BUDDHA
'The Shaolin Temple has been founded with the principles
'of promoting righteous living and developing the art of self-defence.
'It's also nurtured numerous heroes and martial artists,
'that have served our country's earlier empires with dignity.
'Unfortunately, the current Qing government has been wrestling
'to get total control of the empire.
'They conspired with some dissidents from the temple,
'to destroy the Shaolin Temple.
'They killed indiscriminately. The massacre shook the martial arts world.
'Loyal students from different monasteries want to spread its teachings
'and protect the name of the temple.
'They were forced to leave the temple and disperse throughout the empire.
'Unfortunately, evil forces were everywhere.
'One of the Shaolin disciples, Shih Shao Feng,
'couldn't refuse the tempting offers of the aggressor
'and conspired to betray his peers.
'The number of Shaolin disciples that died mercilessly is incalculable.'
Go now.
Sifu, go now.
Let's go.
Shih Shao Feng.
'Shih Shao Feng knows that he has a lot of enemies.
'In the past ten years, he has not only trained the Eight Tigers to protect him,
'he has also trained relentlessly to improve his martial arts.
'He's now mastered the Deadly White Crane Fist.'
To avoid being killed, we run and hide everywhere.
Time flies. I am wondering when we can ever defeat the traitor and restore our name.
Sifu, we've trained for five years.
Please let us fight the traitor.
It's not easy to fight Shih Shao Feng.
You have to pass all the tests set by the Shaolin Temple,
or you can never touch him.
Sifu, we might not be skilful enough now,
but we can start making alliances with other martial artists.
With a number of allies, we will defeat him.
I am glad that you're so enthusiastic.
But only one of you has the ability to defeat Shih Shao Feng.
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Excellent.
On your knees.
Yun Fei, you've succeeded in the Shaolin tests. You've mastered the art.
I am sending you to face the Shaolin traitor Shih Shao Feng.
Yes.
I, Yun Fei, swear to Heaven to kill Shih Shao Feng.
I won't return unless I succeed.
Yun Fei, before you kill Shih Shao Feng,
you will have to foil his conspiracy.
What conspiracy?
We have people trying to revolt against the Qing government.
They'll gather at the foreign zone in a few days.
A gentleman called Zhang Yi will bring a map of the Qing military bases
of Guangdong and Guangxi to the gathering.
Shih Shao Feng knows about it'?
Yes. He also knows that Zhang Yi has to pass by his territory in White Stone Village.
Shih Shao Feng has already set traps to ambush Zhang Yi.
I have to reach Zhang Yi before Shih Shao Feng gets him. I'll make sure he's safe.
You must establish contact with your fellow pupil, Chiu Guo, at the White Stone Village.
- He'll tell you Zhang Yi's whereabouts. - Yes.
White Stone Village is a dangerous place.
Shih Shao Feng is an unscrupulous guy.
You must be careful.
Sifu, please don't worry.
The philosophy of martial arts is to help others and to uphold justice.
I will complete the mission even if it means sacrificing myself.
Excellent spirit.
Shih Shao Feng might have a lot of experience,
but you're an intelligent man.
As to whether you can defeat Shih Shao Feng, it all depends on fate.
Thank you for your teachings, Sifu. Take care.
Thank you.
Move.
Stop.
What are you doing here?
I'm delivering wood to the Commander's house.
Did you see any strangers along the way?
No, no, no.
- Who's this? - My brother.
Right, my uncle.
What did you say?
Uncle?
Bastard.
Fool.
- Move along. - Thank you, sir.
Come out now.
Give me a hand.
- Who is this? - Might be one of the Shaolin disciples.
- Are you an outlaw? - No.
You know martial arts?
Who are you?
A Shaolin disciple.
Thank you for helping me pass the gates.
What are you doing?
I don't want...
him to be eaten by the wild birds.
Hey, brother. One moment.
This place is not suitable for two types of people.
First, the nosy type.
Second, Shaolin disciples.
Don't be nosy.
DA LN HOTEL
You...
This way, please.
This way.
Listen.
Criminal Chiu Guo will be beheaded
for attempting to assassinate Commander Shih.
Any similar act in the future will result in the same punishment
extended to all in the family.
Today, he is an example.
Chiu Guo.
Yes, he's one of the leading anti-Qing revolutionaries.
Who are the people on the roof?
They must be here to save him.
The one below?
Shih's Eight Tigers.
- Oh, no. - What's happening?
Hurry, run.
Damn, we've been tricked.
They're too cunning.
Buddha has mercy.
- Search everywhere, quick. - Sir.
Who's that?
- Get him a room. - That way.
This way.
What took you so long?
I'm sorry, sir.
Greetings, Lord Du.
Have you seen any wounded dogs come in?
No, I haven't seen any.
