WEBVTT FILE 1 00:00:02.000 --> 00:00:07.000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08.000 --> 00:00:13.000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:01:16.375 --> 00:01:20.083 [epic music playing] 4 00:01:53.416 --> 00:01:55.458 [music rises] 5 00:02:01.750 --> 00:02:02.875 [fort master] In China, 6 00:02:02.958 --> 00:02:07.208 legends of unrivaled warriors have existed forever. 7 00:02:07.833 --> 00:02:11.041 These warriors are rare martial arts experts 8 00:02:11.125 --> 00:02:14.541 who absorb the power of heaven and earth. 9 00:02:15.208 --> 00:02:17.000 Every battle makes them stronger, 10 00:02:17.083 --> 00:02:20.250 every allied they need increases their potential. 11 00:02:20.333 --> 00:02:25.125 Allowing them to amass incredible cosmic power within their bodies. 12 00:02:25.208 --> 00:02:29.416 [epic music playing continues] 13 00:02:31.875 --> 00:02:35.166 Unrivalled warriors are blessed by the heavens, 14 00:02:35.916 --> 00:02:39.291 born to lead great armies and conquer the world. 15 00:02:41.125 --> 00:02:42.791 [thunder rumbles] 16 00:02:42.875 --> 00:02:44.250 You could say… 17 00:02:45.708 --> 00:02:49.625 that unrivaled warriors are the chosen ones. 18 00:03:01.583 --> 00:03:06.958 LUOYANG 19 00:03:09.500 --> 00:03:13.833 GUANGZONG 20 00:03:13.916 --> 00:03:16.750 [adventure music plays] 21 00:03:22.041 --> 00:03:24.500 [soldiers shouting] 22 00:03:30.666 --> 00:03:32.333 HAN 23 00:03:32.416 --> 00:03:34.541 -[horse neighs] -[all yell] 24 00:03:43.166 --> 00:03:45.041 -[all grunt] -[metal clanks] 25 00:03:45.125 --> 00:03:47.458 I am Dong Zhuo, this is my army. 26 00:03:48.500 --> 00:03:51.041 And no rebel shall be spared my wrath. 27 00:03:51.125 --> 00:03:53.375 [screams] 28 00:03:55.750 --> 00:03:56.958 [grunts] 29 00:03:57.041 --> 00:03:58.166 [yells] 30 00:03:59.500 --> 00:04:02.250 DONG ZHUO 31 00:04:02.333 --> 00:04:03.791 [both shriek] 32 00:04:08.333 --> 00:04:10.916 [all shouting in distance] 33 00:04:13.375 --> 00:04:15.125 [man] The Han Dynasty is dead. 34 00:04:15.208 --> 00:04:17.833 The reign of the Yellow Turbans has begun. 35 00:04:17.916 --> 00:04:22.541 From this day forward, the world will have peace and prosperity. 36 00:04:23.541 --> 00:04:26.541 ZHANG JIAO 37 00:04:27.333 --> 00:04:28.458 [grunts] 38 00:04:28.541 --> 00:04:32.583 TIANGONG GENERAL 39 00:04:32.666 --> 00:04:33.916 [all scream] 40 00:04:34.000 --> 00:04:36.333 [grunts] 41 00:04:36.916 --> 00:04:38.000 [horse neighs] 42 00:04:39.416 --> 00:04:42.125 [soldiers clamoring] 43 00:04:46.625 --> 00:04:48.000 [groans] 44 00:04:49.416 --> 00:04:51.041 [screams] 45 00:04:52.000 --> 00:04:54.250 [all grumble] 46 00:04:54.333 --> 00:04:55.458 [shrieks] 47 00:05:01.041 --> 00:05:02.458 [yells] 48 00:05:09.875 --> 00:05:12.208 [all scream] 49 00:05:12.291 --> 00:05:13.458 [inhales] 50 00:05:13.541 --> 00:05:14.500 [screams] 51 00:05:16.250 --> 00:05:17.500 [growls] 52 00:05:18.625 --> 00:05:19.833 [soldier 1 snarls] 53 00:05:23.708 --> 00:05:24.875 [soldier 2 shrieks] 54 00:05:27.083 --> 00:05:28.125 [yelps] 55 00:05:32.750 --> 00:05:34.416 [both grunt] 56 00:05:34.500 --> 00:05:37.083 [all clamoring] 57 00:05:37.166 --> 00:05:40.166 The Yellow Turbans have already cornered the troops. 58 00:05:40.250 --> 00:05:42.458 [grunting] 59 00:05:44.375 --> 00:05:47.458 The rebel Zhang Jiao is here. Let's capture him and end this quickly. 60 00:05:48.541 --> 00:05:49.458 [man] It's time. 61 00:05:50.000 --> 00:05:51.208 My brothers, 62 00:05:51.916 --> 00:05:53.541 we weren't born together, 63 00:05:53.625 --> 00:05:55.041 but we shall die together. 64 00:05:56.458 --> 00:05:58.000 [growls] 65 00:06:01.291 --> 00:06:02.750 [horse neighs] 66 00:06:02.833 --> 00:06:04.833 [both grunting] 67 00:06:10.541 --> 00:06:12.416 [horse neighs] 68 00:06:13.041 --> 00:06:16.708 [suspenseful music plays] 69 00:06:19.916 --> 00:06:22.875 LIU BEI 70 00:06:22.958 --> 00:06:26.333 GUAN YU 71 00:06:26.416 --> 00:06:28.208 ZHANG FEI 72 00:06:29.541 --> 00:06:31.541 [all grunting] 73 00:06:38.458 --> 00:06:40.958 [all clamoring] 74 00:06:42.750 --> 00:06:43.875 [grunts] 75 00:06:46.125 --> 00:06:47.541 [all scream] 76 00:06:50.750 --> 00:06:53.750 [all shriek] 77 00:06:57.333 --> 00:07:00.250 [Zhang Fei] Kill all the Yellow Turbans soldier! 78 00:07:00.333 --> 00:07:03.750 [all yelling] 79 00:07:10.541 --> 00:07:11.666 [grunts] 80 00:07:15.958 --> 00:07:17.750 [grumbles] 81 00:07:18.291 --> 00:07:20.041 [grunts] 82 00:07:20.125 --> 00:07:22.375 [all yell] 83 00:07:25.083 --> 00:07:26.458 [grumbles] 84 00:07:29.333 --> 00:07:30.875 [horse neighs] 85 00:07:34.541 --> 00:07:35.500 [Dong Zhuo] Who is that? 86 00:07:35.583 --> 00:07:36.833 [grunts] 87 00:07:41.083 --> 00:07:42.458 [groans] 88 00:07:44.000 --> 00:07:47.375 [grumbles] 89 00:07:49.208 --> 00:07:51.250 [screams] 90 00:07:54.041 --> 00:07:56.041 -[Liu Bei grumbles] -[all yelp] 91 00:07:58.333 --> 00:08:01.041 [action music playing] 92 00:08:06.291 --> 00:08:07.708 [all scream] 93 00:08:07.791 --> 00:08:09.291 -[gasps] -[horse neighs] 94 00:08:46.958 --> 00:08:48.916 [both grunting] 95 00:08:53.750 --> 00:08:55.166 [Zhang Jiao gasps] 96 00:08:55.250 --> 00:08:56.166 Who the hell are you? 97 00:08:56.250 --> 00:08:57.416 Zhang Jiao. 98 00:08:57.916 --> 00:08:59.916 -I swore to kill you today… -[grunts] 99 00:09:00.000 --> 00:09:01.958 …for the glory of the Han Court. 100 00:09:02.041 --> 00:09:04.000 [both grumble] 101 00:09:04.083 --> 00:09:06.250 [yelps] 102 00:09:06.333 --> 00:09:08.583 -[grunts] -[screams] 103 00:09:21.250 --> 00:09:23.125 -[yells] -[whimpers] 104 00:09:24.625 --> 00:09:27.166 -[gasps] -[both grunt] 105 00:09:31.875 --> 00:09:34.666 [all grumble] 106 00:09:36.500 --> 00:09:38.375 -Retreat! -[all clamor] 107 00:09:40.291 --> 00:09:42.125 [horses neigh] 108 00:09:43.375 --> 00:09:45.708 [all shouting in distance] 109 00:09:45.791 --> 00:09:47.666 [dramatic music plays] 110 00:09:50.750 --> 00:09:52.250 [soldiers laughing] 111 00:09:59.333 --> 00:10:00.666 I am Li Ru, 112 00:10:00.750 --> 00:10:02.833 General Dong's military adviser. 113 00:10:02.916 --> 00:10:04.250 The general commanded me 114 00:10:04.333 --> 00:10:07.500 to graciously thank the three of you for your assistance. 115 00:10:09.291 --> 00:10:10.333 No need. 116 00:10:11.125 --> 00:10:13.250 General Dong is the head of the Han army. 117 00:10:13.333 --> 00:10:15.083 It's our duty to help however we can. 118 00:10:15.166 --> 00:10:17.625 You are too modest. 119 00:10:17.708 --> 00:10:21.458 The three of you are so capable at such a young age. 120 00:10:21.541 --> 00:10:25.791 Would you mind if I were to ask you to tell me your names 121 00:10:25.875 --> 00:10:28.416 and also, your official ranks? 122 00:10:29.791 --> 00:10:31.208 I'm Liu Xuande. 123 00:10:32.333 --> 00:10:33.250 [grunts] 124 00:10:33.333 --> 00:10:35.583 -Guan Yunchang. -[Li Ru] Mm. 125 00:10:36.291 --> 00:10:37.750 [grunts] Zhang Yide. 126 00:10:37.833 --> 00:10:38.833 [Li Ru] Mm. 127 00:10:39.916 --> 00:10:42.458 The three of us carry no official rank or title. 128 00:10:43.041 --> 00:10:45.041 We chose to fight and serve the empire. 129 00:10:45.625 --> 00:10:47.583 [laughs] 130 00:10:48.250 --> 00:10:49.708 [chuckles] 131 00:10:50.291 --> 00:10:51.833 -Hmm. -[horse neighs] 132 00:11:02.000 --> 00:11:03.083 [grunts] 133 00:11:03.750 --> 00:11:06.958 [ominous music plays] 134 00:11:20.666 --> 00:11:23.291 [ominous music playing continues] 135 00:11:33.708 --> 00:11:36.291 [Guan Yu] We risked our lives to save Dong Zhuo, 136 00:11:36.375 --> 00:11:37.791 and he was so ungrateful. 137 00:11:37.875 --> 00:11:39.541 He's an official. 138 00:11:40.958 --> 00:11:43.666 If we're not welcome here, we'll go somewhere else. 139 00:11:44.416 --> 00:11:46.791 Our skills will not go unappreciated for long. 140 00:11:48.958 --> 00:11:49.958 Heh. 141 00:11:50.791 --> 00:11:52.458 Whatever you say. 142 00:11:52.541 --> 00:11:53.833 Go. 143 00:11:55.041 --> 00:11:56.583 [Liu Bei] Hup. Go. 144 00:11:56.666 --> 00:11:58.666 [Zhang Fei] Hyah! [grunts] 145 00:12:07.375 --> 00:12:09.375 [epic music plays] 146 00:12:48.375 --> 00:12:51.500 [epic music playing continues] 147 00:13:18.958 --> 00:13:20.958 [suspenseful music plays] 148 00:13:27.666 --> 00:13:30.833 THE YOUNG EMPEROR OF HAN, LIU BIAN 149 00:13:32.416 --> 00:13:35.125 [ominous music] 150 00:13:42.083 --> 00:13:43.333 [sword clangs] 151 00:13:46.083 --> 00:13:47.250 [Dong Zhuo] Listen carefully. 152 00:13:47.916 --> 00:13:51.750 I've been waiting a long time to say this. 153 00:13:53.250 --> 00:13:56.500 His Majesty rules over all. 154 00:13:57.083 --> 00:13:58.916 He must inspire awe. 155 00:13:59.416 --> 00:14:01.958 He must. Don't you agree? 156 00:14:03.791 --> 00:14:05.291 Otherwise, 157 00:14:05.375 --> 00:14:08.208 how can he be expected to rule the nation? 158 00:14:09.125 --> 00:14:10.666 Don't you agree? 159 00:14:16.416 --> 00:14:18.625 [chuckles] Master Situ, 160 00:14:19.208 --> 00:14:22.041 as a loyal official of the Han Court, 161 00:14:22.625 --> 00:14:24.000 answer me first. 162 00:14:24.083 --> 00:14:25.250 Do you agree? 163 00:14:26.666 --> 00:14:27.875 What am I asking for? 164 00:14:27.958 --> 00:14:29.875 Of course you agree. Am I right? 165 00:14:29.958 --> 00:14:32.541 Dong Zhuo, you traitor. How dare you? 166 00:14:32.625 --> 00:14:35.208 His Majesty is the late emperor's only son. 167 00:14:35.291 --> 00:14:36.666 This is treasonous. 168 00:14:36.750 --> 00:14:38.958 -I'd rather die than listen to you. -As would I. 169 00:14:39.041 --> 00:14:40.208 You've gone too far. 170 00:14:40.916 --> 00:14:42.333 -Execute them. -[both ministes gasp] 171 00:14:43.250 --> 00:14:46.541 [minister 1] Dong Zhuo, you traitor! 