 years ago.
Mo Kuei will resurrect over and over again...
Can we keep him sealed forever?
That's just a temporary measure.
If only we can find 'that thing', we'll be able to kill him.
That thing'?
It's the Mirror of Pu-Ti.
That mirror is able to dispel souls.
Even a demon's soul?
Is that what the 3 warriors of the major sects are looking for?
Yes.
Mo Kuei will DIE with that mirror.
Visitors?
No.
You can't sense it.
It's no ordinary man.
Who's he?
This.
Looks like an invitation.
Ah!
This is know as the 'joining'. As 'xu' and 'mud' sounds alike.
Xue' is what we get by putting the 2 terms together.
It expresses, 'Does anyone want to talk to me in private? '
Is that what it meant?
But where is it?
This is just like how the plum blossom's bud keeps its pollen within.
So?
The Plum Blossom is otherwise known as 'Leng Xiang'
'Leng Xiang' permeates the heart
This is a prose that praise upon the plum blossom.
As the latter is a plant,
it needs water to survive.
And water refers to lake.
By combing the 2,
we get Lake 'Leng Xiang'
What is it?
You really live up to your name. It's just as you thought.
What are you talking about?
There is but a problem.
This is but a small problem.
Hope so.
What's it? Did I say anything?
If this continues, the paper boat will burn up.
All right! Use Thousand Peak Transverse!
Hold it. That's rude.
So?
Purple Thunder of North
Go.
It's cold!
Well done!
I am Su Huan-Jen.
Welcome, please enter.
Sir Ao Hsiao Hong-Chen
It's been a while. I am Ching Yang-Zi.
I had always wanted to see you.
To think, we actually met here.
For friendship.
This should be your daughter.
You friend is indeed a hero as well.
Su Huan-Jen is a hero.
Ching Yang-Zi is indeed a man of righteousness.
Pleased to meet you.
The introduction is over. Excuse me.
Lord Hong-Chen
There's no need to rush off.
Do we have some misunderstanding between us?
No. Do excuse me.
See the guest off, Ching Yang.
Lord Hong-Chen...
As the rumours go...
a gentleman indeed!
It's my honour to meet him.
Your name is?
I am Ru-Bing.
What secret do you want to tell me?
Mo Kuei has escaped.
The representatives of the 6 major sects have also been killed.
Impossible!
You do not believe me?
Isn't Mo Kuei sealed at the Six Ways of Lun Kou?
You under-estimated him.
NO!
The Six Ways of Lun Kou is completely fool-proof.
Who let him out?
It's the Unfriendly.
What happen?
6 lives lost.
What's going on?
As Ru-Bing has said,
The Unfriendly took Mo Kuei away.
The Unfriendly?
Though we do not know of its real identity,
we do know they leave no tracks and that they can change at will.
They must want Mo Kuei's Heaven's Stone.
If Mo-Kuei is able to defeat the 3 great heirs,
then they'll be no one to take him on.
The 3 heirs are looking for the Pu-Ti Mirror right now.
We have to inform them of this!
To stop them from looking for the mirror?
Or to hinder the Unfriendly from having the Heaven's Stone?
Can we stop it?
Who's it?
This is out of our hands.
Who's there?
What a rude fellow.
Hell's Tomb?
Go on, Ching Yang.
We are finally in hell.
Hell's just under the hanging bridge.
Stop shaking!
Feels like it's burning up my ass.
Stop kidding.
We are falling to hell
You are too heavy.
We are going to die in hell!
The bridge is too old.
This must be from Yuan Dynasty.
Stop that. Let's get going!
Did he say something?
What should we do?
We have to cross the bridge first.
It's dark...
Be careful.
It's opening.
Done!
This is too easy...
There's no more keys left.
Try using hands.
It's settled! It's opening!
It's the Heaven's Stone.
Damn it!
We need another key.
Are these the demons known as The Unfriendliness?
Why are they here?
Why must they infiltrate the human world?
The world does not belong to just humans alone.
Everyone has a right to live.
We cannot deny the existence of others.
But if you must speak of the Rights,
I hope you won't endanger the rights of humans.
There's no need for such arrogance.
Hold over the key to the door.
No way! Get them!
Damn!
Don't leave...
Thousand Peak Transverse
Watch yourself.
Die!
Help...
In that case...
I'll help you if you hand over the key.
Don't let go!
Can't make it!
Don't kill him!
Big brother...
Bye.
Find the key!
But you...
