Father, do you have a name for this sword?
It's called "The Ultimate Sword,"
the best sword I've made in my life!
Which is better - martial arts or a good sword?
A good sword can...
help a novice.
And make an expert really powerful.
But most important is who is using the sword.
Cloud, remember:
Kindness is invincible!
Lord Conquer has led Conquer's Clan
to the strong position it is today.
Mud Buddha, you are praising yourself.
You are in charge of the geomancy here,
and if we do well, so will you.
I hope so.
Jester, you are Lord Conquer's right hand.
Truly a servant of one, master of thousands.
It's a dangerous way of living.
We always envy each other.
His Lordship has been waiting all day.
Greetings, Lord! Greetings, my Lord!
You've come.
You know me well.
How will I do in my duel with Sword Saint?
My Lord's martial arts skill will find no match in the world.
Neither No Name in the south nor...
Sword Saint in the north
are worthy opponents.
Mud Buddha,
you talk like Jester.
Lord, I didn't teach him to sweet talk.
If I can defeat Sword Saint,
Conquer's Clan will rule the world.
But I can tell you, my Lord...
You may have to wait ten years for the duel with Sword Saint.
Why do you say that?
The time has not yet come.
My Lord, a gift for you.
What is it?
"When the Wind and Cloud combine,
the Fish with Golden Scales becomes a Dragon".
These two birth charts
are of the two disciples you will have.
One is named Wind.
The other is named Cloud.
Wind and Cloud?
The wind is formless.
The cloud is unpredictable.
As to...
how to find them,
that depends on your fate.
And after I find them?
You will be invincible for the first half of your life.
And the last half?
Find Wind and Cloud first.
Jester!
Yes, my Lord.
Use whatever means necessary.
I must find Wind and Cloud.
Yes, my Lord.
This is a Persian treasure,
it is called the Ying Yang Magic Box.
It has 108 Celestial Stems and Terrestrial Branches.
My Lord is so intelligent,
if you can find...
the correct combination
the box will open.
It holds the answer to the second haIf of your life;
I will
then be able to give you an explanation.
Do not use force to open this box.
If you do...
the box will explode
and all will be destroyed.
Good!
I, Conquer, can certainly open this box.
Out of my way! Go away!
"By order of Conquer's Clan,
all boys with the listed birth chart
must become disciples of Conquer's Clan".
Master!
Master...
Conquer's Clan seeks boys with young master's birth chart.
Do not let them know of Cloud.
Yes, sir!
Cloud!
Come here!
Wind, did you memorize the Blizzard Rhyme I taught you?
Don't worry father, I remember.
"When river reaches Buddha's knee, Burning then will Cirrus Cave be".
Father, what does this mean?
This river floods all the time.
Legend says, when the Buddha's knees are flooded,
Cirrus Cave up in the mountains will catch fire,
and the villages will be flooded too.
Wind, I have carried you a long time.
Why don't you get down and walk with me.
I like the feeling of being carried by you.
Father, will we see mother on this trip?
Who told you, Wind?
I am already ten, no longer a child.
Promise never to mention your mother again.
All women are trouble.
Conquer, I have retired for many years.
Why must you force me?
Fire Unicorn in the south, Ice Blizzard in the north.
My goal in life is to gather the World's Ten Greatest Weapons.
For you to posses the Blizzard Blade is a crime punishable by death.
I have already buried it in the hills.
If you want to fight, we'll use bamboo.
But if I win...
I'll choose between Blizzard Blade, or your wife.
If I loose today's duel...
You can have the Fire Unicorn Sword.
You must pay for your madness!
Whispering Prince, you're using bamboo today.
It is only the first round.
I'll give you two years.
Bring Blizzard Blade to me then at the Cirrus Cave.
I'll take your wife for now.
Wind, wait here for Father.
Father, I hope you'll bring Mother.
Its been sometime...
You're alone?
Ying!
Husband.
How have you been?
Very happy.
Whispering Prince, don't you understand?
Ying wanted to come with me,
I never forced her.
Ying!
Didn't you notice?
Ever since your retirement to the countryside...
