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Near the end of Ming Dynasty,

Nurhaci, the titled Prince Shu Le,

conquered the five tribes of Jian.

He fought against the Haixi Jurchens

and attacked the Wild Jurchens in Donghai.

At this time,

Nurhaci pretended to pledge allegiance to the Ming Emperor,

paying tribute to Emperor Wanli and swore his allegiance,

but groomed the horses and drilled the troops in order to expand his power.

Tteok! Tteok! [*Dessert]

What a busy country fair.

Indeed.

[Geng Jing Shi and He Yu Yan of Wudang Sect once] The king of variegated carp from Chagan Lake!

[Geng Jing Shi and He Yu Yan of Wudang Sect once] Don't miss the deal!

What's up?

He's kicking me.

Is our baby

craving for fish?

Fresh and delicious!

The king of variegated carp from Chagan Lake!

Do you want some?

Fresh and delicious king of variegated carp

No.

It's pricey.

It satisfies the appetite for one and appeases the hunger for two.

It's worth it.

Come on.

Bro.

Brother.

Would you like a

big variegated carp from Chagan Lake?

Fresh and delicious, pick any one of these.

Want one?

Not a whole fish, just a chop of it.

One chop?

Yes.

From here?

Sorry, we didn't bring that much money.

Can you chop a bit less than that?

Brother.

This is not how you pick variegated carp.

The selling point of the king of variegated carp from Chagan Lake

is its head.

Just a bit less.

A bit less?

Yes.

How's here?

A little bit less than that.

Still less?

Yeah.

Alright.

I'll just chop where you point at.

Bro.

If you keep pointing that way I'll be chopping on the board.

Here is good.

Okay.

Here you go.

Just take it, no need to pay.

Thank you.

See? How fresh the fin is.

Don't miss the good deal.

Yu Yan.

You accompanied me to this savage land.

You sacrificed a lot.

When this bitter winter ends,

everything will get better.

I will go out and work hard.

I promise to treat you and our baby well

like how I'd worship the Buddha.

I'll never let you two suffer again.

[Prince Shu Le, Nurhaci]

There's the mythology of Nuwa creating folks in Central Plains.

and we Jurchens have the mythology of Tuoya stealing the fire.

These are the gods sent from Heaven!

Back in the times, Li Cheng Liang, Prince Rong

fought in the east of Liao River for five years.

No one would have thought

[Jin Ding He, Chief of Lingxue Hall] the five tribes of Jian

[Jin Ding He, Chief of Lingxue Hall] have been unified by us.

We Jurchens are also the offsprings of Emperor Yan of China.

It makes no sense that

only the Han people from Central Plains could reign the country.

Within five years,

We Jurchens

will rule the east of Liao River sooner or later.

Our prince is the bravest Baturu of Jurchens. [*Brave warrior in Manchu]

The east of Liao River must be under your reign in the near future.

Is the wolf ever worried that there are too many sheep?

In less than ten years,

the Ming kingdom will be mine too.

Yes, right.

Dry goods.

Young lady.

Your pigeon is so beautiful.

This is a messenger pigeon.

Messenger pigeon?

It can deliver mails?

Of course, it can fly a long distance to deliver letters.

If we have one too,

then we can send letters home.

Missing home again?

No.

I just thought

it's very good-looking.

Since you like it that much,

you can hold it for a bit.

Okay.

Be careful.

So pretty.

This brave young man masters incredible martial arts.

Amazing.

Bravo.

Good martial arts.

Your pigeon.

Thank you.

Is it okay?

Yeah, it's doing fine.

Are you alright?

Yes.

Get out of the way.

Don't cause any trouble.

Come on, let's go.

How dare you

touching General Huo Bu Tuo's gyrfalcon!

I'm returning it.

Let's go.

Stop right there.

Get over there.

You're heading out like this after all that?

Let's go.

Go get him.

Don't worry, it's fine.

Incredible martial arts.

Get him!

This Han dude is really good at martial arts.

General Huo is here.

General Huo, this Han man from the Central Plains...

Are you alright?

Of course I am.

But you're causing trouble once again.

[General of Jurchens, Huo Bu Tuo]

[General of Jurchens, Huo Bu Tuo] Back off.

They've gone too far.

Now I'll announce

the prince's statement on a manuscript.

On the 2nd of February by Suzi River,

there will be a martial arts tournament.

All warriors and swordsmen are welcomed.

Whoever wants to attend shall bring the Bull Hide Token as proof.

Come on, let's go and check it out.

The top three winners will be able to meet Prince Shu Le.