I am alright! Go!
Yes.
Help Big brother first.
Wahh... Monster!
Hand over the key.
Don't be silly.
What's it?
Defeat.
Master.
Alright!
We just need the Heaven's Stone. Then, it'll be a success!
When will that happen?
Ming Jian Villa has a name of righteousness in Wulin.
It has about 3000 men.
I am called the Great Protector.
I discovered one of my disciples was acting suspiciously,
and decide to check up on it.
It was then that I discovered that it was a demon in man's skin.
It was the much hated Unfriendly.
In this lifetime, my life, your mother's, your brother...
have all been taken away by the demons!
Father...
With the key, the Heaven's Stone is within our grasp.
There's but a problem.
Problem?
Where's the Heaven's Stone?
Hell's Tomb is a place
full of dangers.
To add, the bridge has been destroyed.
There's only one way to cross over.
We need Ao Hsiao Hong-Chen's lmperial Sword Art
but I do not want him to see me.
You have to go in my stead.
I understand.
Take this with you.
Su and The Unfriendly are both in Hell's Tomb?
They may be working together to get Heaven's stone.
You must be careful.
Yes.
It's because of you that I am able to see Su Huan-Jen.
This is to thank you.
My father used to tell me about Lord Hong-Chen.
I am grateful that my father has such deep relations with...
the lord, a remarkable man.
He's the only one I'll accept.
Why do you not visit at me at my house?
I am unsuited for that kind of lifestyle.
My father loves crowds.
It's a pity you never visit.
Why did you father
leave this world?
It's a sickness of the heart.
What's troubling him?
That's because he could not fulfill his lifelong wish.
Your father is a man of great will.
There shouldn't be anything he can't do...?
My father's wish...
is to have the Heaven's Stone.
Hasn't gotten it yet?
This is an impossible dream.
He's meeting up with Huan-Jen for this purpose as well.
Why is he handling your father's will to him?
That's because he's the most formidable person in Wulin now?
And he knows the lmperial Sword Art.
Hence, I'll like to beg you...
That's not right.
Huan-Jen do not know the lmperial Sword Art.
Our fates are not entwined!
I do not want to hear his name!
Are you really so cruel?
We are in different leagues now.
I've withdrawn myself from Wulin,
playing the zither gives me a sense of peace.
Listen.
Big brother's matter is very serious,
but Lord Hong-Chen is only interested in his music.
What to do?
Don't stand there. Come on in, Chang Yang-Zi.
Sorry to bother you.
Did you come for something? Do speak out.
This is...
Ru Bing does not have a problem!
That's not what I mean.
Does Huan-Jen have any problems?
Yes.
Hell's Tomb is quite troublesome.
I intend to go there in any case.
And not because of Huan-Jen.
That's because Ru-Bing asked for your help.
That has nothing to do with this.
I brought Lord Hong-Chen here.
I won't forget your Lordship's aid.
I am using my lmperial Sword Art to build a bridge for Ru-Bing...
and not to help you.
Ready?
Yes.
Combined Heart Sword
Man-Sword Combine. Sword, go!
Go!
Father is more enraged than anything else,
Yet, he was willing to help me.
Do not come over!
It's full of traps.
Retreat
before the prowess of the sword diminish.
Why's the key with you?
I can't give it to you now.
Escape quickly.
What about you?
I have to get the Heaven's Stone for my father.
For Jian to restore his former looks... Quick!
That's it!
This is wonderful! I finally got the Heaven's Stone.
But, it looks kind of different...
Is this an illusion?
It must be real.
What's going on?
This is terrible!
Ru-Bing!
Damn! I'll save you!
Lord Hong-Chen. Ru-Bing.
Let's go.
Everything's all right. This is so good.
Everything's fine now.
You saved my life. How can I ever repay you?
What are you saying?
Don't broach over this.
Yes.
Is the Heaven's Stone all right?
Yes.
You can repay him with your filial piety now.
I am very grateful to you.
I can fulfill my father's wishes because of Lord Hong-Chen's help.
I will never forget this.
You are repeating yourself again.
Lord Hong-Chen.
There's something Ru-Bing will like to ask...
What is it?
What do you know about the Heaven's Stone?
The Heaven's Stone can fulfill all your wishes.
But, one must exchange for it with his own life.
Is this true?
Yes.
Do not broach over it. Do not make any wish then.
I'll send you home.
I'm troubling you.
But, I really feel very safe with Lord Hong-Chen.
