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Cold is the sword, its beam breaks the night sky

Tear is a song, its melody doesn't go with a hero

Dignity mirrors the world, as snow reflects light

As unstable as snowflakes, the future is under mist

Alas my love, alas no love

Why to fall in love when love is impossible

Why go into the dark when light is unavailable

Tear as blood, both are hurting

All that matters, is a clear conscience

A conscience brighter than the stars and moon

A conscience that lets you tread alone

Tear is a song, its melody doesn't go with a hero

Longing as a song, its melody sung by a hero

Master, what is it that you want from me

...at this early an hour?

Something serious has happened.

It's the biggest inexorable doom in a 100 years,

hence I need you to go downhill right away.

The story goes like this:

My eldest apprentice Xiao Daishi...

before his death had cast a Tear-stain sword.

But when the sword was unsheathed

it brought with it an unresolved omen.

On his deathbed, he told me on this sword...

would appear a date of the sad inscription.

It's the time the world would face a crisis.

This morning my worst fears came true.

That's why I called for you.

Take with you the sword down the mountain.

And remember...

Be it a good sign or an evil omen

you have to settle it with this sword,

to settle the most dangerous crisis of a 100 years.

Yes, Master.

But, before you go...

I need to inform you

of the present condition out there.

At present, the most skillful man is the head of

the armed escort union

Sima Chaoqun.

He is an honored man, nicknamed The Unbeatable.

He is a true hero.

But he's not the smartest person.

The cleverest man and the most learned

is the top aide of Sima Chaoqun,

Zhao Donglai.

He is a man of strategy.

He has contributed a lot...

to Sima Chaoqun's rise to fame.

Though Sima Chaoqun is nicknamed The Unbeatable

still he has his counterpart

and that is Zhumeng of the Hall of Braveheart.

Not only is he a man of honor, very skillful,

but he's also very good with art; loves perfection.

Dancing is his second life.

It was said that he once met a lady

...named "Graceful."

Together they have danced for three whole days.

This has become a romantic legend.

So, out of the three,

which one is the most skillful at present?

None of them.

The most skillful one...

is a man you'd come across mostly wearing grey

with a wooden box on his back.

Master, how'd you suggest I deal with this crisis?

It's all up to fate, I don't really know.

How about this?

Sima Chaoqun and Zhumeng

are already in conflict.

This could be the start of the crisis.

In a few day's time...

is the enrollment ceremony of Sima Chaoqun.

You go to the Changan Armed Escort Company.

Maybe you can start from there.

Changan Armed Escort Company?

Are you all fully prepared?

Yes.

You should all be aware of this.

This grand ceremony is open to public.

That means anybody can come in.

Yangjian

...is one of the four top aides of Zhumeng.

This time he has betrayed him

and instead joined our camp.

Zhumeng will not let him go easily.

He will try every means to kill him.

I reckon you all should split up into different groups

watching carefully each different corner.

Understand?

Yes.

Suntong, Zhengcheng.

Yes.

Have you sent someone to watch over

the front and the back, high and low?

The east and the west? Or the far and close?

It's all covered.

Wangchao, Majin.

Yes.

Every setup ready inside and outside of the city?

And in every street big and small?

They are all ready.

Good. The four of you come with me.

Yes.

Good morning, Chief.

Good morning.

Regarding tonight's ceremony,

how is the preparation?

Everything is ready to go.

We've arranged the 180 top fighters

to be divided into eight groups.

Each group will watch over one area.

Another thirty superb martial arts heroes...

are selected specially to deal with three men.

Three men?

You need thirty guys to deal with three men?

That's right,

because one of the three happens to be Hanzhang.

The other is Muji.

Just these 2 men have killed over a hundred people.

And surprisingly no one has ever seen them.

How come?

Because those who have seen them were killed.

The third one is the strangest of the three.

His name has never been heard of.

He has just arrived here two days ago.

He carries with him a sword wrapped up in cloth.

You're right.

Muji and Hanzhang are too famous.

They carry with them an air of a killer

and are easily detectable.

It will be hard for them to take action on Yangjian.

Zhumeng only sent them here as a cover.

The one to take action could be that young man.

So it's left to me

to watch him closely.

Donglai, you knew everything.

And it seems that everyone...

is within your control.

Thanks.

Your enrollment ceremony will be held tonight.

I will send someone as a cover.

Please.

Come on.

I remember a long time ago you said that...

You don't want to get hostile with Zhumeng.

Yes. I've heard that he is an upright man.

Very loyal.

Then why take his betrayer as your follower

and even set up an enrollment ceremony?

Donglai mentioned that The Hall of Braveheart

...is the only one that did not join our union,

of which I'm the chief.

Hence I agreed to do this.

I mean, just to show him my authority.

But in this case

it would infer treating him as an enemy.

That's what Donglai meant.

Did you notice that...

In these few years, you've devoted a lot of time

...to calligraphy and painting.

You've gained enough vision in fine arts.

But not in martial arts.

Moreover... you're not the same Union Chief

as you were in the past

because no matter what

everything is arranged by Zhuo Donglai.

Everything big or small, Donglai did it for you.

That's right.

Because Donglai is really a clever man

smart, and very able.

The Chief arrives.

Greetings to you, Chief.

