[ WuDang School ]
Halt!
Who's visiting WuDang so late?
KongXiang of Shaolin.
I must see Venerable Zhang.
I see. It's Reverend Kong.
This way.
Really.
How can I not talk of disaster?
Please convey a message to Venerable Zhang.
I must see him urgently.
It's very important.
You came at the wrong time.
Teacher has been in secluded meditation over a year.
Fetch Senior Hero Song.
He and his Brothers aren't back from Bright Peak.
Impossible they're not back.
Did they run into trouble on the way back?
WuDang faces the same calamity as Shaolin.
Disaster will be hard to escape.
Senior Yu is presently in charge of Sect matters.
Senior Yu DaiYan is immobile.
Could I see him to explain?
Come with me.
Who is it?
Shaolin Reverend KongXiang seeks a meeting.
- Come in. - Yes.
Please.
Hey...
Sorry. It was unintended.
Men...
Excuse me.
Men...
Come in.
Take me to see Teacher.
Yes.
Which Shaolin Reverend arrived at my humble abode?
I apologize for not greeting you.
Venerable Zhang is remarkable
for distinguishing a guest's presence.
My respects to you, Venerable Leader.
Please rise...
How do I address you?
KongXiang of Shaolin.
My respects, Venerable Zhang.
No need to be so polite.
It must be urgent. Please speak.
Shaolin suffered a calamity some days ago.
Ming Sect launched a sneak attack on Shaolin in revenge
for Bright Peak.
Reverend KongWen's disciples were killed or captured.
Only I escaped.
Ming Sect is on its way here.
I've come to alert you.
Ming Sect is really savage!
Shaolin has many kungfu experts.
How did Ming Sect defeat you?
They were disguised as Shaolin returning from Bright Peak.
Our temple was caught off guard.
After a fierce fight, we were defeated.
My Shaolin sect ...
Who could guard against impostors?
Venerable Zhang, the Wulin's survival
relies on WuDang.
Venerable Zhang,
please avenge Shaolin!
WuDang and Shaolin's blood debt...
Diamond Prajna Palm
Teacher!
Teacher, are you alright?
I've seen the world...
yet fell into an imposter's trap.
My youthful bonds with Shaolin
and my affection for Shaolin meant I took no precautions.
Grand Teacher's injuries aren't light.
If I'm right, he has internal injuries.
Should I reveal myself to help him?
Third Uncle!
Grand Teacher. Ming Sect is at Triple Clarity Hall.
They boast they'll annihilate WuDang.
They're here so soon?
This imposter was sent to assassinate me.
That Palm he dealt me was so powerful.
Such a cunning tactic.
Their schemes mean WuDang may share Shaolin's fate.
Teacher, let's fight it out.
Recklessness is forbidden!
WuDang's survival doesn't matter.
But WuDang's skills
must be passed down.
DaiYan.
Teacher.
After 18 months' seclusion, I realized the essence
of Taiji Sword and Taiji Fist.
I'll teach you.
Teacher. I've been crippled so long...
Wait! Taiji Fist and Taiji Sword are unlike other martial arts.
YuanQiao, LianZhou, SongXi, Liting and ShengGu aren't here.
DaiYan, I will pass you these invincible skills.
Yes, Teacher.
This is Taiji Fist opening stance.
Grasping the Sparrow's Tail
Single Whip
Lifting the Hand
White Crane Spreads its Wings
Brushing the Knee
Step Forward, Deflect Parry and Punch
Apparent Closure
Crossing Hands
Returning to the Mountain
Taiji is slow and calm, with constant changes
of Yin and Yang.
It's a profound skill.
The essence of this Fist is...
Stillness defeats movement.
That which moves first overcomes that which moves later.
Use intention not strength.
Daiyan, what did you absorb?
I'm slow. 30 to 40%.
Fifth Senior learned fastest.
A pity he died young, or I'd teach him this.
This Fist may seem loose and spread, but isn't.
It is broken but uninterrupted.
Zhang SanFeng, come out
or I'll burn your temple!
DaiYan, you're crippled.
They won't guard against you.
Remember, stay calm.
Never be reckless.
If my new skills are lost,
you'll sin against WuDang.
Yes, Teacher.
Let's face Ming Sect.
Lift me up. Follow Teacher.
This is my Teacher, Venerable Zhang.
What can we do for you?
Is there no leader here?
Chief is here!
So she's the mastermind.
No wonder Shaolin was crushed.
I'm Zhang WuJi.
I'm honoured to meet Venerable Zhang.
Zhang WuJi?
I didn't know the Ming chief is a young, charming lady.