I have never smiled.
I want a man to be celebrated hero.
I want your humble visitors...
to adore me.
Now I understand...
Only by robbing you of your love.
I can make you fight back.
I shall force you to use the Blizzard Blade.
I'll tell you a secret.
I only used her
to vent my desires.
I never loved her.
Conquer, you are despicable!
Mother!
Wind! Mother, I miss you.
We will fight to the death,
but I have one request from you.
Speak!
I have only one son, Whispering Wind.
If I die, please let him live.
Yes, I promise you.
I have dishonoured you and your father.
Mother!
Mother! Don't!
Mother...
Father!
Father...
Father!
Wind, run! Don't worry about me!
No, I won't run away!
Run! Hurry! Father...
What have we Stridings done to you?
Why do you destroy my homestead?
It is our Lord's order.
Hand over your son and the Ultimate Sword.
Give it to Conquer's Clan and we will spare you.
I'd rather die than surrender!
We'll find the sword
after we kill you all.
I have hidden it.
Even if you find it,
you cannot use it without it touching my blood or that of my son's.
There's a child
Is he Striding Sky's son?
Perhaps not, he isn't crying at all.
Take the child and all the swords.
Yes!
Where is Father? Where is my father?
Calm down!
My father brought you here
or you would've been eaten by wolves.
Curious? This is Conquer's Clan.
I'm Charity, daughter of Lord Conquer. He's Frost.
You've fainted for two days.
Have some tea. I'll take you to eat later.
Isn't it too hot?
My Lord's brilliance will
unite Heaven and Earth...
These three years, the Clan has gone far.
We are the greatest Clan now.
I am naming heirs to further strengthen us.
Frost,
Cloud and Wind will be my closest disciples.
With their Frost Fists, Cloud Palms and Wind Kicks.
Conquer's Clan shall dominate the martial arts world.
My Lord's brilliance will
unite Heaven and Earth.
"Unable to meet in battle.
Duel to death in ten years. Sword Saint".
Mud Buddha, you are a true prophet.
Why didn't you attack with your full force?
Master's body is invaluable, I dare not.
If I cannot handle your attacks,
then I deserve to die.
Master Cloud,
His Lordship wishes to see you
and Master Wind.
Bring the coloured stones to Charity.
Yes!
Come in!
Charity, this is forbidden ground.
We are not allowed to go in.
To outsiders only,
but I'm Lord Conquer's daughter.
This is the Sword Grave, our sword storage.
If not forbidden, it may still be dangerous.
That's why I asked you to go with me.
I'll go in myself, cowards.
You two go, I'll stand guard.
See, you cherish me more.
Let's go, Wind!
Women are trouble.
Look! Magic fire!
No, these are just firebugs.
I'll take some home.
Someone's coming. Let's go!
Let's go!
"With the unique powers of Wind and Cloud,
Lord Conquer has obtained supremacy and expanded his empire.
With the strength of his martial arts,
Conquer has overcome all but one of his rivals - Sword Saint".
This prophecy is a gift from Mud Buddha.
Together with another verse
I'll be able to find out my fate.
That other verse is still locked in this magic box.
I have been unable to find the right combination for ten years,
and Mud Buddha has disappeared for ten years.
Frost, Wind, I have lost my patience.
Go and find Mud Buddha.
Legend says...
In order to find Mud Buddha, one must first seek the Fire Monkey".
Use this clue in your search.
Aren't you coming with us?
I am only a watchdog.
Once I step outside these gates
I'll be doomed. Very fragile,
I can't take hardships.
Jester!
Wind, your Wind Kick lacks practical experience.
Therefore, on this journey
be careful and obey Frost.
I understand.
Cloud,
you have a different mission.
I await your orders.
Fong in Unchallenged City wishes
to become our ally.
I told him
I wanted his Unchallenged Sword as a token.
It's his birthday, so go to Unchallenged City.
I will bring back the Unchallenged Sword.
I want more than that...
Bring back Fong's head.
Can you do it?
Yes, Master.
You can succeed,
with Hawk's and Bat's help.
Father, I want to go, too.