Big Brother, we have to get going too.
Strange...
What?
How did Ru-Bing get the key?
She has it on her.
Why did you get us over to talk about The Unfriendliness?
You are too suspicious.
Hasn't it all been decided?
That's not the case.
Something is going to happen soon.
Leaves of sorrow floats softly to the grounds...
Once fallen, it can never get back up to the trees...
It was indeed not an easy victory with the Stone,
Why then is there such sorrows?
I think of father when I look at the Heaven's Stone.
He was such a good and dedicated father.
Why then must such tragedy happen...? Father...
This is?
The Art of Tears to Ice
I tried to change Tears to Ice
when I was little,
remember?
Did you forget?
To me, this memory is more important than anything else.
Lord Hong-Chen
Goodbye... Lord Hong-Chen
Ru-Bing.
(lf only I can remain by your side forever... )
Is this the Heaven's Stone?
Finally!
Ru-Bing, well done!
Father is really happy.
Father, I have something to say.
Everything can wait until after I made my wish.
No!
What is it?
Please forgive me forjust now.
Su Huan-Jen...
He said that one must exchange for the wish with his life.
All who wish upon it will die!
What?
When did you know of this?
It was when I obtained the Heaven's Stone.
Su Huan-Jen is too much.
But...
No more questions. Leave me alone now.
Yes.
Wait!
Has Huan-Jen seen the Stone?
Not yet.
Alright. You may go.
I shall take my leave.
All who wish upon it will die? Is this true?
How can this be? Rubbish!
Oh Heaven's Stone! Grant me my wish...
No!
If that was true...
Then hasn't my efforts all these while been wasted?
What should I do?
Since the entire Wulin knows that I've got the Heaven's Stone,
I believe someone will try to steal from me.
But if I made the wish, I may die.
Can I get Ru-Bing to make the wish for me?
What should I do?
I wonder if the legend is true.
That guy's target may be to control me.
Maybe, he's after the Heaven's Stone as well.
That's why he wants to control me.
Have to get rid of Huan-Jen.
Jian Wei!
My Lord.
Get Lan Xing over. Do not let Ru-Bing know of this.
Yes!
Pass this letter to Huan-Jen.
Yes.
I'll just wait for the Unfriendly to fall into my trap.
The Great Protector shall return the Sacred Stone to Huan-Jen tomorrow.
Great! I shall obtain it tomorrow.
What? Return the Stone to Huan-Jen?
Right.
But father, aren't you...
Don't you hate him for not coming to Ming-Jian Villa when we needed help?
Why do you pass the Sacred Stone to him then?
Though he did not save us...
we have to bear in mind the great danger
that the Unfriendliness can do to the Wulin.
I can't let the former tragedy happen again...
That's why I must hand over the Stone to him.
Everyone knows Huan-Jen to be a gentleman.
He is the only one that can be trusted.
For the sake of the world, I must forsake former
You are indeed my dearest father. Let me help you.
Let me pass the Stone to him.
No! The demons are after the Sacred Stone.
I worry about your safety.
Let me pass the invitation to him then?
I want to pass it when I see him tomorrow.
I understand.
Jian Wei!
Yes.
Come closer.
Yes.
I understand.
Miss Ru-Bing.
Good to meet you, Lord Huan-Jen
I am handing this invitation over to you.
I hope your lordship can agree to something.
Anything.
Can you keep your word to whatever I want from you?
You are very confident.
You did mention that you came alone?
There's something I need from you.
You want me to keep quiet about who send out the invite.
You do live up to your name.
Please keep your word.
A warrior always keeps his word.
Excuse me.
What's going on?
Someone wants me to have the Heaven's Stone.
The sacred stone is with Ru-Bing. Why didn't she pass it to you herself?
Something must be up.
I agree.
You did hear what I promise Ru-Bing just now.
The identity of the leader remains a secret.
It may be a ploy.
Don't worry.
I will only talk behind your back.
When are you suppose to meet?
Tomorrow, twenty-fifth.
Are you finally here, Su Huan-Jen?
I thank you for your invitation.
You say you want me to have the sacred stone?
The Heaven's Stone is here.
I wonder how the meeting went?
It really worries me.
If you are really worried, Miss. Why don't you take a peek?
Show me the way.
This way.
Are you happy to get the Sacred Stone?
What? A fake!
How can you tell?
What?
Do you know my identity?
You are not Huan-Jen.
I will not give the Sacred stone to a fake.
You?
Surprised that I know of your identity!