Greetings to you all.

The enrollment ceremony of Sima Chaoqun,

Union Chief of all 39 Armed Escort Companies

is about to begin...

Yangjian from the Hall of Braveheart, kowtow.

Protect Yangjian, go to the secret room.

You might be able to make it.

But now it's too late.

Don't worry.

Nobody can enter there to kill

because it is a concealed room.

Well, I know of someone who can.

Who?

The man with the wooden box.

So he's here?

I saw him.

Open the door, open the door.

Did anyone come in?

No.

- Open the door. - Yes.

This is the result of being a traitor.

Yangjian?

You see.

The man with the wooden box.

I've already told you.

There is one person that can kill in here.

Who exactly are you?

I'm here to watch killing.

How did you know about the wooden box man?

Because I saw him.

How do I know that you weren't sent by Zhumeng?

Because I am not.

Good. I trust you.

If you have to go, you can go now.

But, before you go

let me see your sword.

My sword only shows its face when it's time to kill.

Just now I didn't kill, so I didn't unsheathe my sword.

What if someone wants to kill you?

You can try.

Not me. It's up to our Chief to decide...

whom to kill

because only he is the truly unbeatable.

You can leave now!

I will inform you of the location and time later on.

By then I will get to see your sword!

Good!

Nailed Shoe.

The head of Yangjian is here.

Sir, we've searched everywhere

yet the man with the box is nowhere to be found.

Lock up all the city gates.

Yes.

Go, quickly...

Master, the head of Yangjian is here.

Did he say anything?

Anything? He said only one thing.

That he has repaid all your kindness now.

After that he left with his wooden box.

Right. He's a man of his word then.

At least we've planned it right this time

Zhuo Donglai, Zhuo Donglai.

Everyone said that you're Zhuge Liang reborn.

But this time, I'm the ultimate winner.

When you were in Changan, did you get...

any news about Miss Graceful?

Not really.

But when I came in here

Zhuo Donglai was searching everywhere.

He also said that every exit will be heavily guarded.

Don't you worry, I can come in and out as I wish.

Hey, when can we go out of the city?

I don't know.

It's really disgusting.

What happened today?

No one is allowed to go out of the city

because of what happened yesterday night.

Whoever passes by has to be searched.

According to my spy

Zhumeng will pass by here today.

I'm Suntong, the Head of Guard here.

The spy from the Hall of Braveheart reported that

Zhumeng will pass by here before noon.

Now it's already past noon.

That means Zhumeng is already here!

I'm declaring war on him, one on one.

But if he's too chicken to show his face

then...

I'll just randomly pick up ten people to kill

so that the whole world knows

Zhumeng is the cause of their deaths.

Who are you?

I'm Zhumeng.

I'll now fight with you, one on one.

Don't you try to kill the innocent.

I'm more than willing to have a match with you.

But you're not Zhumeng.

How do you know?

Because you didn't bring with you Yangjian's head.

But I brought along my sword.

Didn't you say one on one?

So you've set up all the ambush.

If you place your trust in a man of the world

then you are a fool.

Listen, Zhumeng, this man is innocent.

He's the first one to die for you.

Go on.

Hold it there!

I'm Zhumeng here; is there anyone who dares?

Zhumeng's head is here, come and take it if you dare.

Young man, you're upright and kind-hearted.

I admire you.

I would like to befriend you, how's that?

Good.

What's your name?

I'm Gao Jianfei, you're Zhumeng.

Of course I'm Zhumeng.

You're pretty skillful.

So are you.

You're a nice guy.

Let's make a bond as brothers, how's that?

Good!

How old are you?

Of course I'm older than you.

So you're big brother.

And you're little brother.

Big brother, you go first, leave this to me.

Bullshit!

We've vowed already.

We should stay together in life or death.

By the way, if I die today, and if you have the

chance of meeting a lady named Graceful

ell her not to wait for me.

Zhuo Donglai?

Zhuo Donglai?

Everyone here is a top fighter from our union.

I do want to witness how you can leave here.

They said that Zhuo Donglai is not easy to deal with.

So it's better to see you in person to prove that.

If I let you go

am I still Zhuo Donglai?

Gao Jianfei? How come?

How did you get messed up in this?

Maybe I'm still naive.

So I still believe in justice.

Then hope you won't die in here!

Coz you have an appointment with our Chief.

I need someone here!

Yes.

Take these two men down.

Yes.

Hold on.

It's not two, it's three.

I may not be good enough to swear with you

but at least I can die with you!

How nice!

Another innocent death?

Master Zhuo, look.

Look, Master Zhuo.

Don't panic, Master Zhu.

No one can touch you while I'm here.

Let's go.

Good.

Hold on.

Big brother, this is where we part.

What? Aren't you coming to Luoyang with me?

Didn't you hear what he said just now?

I still have an appointment with Sima Chaoqun.

Is it the usual veggie noodles?

Yes, the usual one.

Okay.

A bowl of veggie noodles.

My last name is Gao, Gao Jianfei.

I know.

Yangjian was killed by you?

You knew that?

Your noodles are here...

I'm leaving. Coming along?

So you've woken up.

Why did you bring me here?

I didn't bring you here, you followed me.

You said your name is Gao Jianfei.

