Original subtitles

Geezer

you know what this is?

Over the years in the JiangHu world

has lost many skilled warriors

There always have been some people

who were recruiting heroes from all over the world

to participate in trial of the Death Game

It is divided into five trial

and each trial has its own killing game

which is difficult to prevent

Of all the hundreds of masters

only one could survive in the end

These are

the death game

Risking one's life

Just for such a trivial thing

And for what?

One thousand taels of gold

We've lost a lot of tough guys over the years

Haven't made a lot of gold

Gold earned by stepping on the necks of others

you dare to speak?

Geezer

if no one comes back alive

who did you hear it from?

Rumors on the streets

Rumors on the streets

Go have a look if he's dead

Bull shut

How dare you sneak up on me

bastard! I'll kill you

This tablet is worth one thousand taels of gold

How is it on a child?

He is from the Peng family

of the Five Tiger Soul Severing Sword

It's a shame he doesn't have his father's skills

This tablet marks his death soon

Does this count as skill?

Lao Si

Lao Si

30-years Nu Er Hong?

We only have sorghum wine

Fill it up

Fill it up

this wine is on me

Once filled

drink it outside

Fill the bottle up

The tablet and child

I'll be taking them both

I thought you were dead

They are all bandits from the Dong Ting Lake

They all deserve to be punished severely

Why don't you kill them?

When did you start sparing lives?

Where's your sword? Huh?

I made a promise to someone to

not kill again

Not kill?

How will you not kill?

How can you not kill?

That tablet is mine, give it back

Have you killed anyone before?

Go home

Who are you?

Who the hell are you?

Invisible Flames

Sky-Piercing Sword

Furious thunder igniting the flames of karma

Slaughtering gods, exterminating demons

condemning immortals

People vanish, streets empty, orphans lament

Red river flows, blood mists like smoke

Once vanished, unseen by anyone

The wandering souls beneath the sword

Dare not sleep

Hey

Stop looking for trouble

Amitabha

Esteemed patron

do you walk without looking at the path?

You, monk

Clearly it was you who bumped into me

Besides

like this

who can see you?

What did you say?

There's one path to the Eight Immortals' divine road

Everywhere in the world has its own path

Being friendly when away from home brings wealth

Hitting and running

I'll kill you

Big Brother

I've long heard of the renowned

Master Guang Han of Ku Rong Temple

Today

seeing you confirms your great reputation

However, this trial is about to begin

Great Master

you might as well save your energy

Let's talk inside

Who do you think you are?

Ning He, from Hua Mountain

Amitabha

It's Master Ning from the Hua Mountain sect

I was reckless

Since Master Ning has spoken,

I will spare him

Master Ning of the Ruyi sword

I've heard so much about you

I'm Feng Yi Yang from Tong Yuan

Thank you, Master Ning, for intervening

Young Brother

The death game is no simple matter

Be careful

What are you looking at?

Release me

Let go!

Welcome to the death game

Heroes, having accepted the heroic invitation

and traveled afar

I presume you've heard of the death game

Like previous years

any hero that completes the Five Poison Trial

will receive one thousand taels of gold

Above the steps is the first challenge of the trials

You must navigate through the maze to reach the pier

within two hours

Everyone, you may begin

Thank you, sister, for before

If it weren't for your palm strike

that monk would've got me

It wasn't me

It was…

Death game is exceptionally perilous

This maze too

Everyone

take care

Gold!

Look at all the gold!

Sister

be careful of traps

Big Brother

I saw it first

What are you doing?

Out of my way

Snake!

There're snakes!

Don't come here

Everyone,

we're in the midst of the trial

Caution is important

This trial

is truly treacherous

Don't touch that

it will collapse.

Do not move

Move and you die.

Who are you trying to fool?

Brother don't leave

I'm Feng Yi Yang from Tong Yuan

Brother!

I'm Feng Yi Yang from Tong Yuan

Brother!

Saving a life is more important

Brother，what are you doing?

Jump on the count

of three!

Brother, but I…

One…

No

Two…

Wait, wait!

Brother

Three!

