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SHAN MAO AS HUIXIAN

Master, the three young men are still outside. It's already the fifth day.

It's raining heavily.

If they don't go, they'll collapse from exhaustion.

Yes, sir.

Please ask the masters to discuss the matter.

ASSEMBLY HALL

Those three fellows have come for martial arts training.

They've been kneeling outside for five days,

though we don't teach outsiders.

They're determined, and the rules can be changed.

What do you think?

No. The Abbot is still in his chambers.

This concerns the Shaolin Temple's reputation,

so we ought to take the decision carefully.

FRANKIE WEI-HUNG AS HONG XIGUAN

ALEXANDER FU SHENG AS FANG SHIYU

CHI KUAN-CHI AS HU HUIQIAN

You're getting weaker. Maybe you should go back.

I must train at the Shaolin Temple in order to take revenge.

I'll stay or die.

CHIANG SHENG AS MANYUE

Are all the masters aware that we've been kneeling here for five days?

Yes, they are aware of that. They're discussing it now.

A decision can't be made until the Abbot is present.

KU WEN-TSUNG AS THE ABBOT

Sister Wumei...

You should meditate with me in the temple.

Because of your student Miao Cuihua,

I'm dealing with Wudang, hopefully to avoid a massacre.

I understand your strategy.

I'm afraid that Miao's son, Fang Shiyu, won't give up.

I've thought about that.

Calamity is sure to occur. The question is how to avert it.

The Shaolin martial arts must flow smoothly.

They must be all-pervasive, not stopping even during hard times.

Now I should leave the chamber.

The Abbot has left his chamber!

Master, the three young men are still here.

I'm aware of that.

I have thought about the future of the temple while I was meditating.

Learning martial arts is forbidden by law.

The teaching of Shaolin Temple martial arts must come to an end.

Calamitous times will soon be upon us.

I just realized, after the heavy rains,

although there is great power in our martial arts,

it will be difficult to shield against an attack by the government.

In order to preserve the Shaolin Temple martial arts,

we must share our teachings with people outside.

That way, they will not be lost over time.

To ensure that our teachings continue,

we must enroll more students from the outside.

Huixian, open the door of the temple, and let the three young fellows in.

Master, if we do this, that means anyone can enter the temple.

This sacred place will be ruined.

We have no choice.

Stand up.

I won't stand if you aren't going to accept me.

Enter first, then we shall talk.

Fang Shiyu, Hu Huiqian, Hong Xiguan...

As students at the temple, you must follow its rules.

You can't leave until you have learned everything.

You have knelt outside for five days, showing real determination.

Having entered the temple, you must cast aside your thirst for vengeance.

Any infraction of the rules, and you will be expelled.

Manyue, take them to the South Garden.

Yes, sir.

Come.

DAVID CHIANG AS HU DEDI

YUEH HUA AS LI SHIKAI

WANG CHUNG AS FANG DAHONG

LIU YUNG AS MA CHAOXING

WANG LUNG-WEI AS MA FUYI

TI LUNG AS CAI DEZHONG

Dezhong!

SHIH SZU AS YAN YONGCHUN

Dezhong...

Miss Yan Yongchun is an old friend.

I arranged to meet her here. She'll take us to a fishing village nearby.

We'll eat there and rest.

Yongchun, these are my good brothers...

Hu Dedi, Li Shikai,

Fang Dahong, Ma Chaoxing, Ma Fuyi.

We're the only ones left of Lord Zheng's supporters.

Hiding at Miss Yan's village is fine for now.

Where else would we find shelter in this vast world?

Lord Zheng sent us to contact the Shaolin Temple.

"Rebel against the Qing and restore the Ming Dynasty."

- We can seek shelter in Shaolin. - I agree.

I've heard the Shaolin Temple is taking in outsiders.

I don't think we'll be rejected.

- Fuyi, don't you wish to go Shaolin? - It's not like I have a choice.

I'm just thinking...

Those who joined the Qing Dynasty are now rich and prospering.

Ma Fuyi, what exactly are you saying?

