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Shaw brothers Ltd. A Shaw studios production

Gate of spiritual cultivation

Hey, watch it!

Mercy, lord!

Mercy, lord!

Mercy, lord!

Mercy, lord!

Mercy, lord!

Meridian gate

- halt! Come no closer! - By order of his highness!

Mercy, lord! Mercy, lord!

Brother xiao-po, you've suffered a wrongful death.

Lord he suo!

The unscrupulous sima zhouren! How dare you call me by my name!

I have the imperial edict here.

- You're too late. - Too late?

Chan xiao-po was supposed to be executed at the meridian gate,

but you've imposed an illegal punishment!

- Where on earth is justice? - I am the law!

He suo, you inhuman dog!

Kill him!

The Shaolin temple teaches me to be a strong person in life

Shaolin teaches me to be benign

to be responsible, to be brave

executive producers Ann tse-Kai & liao yi-yuan

I will always be a follower of Shaolin

produced by fu chi

planning by chan man

to free the oppressed and uphold the spirit of Shaolin

production managers Stephen I am & lu yin-pei

search for your own destiny with your body and soul

screenplay by sze yeung-ping

music by James wong

title theme performed by lui feng

to create miracles

directed by lau kar-leung

let us follow the ideals of Shaolin

be filled with compassion

never retreat, always be fearless

never fearing evil

hey, you haven't beaten a hole through it yet.

- I shall succeed, no matter what! - Carry on, then.

If the guardian monks see this after their morning prayers, you'll be in trouble.

You want to destroy the tree too?

You've knocked the birds out!

- Why didn't the parents keep watch? - You scared them away!

Oh, the nest is falling!

Careful!

Don't be afraid, I'll look after you.

The guardian monk is coming. Let's go!

Good! This is a fat one.

- You'll fill your belly, eating this. - Right.

How dare you kill and eat birds!

Master, you're mistaken.

You deny it? I saw you killing birds and saying,

"this is a fat one. You'll fill your belly, eating this."

- Is that correct? - Yes, we did say that.

But we're not killing it, we're healing it.

Oh? You call this healing?

Show me how you're going to heal it.

Come on!

See? They're all alive.

This nest actually fell from the tree.

We were afraid they'd be abandoned to die of hunger.

That's why we've found this big fat worm for them.

This is healing, not killing.

It's killing. Are worms not living creatures, too?

If the birds eat them, the worms will die.

This a living creature and that a living creature...

But if the birds don't eat, they'll die of hunger.

Lives perish if not rescued from danger.

Lives also perish when being saved by the living.

What... what do we do?

Training! Master wu Lou, we have to practice kung fu.

In Buddhist doctrine you excel, so I'll leave this to you.

Come back! What am I going to do with this?

But the master's waiting for us. Just follow your principles.

Lives perish if not rescued from danger.

Lives also perish when being saved by the living.

What am I going to do?

Better save the big ones.

Zhi-ming, cover your ankle bracelet.

- Where have you two been? - We had to save a living being.

That's right!

Save the living? Go practice your kung fu!

More power!

Try harder!

- You dare try to ambush me? - There's an insect on your body.

You're lying!

Master, there really is an insect on your body.

I wasn't lying to you.

- You can't kill a living being! - Is that killing?

- Master wu Lou says so. - Master wu Lou?

Go and practice. Continue!

Why are you killing it?

Right, I forgot... my fault.

- Master wu Lou is right. - Shut up and practice!

Alright. Power of a thousand dragons!

- Wherein lies the power? - Power lies in the knees!

- Holding the staff... - Let intuition fill your spirit!

- Wherein lies wisdom? - In guarding the way of buddhism!

Build up your power!

Good. Now, listen to me.

Striking from here will give you only limited thrust.

The further from your body, the more powerful the strike will be.

Remember this.

Every technique has its theory on the training ground. Continue!

How come zhi-ming's practice always seems so fierce!

- Miss sima yan... - Is there any news?

We've received news from the capital

that lord he suo is holding a birthday banquet.

- Really? - Yes, ma'am.

Let's prepare to go to the capital and seize this opportunity.

Yes, ma'am!

Father!

Zhi-ming, you're crazy!

Wei-fang! Are you alright?

Your punches are amazing.

Sorry.

- So you haven't gone to bed yet? - I came looking for you.

For me?

I can't sleep.

- The night watch is here. - Come on.

Look!

It's late, and he's still practicing.

- It doesn't look like master's practicing. - Looks more like he's shivering.

Master!

Master, are you not feeling well?