If there's anything you need me to do

just tell me

I'll jump through fire without hesitation

Just say the word

Brother

Five poisons

Five Poisons

Where are the Five poisons?

Tricks and traps

How unexciting

General

do you know

which five poisons refers to?

It's meant to be poisonous creatures like

snakes

scorpions, toads，lizards

right?

This stage is the Golden Snake

there's meant to be snakes

There are snakes!

That a snake?

Smaller than a loach

The Golden Snake

is only a metaphor

It symbolizes human greed

Greed my ass

What kind of metaphor is that?

Swords, spears, and bats are more straightforward

The five poisonous creatures are a representation

of the five poisons of the mind

greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt

This is essence of the death game

Young Master's words are profound

They have broadened my experience

General Li

General Li

The Trial has only just begun

why not find a better steed?

Hong Liu

come have a drink with General Li

Relax a bit

Mr Qi

Master Mu

Number 26. What are the odds?

How does the young Master want to bet?

Eleven to one

if he wins alone

What are your intentions?

Number 26，the only winner

Ten Thousand taels

Generous

So majestic, Master Mu

Master Mu

this is only the first stage

Is it too hostile?

Let me have a look.

Who has number 26?

Eng Shun of The Five Tigers Soul Severing Blade

Peng Shun

what's his history?

Peng Shun. Almost fifty

Nine feet tall

Long, tangled hair

Narrow, sharp eyes

Usually wields a large machete

But this number 26

around thirty years old

Dressed like

a wandering swordsman without weapons

only a liquor gourd

It doesn't add up

Interesting

Mater Mu has already placed a large stake on him

This is very serious

find out his background

for me immediately

Understood

Congratulations to everyone

for successfully navigating the maze

please board the ship

This stage, truly so boring

Don't worry

the Golden Snake was designed by Master Zhao

I'm sure it won't disappoint you

Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch

Brother, which boat will you be on?

Let's stick together

have each other's backs

Peng Shun, Master of the Five Tiger Soul Severing Blade

nine feet tall

Shoulder length tangled hair

You really don't look anything like him

Could it be his son, Peng Fa?

But even then

he doesn't look like someone in their teens, right?

I'm just a wandering swordsman

putting my life

on the line for a thousand taels of gold

Great warrior

you jest

With your skills and prowess, how could you be unknown?

In times when names and identities fade

are there really few nameless and anonymous individuals?

He purpose of hosting the death game

is to witness the prowess of heroes from all over

Not knowing your name is a little

embarrassing for us

Let's talk after the trials

If I fail

I'll be an unnamed, unclaimed corpse

Big brother

You're not called Nameless, are you?

Show some common sense

Give it to them

This is someone who knows the rules

Money earned by risking lives

Why should it be given to them?

You need to be alive to spend this money

Who said we've made it out of the first stage?

Don't panic

Brother

I can't swim!

Hold this

Jump!

Here we go again

Tricks and traps

laying with people's hearts

It's so tedious

don't you agree?

So tedious

This is Master Zhao's ingenious scheme

We...

Wait, wait.

Where is Master Zhao?

A new distinguished guest has arrived

Mr Qin, from the Ministry of Revenue

Currently serving tea to Master Zhao

A fourth ranking official serving tea

to Master Zhao?

Is the Minister Qin's first time witnessing the death game?

How do you find it?

Interesting?

Thank you for your guidance, sir

It's truly broadened my horizons

I used to enjoy watching martial artists fighting each other

It was interesting

But the more I watched

the more I realized

there are things to contemplate

Gold in hand, no one wants to let go

By the time you understand

it's too late

Am I right?

Sir

the reported salt tax figures

for Jiangsu and Zhejiang province may be incorrect

Allow me to check them

then return the correct figures to you

Minister Qin

let's not talk business

We are on the same ship later

Congratulations everyone

You have all passed the Golden Snake Trial

What kind of trials are these bull shit?

You're trying to take our lives!

This stage tempts your inner greed

Only by overcoming your greed will you pass through smoothly

I'm out

Once you participate in the death game

you must see it through to the end

Everyone calm down

Please follow me

Steady hands when killing

No shame when facing Buddha

Master

if a clay statue of Bodhisattva can't defend itself

why do you pray it bless you?