The champion will be honored as Jinding Warrior,

receiving 100 tael of gold, 500 cows and 500 sheep.

The runner-up will receive 50 tael of gold,

300 cows and 300 sheep.

The third place will receive 20 tael of gold,

100 cows and 100 sheep.

Not only giving out gold but also cow and sheep.

The prince really invested a lot this time.

These in total could have already been enough to buy the whole Black Tiger town.

I'd go and try out

just for the sake of the prize.

This isn't easy money.

If you lose the battle,

the prize

will become a funerary expense.

Indeed.

I'll go, I'll go to attend it.

Princess Hu Tu An,

on February 2nd,

the prince will hold a martial arts tournament by Suzi River.

Ok, got it.

Mo Kun is here!

Let's get out of here!

Honorable hero Mo Kun.

The prince wants you to attend the martial arts tournament

by Suzi River on February 2nd.

Tournament? Good!

Honorable hero Solon!

Honorable hero Solon!

Honorable hero Solon!

Honorable hero Solon!

Honorable hero Solon!

Honorable hero Solon!

Honorable hero Solon!

Nurhaci will hold a martial arts tournament

on February 2nd by Suzi River.

Martial arts tournament?

Brilliant!

[Solon of Four Tigers of Jian] It's time for us Four Tigers of Jian to show up.

Currently,

my Three Banners Army has just been established,

and is in great need to expand troops.

In this martial arts tournament,

you should recruit as many warriors as possible

for my use to fulfill my glorious plans.

We will do our best to assist Your Highness

to approach our ultimate goal.

Now that the Ming royal is at its downfall and the eunuchs are holding power,

the people are living a hard life.

You should follow the gods' will

and replace the Ming royals.

There are plenty of skillful martial artists in the Central Plains.

Among them, Wudang is the honored lead

being admired by all.

I'm sure Wudang disciples

will join us this time.

[Leader of Wudang Sect, Wu Xiang]

Today,

Wudang is once again blessed by the Ming Emperor's grace

and being awarded a plaque.

The ceremony of raising the plaque now begins.

[Zixiao Temple] Rise the plaque.

The sky is dark blue and the earth is yellow.

Heaven's blessings are infinite.

Old man Wu Xiang,

[Taixuanzixiao Temple]

today, I, Dong Fang Xiao,

[Dong Fang Xiao of Kunlun Sect] am punctual for the 30-year appointment

[Dong Fang Xiao of Kunlun Sect] for my master Xuan Zhen Zi!

Back then, Master Xuan came to Wudang to challenge my master,

Master Jin Guang.

He chose not to do it himself, considering his seniority in the Sect.

So I did it for him.

[Honorable Hero of Two Lakes, He Qi Wu] I only won the battle for one move by chance,

[Honorable Hero of Zhong, Mou Cang Lang] I only won the battle for one move by chance,

little did I expect

Xuan Zhen Ren was so staunch that he

cut his own throat in front of my master.

What a pity.

However,

no matter what the cause was,

he died on your Mount Wudang.

Today,

I will show you Wudang disciples

and let you witness that

my Flying Eagle Sword is better than your Wudang Sword.

The Central Plains martial arts world always looked down upon warriors from the outside.

I'm worried they won't come to attend it.

The Central Plains martial arts world

is the major obstacle for my Three Banners Army

to conquer the Ming Kingdom.

Throw back to the days when

Ming was first built,

it was the Central Plains martial arts world that served as pioneers

to conquer the cities and take over villages,

slaying the enemy's leaders and chopping off their heads.

Now that Wudang is leading the Central Plains martial arts world,

I've come across the Ming army multiple times

and among them there were plenty of Wudang disciples.

There are especially some Wudang disciples

secretly gathering information for the government.

Therefore this Wudang Sect...

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I have already set nets above and snares below.

As long as the Central Plains martial arts world dare to attend,

I will make this one-way trip.

Heaven's blessings are infinite.

Those who are already in happiness won't feel happiness.

Those who already have honored reputation can't feel it either.

Even if you win against my Wudang Sword today,

what are you going to do with it?

I'll think about it after winning you.

Watch this!

Dong Fang Xiao.

I, He Qi Wu, would like to see what your deal is.

He Qi Wu.

[Emei][Tang] [Sun and Moon]

I also want to fight and see

whether your Life Capturing Sword

or my Flying Eagle Sword is faster.

Good.

I'll challenge your Flying Eagle Swordsmanship

with my 72-Way Life Capturing Swordsmanship.

It's all about destiny.

Okay.

Come on now.

Dong Fang Xiao.

Let's stop here today.

He Qi Wu has internal wounds that aren't healed yet.