- What did I say? - Hey!

We're the only ones left who can do this. No more arguing!

Dedi, do you know how to get to Shaolin?

Going there is a good idea. My teacher Wumei is cloistered there.

- I can take you there. - Let's head to the Shaolin Temple.

MAHAVIRA HALL

SHAOLIN TEMPLE

We've been kneeling for three days, and haven't seen a single monk!

Lin Guangyao, I'm leaving. This is ridiculous!

I don't care if they make us gods in there!

It is no simple thing to gain entry to the Shaolin Temple.

- Master... - You must kneel if you want to learn.

Master, do you remember me?

I met the Abbot when I was here. I had journeyed from Taiwan last time.

Please enter.

- They can go in, why can't I? - They're here to see the Abbot.

We are too. We want to be his students.

Hey, look at him!

After three days in the temple, all we've become is cooks!

Hey! Careful you don't fall in and ruin the food!

Aren't you hungry?

My stomach's rumbling. However, we mustn't eat this rice.

Is it poisoned?

They won't just let us in. This is a test to see how determined we are.

Please return to your homes.

We came here to learn. What's wrong with that?

You need to withstand many hardships to study here,

way beyond just starving for three days.

If you can't even tolerate that, then don't even talk about martial arts.

Forget any ideas you may have about entering the temple.

You were right!

I'm always wiser than you.

You have studied the Shaolin Ten-Style Fist Form,

and the lethal techniques of the Five Animal Styles for some time now.

Show me the forms.

Master...

Master, sorry I'm late.

Don't bother attending if you're going to be late.

Master, I won't do it again.

Master, I've been here for a long time, but I've learnt nothing.

Please have mercy on me.

Tiger style.

Crane style.

The two styles have many variations.

You're not as studious as he is.

That's enough for now. Go and stoke the fire in kitchen.

- I haven't got the forms yet. - Each of us has different potential.

If I ask you to stoke the fire, you must do so.

How can I learn both styles by stoking fires?

How do you know that you can't?

- When did you enter the temple? - Just recently.

- How long did you wait outside? - I didn't wait.

Fang Shiyu!

Fang Shiyu!

Stop being so lazy.

It's just making a fire. Why does it have to be me?

Tiger style.

I would rather be killed than humiliated.

Please return to your homes.

Master, they're Zheng Chenggong's men.

They're wanted by the authorities and they're not monks.

If they remain here, the government will soon notice.

You mean, we should expel them from the temple?

Tell Zheng Chenggong's men

to change into the robes of the apprentice monks.

- Yes, sir. - How many people still seek entry?

There are only three left. They're very determined.

I hope they really want to study.

- Manyue, help them up. - Yes, sir.

Get away! I'd rather die if they won't let me in!

Lord Buddha, please show them mercy.

Hey, you're new here. I'm Fang Shiyu.

Huang Songhan, Lin Guangyao, Zhu Du.

- It seems you've suffered a lot. - But, finally, my wish was fulfilled.

You entered the temple, Brother Fang. You must've learned a lot already.

Well, that depends... I've been stoking fires mostly.

Lin Guangyao, Zhu Du, you go to the library.

Huang Songhan, you go to the kitchen.

Yes, sir.

Good. You're my co-worker now.

Learning how to be a good cook isn't so bad.

Can martial arts be learned in the library?

Who knows?

We're inside Shaolin now, it should be fine.

You'd better get some sleep. We have be up before dawn.

You won't learn anything if you're late!

LIBRARY OF SUTRAS

Taking care of the library is important work.

Only one of you can be in charge. I shall teach gymnastics to the other.

Which of you would like to take care of the library?

Zhu Du, give me a chance. I'll be grateful to you my whole life.

You must open all the books, and constantly turn the pages.

- Do you understand? - Yes, I understand.

- You follow me. - Yes.

Eh? Master, there's nothing written in the book.

It's a matter of whether you can or cannot see.

I observed you when you first arrived.

- You show potential for gymnastics. - Thank you, Master.

Tie these to you.

They weigh fifteen catties each, totaling sixty catties of iron.