I am a devout disciple

I need not ask for blessings

Then what are you doing?

I just need to pray for

Bodhisattva to not bless any of you

Esteemed heroes，you've worked hard today.

We've

prepared some food and liquor

The next trial begins tomorrow

Rest well

don't rush

I haven't finished explaining the rules.

These don't come free

Five taels of gold？

Is this a chicken or a phoenix?

Such a small bottle of medicine

for ten taels of gold

The price isn't cheap

but didn't you gain a lot

from the last trial?

Who cares if it's expensive

better than being dead.

Amitabha

I want something vegetarian to eat

Get lost

Brother

please give me some

I'll do anything for it

Thank you for the donation.

Not at all

It's the least I could do

I don't lack food

It's all for you

accumulate merit and blessings

The great Monk speaks the truth.

I'll help you

Thank you, Master Ning

Everyone

The death game

can't be completed alone

Internal conflict will

only cause harm

I'm willing

to work

with everyone here

If anyone is injured

these two bottles

of medicine are for you

Me

I need

Me

Me first.

Don't rob me

Brother

I'm not hungry

Hey

Really. I'm not hungry

You saved me

This is to repay you

Saving you was a matter of convenience

Later if it's inconvenient, you can still be killed

The second trial

The Trial of the Scorpion

So, the water clock begins

The trial has commenced

You fifteen minutes

Before the water runs out

you must reach the other side of the stone bridge

to complete the trial

What is so peculiar about this stone bridge?

Tell us

Whether there's anything peculiar about it

you'll have to find out for yourself

However, before you get on the bridge

there's another request

While you cross the bridge

you must be blindfolded

Remember

under no circumstance can you remove

your blindfold when crossing the bridge

We'll be waiting for you on the other side

Good luck

Brother

let's go together

I have a wooden staff to clear the path

just follow behind me

Just look after yourself

Congratulations to the esteemed hero Ning

for successfully passing the trial

So, this is how it ends

Not very satisfying, was it?

It seems Master Ning

has fully understood the essence of

the Malevolent Scorpion trial

I heard

General Li wasn't satisfied with my Golden Snake trial

But it appears

your Malevolent Scorpion Trial has rules of its own

In my opinion

this trial should be called the Snail Trial

Don't worry

My Malevolent Scorpion Trial will live up to its name

It's spectacular

Everyone don't panic

Someone wants us to turn against each other

Who is randomly killing?

Death game

Perpetrators will die

Get down if you don't want to die

Master Ning

we can't hold it any longer!

Master Zhao, look here

This is the real Five Poisons

There are indeed scorpions

What about the malevolence?

Are you blind?

Is this not malevolent enough?

Who is this number twenty-six on earth?

Just an unknown wandering swordsman

Is it possible for some to be comparable as Hua Shan's

Ning He to be unknown?

Your skills are impressive

You are disgraceful

Congratulations everyone

for passing the Malevolent Scorpion Trial

We risked our lives

yet our lives are being gambled on by these people

Look. Look at that young monk

He's getting anxious

He's getting anxious

Master

don't be angry

I've been cheering for you this whole time

I can't bear it anymore

Please

refrain from disturbing our honored guests

Amitabha

I almost fell into the trap of anger

It seems the Malevolent Scorpion trial

represents anger within the Five Poisons

I'll help you transcend it

go peacefully into the afterlife

Admired patron

can you reach?

Do you need my help?

Your injuries are severe

inside, and out

Avoid the cold

Let me

do some cupping for you

Sister

you have some good skills

I stitch up all the torn clothes

at home

A seamstress

Brother

you saved my life again today

If there's anything

I can do

just command it

Live

Stay alive

Why didn't you kill him before?

I've promised someone

to never kill again

Never kill again?

How can you survive the death game

without killing?

How about this

the three of us team up

Divide the challengers

and the money equally

Brother

if you don't kill

just cripple them

I'll finish them off with my blade

Wind Chaser

This is a blade?

It is

Let me have a look

Do not draw it

Why?

