As I practise the skill, my looks change.
After I attain 1000 spiders,
I'll be terribly ugly.
My mother almost achieved100 spiders.
But she ceased practice because of my father.
She got beautiful again.
Because she didn't birth a son,
my father took a second wife.
My mother was driven to end her life!
So much for beauty!
So, you copied her skill.
Right!
I practised Spider Venom Hand
until my face got like this.
So which level do you want to achieve?
You really want to know.
I'll change my spider from brown to black,
to white, then purge the poison to kill it.
Then the venom will transfer to my palm.
100 is only a small success.
If I want good kungfu,
1000, 2000, isn't enough.
So much pain!
MinJun.
- Teacher. - MinJun.
I feel pain all over.
I'd say you're suffering from spider poison.
Spider poison? What kungfu skill is that?
This is an evil sect art practised by
Yin YeWang's wife in Heavenly-Eagle.
But a young girl poisoned me.
Teacher, it hurts! I'm in pain. Teacher, it hurts...
MinJun, try to bear it.
Zhiruo went to look for that ugly girl.
Teacher! I can't bear this.
I'm in so much pain, hurt so much.
MinJun.
Master, I beg you, kill me.
MinJun, don't be a fool.
Zhiruo will be back soon.
I'm in such pain, Teacher.
Teacher, I beg you, kill me.
MinJun, no.
I can't do that.
Teacher, I beg you, kill me!
My name is 'Miejue' (Annihilation). People think I'm heartless,
callous and cruel. The human heart is flesh!
You are my filial student.
I can't kill you.
Teacher... do you want to see me in such pain?
Do you want me to suffer this way?
I beg you, free me.
Teacher... I beg you to kill me.
The best I can do is to make you unconscious.
You won't suffer.
I promise you...
I'll find the monster who harmed you.
We searched all day. Let's rest.
It's late.
Where can we find that girl?
Boss, who's this belong to?
A female customer.
Is she here?
In the dining room.
A-Niu, why are you staring and not eating?
I'm thinking when my leg heals,
I'll get herbal medicines
to cure your facial malignancy.
No! I don't want that.
You know I went through hardship to reach this level.
Want me to lose my skill?
I can't do that.
Maybe I can look for a way
to take away the swelling, but not your skill.
That would work.
If that was possible,
why'd my mom not know about it?
When I think about it,
only one person has such healing skill.
Who is it?
Butterfly Valley doctor, Hu QingNiu.
Although Hu QingNiu died years ago,
even if he was alive, he'd refuse to help.
It's impossible.
Zhu Er doesn't know Hu QingNiu
passed his skills to me. I won't say anything.
If I think of a way to cure her malignancy,
let it be a surprise.
Brother A-Niu. Why are you so quiet?
It's nothing.
Priestess Miejue!
It's her, Priestess.
Let go of her!
Release her?
Give me the antidote!
It hurts.
Antidote!
I have none!
Zhiruo.
Yes, Teacher.
You...
You used this to injure my disciple?
Return my box to me!
The antidote must be inside.
Wait! Place it on the table.
Hand over the antidote!
I have none.
Spider Venom Hand has no antidote.
You sickening priestess!
How dare you kill my spider!
My arm...
I broke it. My disciple is beyond cure.
A life for a life. I'll torture you
for as long as she suffers.
As you like, damn nun!
Priestess! Let me try to save her.
You?
It's makes no difference if I can't save her.
No harm trying.
Does it hurt?
Yes.
Use acupressure on your arm
to ease the pain.
Does it feel better?
Yes, much better.
Not bad! What's your name?
Zeng A-Niu.
Who's your teacher?
He's an old village man. You won't know him.
I need a silver needle from my bundle.
Stay put! Zhiruo, get it.
Yes, Teacher.
Though I'm a girl,
my dad often told me men shouldn't cry.
I won't, I won't cry.
Your box...
Zeng A-Niu, Zeng A-Niu!
Teacher is calling you.
Zeng A-Niu, how dare you!
If anything happens...!
Teacher...
MinJun, how do you feel?
Much better.
I'll write a prescription for the medicine.
A-Niu, can the poison really be purged?