Eh? How do you know? Have you been spying?

- No, master. - We thought you were practicing.

I was practicing. To keep warm.

Wow, such great powers even when sick!

It's late, go to bed.

Master, we'll go pick some medicinal herbs for you.

My lad, we are martial artists,

we don't need medicine for minor ailments.

Go to sleep.

Zhi-ming, haven't you trained enough?

If we don't train harder... How can one win the contest tomorrow?

You're too much. I'm going for a wash.

Finished your practice, brothers?

Right!

Superb! Go and wash then.

Come on!

Ah! Master is here.

One, two, three!

Ah, smells good.

Brothers, eat!

Start eating, come on!

Eat more! We need energy for a forceful fist.

Yes!

- Right... - Zhi-ming! Can you eat that much?

If we eat more, we have more strength.

You've taken all the steamed buns. What are they going to eat?

- Master, I was just... - Share them with the others.

Yes.

Master, this one's for you.

Master, steamed buns are very nutritious.

- Is it tasty, master? - Offer them to the others.

Brothers, eat!

That's for you, that's for you...

- Tasty, aren't they? - Really delicious!

Today is the contest between the fist and pole chambers,

to promote interest in the martial arts.

It will depend on who can grasp the brush here

in the time allotted by one portion of rice,

and succeed in writing the word "Buddha" on the white cloth.

The losing team will have to carry water for 15 days.

It will be a draw if no one can complete the task within the time limit.

Then, both groups will carry water for 10 days.

Make ready!

Begin!

Write it!

Write it!

Let me try.

Hurry! Write it!

Master, it's within the time limit! We win! We win! We w...

We won!

Thank you, brother shi ren.

I accept the shame...

Master, this pen is still wet with ink.

- Paint yourself then! - But, master...

Putian Shaolin temple

Zhao wei! Zhao wei!

Master fa ren.

Master fa ren.

Sima yan has written that she's going to the capital.

The capital? What's the matter?

In order to celebrate lord he suo's birthday.

I understand.

It would be too dangerous for her.

She's a stubborn one.

Once she goes, she will accept only victory or death.

Then I must stop her going.

It's already too late, zhao wei.

Go to the capital immediately and help her.

I just hope she makes it back safely.

Yes!

- Master! - Master, why are you so late?

Late? I almost couldn't come.

- How come? - I'll tell you how come!

I had to lose deliberately!

I saw the pigeon you sent.

- Master, didn't you realize? - Realize what?

We have a big task on our hands.

Right!

Your kung fu isn't good enough for any "big tasks"!

Come, master.

Come out!

This place is sacrosanct. What are you doing?

We're preparing to celebrate a birthday...

Your ancestor's birthday, is it?

No, the henan governor was delegating some elite postings.

With the kung fu you taught us,

we've been chosen to perform the lion dance.

That's good. Visiting the capital will make your ancestors proud.

But our skills are still lacking.

So can you teach us a few more techniques?

- Please teach us! - Okay, watch...

- Whose birthday did you say? - Lord he suo's.

The same he suo who's been retired for many years?

Yes, he wields great power, and everyone is celebrating his birthday.

That's why we're joining in the celebrations...

Teachen

I've been waiting impatiently for you.

Finally you appear. I shall take your life!

- Teacher, you want to kill us? - Not you lot.

I have 15 more days to carry water. Right, I'll go on your behalf!

What are you doing?

Don't be overly cautious!

Please enjoy yourselves.

Very good!

Very good!

The high-flying lion dance is courtesy of the governor of henan.

He wishes you many happy returns on this auspicious day.

Good!

Good!

Step back!

Live as long...

As...

Move!

The southern...

Mountains!

Live as long as the southern mountains! Excellent!

Move!

Very good! You shall all be rewarded.

- Assassins! - Fire!

Fire!

Miss sima, quickly!

Capture them all!

Hold the line!

Run quickly!

- I can't hold on much longer. - Fight them!

Come on!

After them!

After them!

Capture him!

Come on!

What you doing in my cart? This is ridiculous!

The assassins are in the cart! Get them!

Capture them!

Don't let him get away! Go!

Over there!

Run!

Get him!

Get him! Grab him!

Hurry! After them!

Sima yan! Sima yan!

Forgive us!

You are frightened by a little noise from fire crackers!

Both of you captains didn't come to celebrate my birthday, huh?

We did indeed, sir.

- But an assassin sneaked in and... - That's right, sir.

Sneakedin? You must have sneaked in, too!

My lord, we have been appointed by the emperor.