My Master once said

in his lifetime

he never once drew his blade

Why?

Because the outside world isn't about fighting and killing

It's about interaction and social complexities

To not draw your blade

that's humanity. Drawing it, destroys that

You speak nonsense

Tell me

why are you here?

My Master's daughter

Ling Hua and I have known each other

from when we were little

We were childhood

sweethearts

My Master spent his life as a protection courier dealing

with bloodshed

His wife lived a life of fear

they didn't want their daughter to live the same life

So, you need the gold

Yes

My Master said if I want to marry Ling Hua

I need leave the courier business

and present a dowry of 100 taels of gold

So, all you need is 100 taels of gold?

No

Not only 100 taels

A wedding can be costly

and I want to buy a house in the capital

What kind of house costs that much?

I'll give you 150 taels of gold

It's settled

Who is Jin Biao Qiao Hong to you?

You know him?

Jin Biao Man Yu from the northern frontier

Snowfall and red plum blossoms drift

He has wielded the Plum Blossom Golden dart

for over a decade

Qiao Hong, the famous warrior

naturally I know him

Golden dart? What does it look like?

This dart isn't made of gold

Has Master Qiao encountered trouble?

Mad Bear disease

Mad Bear disease？

My Master has mentioned this before

Legend says there's a giant cannibalistic bear

in Changbai Mountain

Its fangs and claws are poisonous

If you're lucky enough to survive

you will turn mad

for the rest of your life

No one can survive the madness

Who?

Your father?

Impossible

My Master said

there is no hope

Nonsense

There's nothing that can't be cured with money

Also, true

My Master also said

the only illness in the world

is poverty

So

The three of us

should stick together

Brother, what do you think?

I agree

The death game

we shouldn't be terrified about the traps

and opponents

It's the human heart that is terrifying

We still don't know the origins of number 26

but according to the scouts

they've located the whereabouts of Peng Shun

wielder of the Five Tiger Soul severing Blade

He has abandoned his home to help the locals in the Heshuo

Province being affected

by the locust plague

He is distributing food to those in need

It seems their interest isn't in the gold

Something doesn't add up

Investigate quickly

Little time remains before the final three trials

I fear

it might cause further trouble

The third trial

is the Deceptive Toad Trial

You must pass through the chamber within two hours

This incense serves as a timer

It will burn for two hours

There are not flying darts

poisonous snakes, or beasts in this trial.

Only remember one thing

You must pass through within two hours

If anyone doesn't make it out

once the time is up…

They can only pray

Please proceed

Brother

Brother

I will clear the path for you

Daddy

Daddy

Qing Er

Qing Er

Qing Er

Qing Er

Don't be afraid

Daddy is here

Qing Er

Qing Er

He is a fake monk

You are not Guang Han

Who are you on earth?

Pretending a monk will be a tragic death

Daddy

Mother said your sins are a burden

Daddy

Did you kill me back then?

Qing Er

I'm so sorry

Stop following me

I pissed on your feet as a child

You kept following me

I was a child

I couldn't hold it

You just can't let it go huh?

Alright

today I will fight you

Brother

It's a hallucinogen

Let's go

Quiet

Stop talking

Stop it

Stop it

Do you understand?

It's driving me crazy

Both of you

stop talking

stop talking

Everyone

It appears my Illusionary Toad Trial is hard to defend

So many great warriors

yet not even one could withstand

the illusions of their greatest fears

How did they fall victim to it?

Chancellor

with your profound knowledge and wisdom

care to take a guess?

I've studied countless books of sages.

I've never delved into the realm of esoteric

and unconventional techniques

And what is that supposed to mean?

The Chancellor is praising

your brilliant design for this trial

More garrulous challenges

It seems pointless to watch these people go crazy

Stay calm

Stay calm

The winner is going to be determined

Wait me!

Wait me!

Congratulations to the three of you for making it out alive

Lin Yun of the Lin Yun Blade who killed

without batting an eye

It's been almost ten years since you disappeared

Now suddenly

resurfacing in our death game

I'm guessing not only for the thousand taels of gold?

Dying for gold isn't unusual

Master Lin, you're quite injured

Would you like to come

and let me tend to your wounds?