And coincidentally you share
my martial grandson's name.
Venerable Zhang, you have good eyes
to tell I'm a woman in disguise.
My disciples haven't returned after fighting your Sect.
I wonder where they are.
Could you enlighten me?
Hero Song and company are in our hands.
They're slightly injured, but not at risk.
As for Hero Yin...
What about my disciple, Yin?
He's in a pitiful plight,
just like Hero Yu.
His joints are broken by Shaolin Diamond Finger.
He's alive but can't move.
Teacher!
Venerable Zhang, you look ill.
Thanks for your concern, but I'm quite fit.
I have a piece of advice.
Speak.
All lands belong to the Emperor.
Our Mongol Emperor's power encompasses the world.
If you pledge him allegiance,
you'll be rewarded.
WuDang will be honoured.
Hero Song and his Brothers will get high posts.
Ming Cult commits evil, and always opposes Yuan.
When did you submit to Yuan government?
Was I isolated so long, I am ill-informed?
We turned to the ones in power.
All Shaolin KongWen's people bowed to Yuan.
I'm merely following
the ones in power.
The Emperor harms the common people.
Though I'm a priest,
I understand righteousness.
KongWen won't bow to power.
How can you distort facts?
So you won't pledge to Yuan?
You heard me.
Need I repeat myself?
Since you're so obstinate,
there's nothing to discuss.
Come with me.
Bat King?
Ming Chief's subordinate, Wei Yixiao, paying respects.
Wei, don't be so polite.
I've long heard of your formidable qinggong.
I see you live up to your reputation.
Thank you for the praise.
Why are you posing as Ming, and ruining our reputation?
Would a real man be so vicious and sly?
I'm not a man to begin with.
A girl can be sly. What can you do?
Could you make your gender distinct?
You've confused me.
Why'd you attack Shaolin and WuDang in our name?
And where do you come from?
If you keep quiet,
I'll abuse you till you tell the truth!
You ugly...
Shut up!
Men, slap him!
Yes.
Ming Chief's subordinate, Sack Monk Shuo Bude,
paying respects to Venerable Zhang.
You've all confused me.
Which of you are Ming Sect?
Chief Zhang instructed us to send reinforcements.
Our men await orders at the foot of Mt WuDang.
Feigning strength?
Should I signal for attack
to prove it?
You're under Chief's orders?
Yes, that's right.
So where is he? Ask him to come out.
You just gave yourself away
as an imposter!
Venerable Zhang, you can tell real from fake now.
Don't be so arrogant.
A bat and a monk make no difference.
How about me?
I'm Eagle King, Yin TianZheng.
Grandfather?
Eagle King, you're here too.
I got word from Yang Xiao
and rushed here.
I rode 8 horses to get here.
Venerable Zhang, I greet you as my in-law.
Please forgive me.
My disciple, Zhang CuiShan and your daughter, Yin SuSu,
got married.
We're rightful in-laws.
The Ming Sect champions are increasing.
My careful plot might not be realized today.
But it's a rare chance
to fight an injured Zhang SanFeng.
If we don't exterminate WuDang today,
it will get harder.
WuDang is an orthodox sect
but I witnessed otherwise.
WuDang has ganged up with the Evil Sect.
Venerable Zhang deserves no respect!
Miss Zhao, that's an ignorant statement.
When Venerable Zhang was influential,
your Grandpa wasn't born.
What's a child like you know?
Whether I'm right or not must be proven by WuDang.
How should we prove it?
I came to witness WuDang's special kungfu.
We'll compete with anyone from WuDang.
Let's see if WuDang lives up to its name.
After this contest, we'll know if it's true.
Our differences with Ming Sect
can be settled another time.
Zhang WuJi is a sly devil.
I'll rip him into pieces
the next time I see him
with no regret.
Good! Very compatible!
Vile bat, what did you say?
Miss Zhao, our chief is a young hero
and you're a lovely lady.
You look a few years younger than our chief.
Tell you what,
I'll be your matchmaker.
Why not marry our chief?
Venerable Zhang, if you won't fight, say so.
Admit deceiving the public
and we'll go and release Song YuanQiao's group.
We'll fight one duel. Ah Da, Ah Er, Ah San, step out.
You need only defeat these useless men
and I'll acknowledge WuDang's prowess.
Otherwise, we'll let the Wulin gossip.
Venerable Zhang. Take on Ah San first.
Venerable Zhang, please.
Subdue-Evil Diamond Skill
Strong internal strength.
Even I'd admit defeat.
That wretch sure dragged in weirdos.
Venerable Zhang, one word from you and
we won't insist on the duel.