- Search. - Sir.
- Let's look here. - OK.
Lord Du, please have mercy on me.
Bastards, woke me up from my nap.
Retreat.
A very skilful martial artist.
- Do you have a name? - No name, I'm nobody.
I've been training these parasites for years.
I've hardly seen anyone with your skills.
Would you like to be an official?
No.
Commander Shih likes me. It takes a hero to like another hero.
I like you a lot too.
I can smell a hero from a hundred paces away.
If I like you, you can do great things.
I am Du Ching. When you've decided, look for me at the court.
Let's go.
Are you leaving? Thank you.
How serious is the injury?
He'll be OK in a few days.
Young men are more resilient.
The way he fought those Qing soldiers... He's a good Shaolin disciple.
- He's a bit unlucky. - What?
You're new here. You must have a reason to be here?
I'm hereto deal with Shih Shao Feng.
You are?
A Shaolin disciple.
I should have guessed.
You're really well disguised.
No wonder Du Ching could tell that you are a hero.
You have to keep this to yourself.
Of course. I am a Han descendant as well.
Boss, the guy in here this morning...
He has a long sword and he's a good flautist. Do you know him?
He's very different from you.
He's totally useless.
He looks like a good pugilist. Why would you say that?
To be honest, he's not too bad.
He's quite well known in Jianghu.
About a year ago, no one knew where he was from.
He's learnt well and he's a good martial artist.
Since no one knows his name, people call him the Wanderer.
Mr Wanderer, please show us your sword skill.
- Please show us. - Yes, please.
That's right, show us some moves.
Come on.
Wonderful, wonderful.
What an impressive Wanderer.
What brings Commander Shih here today?
All the flowers at Spring Moon Palace are blooming and ready to serve you.
Commander Shih, who would you like to serve you?
Autumn Moon.
Commander Shih, Autumn Moon has a guest today.
- Show me to her. - Of course.
Commander Shih, you must be tired...
Would you like to have some food?
Autumn Moon.
What is it'?
My Master likes you...
- How dare you! - Damn bastard.
Wanderer, your sword...
Autumn Moon. Autumn Moon!
Commander, should we get rid of the man as well?
Save your energy. It's more painful for him to be alive.
'Since then, the Wanderer has been drifting in Jianghu doing nothing.
'The Invincible Southern Sword was never seen again.
'He numbed himself with women and wine.
'What a waste of talent.'
He gave up living just because of a woman.
He has no fighting spirit at all.
That may not be. Everything happens for a reason.
What one gets out of life depends on oneself.
- My two friends... - Brother Chiu.
Don't move too much. Don't aggravate your injury.
Thank you so much... for saving my life.
Don't mention it. We admire your courage.
Unfortunately, my skill is no match for that of the evil Shih Shao Feng.
What a shame...
Brother Chiu...
Boss, please get us a fresh bucket of water.
OK.
You know about me?
I'm Yun Fei. Dai Ji Sifu asked me to contact you.
That's great.
Is it regarding Zhang Yi?
Shih has a lot of spies. We should discuss things somewhere else.
- OK. - Let's go.
Brother Chiu, how can I find Zhang Yi?
We've arranged to meet at the Mountain God statue in five days' time.
How did you get caught?
I wanted to assassinate Shih Shao Feng so that Zhang Yi could travel safely.
Unfortunately my plan failed.
Brother Chiu, would you help me try once more?
Do you have a plan?
But I need your help to get close to Shih Shao Feng.
I don't believe he's invincible.
As long as I am of help to you, I don't mind risking my life again.
That's the spirit.
This is the secret code to meet Zhang Yi.
Cross the river when you receive the signal.
Our people will receive him on the other side.
Don't worry, I'll remember.
Why are you here?
I'm hereto see Lord Du.
Who do you think you are?
Say that I am your father.
How dare you!
You wait. You wait.
Oh, it's you.
I knew you'd come. It takes a hero to know another hero.
Do you intend to be an official?
No problem, I'll recommend you to Commander Shih.
It's the best time to be an official.
You get rich quick and have a lot of women.
I'll let you be the combat instructor with an annual income of 5000 catties of goods.
No, I want 50,000 a year.
What? That's as much as I get.
Are you going after my job?
I want to be a Lord as well.
As a combat instructor, I won't get rich even in ten years.
What can you do to impress Commander Shih?
With your blessing and a gift from me, he'll agree to my demands.
OK. It all depends on you.
Move, move.
He's quite capable.
How about that? When should we go?
Now.
Commander.
- You're Yun Fei. - Yes.
Yun Fei who has no political stance and admirable self-confidence?
That's me.
You brought me this piece of trash in hope of a job?
You're right.
Why didn't you kneel for me?
Anyone working for me should kneel for me.
This is the court's tradition.