That's right.

The mountain that you live at, is there a spring,

an old pine tree, and an old man?

How do you know?

Because a while back I inspected your sword.

There's a tear stain on it.

So it's because of this sword

that you tried to bring me here.

You can say that.

Who exactly are you?

Why did my Master say that

you're the most fearful man of the world?

Why did you kill Yangjian?

Because in my entire life

I've been saved by two persons.

One of them is Zhumeng.

I killed Yangjian to repay his kindness.

But that has nothing to do with...

why I brought you here today.

In that case, you acted all because of this sword.

Correct.

Because all my life I was looking for this sword.

And the person who carries it.

Why?

Come with me.

These are all the precious treasures of the world

as well as the most dangerous weapons.

And this is the legendary mysterious wooden box.

It contained the essence of thirteen weapons.

At the blink of an eye...

It can turn into a weapon that can be used

as thirteen different weapons.

No wonder that day at Zhuo Donglai's secret room

it looked as if more than 10 guys had a fight in there.

Why are you telling me all these secrets?

Because I want to leave everything here to you.

But, only upon one condition

that is, unless I die, otherwise

you have to stay here forever.

Why do you want me to stay here forever?

Because I'm trying to gamble with fate.

Somebody told me that

since the day I was born

I'm destined to be killed under this sword.

I don't quite believe that.

So, I want to make this deal with you.

Don't you worry, I've no intention to kill you.

Moreover, you're much more skillful than I am.

It won't be easy for me to kill you.

But, fate is the will of God.

It's something beyond our anticipation.

So I want you and this sword to stay here forever.

No.

I won't stay here.

Because when I left

my Master told me

to bring this sword with me, so as to deal with

the most serious crisis in a hundred years.

No matter it's life or death, good sign or an omen,

this is a crisis of the world.

It has to be settled by this Sword of Tears.

Tears... tears...

Is this really the will of God?

Anyway, thanks for your kindness.

Goodbye.

Hold on.

I forgot to tell you one thing.

Whoever comes in here...

Cannot go out alive.

Why?

Because I gave everybody a fair chance.

One of the two bottles of wine here is poisoned.

Unfortunately,

everybody chose the poisoned one.

So I can go after drinking it?

Of course.

Why did you choose that one?

Because just now I saw you...

drink from the other bottle.

So I chose this one.

Strange.

I'm still alive.

Why don't you choose the same one?

That's the reason they died.

You must have taken the antidote before you drank.

That's why you won't be affected.

In fact, this one is the poisoned one.

You're really clever.

Maybe this is the will of God as well.

You little slut, how dare you take my thing?

Give it back to me.

Who says I wish to keep it?

But now is not the time to return.

Why?

Because there is someone...

who wants to return this to you in person.

Who is it?

If you want to know

then come here tonight!

Tonight?

The jewellery you wanted

is all in here.

You are...

I'm Gracie.

And also the little slut of this morning.

Please.

Why do you want to see me?

Do we need a special reason to be friends?

Or could it just be... destiny?

Am I ugly?

No.

On the contrary, you're very charming.

Thank you.

Have you ever heard that...

It's best to see the moon next to this lake.

Really?

There is also this legend.

A poet has built a house here

just for the sake of seeing the moon

all the way until his death.

But...

Worldly people do not have this luxury.

Are you okay?

I've stumbled into this wooden chair, my chest hurts.

Let me see.

A mingled dream in a starry night.

Two thorny paths where the ends won't meet

Gracie.

Gao Jianfei, first of February.

The ruins of Han nobleman, Zhuo Donglai.

Gao Jianfei is truly a man of his word.

I even thought that you've left with Zhumeng.

Zhumeng and I are not closest of friends.

We've just met.

And I'm not a member of the Hall of Braveheart.

Why should I flee?

Moreover, I've made a promise with you.

How could I go back on my word?

Very nice! Please.

No offense.

The Sword of Tears is really amazing.

Who is that man in grey?

He is the killer of Yangjian.

Always carries along the legendary wooden box.

Mysterious as well as terrifying.

Master Xiao, since you've rescued me

you haven't said one word.

Why is that?

Also...

What should I do to thank you?

The reason I rescued you...

is because I will pass everything of mine to you.

So I can't let you die.

Regarding thanking me,

that's not necessary.

Because in my life

I have three missions, besides looking for you.

The other one is to repay Zhumeng's kindness.

Concerning the third mission;

I don't even know when I should carry it out

because I'm waiting for the red smoke to come out.

Red smoke?

That's right.

When the red smoke appears, then it's time for me

to perform the last mission.

By the way,

the other day,

didn't you make a brotherly bond with Zhumeng?

I've heard that his Hall of the Braveheart...

was all destroyed by Zhuo Donglai

while he was away.

It happened like this.

Zhuo Donglai had bribed Caichong.

one of the four favorite aides of Zhumeng.

So when Zhumeng secretly stole into Changan,

during which time he asked me to kill Yangjian,

Caichong took this opportunity to team up with

the spy sent by Zhuo Donglai and launched attack.

In one single night, they killed almost everyone

...in the Hall of Braveheart.

Greetings to you, Chief.

He is Caichong, one of the four favorite aides

...of Zhumeng.

He is also a talented man of our time.