Grand Teacher.
Why'd they trouble you to display WuDang skills?
If I show them a few stances,
it's enough.
That was Shaolin's powerful Subdue-Evil Diamond skill.
He's a Western Shaolin expert.
You're not his match.
A Shaolin offshoot? I'm more keen.
How's he know Taiji Fist?
- Isn't he your disciple? - I've never seen him.
He must've picked it up when I showed you.
He is highly gifted.
Use intention not force.
Taiji Turn Body.
Continuous circles.
Take control.
Let your opponent break form.
Form and spirit become one.
Ah San, fetch the Heiyu Paste.
That's our top Sect secret even disciples don't know.
How'd you know?
I was sounding you out
to confirm Hu QingNiu's Medical Classic.
- Give it to me! - Never!
Give it to me!
Never!
Give it to me!
Never!
Like an ever flowing torrent...
Bring the Heiyu Paste!
The Ming Sect chief is so useless,
posing as a Taoist follower.
My father, Zhang CuiShan, was Venerable Zhang's disciple.
As his son, I'm rightfully WuDang.
I, Zhang WuJi, pay respects to Grand Teacher and Third Uncle.
I couldn't reveal myself. Forgive me.
Child...
Child, I thought you had...
It's great you're alive, great!
Grand Teacher, I missed you so much.
CuiShan has an heir. He can rest in peace.
Venerable Zhang, congratulations for an incredible disciple!
Congratulations to you
for an incredible grandson!
What incredible disciple and grandson?
It's two old fogies and a cunning little devil!
Miss Zhao, Ah San is your follower.
You must have Heiyu Paste.
Please let me heal my Seniors' broken joints.
Why should I?
I hate you to the core!
I haven't got even for your offence in the trap.
I had to do that to save my Sect members.
My offence was unintended.
You can have the Heiyu Paste on three conditions
provided you do them.
What three?
I haven't decided.
When I tell you in future, just do it.
What if you want me to suicide
or be your servant?
I wouldn't ask that.
I doubt you're up to it.
You're scared to accept.
As long as it's not evil, and within my abilities,
you have my word.
Master...
- Young Master. - XiaoZhao?
Are you okay?
I'm fine. Why'd you come?
I came with Buhui, Hero Yin and the others.
Where's Sixth Uncle?
They're almost here.
- Ah Da. - Here!
Chop off Zhang WuJi's arms!
Yes.
Stand aside.
Zhao Min, you're despicable!
Fancy using Heaven Sword against my unarmed chief.
So what if I'm despicable?
Serves him right for passing my gift to that girl!
WuJi, watch the Taiji Sword.
WuJi, did you see clearly?
I saw.
Still remember it?
Forgotten a bit.
It's tough to learn on the spot.
What about now?
Forgotten half!
Oh no, he lost more of it...
Venerable Zhang! How can WuJi learn a deep skill so fast?
Please do it another time.
What about now?
I clean forgot everything.
'sword intentions'
That's fast and good.
What are they doing?
Isn't it too late to learn?
Miss, I'm useless. Please punish me.
Don't think of leaving till you hand over the Heiyu Paste.
It's them! It's them...
Chief...
It's them...
Why isn't he out yet?
Bat King! Stop grumbling. It's annoying!
Chief was injured by the Xuanming Elders' Palms
I'm worried for him.
They've been in there so long.
Grand Teacher, you're laughing at me?
No. I'm thinking my 100 years aren't as exciting as your life.
It was an unwanted experience.
How many times was I on the brink of death?
The gruelling encounters are too much!
It's over. All unhappiness is over.
Grand Teacher, I was
thinking of you all the time.
Same here.
Your dad was my most beloved disciple.
Naturally I doted on you.
Since you went missing, I've reproached myself
for sending you to Butterfly Valley.
Luckily, Heaven watched over you.
Chief, how's your injury?
We chatted half a day.
They're anxious. Let's go.
Chief. Venerable Zhang.
You're all here?
We were worried about you.
My JiuYang Shengong protected me.
The lethal Xuanming Palms were nothing to me.
I was too busy chatting with Grand Teacher.
Once, to save WuJi,
I exchanged blows with a Xuanming Elder.
It's a shame we still don't know their origins.
And where does Miss Zhao come from?
Even the Xuanming Elders accept her command.
Whoever she is, we've two vital tasks.
One, to get Heiyu Paste for Uncle Yu and Uncle Yin.
Two,
to find Senior Song and the others.
I've been crippled for 20 years.
An elixir can't cure me.
WuJi, first save our Brothers.
Third Senior...
I heard about your trials in the past years.
Let me catch my breath...