Bloody lackeys!

If the assassin is not caught, you shall die.

- It's our fault. - We deserve death.

This assassin came from the south. They won't get far.

The whole city is on alert. We will...

- Listen to me! - Yes, sir!

The city will be under curfew. No one must escape!

Search inside! Search inside!

Be careful!

Watch out!

Keep searching!

Halt!

- Young man, you must be crazy! - Why were you lying on me?

- So what? You're not a girl. - I...

What the hell! First you plot, then you kick those trying to help you!

Sorry.

You're sorry? Just keep your distance from now on.

That's all I want. Every time I meet you, something bad happens.

You coward! If you fear death, don't follow me on my mission.

- Nonsense! I'm here seeking justice! - I want to get rid of evil.

Good. We have the same objective. But we are not partners!

Wait! What's your name? Where are you from?

Why should I tell you? You'd just sell me out.

- You think I'd do that? - There's no use talking to you!

Run!

- You ungrateful bastards! - I am not indebted to you!

- I won't lose to the southern school. - And we won't lose to the northern school.

- Stop! You're just wasting your energy! - Why? I haven't lost.

Neither have I

fire the arrows!

Close the doors!

This way!

After them!

- How is it? - Fine, it's just a shallow wound.

Zhao, thank you for your help.

- It was all arranged by master fa ren. - My uncle?

We've not yet killed the villain, and so many of our men have died.

I should give up my life too!

Sima yan, don't worry. You'll get your chance one day.

Lord he suo is so alert.

Alert? If it weren't for you, I could have killed him!

- Who asked you to kill him? - Am I supposed to report to you first?

- What are you talking about? - Stop it, you two!

- How do we address you? - I am... ding lin.

- Ding lin? - Ding lin? That's a strange name.

- What's strange about it? And yours? - I'm zhao wei and this is sima...

- Just call me sima. - Sima?

Someone's coming.

Damn it, we can't leave our goods here for long.

You're right.

- Who'd dare to wreck the palace? - Exactly!

- All roads south are now blocked. - Who knows when it'll be over?

- That's true. - Come on, move it!

Damn it, all roads south are blocked. What should we do?

- Follow me. - Follow you?

Let's go.

Mercy! Mercy!

- It's not them. - Get rid of them!

- Don't! They'll beat you. - Leave me alone.

- You corrupt official! - You want to die?

I'm criticizing you for...

Oh, no, you've been badly beaten. Why are you beating people?

You're supposed to be officials, how can you use violence?

It's unacceptable.

Hey, you're blocking my sheep! They need to move to grassland.

- Where are you going? - We're heading to home pastures.

We're looking for an assassin and have to search everyone!

Even the sheep?

Okay. Quickly, get on with it.

Search them! Quickly!

- Do you want to die? - Sorry, it's my sheep...

- Oh, my sheep are running away! - Stop!

I can't stop them, and it's all your fault!

You scared off my sheep! What do I do now?

- This is your fault. - You officials are such bullies!

You scared off my sheep and blame me? All my money's gone!

The sheep are meant for my dowry. You have to pay me compensation!

I'm going nowhere till you pay me! Pay me!

What are you laughing at? Get lost!

You have to pay me back! Without money I can't get married now!

- Kick her out of here! - Go!

- I'm not going without compensation! - Go! Off you go!

- Go! - Don't make trouble! Get going!

It's just immoral!

She's insane. Let's get searching!

- You made it. - It was a narrow escape.

- Ding lin, that crazy idea of yours... - What about it?

We spent all our money on the sheep, and now we're broke!

- One has to do what it takes. - You're so unreasonable.

So, what do you suggest we do now?

- Well, you can pretend to be a sheep. - Not again?

- That's right. - You be a sheep, I'll do the herding.

You? You have big eyes, thick eyebrows, and wide lips.

Do you look like a shepherdess?

- Then you do it. - Okay, I will.

You look convincing... But your accent isn't right.

People can tell you're from the south.

- You just want to set me up! - Zhao wei, forget it.

- Hey, are you hungry? - Yes, but there's nothing to eat.

All you do is grumble! Here's some food for you.

Eat up!

Come on, eat it!

Let go of me!

- Next! - Next!

Put me down!

You shouldn't hit people!

Sir, my sheep have to pass through here.

- No way! - My sheep have to return home.

Come on, let's go!

Grab her!

Wow, she looks pretty!

What do you think you're doing?

Let me go! Run, sheep, run!

You old pervert, haven't you had enough yet?

Help!