Do not remove them until I say so.

Jump.

Do not stop jumping.

Hey! Have you just been stoking fires all this time?

Not really.

What are you doing? Get on with the cooking!

- Then get out of my way! - Stop being so unreasonable!

Nothing has any reason here.

He's not learning anything either!

Pay no attention to him.

Keep stirring, or you'll be beaten if the congee gets burnt.

Has everyone here received a beating, even the masters and the monks?

Master, I'm having a rough time here, can you please help me out?

The congee is burning!

Keep turning the pages, don't be lazy.

Turn them!

Keep jumping!

Master, I won't be lazy again!

- Hey! - Don't help me. I won't be lazy again.

Am I doing it right?

Brother Hu, how do you do the Crane style?

You're asking me about martial arts?

The Abbot knows our potential and our strengths, you should ask him.

I want to learn the Tiger and Crane styles.

Is it wrong to ask?

The rule says that we can't instruct each other.

Call yourself a friend?

Hu Dedi, Cai Dezhong, and the others are training in the garden. Let's watch.

Alright, let's go.

I can't feel my legs anymore.

Are you going?

It's the same for me. Look...

How come? You're just drying out books.

I still think we're all learning something.

What are you doing here?

Go!

What are you doing?

You want to train in the martial arts?

I'll join you!

- What's he doing? - Brother Ma, this is the Tiger style.

Don't underestimate it.

Come on.

Stop!

We can do this again, anytime you want.

Definitely!

I admit, Fang Shiyu can't beat you. But someday, he might be your match.

Good. I shall look forward to that day.

Just watch out!

Let's go.

Master, will you come and teach me at this hour every night?

Never mind him. I'll be here anyway.

Hey, I've almost mastered gymnastics.

Where's Lin Guangyao?

Maybe he left after he was through.

Stand down!

Your Highness.

Your Honor.

- General Qing, how are you? - I'm well.

It must be tough for you in the Shaolin Temple.

It's an honour to work for the Emperor and yourself.

The Emperor despises the Shaolin Temple.

I heard, since last year, they've been admitting lots of outside students.

The Emperor was most displeased when he heard that.

Yes, lots of outsiders have entered the temple since last year.

Even now, groups of ten or more arrive every month.

These outsiders, are they any good?

The selection process is very strict.

If I want to be rid of the Shaolin Temple, what do you think I should do?

I've considered this matter for many years now.

The Shaolin Temple is a strong base.

We've taken over almost the whole world. Why can't we defeat the Shaolin Temple?

Assembling troops is not a bad strategy,

but maybe we should place our spies amongst the apprentice monks.

Also, we can use my status at the temple to influence the cleverer ones.

I think it'll be easier that way.

You've been in Shaolin for a long time.

I really long to see some of the famed Shaolin martial arts.

You wish to test my ability?

I wouldn't dare.

The Shaolin Temple martial arts are indeed powerful.

We have to thoroughly wipe them out!

May I be excused? Meet me when the time is right.

Stop there!

Don't bother chasing him.

Even if you catch him, you won't beat him.

He'll kill you if he's cornered.

May I ask who you are?

You two were apprentice monks before?

Yes, I'm Hu Dedi.

This is my best friend, Cai Dezhong.

I'm Wumei.

Master Wumei.

The Abbot requested that I train here at the temple

until the time was right.

Seeing you tonight is indeed a sign.

What arts do you usually practise?

I train in the three-sectioned staff.

I practise the Way of the Fist.

Then I shall instruct you in the Fist and Whip Forms.

But after you've learnt them, you must work for me.

Thank you, Master.

What can we do for you?

I have only had two female students in my life,

Miao Cuihua and Yan Yongchun.

Miao has followed me for a long time.

Her husband was killed by one of Wudang's men.

They have a son, Fang Shiyu.

I have heard he's presently enrolled in the temple.

That's right.

The rules of the Shaolin Temple are strict.

He's yearning to take revenge.

If he disobeys the rules of the Shaolin Temple,

please offer him help.