People who kneel to get a job might not have real capability.
All your followers might be no better than dogs.
They wag their tails to get your sympathy.
Good point.
You're the first guy brave enough to talk to me like that.
Not only would they kneel for me, but their loyalty can't be questioned.
Moreover, every one of them is highly capable.
Now show me how capable you are.
Kill him.
I'll kill you, traitor.
I forgot to introduce you.
This is the guard of the Ditang Gate, Ma Lieh.
He's trained at Northern Shaolin.
People called him Smiling Fox.
This one is Du Ching. He's more impulsive.
He combined the best of the Tiger and Crane styles
to form the formidable Condor Fist.
They are no strangers to you.
You might earn more money running a funeral parlour.
You're not fit to be an official.
Little brother, I realise that we have one thing in common.
We want to leave our name for posterity. Be it good or bad.
- I don't think you have what it takes. - Really?
- There's no way you can defeat me. - Don't be so sure.
We've got you trapped. There's no point in hiding your identity.
I came from the Western Monastery, trained by Master Dai Ji.
We have the same Master, then. You want to kill me?
I must. It's an order from the Master.
Many arrogant young men have been crushed by my hands.
I would like to know how well Master Dai Ji has trained you.
Loser .
Let me show you the power of the Eight Tigers.
The Shaolin Hero has become the Zero.
Kill me if you want, you'll never kill every Shaolin disciple.
I don't need to use my sword to kill you.
- Men, lock him up. - Yes, sir.
Make sure he confesses Zhang Yi's whereabouts before dawn.
Stubborn guy.
OK, you can go now.
You won't have to suffer if you tell us where Zhang Yi is.
People say, "Smart men won't suffer."
Of all the people, why do you want to kill our Commander?
As long as I still have my breath, Shih Shao Feng shall have no peace.
You're too stubborn for your own good.
Though I like you a lot, I won't have much more patience if you keep being stubborn.
At the end of the day, I'm still his employee.
Damn it. He's got an accomplice.
Hey, how are you feeling?
- Are you feeling better? - Thank you.
Didn't I tell you there are two types of people who won't survive here?
First is the nosy type. Second...
Shaolin disciples.
I think you're near the end of your life.
I think the same about you.
What do you mean?
Because you are the nosy type.
- You saved my life. - l...
I won't argue with you. if you don't stop, one day you'll get killed.
As long as one dies for a worthy cause,
whether it's sooner or later should not matter.
LATE BROTHER TAN XIONG
Tan Xiong?
He was my elder brother.
He was killed by Shih Shao Feng.
'We'd been training at the Shaolin Temple since we were young.
'Like other young men, we wanted to be righteous.
'My brother wasn't happy with Shih Shao Feng's injustice.
'He gathered all the hot-blooded young men to revolt.
'They wanted to kill all the Qing army.
'Unfortunately, their plan failed terribly.'
You became Shih Shao Feng's woodcutter to avenge your brother?
I've been in disguise as a retard for three years, waiting for a chance to kill him.
Wanted 500 taels reward
Make way, make way.
Anyone who harbours the criminal Yun Fei will be executed without question.
Anyone with information about him will be rewarded with 500 taels of gold.
Are you trying to counter Shih's Horse Chopping Sabre with the Staff?
Yes.
His knife is made of steel and your staff is wooden. How can you fight him?
We're greatly outnumbered by Shih's men.
To defeat Shih's Eight Tigers, we must find a good swordsman.
The Wanderer.
WINE
Sirs, please have a seat.
Give me a jug of wine.
You own a good sword.
You must be the Invincible Southern Sword.
Is your head worth 500 taels of gold?
Shih Shao Feng overvalued me.
My life will never cost that much.
Shih Shao Feng's men are outside.
If you tell them I am the wanted man, you'll have 500 taels of gold.
Do you think I'll do that?
I know you won't.
I only know that the Wanderer is a righteous man.
The Invincible Sword.
It hasn't been used for more than a year.
More than a year.
You lost your fighting spirit because of a woman.
Isn't it a shame?
The smallest distance makes all the difference.
If you were the old Wanderer, I would be dead by now.
What do you want?
I want to be your friend. We must defeat Shih Shao Feng together.
Impressive skill.
Let's go.
Now I've also become a wanted man.
- Senior, we've been looking for you. - Junior, why are you here?
Sifu sent us to assist you after he got the news of Chiu Guo's death.
Good, the more the merrier.
- This is... - The Wanderer.
- Brother Tan. - You two...
Only the Wanderer could strut over Jianghu holding only a sword.
You're flattering me.
- Who are these two? - They're my juniors.
Wait.
Leave the manual labour to me.
I'll re-forge the sword.
This will take some time.
What are you... Be careful.
Take that.
Tiger Claw.