Get him!

Halt!

Run!

Head for the city!

After her!

- Halt! - Stop!

Attack them!

Don't let her take a horse! Stop her!

Stop him!

Take a horse!

Get on the horse!

Get on my horse!

After them!

Kill them!

- We're on the same side! - Quick!

- You're bleeding. - I'm fine.

- What are we going to do? - Let's wait for him there.

- Someone's following us? - No..

Let's try there.

No one's inside.

Go and hide inside. I'll help zhao wei.

- What about your wound? - I can take care of myself. Hurry!

Ding lin, it's me!

Oh, I thought you were chasing us.

- You look like a military renegade. - Military renegade?

Well, anything's better than being a sheep.

This time, you acted pretty smart.

- Where is she? - In the hut.

Hey, wait...

- No one's after us. - What's with you?

I feel that sima is like... like...

You... you touched her?

- I did not! - You took advantage of her.

If a girl has been touched by a man, how can she show her face?

I don't even know if she is a girl! I just lifted her onto my horse...

- You took advantage of her! - How could I? I'm a monk.

A monk? How can a monk kill, then?

I have to avenge my parents!

Your parents?

Yes. Lord he suo has murdered a lot of people.

He should be killed, and I have no problem with that.

Right, then we will succeed next time.

Ding lin, where do you practice your vows?

My name is zhi-ming from songshan Shaolin.

Northern Shaolin?

- We're of the same family. - The same family?

We are from the putian Shaolin temple. She is sima yan.

- Are you heading back to south Shaolin? - Yes, but we don't know which way to go.

All the roads are now blocked.

- Hey, we can travel via the watennays. - Good.

- Let's go. - Hey...

Look at you. Come with me.

Good. They are good.

They escaped right in front of your very eyes!

This proves that their kung fu is good.

They might have arrived in the south safely.

- But we've blocked all the roads... - Damn it!

I should kill you all!

Spare us, sir!

You shameless bunch!

I will have to go down south and see for myself how good they are.

- Prepare the boat! - Yes, sir!

- I found it first! - No, I did!

- What? It's mine! - No way, it's mine!

It's mine, not yours!

Please don't argue.

You must be tired. Take a rest.

- Have you sprained your foot? - No.

- Are you alright? - Yes, fine.

Sima yan, you're a grown-up now. Why do you still wear a ankle bracelet?

- I've worn it since I was a child. - Since you were a child?

Yes. It was from my parents.

- Where are your parents? - You still have to ask?

There'd be no need for revenge if they were alive.

I'm not here only for revenge. I'm also searching for someone.

- Who? - Someone wearing a similar bracelet.

If she's a girl, we'll become sisters.

- And what if it's a boy? - We'll become husband and wife.

That means it's pre-arranged.

Yes, it was pre-arranged by my parents.

Zhi-ming! Zhi-ming!

O, river...

The river flowing in my heart

the long drawn-out troubles of my heart

lap like waves

I am drifting along

moving with the flow

the ever-growing anxieties of my heart

swirl like a thousand whirlpools

gathering all around you

and lighting my way

o, the river flowing in my heart

endlessly drifting in thoughts of you

little river

you wouldn't understand me

or the secrets I harbor

I must live with this burden weighing me down

What are you doing?

- Taking advantage, huh? - What's the matter?

- You're not a good fellow! - Oh, nothing...

- Thanks for covering me with your robe. - No problem!

- I'm not cold now. - Take it back, then.

It's almost dawn. Get some rest.

- Alright. - Then go away!

- Master, you... - Stop!

- Stop fighting! - Who are they?

He's my master, and they are my brothers.

- Master? - Yes.

I am shi ren from the songshan Shaolin temple.

Master shi ren.

- You appeared all of a sudden... - It's all because of zhi-ming.

He left the temple without permission, breaking the law.

The Abbot is very angry and asked me to bring him back.

Master, I left because...

I know you are intent on revenge!

Zhi-ming, there's no end to revenge.

No end? We can't let our blood feud go unresolved!

Oh? So you are together in this?

Right, we intend to kill lord he suo to avenge our parents.

- Where are you from? - I am zhao wei from putian Shaolin.

- Sima yan. - South Shaolin?

- Shouldn't you be heading back? - But, master...

We failed to assassinate he suo, and we're being hunted down.

I want to accompany them and help them...

- No! You must return with me. - But they...

You must return to putian by water immediately.

Let's go.

- Take care. - Take care.

Come along!

We can't stay here long. Let's go.

Let's go, then.