If that's the case, my Venom Hand isn't lethal?
Not exactly. Your skill is incomplete.
With more spiders, I couldn't neutralize it.
Where did you get your medical knowledge?
Who exactly are you?
Sometimes you're so mysterious.
The prescription.
She should recover in three to five days.
- JingXuan, get the herbs. - It's midnight.
Midnight or not, she's at risk. Go!
Yes... Right away.
As for you two...
Teacher, spare them.
The Six Sects meet in five days
to suppress Evil Sect.
They harmed MinJun, and will get no mercy!
Please listen.
We don't know if MinJun will heal completely.
They can stay around and attend to Senior...
to prevent a relapse.
If she worsens, kill them. Think of Senior.
JingXu, tell followers to gather at Yixian Ridge.
Yes.
Zhiruo, arrange a carriage. We set off at dawn.
Yes, Teacher.
I won't forget your kindness.
E-Mei troops went to Yixian Ridge.
We must join them.
Minmin, I don't think...
Didn't you agree to obey me?
It's better to avoid Yixian Ridge.
Without facing danger, how will we get the sword?
We're back.
THE DRIFTERS
Iron Crest, Cool Face, Monk Peng.
Bat King said Ming Sect's in trouble.
We rushed here.
What about Monk Sack and Zhou Dian?
They'll arrive in two days.
Envoy Yang, I heard you're Acting Chief.
It's been a while.
You were unaware of it?
Since Chief Yang's demise,
everyone fought for his post.
I left Ming Sect in a huff
and didn't bother about it.
That's why I hadn't heard about an acting chief.
It was Bat King's idea.
Bat King can explain later.
What's that for?
I'm in discussion with Five Flags leaders.
How will the Six Sects attack Bright Peak?
- I don't know them well. - It's a headache.
Chief. News arrived.
"Gathering at the gorge in five days"
North and south of us are mountains accessible via east and west.
Sharp Metal guard the east, Great Wood the west.
Flood Water, Raging Fire, destroy enemy arrivals!
Stop them making plans.
By your command!
- Branch Leader Zhu. - Yes?
Can you find out who our informant is?
He hasn't revealed his identity
for fear of being implicated.
I have a suggestion.
Could you seek Eagle Sect's help?
Yes, Yin TianZheng will strengthen our forces.
We have some disagreement.
He may assist if he considers himself Ming Sect.
I'm sure he'd put aside personal conflicts.
Alright!
For the sake of Ming Sect's survival.
Yes.
Hurry.
Don't let any Evil Sect escape!
Master, Evil Sect already know the Six Sects
plan to encircle Bright Peak.
This message reports an emergency to Eagle Sect.
Heavenly-Eagle Sect.
Teacher, all the messages are the same.
It's a pity one pigeon escaped.
What's to pity?
If all the evil sects come together,
we needn't run around chasing them.
This is getting interesting.
[ Heavenly-Eagle Hall ]
Leader Li, Leader Bai.
Here.
Assemble all followers. We go to Bright Peak.
Yes.
Wait.
Father, Ming Sect troubles aren't our problem.
Yang Xiao replaced the Chief. What do we owe him?
The Wulin thinks Eagle Sect is a Ming Sect branch.
I'm a Ming Protector King, and they're in trouble.
If I don't try to save them, I'll be a laughing stock
and I'll lose face.
Father.
No need for discussion. I considered all issues
and decided to go to Bright Peak.
You and Leader Bai head our troops.
- I'll come later. - Yes.
Brother A-Niu, I'm so hungry.
Miejue didn't kill us.
I feel thankful.
You better control yourself.
Thank you.
Did your cold poison recover?
Sure, it's better.
Hey.
What?
You seem to know each other.
From a long time ago.
A long time ago?
A long time ago, I fell for a boy.
He wouldn't follow me and he bit me.
When I grew up, I looked for him.
I found no trace, wherever I searched.
He disappeared.
He won my heart and left me to suffer.
If it's fate, you'll meet again.
I don't need your pity. What do you care?
Don't even feel sad.
Still stubborn. You think I can't sense it.
Okay, I tell you what.
When you meet your lover,
I'll beat him for you.