'Shih Shao Feng's Deadly White Crane Fist
'always catches one by surprise.
'It attacks an opponent's weak points using Iron Palm.
'If we break his arms early in the fight, it will weaken him greatly.
'That will render his Deadly White Crane Fists ineffective.'
Get the oil.
Excellent.
Brother, which famous hill are you from?
Though there are many famous hills, I'm from the only Mount Loyal.
Pardon me for being rude, but may I ask for your name?
It takes one pugilist to know another.
Zhang Yi
Mr Zhang, please come with me.
Let me take that.
Commander Shih, you're a great archer.
You're only good at useless flattery.
Any news from our scouts?
Commander, we have news that Zhang Yi's here.
Yun Fei has mastered the Tiger Claw to fight you.
Even if he mastered the Immortal Palm, he still can't match the Eight Tigers.
- Fetch the arrow. - Sir.
Order the Eight Tigers to guard the White River.
- Kill anyone that crosses it. - Sir.
These nobodies will never defeat me with their monkey moves.
- Carry him here. - Sir.
I've never trusted anyone who is especially kind to me.
- Commander Shih, you're a genius. - Yes.
Cut it out.
Great.
Wanderer, Brother Yun.
That should match Shih's Horse Chopping Sabre.
King of Eagle Spear.
- A novelty. - Tan, bad news.
- What happened? - It's no good.
- I got news that Shih Shao Feng has... - What?
He's ordered the Eight Tigers to guard the White River.
He wanted all of you killed indiscriminately.
Elder, please leave now before you get into trouble.
I hope that the devil will be punished one day.
Crafty bastard.
We should attack Shih immediately.
If we attack him without proper planning, we'll be killed like the others.
We might even be killed before we cross the gates.
Moreover, Zhang's safety depends on us.
Now isn't the time to be rash.
Shih might be crafty but he doesn't know how many men we have.
This is to our advantage.
If we split up their forces...
We'll distract them and attack them by surprise.
Yes, I got it.
This is Shih Shao Feng's hide-out. It's five miles from the White Stone Village.
Shih Shao Feng would only go to the court on important occasions.
The court is only guarded by Du Qing and six other guards.
The town's main entrance is the East Gate.
It's guarded by the Flying Tigers, Feng Gang and Feng Hai.
In the morning, we'll approach the town from two sides.
I'll attack the East Gate. Du Qing is impulsive and dumb.
If he knows about it, he'll deploy the other six Tigers to the East Gate.
I'll handle them there.
The Wanderer and me will escort Zhang.
When the enemies are distracted,
we'll take the back road and escort Zhang across the river.
Then we'll turn back and ambush the Tigers,
before going for Shih Shao Feng.
My honourable and righteous friends.
Tomorrow's plan will be full of risks.
Our lives depend on it.
I'll never forget all your kindness.
I'm doing this to settle a grudge.
As long as I can avenge my brother's death,
I'll have no regrets in dying.
I've never achieved anything in my life.
This could be my only chance to do something positive for my life.
I'd rather die than live under the Qing government.
Sir, I've spotted something suspicious.
Shaolin disciple.
- Man. - Sir.
Inform Lord Du immediately that we're under attack by Shaolin disciples.
- We're waiting for his orders. - Sir.
What are you doing here?
Go away.
Lord Du, the East Gate is under attack from Shaolin disciples.
What? Damn it!
Come here.
- Go to the East Gate immediately. - Sir.
Commander, the East Gate is under attack from Shaolin disciples.
That way. Let's go.
There.
Commander.
Commander, when we reached the East Gate we realised that we had been tricked.
They diverted our attention.
Commander, it's my mistake. I deserve to die.
I ordered our guards to the East Gate by mistake. We've suffered losses there.
I deserve to die.
There's no sign of them. I think they escaped by the back road.
Stop crying over spilt milk. Go and comb the White River now.
They couldn't escape, even if they had wings.
Sir.
- Get a horse ready. - Sir.
How dare these ruffians upset a regal official like me'?
Go east.
Damn, they must have guessed. Hurry.
Give chase!
Brother Yun, you leave them to me.
No, we'll stick together.
I've waited three years for this.
Go now.
Brother Tan.
Go to the White River.
Leave it to me.
Brother Yun.
Brother Tan.
- Brother Tan, you must hang on. - You all must leave now.
I'll be fine.
Brother Yun, he'll be fine.
There could be more ambushes on the way. We'd better leave now.
- Get Zhang on the boat. - OK, let's go.
Get the map.
Leave now.
- Brother Yun. - Don't worry about me.
Zhang, where is the map?
It's here.
Wanderer.
Wanderer!
Zhang, come with me.
'The only mistake I made was to underestimate you.
'It's destined that one of us must fall.
'You've embarrassed me.
'Death is the dignified way out for one of us.'