172 00:14:46.625 --> 00:14:50.166 -You'll die a terrible death! -[minister 2 indistinct shouting] 173 00:14:50.250 --> 00:14:52.083 You still haven't answered. 174 00:14:53.291 --> 00:14:55.083 Are you that spineless? 175 00:14:57.000 --> 00:14:58.291 [Dong Zhuo] Do you agree? 176 00:14:58.791 --> 00:14:59.916 Do you agree or not? 177 00:15:00.541 --> 00:15:01.666 I agree. 178 00:15:01.750 --> 00:15:02.666 Hmm? 179 00:15:04.625 --> 00:15:05.833 I agree! 180 00:15:05.916 --> 00:15:08.083 -[Dong Zhuo grunts] -The chancellor is wise. 181 00:15:08.166 --> 00:15:11.541 His Majesty is too weak to be our nation's ruler, 182 00:15:11.625 --> 00:15:14.291 Prince Chen Liu, however, is smart and capable. 183 00:15:14.875 --> 00:15:16.666 We officials hereby depose… 184 00:15:17.166 --> 00:15:18.958 the throne. 185 00:15:19.041 --> 00:15:20.833 [indistinct chatter] 186 00:15:20.916 --> 00:15:23.791 [Li Ru] And appoint Prince Chen Liu instead. 187 00:15:25.458 --> 00:15:27.458 [dramatic music] 188 00:15:41.541 --> 00:15:45.916 CAO CAO 189 00:15:50.791 --> 00:15:54.458 [lute playing] 190 00:15:55.333 --> 00:15:56.875 [minister 1] What's going on? 191 00:15:56.958 --> 00:15:59.958 [ministers murmuring] 192 00:16:10.750 --> 00:16:12.916 [Situ] You honor me with your presence. 193 00:16:13.666 --> 00:16:15.416 Pardon me for being frank. 194 00:16:15.500 --> 00:16:16.500 WANG YUN 195 00:16:16.583 --> 00:16:19.708 The prosperous and glorious Han Dynasty… 196 00:16:20.958 --> 00:16:23.041 faces its worst crisis yet. 197 00:16:24.291 --> 00:16:26.583 We just defeated the Yellow Turbans. 198 00:16:27.791 --> 00:16:30.375 Now, Dong Zhuo is stealing the empire. 199 00:16:30.458 --> 00:16:32.250 -[crying] -[woman gasps] 200 00:16:32.333 --> 00:16:33.333 Your Majesty. 201 00:16:33.416 --> 00:16:34.875 [Situ] Dong Zhuo is despicable. 202 00:16:35.375 --> 00:16:37.416 He insulted His Majesty 203 00:16:37.500 --> 00:16:40.208 and cause chaos in the palace. 204 00:16:40.291 --> 00:16:45.666 His endless philandering has brought disgrace upon the empire. 205 00:16:45.750 --> 00:16:48.208 The man is an embarrassment. 206 00:16:48.875 --> 00:16:50.500 It is truly revolting. 207 00:16:51.125 --> 00:16:53.041 [Cao laughing] 208 00:16:59.000 --> 00:17:00.083 Cao Mengde. 209 00:17:00.708 --> 00:17:02.708 Everyone is mourning for the nation, 210 00:17:02.791 --> 00:17:04.208 so why are you laughing? 211 00:17:04.916 --> 00:17:06.875 Because you're all laughable. 212 00:17:06.958 --> 00:17:08.916 Sitting around and crying like fools. 213 00:17:09.000 --> 00:17:11.000 Are you planning to drown Dong Zhuo on your tears? 214 00:17:11.583 --> 00:17:13.458 In my opinion… 215 00:17:17.458 --> 00:17:20.250 there isn't a man among you. 216 00:17:21.000 --> 00:17:22.208 Not one. 217 00:17:22.291 --> 00:17:24.166 How dare you! 218 00:17:24.250 --> 00:17:26.875 Get this disrespectful brat out of my sight! 219 00:17:26.958 --> 00:17:27.958 [Cao Cao grunts] 220 00:17:28.750 --> 00:17:31.708 Armed Cavalry Captain, you dare to insult us! 221 00:17:31.791 --> 00:17:34.375 [Cao Cao] My rank will not be much… 222 00:17:34.916 --> 00:17:38.041 but at least I'm not afraid to take action. 223 00:17:39.291 --> 00:17:41.666 -I'm going to kill-- -Silence! He's gone mad. 224 00:17:41.750 --> 00:17:44.291 -Guards, take him away. -Don't bother. 225 00:17:47.375 --> 00:17:49.125 I was just leaving. 226 00:17:49.666 --> 00:17:50.958 [scoffs] 227 00:17:51.541 --> 00:17:53.000 [Cao Cao laughs] 228 00:17:53.875 --> 00:17:58.416 [Cao Cao] You bunch of women, just hide here and cry. 229 00:17:59.875 --> 00:18:01.875 XI COUNTY 230 00:18:01.958 --> 00:18:04.375 -[indistinct chatter] -[cow moos] 231 00:18:04.458 --> 00:18:08.041 [Chinese folk music plays] 232 00:18:15.166 --> 00:18:16.833 Psst. 233 00:18:16.916 --> 00:18:17.958 [Li Ru] Have you decided? 234 00:18:18.541 --> 00:18:20.750 Will you give it to me or not? 235 00:18:21.333 --> 00:18:23.333 [both scoff] 236 00:18:24.375 --> 00:18:25.250 All right. 237 00:18:25.333 --> 00:18:28.541 County Commandant Liu, 238 00:18:29.375 --> 00:18:31.458 what is your background? 239 00:18:32.000 --> 00:18:34.125 Prince Jing was my great ancestor. 240 00:18:35.583 --> 00:18:37.625 Starting from the Zhuojun District, 241 00:18:37.708 --> 00:18:39.916 I fought over 30 battles with the Yellow Turbans. 242 00:18:41.291 --> 00:18:45.541 I earned some merits, so I was elected to the position of county governor. 243 00:18:45.625 --> 00:18:46.916 How dare you! 244 00:18:47.000 --> 00:18:50.291 Lying about your accomplishments and claim royal lineage? 245 00:18:50.375 --> 00:18:51.666 Really? 246 00:18:51.750 --> 00:18:54.875 This imperial commission has one purpose. 247 00:18:54.958 --> 00:18:57.750 To punish rotten and corrupt officials like you. 248 00:19:02.625 --> 00:19:05.875 [indistinct shouting] 249 00:19:06.666 --> 00:19:08.541 [Li Ru] Hitting an official is a serious offense. 250 00:19:08.625 --> 00:19:10.541 -[grunts] -[Li Ru yelps] 251 00:19:10.625 --> 00:19:12.208 [whimpers] 252 00:19:12.291 --> 00:19:13.875 -Zhang Fei. -[Zhang Fei grumbles] 253 00:19:16.208 --> 00:19:17.291 What's all this about? 254 00:19:17.375 --> 00:19:18.291 [Guan Yu] Liu Bei. 255 00:19:18.375 --> 00:19:20.208 This official is trying to frame you. 256 00:19:20.291 --> 00:19:23.708 And look, all of these people came here seeking justice for you. 257 00:19:23.791 --> 00:19:25.500 [indistinct shouting] 258 00:19:25.583 --> 00:19:27.750 I'm an official! A government official! 259 00:19:28.333 --> 00:19:29.375 If you kill me, 260 00:19:29.458 --> 00:19:31.583 you're all gonna rot in prison. I swear it. 261 00:19:31.666 --> 00:19:33.000 [grunts] 262 00:19:33.083 --> 00:19:34.625 My brother doesn't need this post. 263 00:19:35.250 --> 00:19:38.708 And I will not let his reputation be solid by a corrupt official like you. 264 00:19:38.791 --> 00:19:41.125 [man] The soldiers are here. Run! 265 00:19:41.208 --> 00:19:42.250 [Li Ru] My soldiers! 266 00:19:42.333 --> 00:19:44.500 Save me! Save me! 267 00:19:44.583 --> 00:19:46.416 [all clamoring] 268 00:19:48.083 --> 00:19:50.250 [all grunt] 269 00:19:52.708 --> 00:19:54.541 -Zhang Fei, don't kill them. -[grunts] 270 00:19:54.625 --> 00:19:57.291 [Liu Bei] If any of them die, I won't leave. 271 00:19:57.958 --> 00:20:00.583 [all grunt] 272 00:20:03.166 --> 00:20:05.041 -[Zhang Fei screams] -Zhang Fei, let's go! 273 00:20:05.125 --> 00:20:06.166 [grumbles] 274 00:20:11.791 --> 00:20:13.500 [horses neigh] 275 00:20:16.583 --> 00:20:18.208 Seriously? [grunts] 276 00:20:21.083 --> 00:20:21.916 Let's go. 277 00:20:22.458 --> 00:20:23.958 [Guan Yu yells] 278 00:20:29.625 --> 00:20:31.875 -Scram! -[all shriek] 279 00:20:42.583 --> 00:20:45.791 -[dramatic music plays] -[horse neighs] 280 00:20:46.583 --> 00:20:49.125 [Zhang Fei] Liu Bei, it's been over ten days. 281 00:20:49.208 --> 00:20:52.166 How much longer before we reach Heroes Peak? 282 00:20:54.666 --> 00:20:56.916 [Liu Bei] It's just past the next mountain. 283 00:20:58.000 --> 00:20:59.375 [Guan Yu] We'll follow you anywhere 284 00:20:59.458 --> 00:21:02.625 as long as we steer clear of any more corrupt officials. 285 00:21:03.833 --> 00:21:05.250 You've suffered because of me. 286 00:21:05.916 --> 00:21:07.666 I refuse to serve the court 287 00:21:08.166 --> 00:21:10.708 while Dong Zhuo holds His Majesty hostage. 288 00:21:12.250 --> 00:21:14.375 [Guan Yu] I always regret saving his life. 289 00:21:18.291 --> 00:21:20.083 [Liu Bei] That's why we're going to Heroes Peak 290 00:21:20.166 --> 00:21:23.375 to find others who also want Dong Zhuo dead. 291 00:21:23.458 --> 00:21:27.625 [Guan Yu] Yes, we'll correct our mistake and finally restore order. 292 00:21:28.375 --> 00:21:29.708 [horse snorts] 293 00:21:29.791 --> 00:21:32.458 [dramatic music playing continues] 294 00:21:46.500 --> 00:21:47.916 [horse neighs] 295 00:21:49.833 --> 00:21:51.333 [birds chirping] 296 00:21:55.041 --> 00:21:57.083 [foreboding music plays] 297 00:22:00.458 --> 00:22:03.125 [horse snorts, neighs] 298 00:22:04.625 --> 00:22:05.625 [Guan Yu] Liu Bei, look. 299 00:22:06.541 --> 00:22:08.625 Didn't we pass this place earlier? 300 00:22:10.250 --> 00:22:11.125 You know what… 301 00:22:12.333 --> 00:22:13.291 I think you're right. 302 00:22:14.166 --> 00:22:16.791 -Something's off about this place. -[Guan Yu] The fog is too thick. 303 00:22:18.125 --> 00:22:20.791 -How do we tell where we're going? -[horse whinnies] 304 00:22:24.625 --> 00:22:26.125 [horse neighs] 305 00:22:26.208 --> 00:22:27.666 [Zhang Fei] Where the hell are we? 306 00:22:35.416 --> 00:22:37.541 [chickens clucking] 307 00:22:37.625 --> 00:22:41.250 [eerie music plays] 308 00:22:46.333 --> 00:22:49.625 [whimsical music plays] 309 00:22:53.041 --> 00:22:54.541 Someone there? 310 00:22:54.625 --> 00:22:56.166 [echoes] Someone there? 311 00:22:57.666 --> 00:22:59.125 [Guan Yu] What is this place? 312 00:23:04.833 --> 00:23:06.166 -[rumbles] -[gasps] 313 00:23:06.666 --> 00:23:08.791 [rumbles] 314 00:23:11.083 --> 00:23:13.291 [fort master] Fate has brought you here. 315 00:23:15.000 --> 00:23:16.500 You must be Liu Bei. 316 00:23:16.583 --> 00:23:19.458 Descendant of Prince Jing of Zhongshan. Isn't that right? 317 00:23:19.541 --> 00:23:22.375 Beside you is your second brother, Guan Yu. 318 00:23:22.458 --> 00:23:25.333 And on the other side is Zhang Fei, correct? 319 00:23:26.958 --> 00:23:29.208 The heavens brought you all here. 320 00:23:29.291 --> 00:23:31.666 -Welcome. -What is this place? 321 00:23:31.750 --> 00:23:33.958 [fort master] It is known as the Sword Castle. 322 00:23:34.833 --> 00:23:39.041 I create legendary weapons customized for each warrior. 