Brother A-Niu.
If he's as kind as you,
it will be fine.
Zhiruo?
You recognize me, don't you?
You kept it all along.
All these years, I remember people kind to me.
No matter what happens, I keep it safe.
I have questions, but the time isn't right.
I know.
Please protect my identity.
You're "A-Nui" for a reason.
I could've exposed you. Don't worry.
Let's pretend we're not acquainted.
Alright, that will do.
What's the matter?
Is it many styles or qinggong ?
It's lightning speed movement.
Superb qinggong (lightness skill).
You don't know martial arts. Don't act smart.
We're from E-Mei Sect.
Reveal yourself. Stop your antics!
He can't keep up this rot.
Don't bother about him.
Take turns on watch. Others, turn in.
A-Niu, E-Mei Sect set a watch at night, right?
How'd an intruder enter?
And Priestess Miejue is supremely skilled,
unafraid of his commotion.
Where'd he come from?
Who are you? What prank are you playing?
Wei Yixiao, let her go.
Green-Wing Bat King.
You know him?
I met Wei Yixiao once when I was young.
You had numerous childhood acquaintances.
The Six Sects can't lay siege to Bright Peak.
Be wise, return to E-Mei!
JingXu!
Junior...
Teacher, who was he?
We must take revenge on this demon.
He sucks blood from the neck.
This wicked one is Evil Sect.
I'm surprised Bat King Wei Yixiao turned up here.
Wei Yixiao's kungfu improved tremendously.
A well-earned reputation.
Skills a notch above.
He keeps flying away. How heroic is...?
I didn't chase Bat King.
I can't save JingXu's life so he won.
Success or failure, the world will know.
He doesn't deserve admiration!
Teacher is correct. I made a mistake.
Keep a look-out.
Yes!
News! Eagle Sect sent Yin YeWang to Bright Peak.
White-Brows Eagle King is honourable.
- Chief. - Something to say, Zhu?
Though Ming Sect headquarters is protected by mountains,
there's a secret tunnel to Bright Peak.
Yes, there is one.
I'm afraid our enemies might use this tunnel.
Rest assured, that's highly confidential.
Since Chief Yang's demise, its location is a mystery.
I can hear someone.
Who's inside? As far as I know,
only the Ming Chief knows this secret way.
How can anyone be inside?
Maybe it's Yang DingTian's spirit.
A ghost!
Your injury is cured.
Don't use much energy yet.
Should I thank you, or blame her?
- Eh? - What?
Your leg recovered.
You pretend you can't walk.
It's better to remove Miejue's vigilance and escape.
*"push boat along current"
- "*Shun shui tui zhou". - What did you say?
WuDang sword style.
Sixth Uncle.
Yin Liting, greeting you!
Sixth Hero Yin. 395o
WuDang brought 32 men to Yixian Ridge.
I welcome you on my Senior's orders.
Great, WuDang arrived first.
Our enemy got news of our joining forces.
Looks like you exchanged blows.
We fought Raging Fire Flag men.
Though we killed a couple,
my junior Mo ShengGu was slightly injured.
Any other news?
Purple-Robe Dragon King is here.
He's here, too?
Just a rumour, unconfirmed.
Hero Yin, you must be tired.
- Rest before we set off. - Sure.
Sixth Uncle, forgive me for not acknowledging you.
That's settled.
Next, we will...
Set off immediately.
What are you doing?
Priestess, look at the hill.
Hero Yin.
Hero Yin, may I ask you about someone?
Who is it? I'll try to help.
May I know if Hero Zhang CuiShan
arrived at Yixian Ridge?
Why are you asking about my Fifth Brother?
Actually,
I'd like to ask about his son Zhang WuJi.
Is he here?
Fifth Brother died 10 years ago.
Were you unaware of it, Miss?
I was living on Snake Island, unaware of Wulin affairs.
Snake Island?
Who are Granny Golden Flower and Silver Leaf to you?
When I met Zhang WuJi, he was an orphan.
You know my nephew, WuJi?
Five years ago, I met him at Butterfly Valley.
On Master's commands, I went to Butterfly Valley.
But the Hu couple were dead
and WuJi was missing.