Charity, what is it?
If they can go, why can't I?
I see...
Would you like to go with Wind, or Cloud?
You are going to kill, leave me out.
Wind, I'll go with you.
We're not going to play.
Neither am I.
We'll help out the weak and be heroes.
These are not the teachings of the Clan.
Jester, be quiet.
Prepare to leave tomorrow.
Yes Yes, Master!
Charity, stay!
Cloud!
Have you been to the forbidden Sword Grave with Charity?
Yes, but please don't tell Master.
Chase me, Grandfather!
Little Pigtails, don't run!
Old Man, we'll be fighting here. Leave quickly!
Surround him!
I respect you as a Shaolin monk.
Give me the Fire Monkey!
What a pity.
No one can turn down
an order from the Unchallenged City.
"To find Mud Buddha, first seek the Fire Monkey".
Why do you want to find Mud Buddha?
It is my father's 60th birthday.
I want Mud Buddha to wish him well
and tell him he will live for a hundred years.
Life is determined by fate.
If Mud Buddha were to tell him
he will die on his birthday,
then what?
Nonsense!
Unchallenged City is at its strongest.
Together with Conquer's Clan, Father will rule the martial arts world.
Soon, even you Shaolin monks will have to let us have our way.
Fire Monkey belongs to the Shaolin Temple.
Mud Buddha stole it, so he must return it.
If you refuse to hand it over, you might not return to Shaolin!
I am Whispering Wind. Pardon my interference.
Let's go!
They're about to fight. Let's go!
Old Man, stay and watch what happens.
You don't know what is out there.
It may be more dangerous.
Who dares to be so arrogant?
What a pity.
Wind Kick, Frost Fist.
Don't you recognise the Masters of Conquer's Clan?
I thought you are all one family.
Sometimes, quantity doesn't mean anything.
We'll soon...
be one family.
Why fight among yourselves?
Don't talk nonsense.
Don't associate yourself with us.
All of you against one monk?
You can't possibly be good men.
You're saying we take advantage of our numbers?
Frost, have we gone too far?
I don't think so I've only disabled their powers.
Buddha have pity!
Your Holiness, this is my first quest.
Please make it easy on me and lend me Fire Monkey.
I promise to return it in a month.
I told you it belongs to the Shaolin Temple.
If you must take it,
then how are you any different from those people?
Without Fire Monkey, we can't find Mud Buddha.
What shall I tell my Master?
You too are looking for Mud Buddha?
You have no respect for me!
That's right!
Shut up!
Your Holiness, please help us. We need Fire Monkey.
I'm sorry but I cannot oblige.
Then, excuse us.
Excuse us!
Firey!
You can insult me some more if you want.
Now that I have Fire Monkey. I'm leaving.
Wind!
Forget him.
Why?
We only needed the Fire Monkey in order to find Mud Buddha.
Now that he is already here,
why bother?
Sir, please do not disguise anymore.
So you recognised me.
I know you're a famous master of disguise.
To keep clam
in the face of such chaos...
you're no ordinary man,
and when the innocent girl
cried out to the monkey,
we knew.
Grandpa, where are they taking Firey?
Don't worry, they won't hurt him.
I revealed too many secrets about the future
and was punished by heaven with boils all over my body.
Only Fire Monkey can suck out the poison
and ease my pain.
Please bring it back to me.
Don't worry, sir. We'll try our best.
That's good to know.
Let's go!
Lord Conquer must be anxious to see me.
After you.
Master Fong, you are a great man.
3,000 advisors. Loyal subjects everywhere.
You have all good things one can desire.
On this birthday
your only son Ming has given you
a 3-day banquet,
but why is he not here celebrating?
He's out...
looking for Mud Buddha.
Has Conquer's Clan sent anyone?
Not yet, Master.
Young Master, mission complete.
Master Fong looks very happy.
Everyone from Unchallenged City is there,
except his only son Ming.
We'll strike at 4 a.m.
Yes, sir!
Who is it?
Forgive my intrusion.
Oh, it's Young Master Striding Cloud!
My master orders me to bring back the Unchallenged Sword.