323 00:23:39.708 --> 00:23:43.625 They're all made with thousand-year-old blood ore. 324 00:23:44.416 --> 00:23:46.250 The more opponents they kill, 325 00:23:47.000 --> 00:23:49.000 the stronger the weapons become. 326 00:23:49.708 --> 00:23:51.958 May I ask where you're going? 327 00:23:52.750 --> 00:23:54.541 Why did you pass through this forest? 328 00:23:55.041 --> 00:23:58.833 We heard that 18 warriors formed an alliance to defeat Dong Zhuo. 329 00:24:00.000 --> 00:24:02.625 We wish to join them and restore the Han Court. 330 00:24:03.208 --> 00:24:04.208 Dong Zhuo? 331 00:24:05.000 --> 00:24:07.125 [Liu Bei] In order to increase his power, 332 00:24:07.208 --> 00:24:09.500 Dong Zhuo has bought of Lu Bu. 333 00:24:10.333 --> 00:24:13.791 They say a Lu Bu wields unrivaled power. 334 00:24:14.666 --> 00:24:18.166 Anyone who attacks him will be completely destroyed. 335 00:24:18.875 --> 00:24:20.791 [Guan Yu] He is invincible. 336 00:24:20.875 --> 00:24:22.416 [chuckles] 337 00:24:22.500 --> 00:24:23.791 Lu Bu? 338 00:24:24.500 --> 00:24:25.625 He was no one. 339 00:24:26.333 --> 00:24:30.958 Came from humble beginnings. Just like the three of you. 340 00:24:33.000 --> 00:24:35.000 He was as cold as ice and steel. 341 00:24:35.791 --> 00:24:38.541 Ruthless killer with no ties. 342 00:24:38.625 --> 00:24:42.541 The people he killed didn't even have time to blink. 343 00:24:43.958 --> 00:24:47.291 He inspired fear wherever he want. 344 00:24:47.791 --> 00:24:50.500 [birds cawing] 345 00:24:51.833 --> 00:24:54.250 He's like a ferocious predator. 346 00:24:54.333 --> 00:24:56.208 [thunder rumbles] 347 00:24:56.291 --> 00:24:58.833 [fort master] Despite his human exterior… 348 00:24:59.541 --> 00:25:02.583 he is a monster. 349 00:25:03.916 --> 00:25:06.541 After he took the Heavenly Halberd from me, 350 00:25:07.291 --> 00:25:10.541 I heard he was recruited by Governor Ding Yuan. 351 00:25:11.166 --> 00:25:13.708 Ding adopted him but then Lu betrayed him, 352 00:25:14.250 --> 00:25:17.083 and joined that traitor, Dong Zhuo. 353 00:25:17.166 --> 00:25:18.958 DING 354 00:25:19.041 --> 00:25:20.208 DING YUAN 355 00:25:20.291 --> 00:25:21.541 [Ding Yuan shudders] 356 00:25:22.750 --> 00:25:26.250 [dramatic music] 357 00:25:35.041 --> 00:25:36.666 [Ding Yuan whimpers] 358 00:25:38.541 --> 00:25:40.625 -[Lu Bu grunts] -[all yell] 359 00:25:46.833 --> 00:25:48.625 [Ding Yuan] Dong Zhuo is just using you! 360 00:25:48.708 --> 00:25:49.958 Aren't you doing the same? 361 00:25:57.958 --> 00:26:00.583 [Dong Zhuo] Fengxian, your power is unrivaled. 362 00:26:00.666 --> 00:26:04.125 Killing people before they even have a chance to blink. 363 00:26:04.875 --> 00:26:05.750 Astounding. 364 00:26:06.375 --> 00:26:09.708 [officer] Congratulations on your promotion, General Lu. 365 00:26:09.791 --> 00:26:12.375 Dong Zhuo understood Lu better than Ding did. 366 00:26:12.875 --> 00:26:15.916 He gave him the fastest horses, the best troops, 367 00:26:16.458 --> 00:26:19.041 and the honor that warriors crave the most. 368 00:26:19.125 --> 00:26:21.416 [Guan Yu scoffs] It's laughable. 369 00:26:22.166 --> 00:26:24.833 An immortal traitor like him 370 00:26:24.916 --> 00:26:27.250 receiving the title of general. 371 00:26:28.458 --> 00:26:29.916 I want to fight him 372 00:26:30.583 --> 00:26:33.958 to see if he's truly invincible like the legend says. 373 00:26:34.541 --> 00:26:35.791 If I faced him, 374 00:26:35.875 --> 00:26:38.833 he will learn the taste of defeat. 375 00:26:40.666 --> 00:26:43.541 Have you heard of someone named Cao Cao? 376 00:26:43.625 --> 00:26:44.958 [woman chuckles] 377 00:26:45.041 --> 00:26:47.166 Yes. Of course, I have. 378 00:26:47.250 --> 00:26:50.041 Who in the martial arts world hasn't heard of him? 379 00:26:51.000 --> 00:26:54.583 After Cao Cao's little tantrum at the Situ's banquet that day, 380 00:26:54.666 --> 00:26:57.916 Situ found out that Cao intends to assassinate Dong Zhuo. 381 00:26:58.500 --> 00:27:01.708 So he secretly took Cao to a room in his residence. 382 00:27:02.750 --> 00:27:06.083 [Cao Cao] Didn't you wanna kick me out? Why did you call me back? 383 00:27:06.875 --> 00:27:08.541 [Situ laughs] 384 00:27:08.625 --> 00:27:10.333 I was just pretending to be angry 385 00:27:10.416 --> 00:27:12.875 because there were so many people around earlier. 386 00:27:12.958 --> 00:27:14.458 Sorry if I offended. 387 00:27:15.333 --> 00:27:17.750 [ominous music plays] 388 00:27:20.625 --> 00:27:25.250 Mengde, do you have a plan for eliminating Dong Zhuo? 389 00:27:25.333 --> 00:27:27.541 I might not hold much influence, 390 00:27:27.625 --> 00:27:31.166 but I wish to help you in any way I possibly can. 391 00:27:31.250 --> 00:27:32.333 No need. 392 00:27:33.250 --> 00:27:36.083 I intend to assassinate Dong Zhuo alone. 393 00:27:36.916 --> 00:27:39.500 [Cao Cao] If I have to sacrifice myself to kill that traitor, 394 00:27:40.083 --> 00:27:41.875 and that's exactly what I'll do. 395 00:27:46.583 --> 00:27:48.625 [eerie music plays] 396 00:27:53.291 --> 00:27:55.416 Cao Mengde, to see the chancellor. 397 00:27:58.375 --> 00:28:00.000 Greetings, General Lu. 398 00:28:01.000 --> 00:28:02.791 [Dong Zhuo laughs] 399 00:28:02.875 --> 00:28:06.250 Son, this man's writing is very good. 400 00:28:07.083 --> 00:28:11.250 His reports were like poetry to my ears. [chuckles] 401 00:28:11.833 --> 00:28:13.083 He's a good role model. 402 00:28:13.166 --> 00:28:15.083 Your excellency is too kind. 403 00:28:15.166 --> 00:28:17.583 All I did was write my true thoughts. 404 00:28:17.666 --> 00:28:20.625 A chancellor promises peace and prosperity. 405 00:28:21.208 --> 00:28:23.958 [laughs] 406 00:28:24.541 --> 00:28:28.125 You know, I just received a stable of Akhal-Teke horses. 407 00:28:28.208 --> 00:28:32.166 Son, pick out a good one for Mengde. 408 00:28:32.833 --> 00:28:34.375 You're too kind, Chancellor. 409 00:28:35.166 --> 00:28:38.458 [Dong Zhuo] Come, join me, let's have a drink. 410 00:28:38.541 --> 00:28:40.916 -[Dong Zhuo laughs] -[Cao Cao] Of course. 411 00:28:43.791 --> 00:28:45.833 [crow cawing] 412 00:28:48.250 --> 00:28:50.458 [ominous music plays] 413 00:28:50.541 --> 00:28:52.750 [Dong Zhuo snoring] 414 00:28:59.250 --> 00:29:00.833 [Dong Zhuo whimpers] 415 00:29:01.375 --> 00:29:04.750 [grumbling] It's a good one. 416 00:29:05.708 --> 00:29:06.708 [Dong Zhuo clears throat] 417 00:29:06.791 --> 00:29:08.875 [snores] 418 00:29:13.500 --> 00:29:14.375 [Situ] Mengde. 419 00:29:14.458 --> 00:29:18.541 This Seven-Star Dagger cuts through steel as if it were mud. 420 00:29:18.625 --> 00:29:20.333 My gift to you. 421 00:29:21.375 --> 00:29:23.625 I, Cao Mengde, swear to the heavens 422 00:29:24.375 --> 00:29:26.333 vow to return with Dong's head 423 00:29:26.916 --> 00:29:29.333 and hang it in front of Jinluan Court 424 00:29:30.125 --> 00:29:31.916 for all the world ro see. 425 00:29:33.041 --> 00:29:36.250 [suspenseful music plays] 426 00:29:38.583 --> 00:29:39.958 [snores] 427 00:29:40.541 --> 00:29:42.333 [gasps] 428 00:29:44.791 --> 00:29:45.708 What are you doing? 429 00:29:45.791 --> 00:29:49.375 This Seven-Star Dagger cuts through steel as if it were mud. 430 00:29:49.458 --> 00:29:52.541 It's very rare. My gift to Your Excellency. 431 00:29:54.416 --> 00:29:57.375 [Dong Zhou] Mm. Mm. 432 00:30:00.291 --> 00:30:01.791 Is there really such a thing? 433 00:30:01.875 --> 00:30:03.375 It's one of a kind. 434 00:30:03.875 --> 00:30:06.750 Try it for yourself if you don't believe me. 435 00:30:08.083 --> 00:30:09.708 -[grunts] -[glass clinks] 436 00:30:12.708 --> 00:30:13.833 [gasps] 437 00:30:14.958 --> 00:30:17.416 [Dong Zhuo] That is some sword. [chuckles] 438 00:30:18.875 --> 00:30:20.125 Godfather. 439 00:30:20.208 --> 00:30:22.166 I've prepared the horse. 440 00:30:25.333 --> 00:30:27.083 Thank you, Chancellor. 441 00:30:27.166 --> 00:30:30.291 I really should get going. 442 00:30:30.875 --> 00:30:31.916 [Dong Zhuo] All right. 443 00:30:38.500 --> 00:30:40.416 One of a kind indeed. 444 00:30:40.500 --> 00:30:42.833 It wasn't a gift. At least not for you. 445 00:30:42.916 --> 00:30:45.875 Cao planned to use it to kill you. 446 00:30:48.458 --> 00:30:52.875 Cao Mengde was rather calm and sincere when he gave it to me. 447 00:30:52.958 --> 00:30:55.875 I didn't see any sign of him wanting to kill me. 448 00:30:55.958 --> 00:30:59.125 I even tried to win him over with a precious horse. 449 00:30:59.208 --> 00:31:01.333 Why would he want to assassinate me? 450 00:31:01.416 --> 00:31:02.375 Trust me. 451 00:31:02.875 --> 00:31:06.375 [tense music plays] 452 00:31:10.458 --> 00:31:12.875 [soldier] Sir, your horse is ready. 453 00:31:12.958 --> 00:31:15.125 -[horse snorts] -Hmm. This will do nicely. 454 00:31:15.208 --> 00:31:18.708 In my opinion, Cao was acting rather suspicious. 455 00:31:19.291 --> 00:31:22.958 [Li Ru] Just let General Lu capture him and bring him back here for questioning. 456 00:31:23.041 --> 00:31:24.583 [chuckles] Don't worry. 457 00:31:25.208 --> 00:31:26.625 If it's true… 458 00:31:27.958 --> 00:31:29.250 he'll never go out of Luoyang. 