Why are you fighting me the hardcore way

when you are already wounded?

Kudos to you.

When you recover,

I'll come to challenge you at Mount Wudang again.

Farewell.

Qi Wu.

Coming.

Please come this way.

Your wine.

Geng Er, where should I sit down?

Valued guest, please come inside.

Come this way.

Okay.

This way.

Geng Er, where is my bowl?

Here you go.

Take your time and enjoy!

Enjoy your meal and drink.

Take it slowly.

I'll take this.

Go get some rest.

[Elder of Wudang, Wu Ji]

Bravo.

Beauty.

Come on.

What song is this?

This is currently the most popular song

in Jian.

Amazing.

Come on, senior sir.

A toast.

A toast, okay.

Here, I'll carry you.

Ha Bu, what are you doing?

Are you hammered?

Come tie him up!

I'm not drunk.

Tie him up.

Tie him.

What are you doing?

I'm not drunk.

Tie him on the pillar.

What do you want?

I'm not drunk!

Let me go, let me go.

Leave me alone.

Why are you tying me up?

Tie him up!

These huntsmen are always like this when they're drunk.

You must be tired.

Should I tell the manager

to send you back first?

No need.

I can go back on my own.

There are so many customers here now.

You should concentrate on your job.

Are you sure you can make it on your own?

Yes, I'll just walk slowly.

Be careful on the way.

Come on, let's keep dancing and singing.

Let's drink.

Keep dancing.

Excuse me,

I'll bring you something to eat.

A toast.

Cheers.

Pardon my blindness,

but I don't understand why you think so highly of Wudang.

The one who values Wudang the most

isn't me, Nurhaci,

but the Ming Emperor.

Wudang is the domestic temple of the Ming Kingdom.

The Golden Palace on top of Mount Wudang is Emperor Wanli's site of rites to deceive the world.

Even if the Wudang Sect

gathers countless swordsmanship masters,

they're still mortals made of flesh and bone,

and can't win over the archery and artillery of our troops.

The Wudang Sect serves as the leader of Central Plains martial arts swordsmanship

and has countless followers,

each and all of them being incredible martial artists.

They are going to be the formidable adversary to my Three Banners Army.

So if we can grasp Wudang

tightly in our hands

and cut off the stairway between Ming and the heavens,

shutting their Southern Gate of Heaven,

just imagine,

will the Ming remain a dragon?

Nah.

By that time,

it'll be like a turtle in the urn,

getting ready to be trampled over however we want to.

Yeah.

Cheers.

Cheers.

The Ming Kingdom is near its end.

Jin Ding He,

I will leave the Wudang Sect

in your good hands.

Yes.

Yu Yan.

You are...?

Come on.

You've only been gone for one year,

yet you don't recognize the junior of your master.

Master!

Master Wu Ji!

Why did you come here?

Why are you still giggling? Let me in the door.

Sure, come on in!

Slowly.

Here, Master.

Please take a seat.

I'll start the fire.

It's very cold here.

Master.

Are my father and Senior doing okay?

In this past year, I wanted to write to them,

but I was afraid that father will get mad.

Master, please say something.

Yan.

How long have you been pregnant?

It's been seven months!

Don't worry, Master.

We're doing pretty well here.

Pretty well.

You call this pretty well?

Can it possibly compare to home?

You watched me growing up.

You know me so well.

As long as I can be with Jing Shi,

I don't mind eating cheap and rough food.

Yan, stop working.

I have something to tell you.

Come over.

What is it, Master?

Did something bad happen at home?

Or was it my father?

No, everything is fine at home.

Your father is doing good too.

I'm here today

on behalf of Leader Wu Xiang and your father.

They want you two to go back.

Really?

My father agreed that we can go back?

Your father said,

the past had passed.

You're his beloved daughter.

How can he possibly hold grudge against you?

My father is the nicest to me.

It was only me to blame that I was too capricious

and disobeyed the rules he set,

and failed Senior's feelings,

making them a subject for ridicule in the martial arts world.

My father must have been very unhappy in this past year.

He certainly was.

Back then when

you hit the road with Geng Jing Shi with no concerns,

leaving all the problems to your father,

how hard must it have been for him!

It's all my fault.

I was a disgrace to my father.

Don't cry, mind if it disturbs the peacefulness of the fetus.

Why is Geng Jing Shi still not home?

He should be back soon.

If he knows you're here,

he'll be so delighted.

Brother Geng.

You are...?

Guo Pu.

Brother Guo Pu.

It's really you!

Why are you here?

This is...?

Food I brought for my wife.

Ah, I'm so sorry.