Yes, we shall.

Yan Yongchun is my new student.

Before I could begin teaching her, I was summoned here to the temple.

Yan Yongchun is my good friend.

Good. Calamitous times are approaching.

Then, we shall see each other no more.

After you leave the temple,

you must teach this fist form to Yan Yongchun.

Yes, Master.

This fist form is designed for women.

It emphasises close attacks,

attacking one's enemy at very close range.

Even fighting in an enclosed space, it's clear who the winner will be.

Once your enemy gets close, you shall be unbeatable.

Zhu Du, I have something to tell you. Come.

Yes.

Master, how can I get up there without stairs?

- Surely you can just jump. - Jump?

I don't know whether it's possible.

Master, I...

Your gymnastic skill has improved greatly.

Keep practising till you leave no marks on the paper.

By using more force, you will easily be able to jump to the roof.

Come, let's go and see Lin Guangyao.

Master, you mean I'm better than...

He can't defeat you, even without the irons.

Winners don't win everything,

Losers don't lose everything. Understand?

I understand.

Crane style.

I'll challenge Ma Fuyi again today.

I'll definitely beat him this time.

The shadow boxer last night showed me the complete Tiger and Crane style.

It's a shame I'll never know which master he is.

You're better than me.

They're adding more irons to Lin's leg.

Zhu Du is even better, his jumping is getting higher.

Not to mention Hu Huiqian's skills.

You've learnt the Tiger and Crane style.

As for me...

...I've just been cooking for a whole year

and studied nothing.

Even if I have behaved badly, that's enough punishment.

You're here again. You're not afraid of being hit?

How many times have you been beaten?

Not that many, only once a month. Maybe seventeen or eighteen times.

Very well, one more beating tonight, then.

I'll beat you again.

Stop!

Master.

You are simply testing your skills, so why are you hitting so hard?

Hard? That's nothing.

That's nothing?

Yes, I was hit so many times just like this.

This is his first time.

Fang Shiyu, why do you misbehave so?

Me, misbehave?

Master, I fight him every month, everyone knows that.

If I see you fighting again, you'll be beaten and expelled!

Ma Fuyi...

I've been observing you.

- Follow me. - Yes.

That Ma Fuyi is a sly fellow.

It's strange that Master Huixian favours him so much.

Master Huixian...?

You said, in life, we should follow the natural flow.

Though Shaolin's foundation is strong,

it will still be a challenge to fight the Qing troops, right?

Master...

...there's something I need to say.

I don't think you're used to the life here at the temple.

You aspire to a life of luxury, I think.

Good. Good.

Luxury lies ahead of you, only if you do what I say.

Master...

You must speak of this to no one.

Come here whenever there's chance, and I shall instruct you alone.

Yes, sir.

The last step is called Flying Dragon.

Good. Dezhong's fist form is now complete.

I hope Yan Yongchun spreads its teaching, after it's passed on to her.

She's clever. She won't disappoint you.

They just told me about Master Huixian and Ma Fuyi.

- I would like some advice from you. - You're just suspicious.

I should refrain from saying too much.

The Abbot perceives everything.

Calamitous times cannot be avoided.

Instead of fighting, just follow the natural flow.

Don't ask questions, listen well,

and wait for the bad times to pass.

Please take good care of yourselves.

Yes.

Huang Songhan, come to the Abbot's room.

Out of Lin, Zhu, and Huang,

Huang has shown the most potential,

but he lacks a sense of calm.

Therefore, he needs to be trained in the kitchen.

Now, it's time.

You should teach him the Shaolin Staff Form.

Even though you're the teacher now, he may surpass you in the future.

Master, you mean that I...

The Shaolin staff is soft yet powerful.

The difficulty lies in getting the balance right.

For the past two years,

he has been stirring congee with his staff, like drawing circles.

You will find that his arm control is exceptionally good.

Master, finally, I understand.

Catch!

Why did you wake me up at this hour?

Have you forgotten why we're here?

Never. I'm here to learn the martial arts.

You and I must take revenge.