Talented?

Chief.

Talented doesn't always mean skillful in martial arts.

It could refer to someone smart and worldly.

Not only have I come to place myself at your service

but I've also changed my name following Master Zhuo.

Now my name is Zhuoqing.

Zhuoqing, tell the Chief about...

The present state of the Hall of Braveheart.

The Hall of Braveheart is no more.

The only regret is...

Zhumeng has escaped.

So where is he now?

I've no idea!

Could it be the man in grey?

Master.

You're here.

Yes, Master.

Did you bring the opium?

Of course.

Good, very good.

Gracie.

Yes.

What's the matter, dad?

Put the opium in a safe place.

Yes, dad.

I've heard the Sword of Tears has surfaced again.

That's right.

It's now with someone named Gao.

So the secret they talked about is true.

What secret?

Xiao Daishi is a father not only to Xiao Leixue,

but also to an illegitimate son.

When he gave the sword to my third fellow apprentice

he gave him also a purse.

Could it be that, it contained...

The date of birth of Gao?

It's destiny, really.

What destiny?

Master, think about this.

If both of them are sons of Xiao Daishi

then they will both be under the curse of the sword.

Zhumeng is now a useless man

and Sima Chaoqun is within my control.

A 100 years inexorable fate of martial arts world...

would fulfill amongst the four of them.

That's right.

Master, when I become the ultimate winner

and get the seal

you'll get more opium.

I'm no longer interested in...

what's happening out there.

My only interest is in the opium.

By the way, Master.

Did you once mention that Xiao Daishi

had given you a Death Warrant?

And with that Death Warrant...

It can order Xiao Leixue to kill anybody?

That's right.

Can I take a look at it?

Of course.

This is the Death Warrant.

Whoever's name I put in, will be killed.

This is the red smoke needed to inform him.

I see.

I'll disturb you no more.

I should get going.

Please enjoy your opium.

Good.

Please.

Zhuo Donglai.

What's up?

Five years ago.

You used opium to trick my dad to come here.

You want him to help you in conquering the world.

I think now it is about time.

When will you let us go?

Don't you like it here?

Why do you want to go back?

You think it's good here?

My dad is heavily indulged in opium.

He doesn't care about anything anymore.

We are no different than being under house arrest.

You are pretty smart.

Okay!

I promise you,

after I've attained success, I'll let you go.

The first thing I need to do now...

is to get rid of Sima Chaoqun.

Isn't that enough to ruin the Hall of Braveheart?

Why must I kill Zhumeng?

As the saying goes: cut the weeds and dig up the roots.

Moreover, the man in grey has shown up again.

If you don't inspect the site in Luoyang in person

I'm afraid trouble will spring up again.

The horses are all ready.

I am going.

Didn't you go along with Master?

That's right.

We went with him till the Red Flower Market.

Go... go...

What are you doing in here?

Nothing, just because the Chief is away, and

the Union still needs to operate smoothly.

So I'm here to get the seal and the arrow token.

Who is here in such a broken house as this?

I'm here to look for Zhumeng.

Him again? You're too late.

He's dead?

No, he won't die.

Even though the cunning Sima Chaoqun used

all the dirty tricks trying to get rid of him.

Yet our brave lion won't die that easily.

Regretfully, our Nailed Shoe

got killed by that cunning bastard.

Who is Nailed Shoe?

Nailed Shoe?

He's the giant of our Hall of Braveheart.

When our Master came back from Changan

he immediately fell into the trap...

set up by the traitor Caichong.

Master was surrounded by almost a 100 fighters.

Beside him is only the skinny and tiny Nailed Shoe.

Still, Nailed Shoe used his life to protect Master.

Not only was he hacked several times, but...

he even swallowed his nose that got chopped off.

At last, he died in the battle!

But his sacrifice

has aroused the spirit and loyalty of the others.

When Master was saved

he hanged the only pair of nailed shoes he had...

at the place where he sacrificed

so that everybody knows that

the Hall of Braveheart has such a loyal fighter.

Why should I force the death of Nailed Shoe?

Why would I drive Zhumeng away?

No.

It's not me that wanted all these.

It's Donglai, he planned everything.

That's right. Where is Zhumeng now?

I've heard that Zhumeng brought with him

the last surviving ten fighters or so

and went to Changan.

As what I've expected.

The Hall of Braveheart wasn't so united at first.

The blood of Nailed Shoe has united them again.

Where are they now?

In the secret chamber of the brothel.

Master, let's kill them.

Let's kill all the way to their headquarter.

Yes, all the way to their headquarter...

We can come in, but cannot go out.

Why?

At first I thought Zhuo Donglai is a bumpkin.

Now I know that I've made a gross mistake.

If I'm right this time

the moment we came in

they have already surrounded us out there.

So you guys are here at last.

We are here.

It's you?

That's right. I'm Zhuoqing, greetings to you, Master.

Your last name was not Zhuo in the past.

I've put my past behind me.

Sometimes you should learn from me.

When you try to recall what you shouldn't recall

at the wrong time is suffering indeed.

Bastard.

How come I trusted you in the past?

Even though I'm not so loyal, I'm worldly.

So, in case the Hall of Braveheart...

does defeat the Union one day

maybe I'll place myself at your service again.