459 00:31:35.875 --> 00:31:36.958 Go. 460 00:31:37.041 --> 00:31:40.083 [action music plays] 461 00:31:49.125 --> 00:31:50.125 [horse snorts] 462 00:31:53.750 --> 00:31:54.583 [horse neighs] 463 00:32:03.125 --> 00:32:05.500 [soldier 1] Don't let him out! Stop him! 464 00:32:07.083 --> 00:32:08.791 -[horse neighs] -[soldier grunts] 465 00:32:10.250 --> 00:32:12.291 [both grumble] 466 00:32:12.958 --> 00:32:13.958 [horse neighs] 467 00:32:14.541 --> 00:32:15.583 [Cao Cao] Go! 468 00:32:18.625 --> 00:32:19.750 [arrow whooshes] 469 00:32:19.833 --> 00:32:20.791 [grunts] 470 00:32:22.250 --> 00:32:23.083 [grumbles] 471 00:32:28.125 --> 00:32:29.041 [groans] 472 00:32:30.125 --> 00:32:32.791 [all yelp] 473 00:32:33.708 --> 00:32:35.833 [screams] 474 00:33:00.541 --> 00:33:01.541 Go! 475 00:33:04.666 --> 00:33:06.083 [horse neighs] 476 00:33:07.583 --> 00:33:10.083 [action music continues] 477 00:33:26.291 --> 00:33:27.541 [horse snorts] 478 00:33:29.000 --> 00:33:30.708 [horse neighs] 479 00:33:32.375 --> 00:33:34.958 [both panting] 480 00:33:36.083 --> 00:33:37.333 [horse neighs] 481 00:33:38.416 --> 00:33:40.000 [horse whinnies] 482 00:33:43.833 --> 00:33:46.125 [both grunting] 483 00:33:51.375 --> 00:33:53.125 [horse neighs] 484 00:33:57.250 --> 00:33:58.583 [horse whinnies] 485 00:33:59.791 --> 00:34:01.791 [both grumble] 486 00:34:03.250 --> 00:34:04.458 [both groan] 487 00:34:09.208 --> 00:34:12.291 [choral music playing] 488 00:34:17.791 --> 00:34:18.750 [horse neighs] 489 00:34:19.958 --> 00:34:21.666 [Liu Bei grunts] 490 00:34:24.916 --> 00:34:26.166 [horse neighs] 491 00:34:28.708 --> 00:34:30.416 [Liu Bei grumbles] 492 00:34:31.708 --> 00:34:32.666 [horse neighs] 493 00:34:33.416 --> 00:34:34.500 [Lu Bu groans] 494 00:34:39.250 --> 00:34:40.750 [horse neighs] 495 00:34:41.833 --> 00:34:42.708 [grunts] 496 00:34:45.708 --> 00:34:47.416 [horse snorts] 497 00:34:50.416 --> 00:34:51.500 [Lu Bu grumbles] 498 00:34:52.000 --> 00:34:53.666 [grunting] 499 00:34:55.666 --> 00:34:57.541 -[screams] -[Liu Bei yelps] 500 00:34:59.166 --> 00:35:02.125 [rumbling] 501 00:35:11.125 --> 00:35:13.041 [scoffs, grunts] 502 00:35:14.958 --> 00:35:17.208 [foreboding music plays] 503 00:35:22.708 --> 00:35:25.208 [foreboding music continues] 504 00:35:35.250 --> 00:35:37.500 -Is that a person? -I think so. 505 00:35:39.333 --> 00:35:42.458 [mysterious music plays] 506 00:35:43.166 --> 00:35:45.125 [woman chuckles] 507 00:35:45.208 --> 00:35:47.375 -[Dong Zhuo laughs] -[woman moans] 508 00:35:47.458 --> 00:35:50.416 [indistinct chatter] 509 00:35:51.125 --> 00:35:53.041 [all laughing] 510 00:35:55.250 --> 00:35:56.916 [Li Ru] Here to report, Chancellor. 511 00:35:57.000 --> 00:35:58.625 [laughing continues] 512 00:35:58.708 --> 00:35:59.583 [Li Ru] Chancellor? 513 00:36:00.083 --> 00:36:01.583 -Chancellor? -[Dong Zhuo] Let me get up. 514 00:36:01.666 --> 00:36:03.666 -[women giggling] -[Don Zhuo grunts] 515 00:36:05.500 --> 00:36:10.333 Chancellor, we've searched everywhere but we still haven't found Cao's body. 516 00:36:11.916 --> 00:36:14.833 I won't believe he's dead until I see his corpse. 517 00:36:15.750 --> 00:36:17.541 So find him. 518 00:36:17.625 --> 00:36:18.833 Dead or alive! 519 00:36:18.916 --> 00:36:22.666 [fort master] After Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong Zhou, 520 00:36:22.750 --> 00:36:24.916 a bounty was placed on his head. 521 00:36:25.750 --> 00:36:28.416 As a result, he became infamous. 522 00:36:28.500 --> 00:36:29.666 [soldier] Come here. You. 523 00:36:29.750 --> 00:36:32.166 Come here. What is this? 524 00:36:32.250 --> 00:36:36.166 [dramatic music plays] 525 00:36:41.083 --> 00:36:42.125 REWARD 526 00:36:42.208 --> 00:36:44.916 [all murmuring] 527 00:36:45.000 --> 00:36:46.375 REWARD 528 00:36:47.708 --> 00:36:50.083 -[indistinct chatter] -[man] Let's go. Go. 529 00:36:50.166 --> 00:36:52.291 [all clamoring] 530 00:36:52.375 --> 00:36:54.000 [fort master] Cao Cao survived, 531 00:36:54.625 --> 00:36:58.166 but the villagers who saved him betrayed him in the end. 532 00:36:58.750 --> 00:37:02.458 They reported him to the authorities for the reward. 533 00:37:02.541 --> 00:37:06.791 Eventually, he was captured by County Governor named Chen Gong. 534 00:37:07.916 --> 00:37:09.333 [squeaks] 535 00:37:16.416 --> 00:37:19.583 You've got the wrong man. My name's Huangfu. 536 00:37:20.208 --> 00:37:21.250 I'm a salesman. 537 00:37:21.333 --> 00:37:23.250 CHEN GONG 538 00:37:23.333 --> 00:37:24.833 Cao Mengde. 539 00:37:25.416 --> 00:37:26.791 How could I mistake you? 540 00:37:27.625 --> 00:37:28.958 That day, 541 00:37:29.041 --> 00:37:32.125 When I came to you in Luoyang and begged you for a post. 542 00:37:32.208 --> 00:37:33.708 ZHONGMU COUNTY OFFICE 543 00:37:33.791 --> 00:37:36.666 I remember how you insulted me. 544 00:37:37.291 --> 00:37:40.875 Tomorrow, I'll bring your head to the capital and claim my reward. 545 00:37:42.333 --> 00:37:43.208 Lock him up! 546 00:37:47.708 --> 00:37:50.958 [warp music sting] 547 00:37:52.708 --> 00:37:55.083 [birds chirping] 548 00:37:57.833 --> 00:38:00.458 [somber music plays] 549 00:38:01.291 --> 00:38:02.625 [Chen Gong] Leave us. 550 00:38:04.583 --> 00:38:06.458 You're really not afraid to die? 551 00:38:07.125 --> 00:38:09.208 I heard the chancellor treated you well. 552 00:38:09.791 --> 00:38:11.791 Why did you throw it all away? 553 00:38:12.375 --> 00:38:13.416 [Cao Cao scoffs] 554 00:38:14.333 --> 00:38:15.916 If I was afraid to die, 555 00:38:17.250 --> 00:38:19.208 I'd be an official like you. 556 00:38:21.625 --> 00:38:22.916 But I couldn't do it. 557 00:38:23.000 --> 00:38:25.666 Everyone knows your name by now. 558 00:38:26.416 --> 00:38:29.916 And you can die as a hero, become famous. 559 00:38:30.708 --> 00:38:32.125 Is that what you want? 560 00:38:32.208 --> 00:38:33.416 No, it isn't. 561 00:38:35.125 --> 00:38:37.000 I shouldn't be considered an assassin. 562 00:38:37.583 --> 00:38:39.875 I vowed to save this nation from disaster, 563 00:38:39.958 --> 00:38:41.666 I should have gathered an army 564 00:38:41.750 --> 00:38:44.958 to defeat Dong Zhuo and truly restore peace and order. 565 00:38:46.208 --> 00:38:48.291 An assassin who dies as a martyr? 566 00:38:49.333 --> 00:38:50.250 [Cao Cao scoffs] 567 00:38:52.791 --> 00:38:53.833 I never wanted that. 568 00:38:54.333 --> 00:38:57.500 Do you know how much the bounty on your head is? 569 00:38:59.208 --> 00:39:02.041 It's enough to last me several lifetimes at least. 570 00:39:02.125 --> 00:39:03.791 [laughs] 571 00:39:05.041 --> 00:39:07.000 [cackles] 572 00:39:07.583 --> 00:39:10.500 [Cao Cao] Then go give my head to Dong Zhuo for the money. 573 00:39:10.583 --> 00:39:14.333 Let your family and your descendants spend it. 574 00:39:14.416 --> 00:39:18.333 A swallow cannot fathom an eagle's dream. 575 00:39:21.708 --> 00:39:22.916 Kill me if you want. 576 00:39:23.416 --> 00:39:26.458 [fort master] Cao was ready to die for his cause. 577 00:39:26.541 --> 00:39:29.541 But Chen had a change of heart before the execution. 578 00:39:29.625 --> 00:39:31.416 You're a real hero. 579 00:39:31.500 --> 00:39:33.833 A state scholar of no equal, I admire you. 580 00:39:34.583 --> 00:39:35.458 Please accept my bow. 581 00:39:36.333 --> 00:39:39.666 [fort master] Chen Gong was willing to give up his position and his family 582 00:39:39.750 --> 00:39:41.750 to help Cao with his plans. 583 00:39:41.833 --> 00:39:44.666 Later on, they sought refuge with Lu Boshe, 584 00:39:45.333 --> 00:39:48.083 the blood brother of Cao Cao's father. 585 00:39:48.708 --> 00:39:50.666 [tranquil music plays] 586 00:39:50.750 --> 00:39:54.041 LU BOSHE 587 00:39:54.875 --> 00:39:56.666 [Lu Boshe] Oh. Thank goodness. 588 00:39:56.750 --> 00:39:58.958 Well, it's all right. You're safe now. 589 00:39:59.458 --> 00:40:00.875 Thank you, Master Lu. 590 00:40:00.958 --> 00:40:02.250 Stop it. We're family. 591 00:40:02.875 --> 00:40:04.375 And this is… 592 00:40:04.458 --> 00:40:06.791 Uh, this is my blood brother. 593 00:40:06.875 --> 00:40:09.208 -Master Lu, Chen Gong. -I see. 594 00:40:09.291 --> 00:40:10.625 He's my savior. 595 00:40:10.708 --> 00:40:13.541 I'd be dead now if it wasn't for him. 596 00:40:13.625 --> 00:40:16.250 Ah. It's an honor to meet you, sir. 597 00:40:16.333 --> 00:40:17.458 Thank you. 598 00:40:17.541 --> 00:40:20.958 Dear brother Chen, I humbly bow to you in gratitude. 599 00:40:21.041 --> 00:40:22.250 Thank you, sir. 600 00:40:22.750 --> 00:40:24.625 No, thank you for saving Cao Cao. 601 00:40:24.708 --> 00:40:26.125 Please follow me. 602 00:40:26.208 --> 00:40:27.833 Hello, everyone. Come here, come here. 603 00:40:27.916 --> 00:40:29.583 Quickly. Quickly, everyone. 604 00:40:30.208 --> 00:40:31.625 This is my family. 605 00:40:32.125 --> 00:40:34.000 My three sons and their wives. 606 00:40:34.583 --> 00:40:35.750 This is my wife. 607 00:40:36.875 --> 00:40:39.333 Everyone, this is my blood brother's son. 608 00:40:39.416 --> 00:40:40.541 Cao Cao. 609 00:40:42.916 --> 00:40:46.541 He single-handedly tried to assassinate General Dong Zhuo. 610 00:40:46.625 --> 00:40:48.500 Now, he's famous. 611 00:40:49.083 --> 00:40:52.458 It's an honor to have him visiting our humble home. 612 00:40:52.541 --> 00:40:53.791 [man 1] Father. 613 00:40:56.041 --> 00:40:56.875 We have guests. 614 00:40:56.958 --> 00:41:00.208 -Bring out our best wine. -We're out of wine. 615 00:41:00.875 --> 00:41:02.208 [Lu Boshe] What? 616 00:41:02.291 --> 00:41:03.291 It's all right. 617 00:41:03.375 --> 00:41:06.916 I'll ask my wife to prepare some extra special dishes for you. 618 00:41:07.000 --> 00:41:09.833 And I will go and buy the most expensive wine I can find. 619 00:41:10.416 --> 00:41:12.083 You must be tired from traveling. 620 00:41:12.166 --> 00:41:14.125 Son, take them to the guest room. 621 00:41:14.708 --> 00:41:16.791 And get some rest. Just follow him. 622 00:41:20.125 --> 00:41:21.500 [man 1] Go. Go. 623 00:41:21.583 --> 00:41:23.541 Okay. Let's kill these two pigs. 624 00:41:23.625 --> 00:41:25.125 [knives rasp] 625 00:41:26.208 --> 00:41:29.083 [ominous music plays] 626 00:41:35.000 --> 00:41:37.916 [ominous music playing continues] 627 00:41:42.041 --> 00:41:44.666 [groans] 628 00:41:48.000 --> 00:41:50.291 -Cao Cao, what's wrong? -[yelps] 629 00:41:50.375 --> 00:41:53.916 -[knives rasp] -They're sharpening the knives. 