If there are any requests

please let us know

No

Thanks

My young sister

you wants others to share their stories

yet he remains secretive about his name and background

I have experience

let me give you some advice

Not everyone is as straightforward as you

Being cautious is a good idea

Ey

Is everything alright, Great Monk?

I observed the four omens at night

Eliminating illusions, awareness of the mind

However, all I perceived are ominous energies

I fear Master Ning will face a lot

of blood in the next trial

Oh

Master Ning's skills are unparalleled

overshadowing all others

The others see him as a thorn in their side

Indeed

I am recluse Finding assistance will be the best thing to do

Finding assistance will be the best thing to do

Ey

Can I ask the Great Monk

if you are willing to lend me a hand?

My Buddha has mercy

Master Ning has asked with such kindness

of course I won't refuse

Doing what?

Does it look good?

Good

You can speak?

Let me do it

The Illusion Toads poison

can lure the heart to a deep obsession

discovering the most intense fixation of the heart

Stop moving

Your wounds will open

This July herb soothes and relieves pain

Hey, you can't drink this much

you'll pass out

My wife says I've killed too many

She wants to save more lives to pay back my karmic debt

Why are you telling me all this?

I'm Lin Yun

I'm not here to pass the trials

I'm here for my wife

Now

they know who I am

I will be a target

It might be better to ally

yourself with someone else

Come on

Fight me

What were you just discussing?

Planning your strategy?

At this stage

do we have any other options but to work together?

You're right

If we stick with brother

we'll pass the trial

The fourth trial is called the Prideful Centipede

Everyone who has made it through are proud individuals

This trial requires you to set aside your pride

and move forward together

hand in hand

Everyone must form alliances of five

The two groups will race against each other

The first group to reach the finish line

will proceed to the final trial

The team that doesn't make it

will pass through the gates of hell

The team that doesn't make it

will pass through the gates of hell

Prepare your teams

You've had quite the stroke of luck today.

I will fight alongside you

Guan Yun Chang

prideful of his strategic and martial arts prowess

snubbed those around him

Leading to disaster

he was defeated in Mai Cheng

My Prideful Centipede Trial

warns against overconfidence

in fighting at the expense of others

Grand Scholar Sun

your trial seems to be referencing something.

The Grand Scholar seems to imply

that since we serve together in this court

we should support each other through thick and thin

right?

Are you ok?

Shall we make things more thrilling?

What are you suggesting?

Other than cheering

you may also contribute with gold

and silver for certain activities

It's forbidden to kill. Forbidden!

Virtues lay in sparing live

Do not recklessly increase the sin of killing

Brother

My knife

Feng Yi Yang

Feng Yi Yang

Brother

Congratulations everyone for

completing the Prideful Centipede

I still don't know

what your name is

Sometimes it may not be the enemy that kills you

it could be your brother

From tomorrow

no more brothers

I've discovered some information

on Number 26, Lin Yun

Why is he here?

Because of you？

Me?

One year ago

after the trial

You're done here

You can go

I will get some more gold medicine for you

Master Tu was victorious in the trial and won the gold

Who are those people wearing the five poison masks?

If you find that out

your life will be in danger

If you don't tell me

you'll die at once

If I were you

I'd take the gold and leave

Calm

calm down

Master Tu

Such a decent person

with excellent medical skills

such a shame

Shame, such a shame

If he's here for revenge

we can't keep him alive

But Master Mu has high stakes on him

if his death is suspicious

It's going to be hard to explain to our guests

Well

If you kill Guang Han first

If you kill Guang Han first

then he won't die

I've promised my wife

no more killing

Even though you didn't harm him

but you caused his death

None of your business.

It seems you've chosen the wrong partner

None of your business

You need to win the trial to save your father

don't you?

You can't win by relying on others

Especially not men

You must rely on yourself

Enough

A grapple between a snipe

and clam benefits the fisherman

Qiao Yu

it's all or nothing

The medicine to cure

your father does not come cheap

You can't afford to share the gold with another winner？

Enough

The death game isn't a place for making friends

How are you going to choose between

your father's life and someone else's life?