Bullshit...!

Master Zhu, you can kill me anytime you want.

But before you kill me

you better understand why I came.

What do you want?

This crook is here today to invite you

on behalf of our Master Zhuo

to have a drink at the headquarter.

By that time...

You will see the one that you've been looking for.

Graceful?

You're so impolite to your guest.

What? You've killed Zhumeng.

Now you want to kill me.

First of all, I didn't kill Zhumeng.

Secondly, I'm not here to kill you.

On the contrary, I want to invite you and Zhumeng

to have dinner with me tomorrow night.

By then...

You will see the one you've always wanted to see.

So you are here!

Graceful.

Graceful

Gracie.

Gao, why are you here?

It's no wonder Zhuo Donglai said that...

over here, I'll meet with the person

that I most longed to see in my whole life.

Oh, and why did you leave so suddenly that night?

Graceful, look around and see who else is here.

Zhumeng, how come you are here?

Because he said if I come here, I'll see the one

that I've been looking for in my whole life.

But you'd never have imagined that...

The woman in your life

is also the woman of your brother!

I've never dreamt that.

Zhuo Donglai, you're so treacherous.

What? You've wronged your brother

and you put the blame on me?

Gao.

Zhuo Donglai, you're so shrewd.

You knew that Zhumeng loved to dance

so you tried every means to arrange our meeting

and asked me to dance with him three whole days

and then later on to leave him quietly.

Let him look for me.

Later, you made an excuse and said you wanted to

...check if Gao's sword is the Sword of Tears

and asked me to dress up as a beggarm

arranged our meeting in a starry night at lakeside.

Everything that you did had a hidden agenda

and all that was meant for tonight.

Correct.

Heroes are likely to get caught by beauties.

The old sayings must have some ancient wisdom.

That's what life is all about.

The most beautiful thing in our life...

Usually is the most ugly thing when turned around.

Graceful, why did you do this?

Gao, you don't need to know the whole story.

You only need to know that...

The other night at lakeside

I do love you.

So we better not see each other again. If we're

destined to live apart, why fall in love together?

Just leave here!

Whatever remains is between...

Me and Zhuo Donglai.

But if anything does happen

you will know from the outside.

So, do it for my sake, just leave!

Zhuo Donglai, whatever I owe you

I believe it's all repaid now.

Because I know, from now on...

I don't mean anything to you.

I've already told your dad that.

You're indeed a very smart girl.

But, I want to ask you something.

Go ahead!

In order to reach one's goal, does he have to try...

every means to achieve it including devilish tricks?

No.

Not everyone can do that.

Only the cleverest man can do that.

Shit...!

You...

Thank you.

I remember that we had...

Danced together for three whole days and nights.

You had also remarked that...

You liked my legs.

Yes, they are beautiful.

Very elegant dancing steps.

Miss Graceful, Master...

This is the leg that you liked; I'm giving it to you!

From now on I won't dance again.

Miss Graceful, Miss Graceful...

Master, Master... take a look, Master...

Graceful, Graceful...

Master...

Graceful...

How can you let them go?

Why don't you kill Zhumeng right away?

We don't need to kill Zhumeng. It makes no difference.

With a dead man, when his heart is dead

will he still strive for fame and power?

Then... what about Gao?

Gao?

I've already sent someone to kill him.

The way you drink will easily kill you.

If you really want to die

you don't have to do it yourself

because someone wants you to die.

Who? Zhuo Donglai?

No, it's me, Xiao Leixue.

You didn't have to wait till now to kill me.

Turn around and look.

Did you see the red smoke rising at lakeside?

What happened?

This is Blood Fire, a smoke signal.

Once it appeares, death is sure to come...

To a very important person.

Why?

Because along with this Blood Fire

comes the Death Warrant from my departed father.

Whoever's name is on it...

I've to kill that person.

And my name is on this Death Warrant.

Correct.

So, today I have to kill you.

Have you seen clearly?

This is the Sword of Tears that you've talked about.

You said you will die under this sword.

So, I don't know today who is killing who.

That has to be left for fate to decide.

Your wooden box is really amazing.

Thank you.

No wonder, my Master said that...

The most terrifying person is you.

But, before you die

can you tell me one thing?

What?

When you left...

Did your Master mention anything to you...

about the purse?

What purse?

Aren't you aware of the relationship

...that you have with me?

What is our relationship?

My father is the maker of this Sword of Tears.

He had two junior fellow apprentice colleagues.

The first - Xiao Gongzi, a strange man but

also the most skillful one in martial arts.

Lately nobody knows where he is.

The second one is your Master.

He is a kind man, cares not for worldly treasures.

So my father not only gave him the Sword of Tears

but also told him the biggest secret of his life.

The biggest secret of my father's life...

is that he has an illegitimate son.

So, your Master is the only person to know

who my brother is.

And I've always thought that you are my brother.

I surely can't be your brother

because my parents are still living in the village.

Then... upon your departure

did your Master ask you to bring any letter?

Not really.

But the night before my departure

my Master did ask someone...

to take a letter to my uncle.

Uncle?

Strange enough!

This Death Warrant is given to me by him.

My name is written by Zhuo Donglai.

Look.

This is his note to me, asking me for a match.