630 00:41:56.166 --> 00:41:57.958 [man 1] I'm telling you, those two are trouble. 631 00:41:58.041 --> 00:41:59.666 Cut the crap and go get some rope. 632 00:42:02.041 --> 00:42:04.500 Don't make so much noise. You'll blow it. 633 00:42:04.583 --> 00:42:06.958 Our best bet is to take them out with one strike. 634 00:42:07.041 --> 00:42:11.000 They have to die. They have to and we have to do it. 635 00:42:13.916 --> 00:42:17.125 Why would they help us? You're not their family. 636 00:42:18.333 --> 00:42:21.208 He's not buying wine, he's contacting the authorities, 637 00:42:21.291 --> 00:42:23.375 then he'll have his family kill us in our sleep. 638 00:42:23.458 --> 00:42:25.666 Okay. Then, what's the plan? 639 00:42:27.125 --> 00:42:28.416 Strike first. 640 00:42:29.291 --> 00:42:31.083 I won't die without a fight. 641 00:42:37.291 --> 00:42:41.000 [man] Quiet. You'll scare them off. Lock the door. 642 00:42:49.291 --> 00:42:51.583 [grunts] 643 00:42:54.625 --> 00:42:57.125 [whimpers] What are you doing? 644 00:43:00.541 --> 00:43:01.625 [grunts] 645 00:43:01.708 --> 00:43:04.041 [man screams] 646 00:43:09.458 --> 00:43:11.958 -Wait. -[pigs squeal] 647 00:43:15.041 --> 00:43:15.916 [Chen Gong] Look. 648 00:43:17.583 --> 00:43:19.625 We just killed innocent people. 649 00:43:21.250 --> 00:43:23.750 Tie up the pigs. I'll sharpen the knife. 650 00:43:24.250 --> 00:43:26.750 Hey, don't make so much noise. You'll wake them up. 651 00:43:32.083 --> 00:43:33.166 [whimpers] 652 00:43:34.916 --> 00:43:35.750 Let's go. 653 00:43:43.750 --> 00:43:46.250 -Whoa, whoa, easy. -[horse neighs] 654 00:43:47.625 --> 00:43:51.000 Leaving so soon? Why didn't you wait for me, huh? 655 00:43:51.083 --> 00:43:52.375 Master Lu. 656 00:43:52.458 --> 00:43:55.041 It's not safe for your family to be harboring a fugitive. 657 00:43:55.125 --> 00:43:57.083 -It's better if we just go. -Hey, hey, hey. 658 00:43:57.166 --> 00:43:59.125 Just hold on a second. You can't leave yet. 659 00:43:59.208 --> 00:44:01.125 Look, I bought us wine. 660 00:44:01.208 --> 00:44:03.833 Let's have a drink and you can leave tomorrow. Please. 661 00:44:03.916 --> 00:44:06.250 I owe it to your father to treat you to a good meal. 662 00:44:06.333 --> 00:44:08.041 I would expect the same from him. 663 00:44:08.125 --> 00:44:09.458 Master Lu. 664 00:44:12.375 --> 00:44:14.333 You are a true, true friend. 665 00:44:16.500 --> 00:44:19.083 -But I've wronged you. -Huh? 666 00:44:20.541 --> 00:44:22.291 Your family is dead because of me. 667 00:44:22.375 --> 00:44:24.541 [gasps] 668 00:44:26.875 --> 00:44:29.416 What did, what… 669 00:44:29.500 --> 00:44:31.916 did you just say? 670 00:44:32.000 --> 00:44:34.458 [whimpers] 671 00:44:35.083 --> 00:44:36.416 I'm sorry. 672 00:44:38.583 --> 00:44:40.791 [grunts] 673 00:44:41.958 --> 00:44:45.666 -[Lu Boshe gasps] -[somber music plays] 674 00:44:49.458 --> 00:44:51.916 [birds cawing] 675 00:44:53.458 --> 00:44:56.750 [somber music playing continues] 676 00:45:03.708 --> 00:45:06.875 [Chen Gong] Why did you kill him if you knew it was a misunderstanding? 677 00:45:06.958 --> 00:45:08.541 [Cao Cao] Because If I didn't… 678 00:45:09.541 --> 00:45:12.291 he would have gathered men to help him get revenge. 679 00:45:13.500 --> 00:45:15.500 I only have one goal in life. 680 00:45:15.583 --> 00:45:17.666 To overthrow Dong Zhuo. 681 00:45:17.750 --> 00:45:19.500 I did what I had to do. 682 00:45:26.291 --> 00:45:28.541 I'd rather do wrong to the world… 683 00:45:29.416 --> 00:45:32.083 than be wronged by the world. 684 00:45:34.166 --> 00:45:37.666 The only person I owed a debt to is you, Lu Boshe. 685 00:45:38.333 --> 00:45:41.041 If I don't save this nation and the Han Court, 686 00:45:41.583 --> 00:45:44.083 find me in Hell and take your revenge. 687 00:45:49.541 --> 00:45:50.500 Wait! 688 00:45:52.000 --> 00:45:54.000 You're just going to leave him like this? 689 00:45:54.583 --> 00:45:55.916 We have to bury him properly. 690 00:45:56.000 --> 00:45:57.708 If we don't, we'll be despised. 691 00:45:57.791 --> 00:45:59.875 Our death rituals 692 00:45:59.958 --> 00:46:02.291 were created to make the living feel better. 693 00:46:02.916 --> 00:46:06.125 I'd rather be reviled by people for all of eternity 694 00:46:06.208 --> 00:46:08.000 than just be a hypocrite. 695 00:46:09.583 --> 00:46:12.000 You and I have vowed to save this country. 696 00:46:13.208 --> 00:46:15.875 We can't let personal matters compromise our mission. 697 00:46:18.416 --> 00:46:20.250 I can't right my wrong, 698 00:46:21.083 --> 00:46:22.333 so I'll stay wrong. 699 00:46:23.416 --> 00:46:24.833 till the bitter end. 700 00:46:32.416 --> 00:46:35.625 [dramatic music plays] 701 00:46:51.541 --> 00:46:54.208 [foreboding music plays] 702 00:47:03.541 --> 00:47:05.250 [birds caw] 703 00:47:09.000 --> 00:47:10.083 Pathetic. 704 00:47:11.333 --> 00:47:13.375 If you wanted to kill me, why didn't you? 705 00:47:17.125 --> 00:47:19.333 [Cao Cao] In order to survive in times of crisis, 706 00:47:19.416 --> 00:47:22.333 we can't rely on compassion and righteousness. 707 00:47:22.416 --> 00:47:25.833 The only way to save the world is through power and detemination. 708 00:47:26.333 --> 00:47:30.416 I know that I will never have another true friend in this lifetime, 709 00:47:30.500 --> 00:47:32.541 but I do not fear loneliness. 710 00:47:32.625 --> 00:47:36.041 Because I know that heavens will provide me with powerful allies. 711 00:47:37.375 --> 00:47:39.666 [Cao Cao coughing] 712 00:47:42.333 --> 00:47:44.041 [Cao Cao coughs, gasps] 713 00:47:44.916 --> 00:47:48.666 [fort master] The moment I met Cao, I knew he was special. 714 00:47:49.500 --> 00:47:53.083 The awesome power inside him was limitless. 715 00:47:53.916 --> 00:47:58.041 The kind of power capable of swallowing the world. 716 00:47:58.125 --> 00:48:03.250 His audacity and his intelligence were absolutely without equal. 717 00:48:04.166 --> 00:48:06.708 The General Sword is finally achieved. 718 00:48:06.791 --> 00:48:09.041 It has waited over 100 years for you. 719 00:48:09.125 --> 00:48:13.000 You've been chosen by the heavens to bear the fate of the world. 720 00:48:13.083 --> 00:48:15.500 You are destined to be king. 721 00:48:16.166 --> 00:48:19.666 So what you're saying the General Sword can save the world? 722 00:48:19.750 --> 00:48:20.875 [fort master] That's right. 723 00:48:21.375 --> 00:48:23.416 Cao took the sword, 724 00:48:23.500 --> 00:48:26.583 and now he's ready to raise his own army. 725 00:48:26.666 --> 00:48:28.583 CHENLIU CITY 726 00:48:29.375 --> 00:48:30.250 [Cao Cao] Father. 727 00:48:30.750 --> 00:48:33.458 How much money could we get if we sold off our property? 728 00:48:33.958 --> 00:48:35.666 I need to raise an army. 729 00:48:35.750 --> 00:48:37.833 A substantial one to defeat Dong Zhuo. 730 00:48:37.916 --> 00:48:42.208 Mm, even if we spent our entire fortune, it still wouldn't be enough. 731 00:48:43.333 --> 00:48:44.708 Hmm. 732 00:48:44.791 --> 00:48:46.250 [Cao Cao] It's untrue. 733 00:48:46.333 --> 00:48:47.833 Thanks to the assassination attempt, 734 00:48:47.916 --> 00:48:51.166 the people now see me as their hero. 735 00:48:52.000 --> 00:48:53.416 When it's time… 736 00:48:54.416 --> 00:48:56.666 I have no doubt they will answer my call. 737 00:48:57.291 --> 00:48:58.791 NOTICE 738 00:48:58.875 --> 00:49:01.291 [action music plays] 739 00:49:01.375 --> 00:49:03.666 [soldier] "By His Majesty's secret decree, 740 00:49:03.750 --> 00:49:05.708 loyal warriors are hereby summon 741 00:49:05.791 --> 00:49:08.375 to help purge China of its enemies. 742 00:49:08.458 --> 00:49:11.791 Our righteous army will defend the empire against all threats 743 00:49:11.875 --> 00:49:13.750 and put an end to our people's suffering. 744 00:49:13.833 --> 00:49:16.125 Heed this decree and take swift action. 745 00:49:16.708 --> 00:49:18.541 The courageous assassin, Cao Cao 746 00:49:18.625 --> 00:49:20.416 already face Dong Zhuo on his own." 747 00:49:20.500 --> 00:49:22.000 When the time comes to face him again, 748 00:49:22.083 --> 00:49:24.833 will you have the courage to stand by Cao Cao? 749 00:49:24.916 --> 00:49:28.125 [soldiers chanting] Cao! Cao! Cao! Cao! 750 00:49:28.208 --> 00:49:31.958 Cao! Cao! Cao! Cao! Cao! 751 00:49:35.958 --> 00:49:37.000 LOYALTY 752 00:49:37.083 --> 00:49:40.750 [soldier] Brothers, we follow General Cao to the death. 753 00:49:40.833 --> 00:49:44.250 [soldiers chanting] Cao! Cao! Cao! Cao! 754 00:49:44.333 --> 00:49:45.875 [fort master] According to our rules… 755 00:49:46.416 --> 00:49:50.708 all who enter here are destined to be legendary heroes. 756 00:49:51.375 --> 00:49:55.125 Every warriors given a rare and mighty weapon. 757 00:49:56.000 --> 00:49:59.958 Like the humans who wield them, weapons have destinies and spirits. 758 00:50:00.041 --> 00:50:02.458 They will search for their rightful master. 759 00:50:03.333 --> 00:50:04.708 And once they find them, 760 00:50:04.791 --> 00:50:08.291 weapon and master will live and grow as one. 761 00:50:12.583 --> 00:50:13.625 [gasps] 762 00:50:13.708 --> 00:50:15.166 [sudden music sting] 763 00:50:16.208 --> 00:50:18.083 [Zhang Fei grunts] 764 00:50:19.708 --> 00:50:20.666 [metal clinks] 765 00:50:21.250 --> 00:50:22.500 [sword rasps] 766 00:50:25.958 --> 00:50:27.500 That was no illusion. 767 00:50:28.875 --> 00:50:30.250 It felt too real. 768 00:50:32.125 --> 00:50:34.375 This must be a sign from the heavens. 769 00:50:36.708 --> 00:50:37.916 I, Liu Bei… 770 00:50:39.416 --> 00:50:41.083 I, Guan Yu… 771 00:50:41.583 --> 00:50:42.916 I, Zhang Fei… 772 00:50:43.000 --> 00:50:44.458 Do hereby vow… 773 00:50:45.125 --> 00:50:46.625 to destroy Dong Zhuo 774 00:50:47.583 --> 00:50:49.583 and restore the Han Dynasty. 