People from Conquer's Clan are so vile!
Master, someone is still alive.
Please don't kill me!
Finish the job.
How did this happen?
Why? Why?
Who murdered our whole clan?
What good are you?
What good is Mud Buddha?
Fire Monkey is innocent. Don't punish it.
Your Holiness.
I beg Shaolin to seek justice...
Help me seek revenge, and justice.
To kill all of Unchallenged City in one night...
Only Conquer's Clan is powerful enough to do this.
Buddha have pity on us.
Wind, what are you thinking about?
My father died here.
Master rescued me.
Legend says...
Blood Bodhi fruits grow in Cirrus Cave.
They heal all diseases and increase powers.
But no one has successfully gone in...
and returned.
They say a Fire Beast guards the fruit.
Master Wind,
do you know anything about your father's duel?
So you've heard about this?
Master said, it was swordsman Southern Unicorn.
He also died in the cave.
Promise me one thing.
Please tell us.
Little Pigtails has lost her parents.
I'm her only family.
I want to help her find a foster home.
Do you sense something wrong about this journey?
When a buddha of mud crosses the river,
he cannot guarantee safety for himself.
Father has been murdered
most brutally...
we are all that's left of Unchallenged City.
You must help us?
We have to avenge Unchallenged City and my father.
You must help me seek revenge. Revenge!
That couple agreed to adopt Little Pigtails.
Master Wind is a kind person.
If everyone in Conquer's Clan were like you,
the martial arts world would be at peace.
How is Conquer's other disciple, Cloud?
Cloud is an unpredictable, moody loner.
But his martial arts is the best among us all.
Exactly as destined.
Grandpa!
Come back, Grandpa!
Grandpa!
"The Dragon is powerful but will be stranded
when Wind and Cloud become a storm".
Years ago, you left without a word.
Leaving me with this piece of junk.
Now that the puzzle is revealed.
Explain what it means!
"Wind and Cloud will make you, and break you as well".
What does that mean?
One cannot fight against his destiny.
My Lord's ten years of good fortune has passed.
It is now the turning point of your life.
"Wind and Cloud will make you, and break you as well".
Obviously, it means that my life is now under the control of wind and cloud.
But does that wind and cloud...
mean my disciples. Whispering Wind and Striding Cloud?
It is inevitable that the servant will usurp the master.
This is destiny. Mortals cannot fight it.
Destiny?
I don't believe in destiny or fate.
My Lord was a great believer until now.
Mortals are like that.
Believing in good fortunes, but not believing in bad ones.
Deceiving themselves!
We are the masters of our own destiny!
I hold my destiny in my own hands.
I will change my fate!
"Cloud"
"Wind"
Four famous weapons of the martial arts world...
One blade. Three swords All priceless treasures.
Blizzard Blade is buried in Cirrus Cave.
The Ultimate Sword has never been found.
Fire Unicorn Sword and the Unchallenged Sword
are both mine. I am pleased.
Cloud, you didn't disappoint me.
You taught me well.
Good!
Father!
Behave like a lady.
I heard Cloud had returned.
I just wanted to see him.
Thank you for your concern.
Who's concerned about you?
I'm concerned about what you owe me.
Did you bring them?
What does Cloud owe you?
Father, your passion is to collect famous swords.
I'm a collector, too.
I am fond of interesting stones.
Cloud owes me 19 colourful stones.
Ridiculous!
My Lord! My Lord!
Masters Frost and Wind have returned.
Where are they?
They are outside, and dare not enter.
Get up!
You lost Mud Buddha due to inexperience.
Thank you, Master. Thank you, Master.
But Cloud succeeded,
and brought back the Unchallenged Sword.
I'm going back to my chambers.
Striding Cloud's mood is like a wild horse...unpredictable.
It's been ten years,
with Fong's death...
I'll hear from Sword Saint soon.
We'll finish our duel from ten years ago.
I must intensively train
my Trinity Strength.
Come here!
Before I go into seclusion,
I must settle something.
Among my three disciples, you have the kindest heart.
Wind, it is my wish that you marry my daughter.
I will arrange for a date.