I think we've learnt enough to attain that.

I've mentioned about leaving, but it seems the masters won't agree.

- We'll have to... - ...force our way out?

Can we fight our way out through Wooden Men Alley?

I don't know. That's why I'm here to talk to you about it.

I've made up my mind. We have to sneak out and take revenge.

We can't let anyone know.

Let's do it. We'll fight our way out tomorrow.

WOODEN MEN ALLEY

Wooden Men Alley seems harmless enough.

- You'll know about it, once you're in. - Very well, I'll try.

Switch on the device. I'll go and report them.

- Who's in the alley? - Fang Shiyu, Hu Huiqian.

Someone's entered Wooden Men Alley.

It must be those two in pursuit of their vendetta who've entered the alley.

Fang Shiyu...

Let's go and see.

Let's go.

The device has been switched on. It seems they haven't passed through yet.

It's against the rules to enter the alley by force.

I want you to hide inside the alley with Ma Fuyi. Show them no mercy.

We must hold them here at all costs.

This is the master's order. Don't hesitate. Anyone who shows mercy is a traitor!

Hurry!

- Hide in the secret passage. - Yes.

Which way should we go?

Well, we're here now. Each of us can choose a path.

THE PATH OF TURNING BACK

- The Path of Turning Back? - Turn back or you shall suffer greatly.

Thank you for your advice, but I am on a mission of vengeance.

Lord Buddha, have mercy.

Master, please counsel me. What will happen inside the alley?

Turn back!

Fang Shiyu!

Fang Shiyu, prepare yourself.

Brother Ma, ask them to turn back.

I want him to suffer.

Master Huixian said that it matters not if we kill him.

Why aren't you helping me?

Take that!

Fang Shiyu, you deserve this!

Watch out!

Let's block him in at the entrance.

Brother Ma, do you want to kill him or are you just following orders?

Don't talk nonsense!

Master!

- What's happening? - Fang Shiyu and Hu Huiqian are inside.

Then we must...

Brother Li, Brother Fang, Brother Ma,

how about we enter and take a look?

Very well.

Master, please have mercy!

Master, we seek your help...

He tried to kill me.

Entering the alley doesn't warrant death. There's the Path of Turning Back.

It's to give people a chance to retreat.

Silence!

You flout the rules of the temple!

Master is powerful in martial arts, so advise us, we want to help.

Let's go.

Come!

Young Master, I must leave the Shaolin Temple.

Why have you brought me here?

You can crawl through here, close to exit of Wooden Men Alley.

You're asking me to crawl through a dog's hole?

A great man should be flexible.

Besides, there's something not quite right about Huixian.

You can't stay at the temple any longer.

Thank you for your help.

- Hit me hard here with your fist. - What for?

I have a plan. Come on, quickly.

Go!

Hurry! Fast!

Fang Shiyu, it's time for you to die!

Even if you get past the last eight wooden men,

you won't get through me, the final stage!

You won't beat me!

Brother Ma, he won't make it out. How about stopping the device?

No! Let him die in the alley as a warning to others!

Master, try me...

Fang Shiyu, get out!

- Go! - Thanks for your help. Farewell!

- I survived... - Yes.

- Where are we? - We're outside the Shaolin Temple.

HALL OF MORAL DISCIPLINE

These men, besides Ma Fuyi, all helped Fang and Hu to escape.

They must be punished severely.

Very well. I agree with your judgement.

Very well.

Each of you shall face the wall for three months.

Hu Dedi.

Cai Dezhong.

Li Shikai.

Fang Dahong.

Ma Chaoxing.

Zhu Du.

Huang Songhan.

I thought Master Huixian was just training...

If you complain, you'll get six months!

- Manyue is also one of them. - No, I'm not.

I took Hu Huiqian to see the Abbot,

but he was powerful and very skillful.

He beat me and then ran away.

It really hurts.

Manyue, a monk must never lie.

But I didn't lie.

You made a misjudgement. Sweep the library floor for three months!

Thank you, Master.

Young Master, it's been almost three months.

And I've been bored to death.