Enough

Everyone, the final trial

Within this bamboo forest

is the Suspicious Cicada

In the centre stands an ancient pagoda with cicadas

Deliver the golden bell to the pagoda

to be the victor of this trial

and receive three hundred

and thirty-three taels of gold

Isn't it one thousand taels of gold?

One golden bell is three hundred and thirty-three taels

With three golden bells collected

you'll receive an extra tael as bonus

If there's nothing further

please enter the forest

Only by joining together

can we reach the end

The death game is nothing but a game for the nobles

There are no winners

we are just chesses

I'm here for the chess pieces

What did you say?

In the face of power

so-called prestigious families

We are only the chess no matter how great the ability is

If you want to be outstanding

only rush out off the chessboard and be a chess player

But if you want to be a good player

you must first be a pawn

Fast

I saved you on a whim

If I need, I can kill you

That's what you taught me

These people

have been navigating the Jiang Hu world for many years

Do they really think they can win just by forming alliances?

Master Mu, this Suspicious Cicada trial

has truly opened my eyes

Master Mu was born into the royal family

Naturally he has a different perspective

and knowledge compared to us ordinary people

Not at all

It's because sibling rivalries offer a different perspective

than most people

Unbelievable

What kind of affair is this?

Allowing a women to take the lead

My lords

enjoying yourselves?

It seems the death game

happening once a year really

isn't satisfying enough

I agree!

It should be once a month

Great General

My lords

where in the world would I find so many experts

to entertain you?

Besides

even the most delicious feast

when eaten every day

becomes tedious

Not to worry

I've prepared a little gift for everyone

These are all from the previous trials?

Of course

Not to worry

everything has been cleaned

Just take it as a souvenir

Miss Qiao

sorry for the wait

Where's the gold?

Miss Qiao

risking everything for your father

is deeply moving

But

Mad Bear disease is a terminal illness

Even if you spend a fortune

can it be cured?

What is your meaning?

To be blunt

save your gold

if it can't be cured

This doesn't concern you

I completed the trials

Where is the gold?

Greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt

are the five poisons of the heart

You understand the fickleness of human nature

so how could you truly believe the promise

of a thousand taels of gold?

I am so sorry

Miss Qiao

You're here for gold

as am I

It's purely business

Let's be understanding of each other

Didn't you already…?

I inspected the body by myself

He was dead

July herb

can calm the mind

and relieve pain

At the right dosage

it can also induce temporary paralysis

That tea

Spiked with July herb

Why would someone as kind

as my wife meet such a fate?

Your wife overheard conversation about

the mastermind behind the Trials

I couldn't risk her knowing

I didn't know she was there

Her medical skills were remarkable

and had a kind heart

It was a real pity

You killed her

because she was kind?

Under no circumstances can I reveal

the mastermind of the Five Poison Trials

Devoid of conscience

You aren't afraid of retribution?

Devoid of conscience?

If I don't do this

someone else will

If there's a demand

there's a supply

I've run this estate

and in all my transactions

for twenty years

I've never taken a penny from the poor

You won't kill me, will you?

You swore an oath to never kill again

right?

That's right

I, Lin Yun, once swore an oath to someone

If I were to kill again

I would face the wrath of the Five Thunders

have no place for burial

never reincarnate for eternity

But

The person who could make me keep the vow

that oath died at your hands

Look!

Could it be the enemy has come knocking at the door?

The five of us here

what in the world would we be frightened of?

What a pity that it's gone

Why is this boat filling with water?

It's really water

Who says I cheated in the imperial examinations?

Who?

Friend

with your head they're going to give me a medal

Kill!

Kill!

I can't breathe under all this gold

I wrote all those articles

I never cheated

Never

Deceptive Toad

Father

Father

I was commanded by the Crown Prince

Please believe me

Father, please

Father

please

We don't get the gold

But you burn the place down

Where to next?

Kun Lun Mountains

Kongsang Sect

They are known for their potions

But they're more renowned for their penchant for killing

I have to go

Not just me

though, You too

You've got a lot of bad karma

Even Hell won't want you unless you

start doing some good deeds