I could find no trace in any place.
Eventually...
Quickly, go on.
What bad news did you get?
Miss, you seem so anxious.
Is it liking or hate for WuJi?
I only remember I wanted
to take him to Snake Island.
But he refused, chided me, and hit me.
He bit my arm till it bled.
However, I miss him. I bear no malice.
I wanted Granny to teach him kungfu on Snake Island
and purge his Xuanming Palm poison.
That boy was ferocious.
He mistook my kindness.
Zhu Er is A-Li, the girl
who caught me at Butterfly valley.
Her sweetheart is me.
Hero Yin, can you tell me
if you have news of Zhang WuJi?
Recently I met the master of Snow Hill Manor, Wu Lie.
I learned WuJi fell down a cliff and died.
But I was at Snow Hill Manor.
I didn't get that news!
The manor owner, Wu Lie, saw WuJi fall into a ravine.
To save WuJi, his sworn brother Zhu Changling fell.
They died together.
Fifth Brother and I were like family.
Heaven is so cruel to take his only flesh and blood.
My nephew, Qingshu, is under attack!
Priestess, spare their lives!
Brother Chang?
Another acquaintance?
Zhiruo, I was excited to hear E-Mei was coming.
Brother A-Niu.
That WuDang hero is better looking than you.
Are you jealous?
Brother A-Niu, I'm asking you.
Just look at him.
He can't take his eyes off Miss Zhou. Not jealous?
I'm in no mood for your nonsense.
Which Flag?
How many more ambushes on Yixian Ridge?
Is Purple Dragon King at Bright Peak?
Answer me!
Your turn next!
Old nun, if you chop off our heads,
you won't get to know our Ming Sect plans.
As you wish.
Wait a moment!
Are you crazy?
These men are unarmed.
It ill-befits a respectable leader to...
treat them so wickedly!
No mercy for heretics!
What's your problem?
These people are unafraid of death.
They are valiant heroes.
Can they be deemed evil?
One gruesomely murdered my disciple.
You saw it yourself.
Isn't that unorthodox?
Bat King merely killed one person.
The number of lives you took exceeds that.
His teeth are his weapon. You wield your sword.
You both took lives. It makes no difference.
How dare you compare Teacher to demons? Take this!
A genius hiding his true colours.
I should've discovered that these past few days.
You possess brilliant skills.
Let me save them.
Endure a little.
Thank you, young hero. What's your name?
I'm Zeng A-Niu.
Lad, you injured my disciple.
Take three palm strikes from me.
I'm sorry, Priestess. I'm not your match.
I don't want to fight you.
I sincerely hope
both parties make peace.
At your mere word?!
Everyone has family.
If you kill them, their children will be bullied orphans.
You're a priestess. Please be merciful.
I don't need your lecture!
Getting bold just because you have internal strength?
If you take my three palms, I'll let them off.
Priestess!
Save your breath. Get ready.
Brother A-Nui!
Floating Snow Penetrating the Cloud
Brother A-Nui.
A-Niu, are you alright?
I am still alive.
Why'd you hit me?
Why'd you deceive me?
I didn't.
Why didn't you tell me about your superb skills?
You didn't ask!
I don't care.
Zhu Er, stop your nonsense.
I hit you deliberately.
Run for it.
I won't leave.
You're a blockhead. Leave now!
If I leave, you'll all perish.
Priestess, you said you'd let them go if I take 3 palms.
I endured one strike. Two more to go.
Fifth Brother!
I beg your pardon, Uncle?
He reminds me of Fifth Brother.
Priestess, please go ahead.
You have a bright future. I urge you not to meddle.
I used merely a third of my power just now.
Pardon my audacity. Proceed with the strike.
Hero Zeng.
We appreciate your chivalry.
Don't carry this on further!
Nine-Style Cutting Hand
Her strength is but a breeze brushing the hills,
her ferocity is but a moon illuminating a river.
One mouthful of qi breath is enough for me.
JiuYang Zhenjing seeks justice.
However fierce or ruthless,
the opponent is like the wind or moon.
No physical harm can be sustained.
[ JiuYang Zhenjing - Nine Yang Manual ]