They're all still on their punishment detail.

It's a good thing the newcomers told us what Hu and Fang did in Guangzhou.

Young Master, hurry. Get a rope and pull me out.

You don't need a rope. You'll be free if you feel no burden.

What burden am I carrying?

You forget, you could hardly walk when you arrived here.

Master, can I take off the irons?

Excellent.

It's you, Huang Songhan. It must've been tough on you.

Get me out. I can't stand this place any longer.

I'm here to tell you that all your suffering will pay off.

What's happening?

Fang Shiyu made it to his hometown and killed his enemy Lei Laohu.

Hu Huixian is in Guangzhou.

He's a highly skilled fighter.

You should go, someone might come any time.

Tomorrow is our last day anyway. Let's speak then.

Very well. Till then.

Your Highness.

Everyone present is one of "us". You may speak freely.

Yes, sir.

The Emperor has given me the army of the Blue Banner,

and General Dechang's best artillery.

If we fail to destroy the Shaolin Temple, I shall lose face and can never return.

The monks will sacrifice themselves to defend the temple.

But they won't be able to last that long.

Our army is as fast as lightning. They won't stand a chance.

We will open the gates once the army assembles.

The army posted at the front gates will be led

by Lord Gu, Lord Qing and General Dechang.

That way, power can be focused.

I'll secretly poison the monks, then they'll be too weak to retaliate.

Upon completion of our plan, you'll be appointed as General.

Thank you, Your Highness.

No word of this to anyone,

so that the Shaolin Temple will be unprepared.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir!

What's the matter?

You remember seeing a masked fellow the other night, outside Huixian's room?

I just saw him again. It looked like he put something in the well.

- Could it be poison? - I couldn't see that clearly.

Was it Master Huixian? I need to inform the Abbot.

Master Huixian is a senior of the temple.

How can we inform the Abbot of our suspicions?

Well...

Just alert our close brothers, so everybody can watch out.

- What happened? - Come over here...

They were soldiers of the Qing Army.

- I wonder where they're heading. - Let's corner one and ask him.

- Where are the troops heading? - You traitors!

Look at me, I'm just a citizen.

We're heading to the Shaolin Temple.

You liar! That's not true.

You haven't even been punished, and you have the nerve to return here?

Master, it's true.

Four thousand soldiers of the Blue Banner

are being led by Prince Mangui to destroy the Shaolin Temple.

The Qing army is assembled at the foot of the mountain.

I'm afraid they're going to attack.

I know that destruction is inevitable.

I hope I have at least half a day,

so the spirit of the temple can be maintained.

Master, you must evacuate everyone.

Silence!

Master, one more thing...

On our way here, we questioned one of the soldiers.

We heard that they had spies here at the Shaolin Temple.

What are you doing?

You are the spy!

Run, quickly!

I'm going in. Come after you finish with him.

Of course.

Master!

The army has got in, we...

We were poisoned by the traitors.

We've lost our power. We depend on you.

Be sure to promote the martial arts of the Shaolin Temple.

Spread our teachings throughout the country.

I have decided I shall die here.

Master!

Master! Master!

I've made my decision. You escape, go on!

The Shaolin Temple is finished. Surrender or die.

Otherwise, you'll end up like this monk.

Have they surrendered?

- So, you're the traitor. - You poisoned us!

Master, let's get rid of this final obstacle.

Go!

- Get the artillery here. - Yes, sir!

Ma Fuyi is the traitor! Don't let him escape!

Catch him!

Stay calm, and we can fight our way out!

The General is trapped. Get the archers here.

Yes, sir.

After them!

- How heavy are you? - About 120 catties.

- Only eight irons, then. - What do you mean?

If I have to die here, then I'm taking you with me!

Launch the fire arrows!

Move!

SHAOLIN TEMPLE

Run!

The Shaolin Temple is finished.

But its martial arts will live on.

Our plan is to return to our hometown, east of Guangdong.

We will contact any survivors.

We'll go north and make preparations

for our next strategy to overthrow the Qing Dynasty.

Go!