Charity, don't you like Wind?
Don't ask me.
Look after her.
Master, let's discuss marriage later.
Your father and I had betrothed you to each other.
I didn't tell you earlier
because it wasn't the right time.
You and Charity have grown up together.
What a perfect match.
If you do not consent
I will be greatly disappointed.
Congratulations, Wind.
Skinny, Girlie, let me tell you...
father wants me to marry Wind.
Well, I do like Wind...
but I also like Cloud.
Charity, it's me, Wind.
Wind.
I want to talk to you.
Come in.
This is not Sword Grave. You won't be punished.
I will be brief.
Go ahead.
I remember when Master brought me here,
you were the first to offer me some tea.
I felt very warm.
Father said if he hadn't rescued you,
you would've been eaten by wolves.
I remember.
So when he mentioned about marriage today,
I was very happy.
But I know love must come from both sides.
I don't know whether this is Master's wish,
Or if it is your own wish?
But if this is not what you want, I won't force you.
Does Charity know about this?
I'm the one to decide. She has to accept it.
Your eyes,
they're the same as when I took you in ten years ago.
If you're unhappy about this
you may be excused from attending the wedding banquet.
Doctor Yu!
You're the most respected person in our village.
You must help us.
You heal us when we are ill.
You mediate our fights for us.
We respect you the most.
We have had bad harvests, and Conquer's Clan taxes are high.
We can barely survive.
Please help us.
I will go and speak with Conquer and
explain your hardship.
Thank you, Doctor Yu.
Thank you Please get up...
Go home.
Muse and I will go within these few days.
Let's go home.
Muse.
Father, your arm is burning again.
It does not seem to belong to me,
sometimes it hurts so much.
They say I can heal all diseases.
But I cannot heal myself.
Father, are we really going to Conquer's Clan?
Wonderful! I can go see the world.
I can learn to mingle, and explore.
What did you say?
Just babbling.
Welcome!
Master Frost! Master Frost!
Here, try it on.
Jester, what are you doing?
The groom will have to tie this on.
Do me a favor, see how it looks.
You look pale and sick.
Not as pale as you!
Charity is getting married. Are you depressed?
No. Who said so?
I watched you all grow up.
I can see through everything.
If you love someone, you only wish her to be happy.
Wind has a kind heart.
It is good that Charity is marrying him.
Congratulations!
Such a tremendous event.
I wouldn't miss it for the world.
It's the groom! Congratulations!
I hear your fiancee is pretty as a flower.
I'm not the groom.
I am...
I'm Frost of Conquer's Clan.
Welcome, on behalf of my Master.
So you're the famous Frost.
Lord Conquer has three disciples.
Fists, Palms, Kicks.
Each has a speciality. Too bad they don't use swords.
You are so crazy about swords.
You must be the one known as Seedy Sword.
That's right!
Father, look over there.
I am Doctor Yu from the Lake region,
representing 320 villages of 16 towns.
I seek a meeting with Lord Conquer.
Your invitation?
Is there a celebration?
Oh, good!
I have never been to a banquet!
Please tell me, is it a birthday, marriage,
or a birth?
Muse.
There're so many people anyway.
One more or one less wouldn't even matter.
Please let us go in to take a look.
What is it?
Jester I am Doctor Yu...
Mr. White Face, can you let us in?
What a smell! It stinks!
It's the scent of a woman.
Women?
We pick herbal medicines in the mountains.
These are the smells of herbs.
You pick medicinal herbs?
Then you must be Heal-all Doctor Yu with the Fire Beast Arm?
That's right.
I thank you on behalf of Lord Conquer.
Come in, we'll talk after the banquet.
Look after yourself.
Leave us!
Yes, my Lord.
Father.
It's your wedding day today It makes me miss your mother.
You look a lot like her.
Do I really?
She died giving birth to you.
All these years, though I've had other women,
the one I love the most...
is your mother.
I always thought you had a heart of stone.
Charity...
Do you know what I wish?
Not for the best martial art.
Not to be ruler of the world.
But to see...
my daughter live a happy life.
I wish you to marry well.
Father.