I do apologize.

It's no big deal.

Why are you dressed like this?

Did you join Nurhaci's troops?

Come this way, I'll tell you about it.

Yan, I'll head out.

Why don't you leave after getting some water at least?

No.

I'll be waiting for you

at that hotel in town.

You two pack your belongings.

Let's get going tomorrow morning.

Take care.

Throw back to the days when my father

came to the east of Liao River alone

to track down an old murder case,

and I haven't heard back from him ever since.

Your father is the famous

Seven Stars Swordsman, Guo Dong Lai.

I've heard his name and reputation since long ago.

Brother.

Have you figured out where Master Guo went?

I found some traces of clue,

but now,

what worries me the most isn't my father,

but Nurhaci.

What do you mean?

I used the alias, Huo Bu Tuo,

and have served in his troops for three years.

I found out that

Nurhaci is an extremely ambitious man.

Once he unifies the Jurchens,

the next goal is no doubt the Ming.

Can't believe Nurhaci has such a wild scheme.

I know right.

Brother Geng, how did you end up here?

This is kind of embarrassing,

but Yu Yan and I eloped.

Senior Yu Yan?

Yes, her.

Doesn't she already have engagement with Senior?

Yes.

Yu Yan and I grew up together

and had feelings for each other since a young age.

However, master

insisted on marrying Yu Yan to Senior.

We had no choice but to run away to this savage land.

Seems like

you suffered a lot on the way.

We planned to conceal our identities and live incognito,

staying away from the martial arts world.

But now life is difficult,

while Yu Yan is pregnant...

Brother Geng,

let me know if you have any difficulties.

I'm planning to attend the martial arts tournament.

When I get the prize,

I'll take Yu Yan and leave everything behind.

Things might not be that simple.

Nurhaci spent so much hosting the tournament,

how can he possibly just give the prize away for free?

I can't control that.

I'll just act wisely according to the situation.

Okay.

It's gonna be a long journey to Suzi River.

Please keep this sleigh to make traveling easier.

I'll see you around.

Thank you, brother.

Take care.

Take care.

Jing Shi.

Why are you still awake?

Waiting for you.

What's making you so happy?

Am I?

No.

How come?

Come, I'll rub your feet.

Here.

Careful.

Tell me, what is it?

I have good news to tell you.

What good news?

Master Wu Ji was here.

Master Wu Ji?

How did he find it here?

I have no idea.

Master said

father wasn't mad anymore.

And

we're bringing him back a grandson.

He'll be so happy.

It's not that simple.

We're in poverty now.

How can we go back and face master?

Don't you want to go home?

Of course.

Me too.

Especially when I saw Master today,

I miss father even more.

I just want to go home and have a look.

Okay, I'll do whatever you say.

But it's too late today.

Let's rest now

and pack tomorrow morning, okay?

Okay.

Thinking of us coming home tomorrow,

I'm so happy that I'm worried I might not be able to sleep.

Sleep now.

Cheers.

Jin Ding He,

you shall chop and share this wolf for us.

Great.

Bravo.

Brilliant.

Amazing knife skills.

Incredible knife skills.

What a pity,

this is a lone wolf that lost its pack.

It was captured so easily

by Jin Ding He's men.

This wolf is like the three garrisons in Jian,

unified,

then vividly alive,

Separated,

then slew and destroyed,

being chopped and shared as food.

Poor one.

Folks,

our Three Banners Army has to unify like a tight rope.

Only in this way

can we not be shared and chewed.

We aspire to stick by Prince Shu Le's side, in life or death.

In life or death.

We swear to follow Prince Shu Le, in life or death.

Come on.

Let's eat meat and drink wine.

-Come. -Come.

A toast.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Yu Yan suffered so much being with me,

I'm a strong grown man

with decent martial arts,

yet I can't promise her a peaceful life,

not to mention

that when the child is born,

how can I bear to see them both suffering with me?

Yu Yan, please pass my words to Master

that he can head home first,

we'll follow him right later.

Just wait for me patiently at home for a couple more days.

Once the martial arts tournament is done,

and I get the prize and cows and sheep,

I promise to return home gloriously with you

and apologize to master.

Go.

Master.

Master!

Yan.

Why are you here alone?

Jing Shi ran away.

Ran away?

He went to attend the

martial arts tournament held by Nurhaci.

Let's go!

Are you alright?

Yes.

March!

Come on.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Your Highness.

How was the tournament?

A bunch of warriors

has passed the first round.

Great.

Keep an eye on the Central Plains warriors.

Yes.

Come on, brothers.

Your Highness, please. Cheers!

Cheers!