Who are you?
I?
I am the Great Protector. Owner of Ming Jian Villa.
Father!
Master!
Father!
Master!
Father, hold on!
Miss...
Ask Lord Hong-Chen for help.
Get the Sacred Stone back from Huan Jen.
Give me Master's corpse.
I will have my revenge for father!
Ru-Bing, what happen?
Lord Hong-Chen. Please help me take revenge.
Get up. We'll talk first.
To protect his own reputation, Su Huan-Jen killed my father.
Lord Jian was still alive...
This is very complicated.
Father wanted to defeat the Unfriendly.
In an attack, my father's face was disfigured.
They even set fire to our Villa.
My mother and brother died in that fire.
After that?
Only my father and I were left,
but my father's face was too scary.
People began to look upon him as a demon.
Therefore, he ran away to hide himself.
People thought my father was died.
Father didn't mean to keep it from Lord Hong-Chen.
Why did the Protector do this?
That's because father hated Su Huan-Jen.
Father did have the Heaven's Stone.
But for the sake of the entire Wulin,
he set aside his private vendetta
and even gave the Heaven's Stone to Huan-Jen...
Did you see Huan-Jen put poison with your own eyes?
Yes.
Why?
Lt'll harm his reputation if the relation with father is known.
When did Huan-Jen harm your father?
Today.
Is the Heaven's Stone with him?
Yes!
Guard here.
Will there be anyone in this deserted area?
Come on in.
I'll disturb you then.
Have a seat.
Thank you.
You are the Protector?
I apologies forjust now.
Can you understand why now that you saw my disfigured looks.
How did it come to this?
Ignore my face.
I did not invite you for that purpose.
I just want to pass this Sacred Stone to you.
What's the reason?
There's no need to be so polite with me.
I thank you then.
Lord Su.
I have a request.
Let's hear it.
That's to keep today's meeting a secret.
Also, not to bring anyone here.
I won't leak a word of this.
I am more at ease.
I take my leave then.
Goodbye... Su Huen-Jen.
Welcome, Lord Hong-Chen.
There's no need for that.
I'll leave after getting what I came for.
You came from so far...
I gather it's to find out where the Sacred Stone is.
Yes, but...
Did you see the Great Protector today?
Yes. I received his invitation.
I would like you to bring me to the Great Protector.
This...
Huh?
But he said he won't meet with anybody else.
I understand.
This is a letter of challenge. Unbelievable.
Lord Hong-Chen
Do not chase! He's been tricked by the Great Protector.
The Great Protector?
He's Ru-Bing's father.
Why does he hate brother so much?
I am not sure.
There must be some other reason.
This must have something to do with Great Protector's personal gains.
But we must solve Lord Hong-Chen's misunderstanding.
It's already too late now.
But like this!
I must meet him!
Go and protect Ru-Bing for me!
Protect Ru-Bing?
While Big Brother is in uncertain danger?
There must be a reason for everything. Sorry to trouble you.
What does Lord Hong-Chen intend to do with Huan-Jen?
Father, please protect Lord Hong-Chen.
He'll take revenge for me.
Who's there?
Hand over the Heaven's Stone.
There is no Heaven's stone here.
Say! Where's it hidden?
Stolen by Su Huan-Jen...
Su Huan-Jen?
You?!
You saw me like that the other time.
What?
That Heaven's Stone is a fake.
Where's the real one?
You killed my father to set Su Huan-Jen up.
Right! Where's the real Heaven's stone?
I will never tell you.
I'll let you suffer if you do not tell!
Ru-Bing, run!
Thousand Peak Transverse
Fast!
Don't go!
Half is turbulent while half is quiet.
A zither in hand. A poem on the lips.
A sword can test a gentleman's heart.
Look upon the troubled world from outside and laughing at it.
Lord Hong-Chen.
Do not think that others cannot see.
You are in big trouble. I'll use my hands to stop you.
No one can stop this.
No choice. I'll use this sword to settle everything.
Su Huan-Jen. Let's see what you can do.
Wake up!
Your left hand has already been destroyed.
I can use my other arm.
Come on!
Are you alright?
We'll meet in front.
Fast... l'll stop those two.
Jian-Wei Stop those two!
Huan-Jen did not kill father.
You intend to kill me?
It's all a trap by father, right?
It's time to settle this.
Why must it come to this?
Su Huan-Jen, wake up!
Spare the victim...
Ru-Bing, what are you doing here?
Big brother...