Zhuo Donglai?

Maybe he knows where uncle is.

I found out that a lot of people...

Are like the chess pieces in your hand.

Manipulated by you.

You're really a clever man.

How did you manage to pass through...

my thirty six setups and enter here?

Don't you forget that...

I've killed Yangjian

in a totally concealed secret room.

Twenty years ago

I've made a contract with someone.

I think you knew that.

Of course I knew that.

I was the one to fill in the name.

You're pretty honest.

I only tell the truth.

But, it would be difficult to lie to me.

I've something else to ask you.

Go ahead!

Where's the one that gave you the contract?

Come with me.

Master.

Someone is here to see you.

Uncle.

Uncle, you...uncle!

Master.

Where is the purse?

What purse?

The one my father left behind, with my brother's info.

I don't know.

You've killed your Master.

How come you don't know where's the purse?

Who said I killed him?

If it's not you...

who else can get close to him and kill him?

Given the superb skills that he has.

Moreover, if you haven't killed him

how did you obtain the Death Warrant?

Tell me quick.

What's your secret motive in killing your Master?

Why should I tell you my secret?

Because your life is in my hand.

Once I open this box

it'll be too late for you to regret.

Then give it a try.

This is the boldest thing I've ever heard

...in my whole life.

Master Zhuo, Master Zhuo...

What's happening with him?

Zhuoqing.

Did you see clear enough?

He is the legendary man

with the terrifying wooden box.

It was said that once he opens the box

someone will die.

But unfortunately, he can never open it again.

Maybe you've heard me mention this.

It takes the right moment to kill.

Otherwise everything will not be the same again.

He has picked a wrong moment to take action.

Xiao Leixue.

Have you ever heard of the "scent of gentleman"?

Gentleman's friendship is as tasteless as water.

Without color nor odor, this poison is severe.

Just now I've put the poison

all over my Master's clothes.

When you touched him

you've already been poisoned.

I fought with you just to buy time.

I kept you fighting until your hands turned black.

Otherwise I won't be defeated by you

...that quickly.

Stop.

I have a certain hobby.

I like to watch a hero in his final days.

He's poisoned, his four limbs are stiff.

He can't use any strength now.

Even if he takes the antidote

he'll lose all his martial arts skill in five years.

Xiao Leixue.

Actually a gentleman is not that trustworthy.

A lot of times they are more treacherous

...than the others.

Xiao Leixue, Gao and Zhumeng belong to the past now.

Now we wait only for our Master Sima.

And so I'm here.

Chief, you're back.

Get the wine.

It's okay.

Please come in.

I'm too tired for a drink.

By the way, how's the weather in Luoyang?

Very good.

Better than here.

The blood that was spilled dried faster over there.

Spilled blood has got to dry sooner or later.

It makes no difference if sooner or later.

The way of the world is all the same.

Unfortunately for us mortals

coming back a few days earlier or later

makes all the difference in the world.

Oh, is that so?

Zhuo Donglai, come with me all by yourself.

We'll face death sooner or later.

Just like what you said just now

the blood will get dry sooner or later.

Still, there's a difference to when you die.

If I die earlier than my enemy

then how can I kill him?

You're right.

Because killing needs the right timing.

At a different moment...

Everything will not be the same again.

So I said you're always right.

Timing is really important.

You've arranged for me to take on Yangjian,

attacked the Hall of Braveheart during the ceremony,

tricked me into going to Luoyang...

upon the appearance of man in grey.

So you knew of all my plans!

Can I not be aware of them now?

I'm so surprised.

How can I be caught unaware by my own aide!

This has been the truth of the 'shifting of power'

...ever since ancient times.

And you... are no exception.

By the way...

How come you're so clear about everything now?

Because I've thought about everything carefully

so as to decide what I should do.

So what should you do now?

I've thought about it thoroughly.

As you said, killing takes the right timing.

If not...

Everything's changed, and nothing is right again.

Sima Chaoqun, in the past you gained the upper hand.

But not today.

Why?

That again is the question of timing.

Because today you're blinded by hatred.

So although you have the best weapon

you can't win over my two swords here.

You people...

They are all talented people. Go!

Sima Chaoqun is still Sima Chaoqun.

Haven't you always wanted to know...

What will happen if we have a one on one match?

That's right, especially today.

Good! All of you listen.

No one is allowed to interfere; whoever does so...

I'll kill him first.

Please!

You...

Didn't you say they can't interfere?

Can my word be trusted?

To be honest, saying that is the only way

to keep you off guard from them.

Come on...

Now you all see this.

There's no such thing as 'unbeatable' in this world.

The question is how.

Hold on.

He's not dead yet.

There's not much difference anyway. He has failed.

And thus he's no longer Sima Chaoqun.

Like Zhumeng, they are both useless men now.

Take him away!

Yes.

Mister.

It's raining so hard!

Please take a seat inside.

No, I'm here to get some dry food.

Come in, come in.

Don't argue.

Listen, the most skillful man in the world...

Is it Sima Chaoqun?

Right!

I've heard that he's a smart and able man.

Never failed in any match.

You're all so correct.

What's more, he's actually a relative of mine.

There's one time when I saw him with my own eyes,

beating up fifty-eight men all by himself.