775 00:50:51.000 --> 00:50:52.375 We three brothers are bonded 776 00:50:52.875 --> 00:50:54.666 [all] In life and in death. 777 00:50:56.083 --> 00:50:59.208 [epic music plays] 778 00:51:09.708 --> 00:51:10.541 FORTRESS 779 00:51:16.833 --> 00:51:20.375 It is our honor to welcome Jizhou Governor, Han Fu. 780 00:51:25.166 --> 00:51:27.166 Yuzhou Governor, Kong Zhou. 781 00:51:31.458 --> 00:51:33.625 Yongzhou Governor, Liu Dan. 782 00:51:34.250 --> 00:51:36.458 Beihai Governor, Kong Rong. 783 00:51:37.666 --> 00:51:38.583 SUN 784 00:51:43.333 --> 00:51:44.500 [horse snorts] 785 00:51:45.375 --> 00:51:48.916 CAO 786 00:51:51.791 --> 00:51:54.333 Shangdang Governor, Zhang Yang. 787 00:51:56.791 --> 00:51:59.375 Jibei Chancellor, Bao Xin. 788 00:52:00.875 --> 00:52:03.333 West Liang Governor, Ma Teng. 789 00:52:03.833 --> 00:52:05.083 [horses neigh] 790 00:52:05.666 --> 00:52:07.250 SUN 791 00:52:07.333 --> 00:52:10.916 Lord of Wucheng, Changsha Governor, Sun Jian. 792 00:52:11.583 --> 00:52:12.750 Go. 793 00:52:13.541 --> 00:52:16.750 [epic music playing continues] 794 00:52:17.750 --> 00:52:18.833 -[Zhang Fei] Go! -[laughs] 795 00:52:20.041 --> 00:52:21.250 [Zhang Fei] Yip! 796 00:52:25.750 --> 00:52:29.375 [Liu Bei] Heroes Peak just up ahead. It overlooks Hulao Pass. 797 00:52:30.875 --> 00:52:34.375 [grand music plays] 798 00:52:52.083 --> 00:52:54.916 FORTRESS 799 00:52:55.000 --> 00:52:57.000 Stop. State your business. 800 00:53:01.458 --> 00:53:04.541 [Zhang Fei] We're here to join the alliance and take Dong Zhuo. 801 00:53:04.625 --> 00:53:05.791 Join the alliance? 802 00:53:06.458 --> 00:53:09.791 I'm sorry but are you members of the Lord's regiment? 803 00:53:11.125 --> 00:53:12.583 Or stable boys? 804 00:53:13.166 --> 00:53:14.375 [soldier laughs] 805 00:53:16.291 --> 00:53:18.541 My friend, please inform your commander 806 00:53:18.625 --> 00:53:23.375 that Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei 807 00:53:23.458 --> 00:53:24.833 have come to help. 808 00:53:26.000 --> 00:53:27.416 Here's our invitation. 809 00:53:30.333 --> 00:53:31.541 INVITATION 810 00:53:31.625 --> 00:53:33.208 [soldier] You have an invitation? 811 00:53:33.291 --> 00:53:35.958 Come on. You stole this and you know it. 812 00:53:36.041 --> 00:53:37.125 Zhang Fei. 813 00:53:38.083 --> 00:53:39.375 Calm down. 814 00:53:39.458 --> 00:53:42.541 [Cao Cao] It's all right. They're heroes. 815 00:53:49.083 --> 00:53:51.875 [horses neigh] 816 00:53:51.958 --> 00:53:53.791 They were invited, so let them in. 817 00:53:53.875 --> 00:53:55.375 [soldier] Greetings, General Cao. 818 00:53:55.458 --> 00:53:58.125 I'm Yuan Chen, Lord Yuan's advisor. 819 00:53:58.208 --> 00:54:01.000 My lord deeply admires the general's heroic past, 820 00:54:01.083 --> 00:54:03.541 and his courageous efforts to defeat Dong Zhuo. 821 00:54:03.625 --> 00:54:05.708 Lord Yuan has sent me to graciously 822 00:54:05.791 --> 00:54:08.041 and humbly welcome you. 823 00:54:08.750 --> 00:54:11.000 -Thank you. -That's Cao Cao? 824 00:54:11.083 --> 00:54:12.375 [Yuan Chen] This way, General. 825 00:54:21.166 --> 00:54:23.708 [suspenseful music plays] 826 00:54:36.333 --> 00:54:38.458 [suspenseful music continues] 827 00:54:41.875 --> 00:54:43.083 [Liu Bei] Yuan Shao. 828 00:54:43.166 --> 00:54:46.458 His family has occupied the highest civil post for four generations. 829 00:54:46.541 --> 00:54:47.708 Of all the warlords, 830 00:54:47.791 --> 00:54:50.666 he has, by far, the largest military and the most troop provisions. 831 00:54:52.166 --> 00:54:54.125 He also many skilled generals. 832 00:54:55.000 --> 00:54:57.458 Seems likely that he will lead the alliance. 833 00:54:57.541 --> 00:54:59.208 YUAN SHAO 834 00:54:59.291 --> 00:55:02.958 [Guan Yu] True heroes aren't defined by their linages 835 00:55:03.041 --> 00:55:04.750 or the size of their armies. 836 00:55:04.833 --> 00:55:08.291 I am Wang Kuang, and I proudly offer… 837 00:55:09.375 --> 00:55:11.791 20,000 cavalry to the alliance. 838 00:55:11.875 --> 00:55:13.166 Gongsun Zuan, sir. 839 00:55:13.250 --> 00:55:16.208 I brought with me 15,000 troops. 840 00:55:16.291 --> 00:55:19.250 Greetings, Lord Yuan, I'm Han Fu. 841 00:55:19.333 --> 00:55:21.833 And I've brought 25,000 infantry. 842 00:55:25.250 --> 00:55:26.291 Lord Yuan. 843 00:55:27.166 --> 00:55:28.500 I'm Sun Jian. 844 00:55:28.583 --> 00:55:31.166 My elite army is 28,000 strong. 845 00:55:31.250 --> 00:55:33.291 [Liu Bei] Sun is one of Jiangdong's greatest warriors. 846 00:55:33.375 --> 00:55:34.250 SUN JIAN 847 00:55:34.333 --> 00:55:36.708 The boy next to him must be his youngest son, 848 00:55:36.791 --> 00:55:37.916 Sun Quan. 849 00:55:38.000 --> 00:55:40.958 Jiangdong is renowned for its naval commanders. 850 00:55:41.458 --> 00:55:42.708 Which would be great… 851 00:55:43.541 --> 00:55:46.500 if the Hulao Pass wasn't in the mountains. 852 00:55:46.583 --> 00:55:48.500 They'll be out of their element. 853 00:55:50.708 --> 00:55:53.791 West Liang Governor, Ma Teng, has brought 18,000 troops. 854 00:55:53.875 --> 00:55:56.000 My name is Cao Mengde, 855 00:55:56.083 --> 00:55:58.125 and I have brought 20,000 troops. 856 00:56:07.583 --> 00:56:11.458 Lord Yuan is now the leader of the alliance, 857 00:56:11.541 --> 00:56:14.166 we will obey his orders, serve our country. 858 00:56:14.833 --> 00:56:17.291 And work together as one. 859 00:56:17.375 --> 00:56:18.416 [Yuan Shao] Mengde, 860 00:56:19.041 --> 00:56:21.458 your wanted posters are everywhere. 861 00:56:22.375 --> 00:56:24.708 You've become quite famous. 862 00:56:26.041 --> 00:56:30.083 I only wish I killed that bastard when I had the chance. 863 00:56:30.166 --> 00:56:31.875 What's done is done. 864 00:56:31.958 --> 00:56:33.958 Now, Dong Zhuo knows we're organizing troops 865 00:56:34.041 --> 00:56:35.625 to oust him from Luoyang. 866 00:56:36.375 --> 00:56:40.583 He and Lu Bu have already dispatched 150,000 troops. 867 00:56:41.291 --> 00:56:46.250 And they're waiting for us, east of the garrison in Hulao Pass. 868 00:56:46.333 --> 00:56:48.125 We've gathered here today 869 00:56:48.208 --> 00:56:52.875 to receive the blessings of the heavens, the earth, and our ancestors. 870 00:56:53.416 --> 00:56:57.458 Now, warriors, we toast with deer's blood. 871 00:57:00.583 --> 00:57:02.375 Our soldiers combined 872 00:57:02.458 --> 00:57:05.291 will amount to 180,000 873 00:57:05.375 --> 00:57:08.875 along with the cavalry of 100,000. 874 00:57:08.958 --> 00:57:12.833 Our united forces will defeat Dong Zhuo. 875 00:57:12.916 --> 00:57:15.000 Warriors, cheers! 876 00:57:15.083 --> 00:57:16.916 -[warriors] Cheers! -[Zhang Yide] Wait! 877 00:57:17.958 --> 00:57:19.333 Count us in too. 878 00:57:20.666 --> 00:57:22.833 We've come to join the alliance. 879 00:57:23.541 --> 00:57:26.833 You have some nerve talking out of term. Identify yourselves. 880 00:57:26.916 --> 00:57:29.416 My name is Liu Bei, Commander. 881 00:57:30.250 --> 00:57:32.250 This is Guan Yunchang, 882 00:57:32.916 --> 00:57:34.333 and this is Zhang Yide. 883 00:57:34.416 --> 00:57:35.958 Where are you from? 884 00:57:36.625 --> 00:57:37.791 Who's your family? 885 00:57:37.875 --> 00:57:39.541 I'm the descendant of Prince Jing, 886 00:57:41.166 --> 00:57:44.458 who was the son of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty. 887 00:57:44.541 --> 00:57:47.833 Given your royal lineage, what is your rank and title? 888 00:57:47.916 --> 00:57:50.666 I have no rank or title. 889 00:57:51.250 --> 00:57:52.750 I currently live in Pingyuan. 890 00:57:52.833 --> 00:57:54.458 And what does your family do? 891 00:57:55.041 --> 00:57:56.750 We make straw shoes for a living. 892 00:57:56.833 --> 00:57:59.375 [all laughing] 893 00:57:59.458 --> 00:58:00.625 [officer] Straw shoes? 894 00:58:00.708 --> 00:58:02.750 [Yuan Shao] What about the two people beside you? 895 00:58:03.583 --> 00:58:05.250 Guan Yu is a guard. 896 00:58:06.375 --> 00:58:08.541 Zhang Fei is a butcher. 897 00:58:08.625 --> 00:58:11.291 [men laughing] 898 00:58:11.375 --> 00:58:12.500 Butcher? 899 00:58:12.583 --> 00:58:14.666 Excuse me, Alliance Commander, Yuan, 900 00:58:14.750 --> 00:58:17.125 I'm just curious, why did you invite these men, 901 00:58:17.208 --> 00:58:18.416 to entertain us? 902 00:58:18.500 --> 00:58:20.041 [men laughing] 903 00:58:20.125 --> 00:58:21.250 Enough! 904 00:58:21.333 --> 00:58:23.791 My brother is of royal descent, 905 00:58:23.875 --> 00:58:25.666 and you dare mock him? 906 00:58:25.750 --> 00:58:28.125 How many troops did you bring with you? 907 00:58:28.208 --> 00:58:30.125 Just the three of us, sir. 908 00:58:30.708 --> 00:58:32.000 [laughs] 909 00:58:33.500 --> 00:58:35.416 [Yuan Shao] You have guts, I'll give you that. 910 00:58:35.500 --> 00:58:36.875 Each of the 18 warriors here 911 00:58:36.958 --> 00:58:39.666 brought at least 20,000 to 30,000 troops. 912 00:58:40.291 --> 00:58:43.041 So tell me, why do I need you? 913 00:58:45.375 --> 00:58:48.625 Troop numbers don't decide wars, 914 00:58:48.708 --> 00:58:50.250 courage and loyalty do. 915 00:58:51.416 --> 00:58:53.375 [Liu Bei] And we have courage and loyalty. 916 00:58:54.166 --> 00:58:55.333 That's why we're here. 917 00:58:55.416 --> 00:58:57.625 [laughing] 918 00:58:57.708 --> 00:58:58.833 Well said! 919 00:58:59.500 --> 00:59:00.916 Very well said! 920 00:59:02.166 --> 00:59:05.041 These three men are loyal and courageous. 921 00:59:05.125 --> 00:59:08.291 The kind of heroes we need in this time of crisis, 922 00:59:08.375 --> 00:59:10.708 fearless and defiant. 