Ching Yang!
Ching Yang...
Who's that?
Left it there?
I know.
Damn, I've been tricked!
It must be done by those fellows.
I won't let anyone get the Heaven's Stone!
Take the Sacred Stone to the mountains. Await further instructions there.
Do you want me to do anything for Ru-Bing?
Master.
What?
Master.
You can just call me father.
You like Ru-Bing, do you not?
I can give up my life for her.
I am touched by your love.
Master...
Everything will be back in order once we get back the Heaven's Stone.
I will betroth Ru-Bing to you then.
Magnanimous of me, isn't it.
Love is as Love does.
But the Sacred Stone is now with Huan-Jen.
I had to give up my most precious Stone to my most hated enemy!
Lts pain is unbearable.
It's the ultimate insult!
I know it's here.
Lord Hong-Chen.
What's going on?
Father came up with this ploy in order to get the Heave's Stone...
so as to take revenge.
Huan-Jen was framed.
The one who attacked father that time was an Unfriendly disguised as Huan-Jen.
But, I thought it was Huan-Jen...
Say no more. Please go back.
Lord Hong-Chen.
A father actually used his own daughter's innocence...
I don't think there's anything worse than this.
Father.
Do you still see me as your father?
How can a daughter betray her own father?
This is a misunderstanding. Listen to my explanation.
Why did you collaborate with Jian-Wei to get the Sacred stone?
My plan won't be destroyed just like that!
This betrayal... lt pains me so much.
Father, please give up your hatred of people.
This is too much, father.
Shut up!
How can a daughter lecture her father?
Will this be how others view me too?
Did you forget how your mother died?
Your brother sacrificed himself to protect you.
If you can just have that man's heart,
everything is of no issue to you, right?
No, I...
Why must you steal the Heaven's Stone?
You can just ask for it from Lord Hong-Chen.
I am an evil person.
Come and kill me then!
What must I do to gain your trust?
How can I make you understand my heart to you.
Don't worry. The Heaven's stone is with me.
You mean...
No need to get so surprised.
There's a simple way if you want to prove yourself to me.
Use the Heaven's Stone to restore my face.
Fulfill my heart's desire.
If father want to use the Sacred Stone to destroy the demons
your daughter will definitely support you. But father, you...
Stupid girl!
With great powers, I can defeat the Unfriendliness.
But...
You have changed, Mr Boneskin.
Right! After I've changed,
I'll be better looking than ever.
Am I not as before?
Looks and your residence have nothing to do with this.
Your heart has changed.
You know the wish-bearer will die,
but you'll sacrifice her for your own selfish gains.
A daughter must give all to her parents.
Didn't I take great pains to bring her up?
What does that have to do with anything?
I won't let you kill Ru-Bing.
Su Huan-Jen. I have waited a long time for you.
No need for small talks.
Kill!
Fast!
Without the wish, I can't kill this fellow.
Why must you do this?
He'll kill me if I let him off.
Won't you be sad if father died?
I understand.
Ru-Bing! No!
I will wish for father to have unlimited power.
Be quick!
You won't kill Lord Hong-Chen and Lord Huan-Jen, will you?
This...
Alright. I'll stake on it with my life.
Father, you mustn't forget what you promised.
Oh Heaven's Stone!
Please restore father's former looks
and give him unlimited powers.
But if father is not to keep his word, my tears shall kill him.
Ru-Bing!
What's going on?
Su Huan-Jen, your speed is kind of slow.
A sword does not seek speed.
Finally got former looks back,
and has gotten unlimited super powers.
What super powers?
The disloyal will die.
But you will never see that day.
Damn, why must you make the wish?
That's because father's life used to be a living hell.
There's no need for such sacrifice even so.
I am glad to be able to die in your arms.
Ru-Bing, you...
My last Art of Tears to Ice.
Don't let me tear in vain...
Ru-Bing!
Ru-Bing...
Can actually sacrifice his own daughter without a care.
With you around, Wulin shall never have peace.
You talk too much!
Let's see what you are capable of.
There's nothing to it.
To exchange my daughter's life for unlimited powers, that is.
Shameless!
My powers is granted by Heavens.
You will lose.
Ru-Bing gave all
and sacrifice all for you!
Lord Hong-Chen.
I have a request.
Use your powers to get rid of the demons. Protect the Wulin.
No...
You can't force me to do anything!
Lord Hong-Chen!
Are there really demons around the world?
To one who had lost everything. I already know not...