A punch here, a kick there, and a slap.

Three postures and he killed all of them!

Hey Shenlao, that's too exaggerated!

Believe it or not! He used only three postures.

Otherwise how can he be The Unbeatable?

Bullshit...

He's not a hero, he's not a hero.

He's an idiot, a big idiot.

How dare you insult Sima Chaoqun in front of me?

You know who is he to me?

He's my cousin's father's uncle's daughter's...

Cousin's uncle's friend.

Insulting him means insulting me.

Say quickly: Sima Chaoqun is a big hero.

Sima Chaoqun is not a big hero.

How do you know?

Because... I'm Sima Chaoqun.

How dare you pretend to be him!

Master, forget it. Master, let him go!

He's just a drunkard.

He didn't intend to offend you.

Okay!

Next time if you get drunk again, at least...

Don't pretend to be my relative Sima Chaoqun again.

Sure.

Let's drink again, come on...

Thank you.

Gentlemen, it's okay now....

Have a seat...

Have a seat...

It's okay.

Chief, you....

Who are you?

I'm Ah Gen.

The spy from the Union that was sent...

to The Hall of Braveheart.

I recall now.

It was said that later you really betrayed us

and turned to the Hall of Braveheart.

Because later I found out that Zhumeng

is a good man too... so I can't bear to betray him.

So you must know where he is now.

I know. He's at the ruins of the Han's royal palace

taking care of the dying Miss Graceful.

Master, someone is here to see you.

Who?

Sima Chaoqun.

Let all the torches be lighted.

Let everything that can be burned, burn.

Yes.

You're Sima Chaoqun.

Do I look like I'm Sima Chaoqun?

You don't look like

The Unbeatable Sima Chaoqun.

But I know you must be him.

Why?

Because only he...

will come to see me at this time.

I've always imagined that our first meeting...

will take place in Luoyang.

You have your sword, and I'm on my horse!

But instead...

Instead, our first meeting occurs

when both of us are completely defeated.

You're still Sima Chaoqun, I'm still Zhumeng.

Everyone in the Hall of Braveheart has vowed

to behead you before we will go back.

I know. That's why I come today.

I'm here to repay my debt.

How can you repay it?

Still, I have to.

Chief, Chief...

Nice saying.

Brothers, he is Sima Chaoqun.

The one who has destroyed our Hall of Braveheart.

It's him.

How many of our brothers were left unburied?

How many of our sisters became widows?

And our children, for the sake of living,

have become beggars, prostitutes.

It's all because of him.

Come, you all have weapons in your hands.

You can go up to him

and chop him up into pieces.

Go, go to him, chop him up.

What's the matter with you all? Why don't you move?

Don't tell me you forgot how to kill.

Bull, you are such a hunk.

You never hesitate in killing.

How come...

You can't even hold your sword now?

Master, I've always wanted to kill him.

Even in my dream.

However.

Now...

Now what?

Now...

If I killed him like this, even if I have my revenge

how can I face the other heroes?

You... can you use just any sword to kill.

Sword is for killing.

Then you better kill me first.

Because... even though

I owe the Hall of Braveheart a heavy blood debt,

even though I admire you as a hero,

even though I can't kill you,

but I hate to say that I do have to fight with you.

Good... very good.

Be it that you can kill me.

Or that I can kill you.

I have no regret whatsoever.

Why? Aren't we friends?

What happened?

Looks like you're drunk.

It also seems you haven't slept for three days.

You do get it right.

Now you do look like Sima Chaoqun.

Otherwise how can I kill Zhumeng.

Master.

Master...

Miss Graceful can't stand it any longer

Zhumeng, Zhumeng, where are you?

Where are you?...

I'm here, I'm here.

I'm so afraid, I'm so afraid to go alone.

The path to the netherworld is so long.

Don't go. Stay with me, can you?

Sure, I'll stay with you. Don't be afraid

I'll be here with you.

It's so strange.

I feel like nothing strange has ever happened.

There's no hatred, no grudges.

Only a little bit of faint memory.

If you have a chance of seeing Gao

please say goodbye to him

...for me.

Okay, okay.

Very good.

Seems like the wind has stopped.

A love unfulfilled, a path of no return.

A butterfly carries no burden.

A butterfly carries no hatred

This is the invitation card from the Union

inviting all of them to be here at the Moon Festival

to take part in your inauguration ceremony.

Zhumeng of the Hall of Braveheart,

The Unbeatable Sima Chaoqun,

Xiao Leixue with his wooden box

and Gao are all things of the past.

Heroes of the world.

When there is no more enemy

it is indeed lonely.

Master Gao, Master Gao.

So Gao is not dead yet.

He's waiting for you in the living room.

Gao Jianfei is still alive?

You've been waiting here for long.

It's okay, I can wait.

Once I've waited for a camellia to bloom.

Guess how long I've waited?

How long?

Three days.

You waited for three days for it to bloom

and then to pluck it.

No, I just wanted to look at it.

But I didn't pluck it.

It's like I've waited for you here.

But not to kill you.

Then why are you here today?

I want to place myself at your service

because the whole world

is now under your control.

I want fame and riches.

Seems like this is the only way, how's that?

Good, from now on

all thirty-nine sections of men are yours to control.