923 00:59:13.541 --> 00:59:15.833 [Liu Bei] As a descendant of Prince Jing, 924 00:59:15.916 --> 00:59:17.875 It is my duty to join the alliance 925 00:59:18.875 --> 00:59:21.458 and protect the Han Dynasty from Dong Zhuo. 926 00:59:22.291 --> 00:59:24.125 If I have to sacrifice everything, 927 00:59:25.500 --> 00:59:26.958 then so be it. 928 00:59:28.708 --> 00:59:30.291 I don't care about your linage, 929 00:59:30.916 --> 00:59:34.458 or your rank, or how many troops you have under your command. 930 00:59:34.541 --> 00:59:37.208 To be victorious, we need loyalty and courage. 931 00:59:39.541 --> 00:59:40.708 Isn't that right? 932 00:59:40.791 --> 00:59:42.958 -[general 1] Right! -[general 2] Yes, sir, that's right. 933 00:59:46.041 --> 00:59:48.083 -[Cao Cao] So, tell us. -[Liu Bei] Tell you what? 934 00:59:48.166 --> 00:59:50.000 [Cao Cao] How to defeat Dong Zhuo. 935 00:59:50.083 --> 00:59:53.958 [Liu Bei] Well, the first thing we have to do is rescue His Majesty. 936 00:59:54.041 --> 00:59:57.500 Dong's regime will collapse without the young emperor as a hostage. 937 00:59:58.166 --> 01:00:00.958 But in order to do that, we have to get into Luoyang. 938 01:00:01.791 --> 01:00:03.958 Which means going through the Hulao Pass. 939 01:00:04.041 --> 01:00:05.916 Dong Zhuo knows this too. 940 01:00:06.000 --> 01:00:09.458 Which means he's going to throw all his military power into guarding it. 941 01:00:11.833 --> 01:00:13.541 That's where he's sending Lu Bu. 942 01:00:13.625 --> 01:00:15.875 What if we fail to break through the defenses? 943 01:00:16.791 --> 01:00:19.208 Then we have no chance of defeating Dong Zhuo. 944 01:00:22.958 --> 01:00:25.291 [suspenseful music plays] 945 01:00:27.916 --> 01:00:29.583 Reach Hulao Pass, 946 01:00:31.750 --> 01:00:33.166 and kill Lu Bu. 947 01:00:33.250 --> 01:00:34.666 I second that order. 948 01:00:34.750 --> 01:00:37.666 Very well. The alliance welcomes you. 949 01:00:37.750 --> 01:00:39.291 -Give them the blood. -[Cao Cao] Hmm. 950 01:00:42.916 --> 01:00:43.875 [Cao Cao] Here. 951 01:00:44.416 --> 01:00:47.875 I, Cao Mengde, toast to our alliance! 952 01:00:48.875 --> 01:00:50.416 [all] Cheers! 953 01:00:51.750 --> 01:00:53.083 [all] Cheers! 954 01:00:54.541 --> 01:00:56.916 -[Cao grunts] -[cups shattering] 955 01:00:57.000 --> 01:00:58.458 We still missing one thing. 956 01:00:59.875 --> 01:01:01.125 And what would that be? 957 01:01:02.208 --> 01:01:03.125 An imperial decree. 958 01:01:04.125 --> 01:01:05.083 A decree? 959 01:01:05.916 --> 01:01:08.291 [Cao Cao] His Majesty wrote this decree with his blood, 960 01:01:08.375 --> 01:01:10.666 then he had me smuggle it out of Luoyang. 961 01:01:10.750 --> 01:01:14.708 So that I would use it to summon warriors to save him, 962 01:01:14.791 --> 01:01:18.541 to defeat Dong Zhuo and to end the people's suffering. 963 01:01:18.625 --> 01:01:19.958 The eighteen warlords… 964 01:01:20.750 --> 01:01:22.041 receive your orders. 965 01:01:22.125 --> 01:01:23.750 [weapons clatter] 966 01:01:28.208 --> 01:01:29.708 "The traitor, Dong Zhuo, 967 01:01:30.250 --> 01:01:33.333 usurped the throne, corrupted the Han Court, 968 01:01:33.416 --> 01:01:36.291 defiled the dowager, and killed innocent people. 969 01:01:37.083 --> 01:01:40.500 I, hereby summon all warlords under heaven 970 01:01:40.583 --> 01:01:43.500 to raise an army to defeat Dong Zhuo, 971 01:01:43.583 --> 01:01:46.916 defend the royal family, and save our citizens. 972 01:01:47.000 --> 01:01:50.208 Heed this decree and take swift action." 973 01:01:51.708 --> 01:01:52.958 [general] Hold on. 974 01:01:54.166 --> 01:01:56.166 Did you really meet His Majesty? 975 01:01:56.250 --> 01:01:57.416 -[scoffs] -[general] I mean… 976 01:01:57.500 --> 01:01:59.666 How do we know if that decree is even real? 977 01:02:01.958 --> 01:02:04.250 [laughing] 978 01:02:04.333 --> 01:02:06.458 Of course, it isn't real. 979 01:02:06.541 --> 01:02:08.291 -Huh? -[Cao] I wrote it. 980 01:02:09.166 --> 01:02:11.375 -You! -That's treasonous! 981 01:02:11.458 --> 01:02:12.708 -Commander-- -Stop. 982 01:02:14.458 --> 01:02:15.916 You wrote that? 983 01:02:17.375 --> 01:02:19.750 It gives our cause legitimacy. 984 01:02:21.250 --> 01:02:24.000 We need it, so it's real. 985 01:02:24.083 --> 01:02:27.541 Dong Zhuo treats the young emperor like a toy. 986 01:02:29.250 --> 01:02:31.958 If we succeed in bringing him down, 987 01:02:32.833 --> 01:02:35.666 nobody will question the decree. 988 01:02:36.625 --> 01:02:37.750 If we fail, 989 01:02:38.958 --> 01:02:40.750 what difference would it make… 990 01:02:42.666 --> 01:02:43.708 even if were real? 991 01:02:43.791 --> 01:02:45.083 -[thuds] -[fire crackles] 992 01:02:46.125 --> 01:02:47.875 We have to keep our eyes on that one. 993 01:02:47.958 --> 01:02:50.500 Since we don't have an official decree, 994 01:02:50.583 --> 01:02:54.708 I think it would be good to set some ground rules of our own. 995 01:02:54.791 --> 01:02:58.250 Out of all the heroes who have assembled here today, 996 01:02:58.333 --> 01:03:02.208 the first one to enter Luoyang and rescue His Majesty… 997 01:03:03.583 --> 01:03:05.250 will be appointed Grand Chief Controller. 998 01:03:05.333 --> 01:03:06.375 Agree. 999 01:03:06.958 --> 01:03:12.416 Commander, allow me to lead the first wave of our attack at Hulao Pass. 1000 01:03:12.500 --> 01:03:13.333 Of course. 1001 01:03:13.416 --> 01:03:16.458 My army will be in charge of provisions. 1002 01:03:16.958 --> 01:03:19.708 -[Yuan Shao] All right, see to it. -[general] Get moving. 1003 01:03:20.791 --> 01:03:21.875 [Yuan Shao] Hmm. 1004 01:03:25.583 --> 01:03:27.166 [Dong Zhuo laughing] 1005 01:03:27.250 --> 01:03:29.041 [woman giggling] 1006 01:03:32.000 --> 01:03:34.625 [both laughing] 1007 01:03:37.541 --> 01:03:40.208 [Li Ru] Chancellor, our scout brings news. 1008 01:03:41.041 --> 01:03:43.666 Sun Jian has broken through three of our defensive lines 1009 01:03:43.750 --> 01:03:45.208 at Hulao Pass. 1010 01:03:46.500 --> 01:03:47.541 [spits] 1011 01:03:48.208 --> 01:03:50.000 They're planning to attack Luoyang. 1012 01:03:50.083 --> 01:03:51.833 What do we do? 1013 01:03:51.916 --> 01:03:53.791 -What do we do? -[Lu Bu] I'll go. 1014 01:03:53.875 --> 01:03:56.416 Why should we use a butcher's knife to slaughter a chicken? 1015 01:03:56.500 --> 01:03:58.250 Let me go to the frontlines. 1016 01:03:58.833 --> 01:04:00.708 It's about time they witness 1017 01:04:01.458 --> 01:04:05.166 the power of West Liang's mightiest warrior, 1018 01:04:05.250 --> 01:04:06.583 Hua Xiong! 1019 01:04:07.375 --> 01:04:10.166 [wind howling] 1020 01:04:15.958 --> 01:04:19.000 YUAN 1021 01:04:23.250 --> 01:04:26.666 You broke through their formation, isolated the enemy, 1022 01:04:26.750 --> 01:04:29.458 and even gave yourself an escape route. 1023 01:04:29.541 --> 01:04:31.000 Two moves in one. 1024 01:04:31.583 --> 01:04:32.958 Genius. 1025 01:04:33.583 --> 01:04:35.333 Judging from your game tactics, 1026 01:04:35.416 --> 01:04:37.833 I'd say you must be a master strategist. 1027 01:04:37.916 --> 01:04:39.333 They won't deploy me, 1028 01:04:39.958 --> 01:04:41.541 so I just play to kill time. 1029 01:04:42.416 --> 01:04:44.166 You defended your brother well. 1030 01:04:45.166 --> 01:04:46.041 I'm impressed. 1031 01:04:46.125 --> 01:04:48.000 He's been attacked a lot… 1032 01:04:48.791 --> 01:04:49.916 since we got here. 1033 01:04:51.166 --> 01:04:53.958 We're just waiting for a chance to prove ourselves. 1034 01:04:55.333 --> 01:04:58.000 To befriend such a great man as yourself, 1035 01:04:58.083 --> 01:05:00.916 Liu Bei must be quite extraordinary. 1036 01:05:03.541 --> 01:05:07.125 I admire your heroism in attempting to assassinate Dong Zhuo. 1037 01:05:08.250 --> 01:05:09.250 But… 1038 01:05:10.125 --> 01:05:12.750 my allegiance is to my big brother. 1039 01:05:15.041 --> 01:05:16.375 [game pieces rattle] 1040 01:05:18.041 --> 01:05:20.916 Your loyalty is what I admire the most about you. 1041 01:05:23.041 --> 01:05:25.708 [soldier] Sir, Sun Jian's troops were wiped out. 1042 01:05:25.791 --> 01:05:28.375 And now, Hua Xiong is taunting us outside the fortress. 1043 01:05:28.458 --> 01:05:30.916 He said he's coming for your head, General. 1044 01:05:32.250 --> 01:05:34.250 He's challenging us to duels 1045 01:05:34.833 --> 01:05:36.958 to undermine our morale. 1046 01:05:40.916 --> 01:05:42.583 [Guan Yu] It's also the perfect opportunity 1047 01:05:42.666 --> 01:05:44.166 for the alliance to prove itself. 1048 01:05:45.458 --> 01:05:47.833 Things are finally getting interesting. 1049 01:05:50.125 --> 01:05:52.791 [ominous music plays] 1050 01:05:55.458 --> 01:05:57.916 [horses neigh] 1051 01:05:59.416 --> 01:06:02.083 You bunch of traitors have been out here long enough, 1052 01:06:02.166 --> 01:06:04.000 and you can't hide in there forever. 1053 01:06:04.083 --> 01:06:06.000 Chancellor Dong's sent me here to deal with you 1054 01:06:06.083 --> 01:06:08.125 and that's exactly what I'm going to do. 1055 01:06:08.708 --> 01:06:12.208 [Cao Cao] Dong Zhuo's warriors are as numerous as they are formidable. 1056 01:06:12.291 --> 01:06:15.083 Hua Xiong is West Liang's top fighter. 1057 01:06:15.958 --> 01:06:18.416 But he's only Dong's third strongest. 1058 01:06:18.958 --> 01:06:22.750 And in terms of sheer skill, he's nowhere near Lu Bu. 1059 01:06:22.833 --> 01:06:24.541 If we can't defeat Hua Xiong, 1060 01:06:25.541 --> 01:06:26.916 forget about Lu Bu. 1061 01:06:27.541 --> 01:06:29.000 We cannot lose our first battle. 1062 01:06:29.083 --> 01:06:31.791 Which of you is brave enough to fight Hua Xiong 1063 01:06:31.875 --> 01:06:33.875 and bring glory to the alliance? 1064 01:06:34.791 --> 01:06:38.500 Commander Yuan, I am Yu She, and I will gladly fight. 