Master...

The lord Buddha's blessings be upon you.

As the lord Buddha is my witness,

I have failed in properly supervising my student.

It is a serious offence.

I am willing to receive your punishment.

In recognition of your past contributions,

I order you to lead twelve monks

to escort master wu Lou to southern Shaolin.

Yes, master.

Abbot, I am responsible for everything that has happened.

Zhi-ming, are you still intent upon revenge?

It's not just about revenge, I'm upholding the spirit of Shaolin to fight forjustice.

You dare to lie in front of the Buddha?

When your mother brought you here,

you promised to adhere strictly to Buddhist principles

and lead a life dedicated to holiness.

But you have failed.

You should be expelled for leaving the temple without permission.

But since you are still young and without shelter,

your punishment is to sit and face the wall for three years.

But, Abbot...

The lord Buddha's blessings be upon you.

Let's go!

- Inside you go. - Yes, to face the wall! No big deal!

Get going!

So what? I'm not afraid of that!

Are they being reasonable, making me face this wall for three years?

Just don't damage the paintings.

Praise be to the Buddha

- hey, these are all drawn by you? - Of course they're by me.

You're w ro ngl

hey! Where am I wrong?

Hey, what do you think you're doing?

You... you...

Aargh! You hit me!

- I'm hitting the Abbot, not you. - How dare you!

- These pictures help me in my kung fu. - Kung fu?

- A-ha! The turtle. - Right.

Shaolin is famous for its kung fu, but if we can't help the weak, we're useless.

Helping the world is a heavenly blessing.

- Where's enlightenment? - But this would be...

Naturally the face wouldn't be bright!

For all living beings, mercy is the salvation.

That does make sense!

All of them have been drowned.

Without sacrifice, how can he save others?

Right!

You suggest that I should return to secular life?

Exactly. You're ambitious, my son. I think you should return to secular life.

No, I can't.

I was brought up in the Shaolin temple. Shaolin is my home.

How could I leave? No, I can't...

Ah, you little monk!

You grumble so much!

And now you've ruined all I've done these years.

And to think, you sought my advice!

Master, I still have one unfulfilled wish.

I'm not listening.

This is the marriage token I was talking about.

How can a monk get married?

This is an unnatural affair.

- An unnatural affair? - Indeed, indeed.

Don't bring ruin upon yourself and others.

Master, what should I do?

Alright, alright...

I'm willing to break the rules again to help you leave Shaolin.

- Leave Shaolin? - Settle your affairs and return.

Thank you, master.

Up there!

I can get out up there?

Sure. You think I could sit and face the wall for nine years?

Thank you, master.

Out of here!

Why is the general not back yet?

Lord he suo is tired of waiting!

If he's not here soon, we'll all be executed.

Putian Shaolin temple

- come on. - Wait.

There are many kung fu experts in Shaolin. Even if we get in, we'll be in trouble.

- What do we do? - Let's report to lord he suo.

The general is back!

- What news? - We located them.

- Report to his lordship. - We've found them!

Sir, we found them! They're in putian Shaolin temple.

In Shaolin? You bastards!

Why didn't you drag them back here?

We didn't want to make any mistakes.

Everyone in southern Shaolin is an excellent fighter.

Who could be a better fighter than me?

Lord he suo has robbed and killed all along the southern route.

He's tried to uproot everything.

I am deeply grateful to you for your help

in protecting the descendants of sima.

You're too kind, master. It is my duty.

Sima yan is an admirable heroine.

Brother zhao, there's no need to praise me like that.

- But it's true. - I'm embarrassed.

- You're worthy of praise. - Alright, enough said.

Go change your clothes to avoid suspicion.

Yes, sir.

- Hurry along. - Yes, sir.

Yan, this could be trouble for the Shaolin temple.

Will lord he suo follow us here?

Most certainly.

We'd be putting Shaolin in danger if we remain here. We'd better leave.

Where are you from?

Sorry, I don't understand you.

- But he speaks the native tongue. - I'm asking, where you are from?

Oh... the songshan Shaolin temple.

Oh, the one on mount song.

Hey! Let's inform the Abbot immediately!

- Quickly! - Let's get in the bath house.

Zhao wei?

Zhao wei!

Zhao wei?

Zhao wei?

- Zhao wei, where's sima yan? - Who are you?

Ah, zhi-ming, you've come dressed like that.

You want us to thank you for your assistance,

or you'll just harbor impure thoughts about sima yan?

That's sima yan's ankle bracelet!

- It's mine! - You want to argue?