You remind me of my young self.
Sixth Brother, we're in the same predicament.
Master, Envoy Yang and the others are ready to go.
Alright.
WuJi, do go.
Third Senior, Sixth Senior, I take my leave.
WuJi, I've one thing to say.
Do a kind deed, even small; don't commit a sin, even small.
I will keep your words in mind.
Have a safe journey.
I take my leave.
Buhui, go back and take care of Hero Yin.
Yes, Father.
Brother WuJi, I want to tell you something.
Go ahead.
Just say it.
Vanguard Yang, let's go...
It's just us. Tell me.
Brother WuJi, Mom left me in your care, right?
Yes.
You took me from River Huaihe
to Dad in the Western Region.
You endured hardship.
I kept your kindness in my heart.
I never expressed my thanks.
What's there to mention?
If I hadn't escorted you, I might be dead by poison.
No, you're a kind man. Heaven would bless you.
Brother WuJi, I lost Mom.
Though Dad is my kin, I can't tell him some things.
Though you're our Chief,
you're like my brother.
So...
Since I'm like a brother,
be frank with me.
Brother WuJi...my parents
wronged Hero Yin, yes?
Don't dwell on the past.
To others, it's in the past.
But Hero Yin can't forget Mom.
When he lay half-conscious,
he often held my hands, saying...
"XiaoFu Don't leave me".
"My limbs are broken".
"I'm now a cripple".
"I beg you, don't forsake me. Don't reject me, please".
Brother WuJi, I feel sorry for him.
My parents did him wrong.
I promised myself,
no matter what happens,
I'll spend my life with him
and never leave him.
Sister Buhui, you decided to stay with him?
I made a vow.
If he remains crippled,
I'll be by his side.
I'll keep him entertained.
But you...
It isn't sympathy,
nor impulsiveness.
Brother WuJi, I thought it through
on my way to WuDang.
Hero Yin and I are inseparable.
Brother WuJi, you're good to me.
Sometimes I think of how you saved my life.
I should serve you forever.
But you're like a brother.
I respect you.
But for Hero Yin,
it's indescribable fondness and pity.
Yes, he's twice my age. People will mock.
And Dad is his enemy.
I don't know what's ahead.
But I've told you how I feel.
Stop sighing. What is it?
Who'll be Chief's dad-in-law, putting on airs!
- What are you implying? - What? You know!
Your daughter and Chief shared hardships.
Feelings develop in adversity.
They must like each other.
Chief's here. His heavy steps
denote sad separation.
- Congratulations. - Watch your mouth.
Chief.
Where's Shuo Bude?
I got him to stop members from going to WuDang.
Fine. That spares Teacher.
I've an idea to locate Zhao Min.
Please tell us.
Chief. Miss Zhao travels with many people.
It'll be easy tracing her.
We should split up in four directions
and meet in Gu Cheng tomorrow noon.
How about it?
Good. XiaoZhao and I take West.
- South. - East. - North.
The Xuanming Elders are a worry.
If you meet them, don't fight.
Yes.
XiaoZhao...What's wrong?
Nothing.
Here you are.
Sir, is this a main road?
Everyone must pass here to access Shi Yan.
Did a yellow palanquin pass?
Yes.
It was quite a sight.
Three injured men were being carried.
They went to Huanglong, under 2 hours ago.
Thank you.
XiaoZhao, eat. We'll catch them up.
XiaoZhao, you haven't said a word.
What's wrong?
Have it back.
Speak your mind.
I'm not fit to wear it.
Who is, then?
Sister Buhui.
Buhui?
Buhui and you shared hardship.
You should give this to your special one.
Yes, Buhui and I share feelings.
But it's sibling love.
She had a good chat with me on Mt WuDang.
She's fond of my Sixth Uncle.
She wants to stay by his side.
XiaoZhao, keep this secret from her dad.
XiaoZhao?
Was I too petty?
I have gratitude and fondness for you.
This gift is right for you.
You really think so?
XiaoZhao, did I ever lie to you?
Since you don't want it,
I'll give it to Buhui as a wedding gift.
Give it back! It's mine.
How can you take it back?
Women's hearts
are really hard to fathom.
Master.
Would Zhao Min be in there?
Zhao Min looks and speaks like a Han.
But she behaves like a Mongolian royal.
Isn't living in a tent weird?
The Yuan occupy Central Plains.
Some Hans adopt Mongolian behaviour and fashion.
It's no surprise.
I'll take your advice.
XiaoZhao, wait here.
Security is tight. How can I sneak in?
I broke his joints.
He must be using Heiyu Paste to heal.
If not now, when?