If anyone complains

I'll kill him first.

Very good. And what's your condition?

The condition is, you have to kill Zhumeng

and Sima Chaoqun at once.

Killing Sima may be easy for you, but not Zhumeng.

Because I know, at the Red Flower Market

you and Zhumeng have vowed a brotherly bond.

Plus the affairs with Graceful.

Seems like you owe him a lot.

As heartless as a sword, the world talks no loyalty.

Where's Zhumeng?

Sima Chaoqun and Zhumeng are both up there.

How do you know?

Ever since I let them go to the headquarter

I've deployed someone to spy on them.

I guess you knew that Graceful has cut off her leg.

I know.

So Zhumeng brought her here to await death.

Why here?

There's a legend about an Emperor who died here

and later on became a fairy in the heaven,

so a lot of people want to die here

and they would throw the body into this fairy lake.

You may be curious as to why I didn't kill...

Sima Chaoqun and Zhumeng.

Now, I can tell you honestly.

I'm leaving them to you.

Why?

Because I want you to become

another Unbeatable

like Sima Chaoqun.

To be the idol of everyone.

Very smart.

You're cleverer than Sima Chaoqun.

Because you know, to be the top of the world

is the most tragic thing on earth.

Then why don't we go up now?

Life doesn't offer very many chances for pain.

Graceful is dying.

Let Zhumeng enjoy this last moment with her.

Anyway, you said you can wait.

Graceful... Graceful...!

Graceful is finally dead.

It's about dawn.

They will take her body down very soon.

We should get ready.

Graceful is dead, you're all relieved now.

So as to make it convenient for you all...

I will send you all to heaven from here.

What? You are here to kill us too?

He... is the new star of our Union

and they are the ruthless killers

Zhumeng, you know, loyalty and friendship

...can all be bought by money.

The sword is merciless, and heartless is the hero.

What are you waiting for? Make your move.

I'm waiting for my settlement.

I owe someone, someone else owes me.

Now is the time to settle.

Gao.

Now is your chance to build up a name in the Union

and Sima Chaoqun, Zhumeng,

these two heroes are waiting for you.

Big brother, Mr. Sima, I'm so sorry.

But now is my turn to show off.

So please stoop down a bit today.

I thought I met a man in the Redwood Forest.

So it's only a dog.

A dog and a hero at his end are both pitiful.

You beast.

Dog is a beast, you can't compare a man with it.

You're not dead yet, nor are you defeated.

Gao Jianfei, so I'm right about you.

Earlier I didn't really believe that you'll turn to me.

So you've waited for three days

for the moment of getting the sword just now.

Correct, because when Xiao Leixue tried to kill me

I found out that the Death Warrant is written by you.

So the planning for this day has been done before.

Zhuoqing, what do you mean?

This must be a stunning surprise to you.

Didn't you mention a while back...

that loyalty, friendship.

can all be bought with money?

Zhuoqing is truly a bastard among all of your men.

He released me right away upon receipt of money.

So now... Zhuoqing has no choice but to kill you.

Zhumeng and Sima are not the same men as before.

You've lost all of your inner strength.

Gao's Tear-stain Sword is in my hand.

As for Zhuoqing, he's not a human being,

so that doesn't count.

Don't you all forget that I hold a special sword.

But you too shouldn't forget that

my box contains thirty-seven different weapons.

One of them is designed to cope with your sword.

Gao, didn't your Master ask you to deal...

With this serious crisis?

So I'll leave to you the task of...

Killing Zhuo Donglai and coping with the sword.

Zhuo Donglai.

You can calculate everythingm

except this weapon.

What Xiao Leixue just whispered to me...

is this very secret.

How's that? Now the sword is in my hand again.

But why do you still need this sword...

Since now you know it's useless?

It's exactly because it's useless,

so I'm going to throw it away,

not to be seen again.

Now the weapon is in my hand.

It's my turn to kill you.

You could never have dreamed of this, right?

I didn't truly want to throw away

the Sword of Tears.

But I knew Xiao Leixue

would not easily let go of the sword.

He would let you save it.

So when your focus was shifted

I grasped the chance and got your weapon.

There's no such thing as top weapon in this world,

only the top man.

Because a weapon is only a tool for him.

Gao, now's the time.

Got it.

What is this all about?

You know everything of the world,

except the secret of this sword.

The bottom part is detachable.

I specially made this weapon just to fool you.

The only way to defeat the cleverest man of the world

is to make use of his own self.

This is called cleverness may overreach itself.

Strange.

How come the tear stain has disappeared?

Didn't you say that, only when...

Xiao Daishi's son is killed by this sword

can the tear omen disappear?

That's right, the tear stain is genuine

and you've just killed Xiao Daishi's son.

One night, Master suddenly asked for me.

He told me that

he received the purse sent by Gao's Master.

It had a note saying I was Xiao's illegitimate son.

I didn't want Master to spread this secret out,

so I killed him at night

and stole his Death Warrant.

Thereby goes the story of you killing young Gao.

What? So you are my brother, is it?

However, I've never regarded you as my brother.

A conscience that lets you go alone

Heroes do not shed tears that lightly

To the farthest corners, go awash their footprints

Heroic tears are not easily shed

Rippling to the farthest corners, go their tracks