Hold it, brothers!

I have a matter to settle with this friend from north Shaolin.

Zhi-ming, if you don't give up the ankle bracelet, you shall not leave here alive!

Take it.

Please tell her that this forms a pair with hers.

- It's a pity... - Hey!

Is it really yours?

So you're the one she's been waiting for.

- Brother! - Brother!

Zhi-ming, I'll take you to her.

Hey, you ought to give it to her.

No. Come on!

Sima yan! Sima yan!

- Oh, no! - What is it?

- She and her uncle must have left. - Left?

Here. After them!

Damn it, they're so fast.

Zhi-ming again!

- Shi ren... - Master wu Lou...

Fang de, it's all yourfault, you're too careless.

Forgive me. How did he get in?

- What have you done? - How could you be so stupid?

- It's all your fault. - Don't blame him!

- Let's hurry up and find zhi-ming! - Yes.

Follow me!

- What now? - Come on.

Zhi-ming!

- Come down from there! - Master...

- Come with me. - Stop!

Shi ren...

- Why are zhao wei and zhi-ming together? - You should know. Speak up!

Master wu Lou...

Something's gone badly wrong. We have to find them.

Master fa ren!

- Master fa ren. - Master.

- Master fa ren. - Master.

Sima yan! Sima yan!

- Master.. - Master fa ren, where's sima yan?

Hurry, rescue her at the waterfront.

- Master! - Master!

Let's get to the river!

- What boat is that? - Looks like a government official's boat.

Kill me if you must!

Damn it, sima yan has been caught.

- Hey, what are you doing? - I'm going to save her!

The boat has sailed too far. You'd never catch it.

But sima yan's on board!

Relax. Lord he suo won't kill her for the time being.

- What do you suggest, then? - Let's think about it.

Follow me!

Sima yan, I can easily have you killed.

You scoundrel, what do you want?

Just wait until I've caught those two other bastards,

and then I'll kill you all!

Then you won't trouble me any longer!

You want to kill those two martial arts experts?

You must be dreaming! They're coming for you!

Look.

We're ahead of the boat.

- I've got an idea. - What?

See where the river narrows there? We can block it in. Come on.

There are so many bamboo logs.

Stop the boat! Tell them to stop the boat!

Move aside immediately and I'll spare your lives!

Move out of the way!

This is a government official's boat!

Stop the boat! Stop the boat!

What's happened?

My lord, it's blocked, we can't move!

Can't move?

Those two cunning bastards. Move the bamboo logs away!

Take her and keep her under close watch!

There's one of them!

Get him!

Attack!

Typical southern style!

He's mine!

Watch out!

- Zhi-ming! - Sima yan!

Give that to me!

My lord, that damned monk is on the lower deck.

Have the entire boat surrounded.

I shall kill them personally.

Yes, sir!

It's too dangerous. Run away!

I'll fight them!

Zhao wei!

If you seek revenge, then step up here.

Your northern style kung fu isn't bad.

Save her!

You can't run from me!

Move aside!

Nobody has ever escaped from my sword with their life!

Master!

Come on!

Attack them!

Kill them! Kill them all!

- My lord, we can't hold them off! - Call for reinforcements!

Let me send you to hell.

My lord, I can't get help!

Master wu Lou.

A principle of Shaolin is to fight forjustice.

Right. Fight!

Fight! Defeat them!

Guards!

My lord, we should run for our lives!

He's escaped!

You shall pay for your misdeeds. There's no escape for you.

Come on, then!

Good swordsmanship, but you're not concentrating enough.

Do you know the correct execution of swordsmanship?

"The enlightenment of a Phoenix is accepted from its birth."

- Give up your sword. - Never!

Lord Buddha's blessings...

Zhi-ming, zhao wei, wait for me!

Take good care of yourself.

Always wear this, and take good care of her.

- Hey, zhi-ming! - Zhi-ming!

- He's leaving. - Yes, he's leaving.

The ankle bracelet?

So you possess the matching bracelet?

Well, I...

- Yes... - Take care, both of you!

The Shaolin temple teaches me to be a strong person in life

Shaolin teaches me to be benign

to be responsible, to be brave

Shaolin

I'll be a follower of Shaolin all my life

to uphold peace and to rid evil from the world

to abstain from violence, and sustain the spirit of Shaolin

Shaolin

I search for my destiny

with my body and soul

to create miracles

Shaolin

let us all aspire to follow Shaolin's ideals

with a pure heart

never to retreat, or be afraid of evil

never to be afraid of evil