1065 01:06:38.583 --> 01:06:41.583 General Yu, is undefeated in battle, and shall remain as such. 1066 01:06:41.666 --> 01:06:42.791 Bring the wine! 1067 01:06:43.750 --> 01:06:45.833 And we will toast to the general's victory. 1068 01:06:45.916 --> 01:06:47.166 [Yu She] Thank you, sir. 1069 01:06:49.166 --> 01:06:51.541 [suspenseful music plays] 1070 01:06:52.500 --> 01:06:54.166 [door creaks] 1071 01:06:55.958 --> 01:06:57.375 [growls] 1072 01:06:57.958 --> 01:06:59.166 [grunts] 1073 01:07:01.083 --> 01:07:03.083 [yelling] 1074 01:07:04.500 --> 01:07:05.833 [both grunt] 1075 01:07:05.916 --> 01:07:08.458 -[Yu She yells] -[Hua Xiong groans] 1076 01:07:09.416 --> 01:07:10.666 [clanks] 1077 01:07:10.750 --> 01:07:13.000 [grunting] 1078 01:07:14.916 --> 01:07:15.875 [general gasps] 1079 01:07:15.958 --> 01:07:18.208 He's totally outmatched. He doesn't have a chance. 1080 01:07:18.291 --> 01:07:20.083 [grunting in distance] 1081 01:07:21.833 --> 01:07:23.833 [both groaning, grunting] 1082 01:07:24.541 --> 01:07:26.000 [squelches] 1083 01:07:26.083 --> 01:07:28.666 [soldiers cheering] 1084 01:07:28.750 --> 01:07:30.333 -[soldiers yell] -[thuds] 1085 01:07:31.083 --> 01:07:32.541 Generals, 1086 01:07:33.166 --> 01:07:35.208 who else is up for the challenge? 1087 01:07:41.666 --> 01:07:42.750 I'm Pan Feng. 1088 01:07:42.833 --> 01:07:45.291 [Pan Feng] Consider Hua Xiong as good as dead. 1089 01:07:45.375 --> 01:07:46.416 [Yuan Shao] Very well. 1090 01:07:47.500 --> 01:07:49.375 And if you are victorious, 1091 01:07:49.458 --> 01:07:53.708 I'll reward you with 100 taels of gold and 30 fine horses. Bring the wine! 1092 01:07:57.291 --> 01:07:59.375 [suspenseful music plays] 1093 01:07:59.916 --> 01:08:02.250 [Pan Feng grunting] 1094 01:08:04.291 --> 01:08:06.791 -[weapons clanking] -[Pan Feng grunting] 1095 01:08:09.416 --> 01:08:10.250 [both groan] 1096 01:08:11.125 --> 01:08:12.625 -[yells] -Huh? 1097 01:08:13.416 --> 01:08:14.791 [squelches] 1098 01:08:16.125 --> 01:08:17.625 -[gasps] -[thuds] 1099 01:08:18.291 --> 01:08:20.875 [soldiers cheering in distance] 1100 01:08:22.208 --> 01:08:24.708 [Yuan Shao] Generals, who dares to fight him? 1101 01:08:24.791 --> 01:08:26.416 I'll double the reward! 1102 01:08:29.750 --> 01:08:30.916 [both grunt] 1103 01:08:32.583 --> 01:08:33.666 [clanks] 1104 01:08:33.750 --> 01:08:34.666 [yells] 1105 01:08:34.750 --> 01:08:36.125 [head whooshes, thuds] 1106 01:08:36.625 --> 01:08:38.500 [soldiers cheering in distance] 1107 01:08:40.291 --> 01:08:41.833 [weapons clank] 1108 01:08:41.916 --> 01:08:43.916 -[thuds] -[grunts] 1109 01:08:44.000 --> 01:08:45.000 [both grunt] 1110 01:08:45.083 --> 01:08:46.625 [soldiers cheering in distance] 1111 01:08:47.750 --> 01:08:49.500 [weapons clank] 1112 01:08:49.583 --> 01:08:51.458 -[groans] -[squelches] 1113 01:08:52.250 --> 01:08:54.041 -[whooshes] -[all gasp] 1114 01:08:56.833 --> 01:08:57.958 This is ridiculous. 1115 01:09:00.458 --> 01:09:02.750 Anyone else feel like dying today? 1116 01:09:03.333 --> 01:09:05.875 [Hua Xiong] If not, then come out of there right now, 1117 01:09:05.958 --> 01:09:08.250 those who surrender and beg for mercy… 1118 01:09:09.166 --> 01:09:11.041 will be spared. 1119 01:09:11.125 --> 01:09:13.208 -[weapon clinks] -[Hua Xiong laughing in distance] 1120 01:09:14.458 --> 01:09:17.791 Send my brother, Guan Yu, I promise, he will not fail. 1121 01:09:17.875 --> 01:09:19.250 Are you serious? 1122 01:09:19.916 --> 01:09:23.250 Pan Feng was my best warrior, and he got destroyed. 1123 01:09:23.916 --> 01:09:27.875 What right does some lowly guard have representing the alliance in a duel? 1124 01:09:30.000 --> 01:09:31.666 We're running out of options. 1125 01:09:31.750 --> 01:09:33.583 [Cao Cao] Never mind his rank. 1126 01:09:41.000 --> 01:09:43.291 Brother Guan, go fight if you wish. 1127 01:09:44.125 --> 01:09:47.291 And allow me to offer you a farewell toast. 1128 01:09:54.166 --> 01:09:55.125 Save it. 1129 01:09:55.208 --> 01:09:57.750 I don't need a special blessing, 1130 01:09:57.833 --> 01:10:00.000 certainly not for a fight this easy 1131 01:10:00.750 --> 01:10:02.666 but we can drink when I come back. 1132 01:10:05.416 --> 01:10:08.500 [door clattering] 1133 01:10:12.750 --> 01:10:15.041 [suspenseful music plays] 1134 01:10:20.625 --> 01:10:21.916 [horse neighs] 1135 01:10:22.000 --> 01:10:26.291 I am Guan Yu from the Liu Army, and I am here to fight you. 1136 01:10:26.375 --> 01:10:29.125 [scoffs] Another nobody challenging me. 1137 01:10:30.791 --> 01:10:32.166 Get off the horse and surrender. 1138 01:10:32.250 --> 01:10:33.333 -[horse neighs] -[grunts] 1139 01:10:36.500 --> 01:10:39.291 [Guan Yu] You're going to wish you surrendered when I'm done with you. 1140 01:10:39.875 --> 01:10:40.791 [grunts] 1141 01:10:43.958 --> 01:10:46.291 We don't have a choice. So who are we going to send next? 1142 01:10:46.375 --> 01:10:47.916 Who else would even dare to try, 1143 01:10:48.000 --> 01:10:51.083 other than fools looking to play hero, like that last one? 1144 01:10:51.875 --> 01:10:54.500 [Han Fu] What are we going to do if he takes another head? 1145 01:10:56.333 --> 01:10:59.541 My brother will be victorious. 1146 01:11:00.416 --> 01:11:02.750 -[Hua Xiong grunts] -[weapons clanking] 1147 01:11:04.625 --> 01:11:05.666 [weapons clank] 1148 01:11:06.375 --> 01:11:08.166 [both grunting] 1149 01:11:09.916 --> 01:11:11.041 [weapons clank] 1150 01:11:12.250 --> 01:11:13.708 [both grunting] 1151 01:11:15.916 --> 01:11:18.375 [suspenseful music plays] 1152 01:11:21.833 --> 01:11:22.875 You surprise me. 1153 01:11:23.625 --> 01:11:26.458 I wasn't expecting a nobody to be so skilled. 1154 01:11:27.625 --> 01:11:29.958 It's a shame that I have to take your head. 1155 01:11:30.458 --> 01:11:32.708 Whenever I face a weaker opponent, 1156 01:11:33.333 --> 01:11:36.125 I usually let them win the first three rounds. 1157 01:11:36.208 --> 01:11:39.250 Well, the three rounds are over! 1158 01:11:42.958 --> 01:11:44.875 -[grunts] -[weapons clank] 1159 01:11:49.625 --> 01:11:50.625 [groans] 1160 01:11:53.291 --> 01:11:54.291 -[grunts] -[whooshes] 1161 01:11:58.041 --> 01:11:59.458 [rattles] 1162 01:12:03.083 --> 01:12:04.458 Which one of you is next? 1163 01:12:04.541 --> 01:12:06.583 -[horses neigh] -[clanking] 1164 01:12:08.291 --> 01:12:09.166 [soldier 1] Let's go! 1165 01:12:09.250 --> 01:12:11.625 -[soldier 1] Go, go, go! -[soldier 3] Go! 1166 01:12:11.708 --> 01:12:13.458 [soldiers] Go! Go! 1167 01:12:18.208 --> 01:12:19.708 [horse neighs] 1168 01:12:21.583 --> 01:12:24.250 [heroic music plays] 1169 01:12:57.750 --> 01:12:59.500 [light music plays] 1170 01:12:59.583 --> 01:13:01.083 [door clattering] 1171 01:13:01.708 --> 01:13:03.458 [Han Fu] Whoa! That was fast! 1172 01:13:04.166 --> 01:13:05.208 [officers murmur] 1173 01:13:08.041 --> 01:13:09.041 [Guan Yu] Here. 1174 01:13:09.125 --> 01:13:11.583 Bring his head back to Dong Zhuo. 1175 01:13:13.166 --> 01:13:16.000 [general] I wish I could have seen the fight for myself. 1176 01:13:18.291 --> 01:13:19.500 The wine is still warm. 1177 01:13:20.583 --> 01:13:21.666 You've earned it. 1178 01:13:21.750 --> 01:13:24.625 [epic music plays] 1179 01:13:30.416 --> 01:13:33.125 Clear a space and give General Guan a seat. 1180 01:13:33.208 --> 01:13:36.083 -Make sure he gets our best food and wine. -That's okay. 1181 01:13:37.208 --> 01:13:40.291 I fought under the command of my brother, Liu Bei. 1182 01:13:41.000 --> 01:13:43.875 If you must, reward him not me. 1183 01:13:46.750 --> 01:13:47.708 Commander, 1184 01:13:48.833 --> 01:13:52.583 given that Guan Yu is victorious, he clearly deserves recognition, 1185 01:13:52.666 --> 01:13:56.291 but I ask that Liu Bei and Zhang Fei be rewarded as well. 1186 01:13:56.375 --> 01:13:58.750 All victories shall be rewarded. 1187 01:13:59.708 --> 01:14:00.791 Liu Bei, 1188 01:14:01.666 --> 01:14:05.166 the alliance hereby establishes the 19th regiment 1189 01:14:05.250 --> 01:14:07.625 lead by Commander Liu Bei. 1190 01:14:07.708 --> 01:14:10.541 I accept your order. 1191 01:14:11.666 --> 01:14:13.625 [suspenseful music plays] 1192 01:14:13.708 --> 01:14:16.291 [soldiers clamoring] 1193 01:14:16.375 --> 01:14:18.666 [soldier 1] Go! 1194 01:14:18.750 --> 01:14:20.083 Go! 1195 01:14:20.166 --> 01:14:22.958 -[weapons clinking] -[soldiers clamoring] 1196 01:14:30.791 --> 01:14:31.875 [creaks, thuds] 1197 01:14:31.958 --> 01:14:34.375 [soldiers yelling] 1198 01:14:37.833 --> 01:14:39.750 [arrows whooshing] 1199 01:14:44.916 --> 01:14:46.541 [soldier shrieks] 1200 01:14:47.708 --> 01:14:49.458 [suspenseful music continues] 1201 01:14:51.791 --> 01:14:55.333 [soldier] Inform the chancellor. Sun Jian has ambushed Hulao Pass. 1202 01:14:55.416 --> 01:14:56.583 Damn it! 1203 01:14:57.125 --> 01:14:59.041 First, they kill Hua Xiong, 1204 01:14:59.875 --> 01:15:03.000 then they slaughter 30,000 troops. 1205 01:15:03.541 --> 01:15:07.375 Killing Hua Xiong obviously boosted their morale. 1206 01:15:07.458 --> 01:15:10.583 Sun's troops have surrounded the city. 1207 01:15:11.250 --> 01:15:15.083 Those treacherous warlords have amassed 500,000 troops, 1208 01:15:15.791 --> 01:15:18.583 and they even sent back Hua Xiong's head. 1209 01:15:19.625 --> 01:15:20.833 Outrageous! 1210 01:15:21.333 --> 01:15:22.416 Who did it? 1211 01:15:25.958 --> 01:15:27.958 Uh, a nobody. 1212 01:15:28.041 --> 01:15:29.125 Named… 1213 01:15:30.250 --> 01:15:31.625 Guan Yu. 1214 01:15:34.375 --> 01:15:35.458 [grunts] 1215 01:15:36.916 --> 01:15:38.916 [intense music plays] 1216 01:15:39.583 --> 01:15:41.375 Attention, generals! 1217 01:15:41.458 --> 01:15:44.833 I am sending 500,000 troops to Hulao Pass. 1218 01:15:44.916 --> 01:15:48.666 Li Jue and Guo Si will bring 50,000 troops 1219 01:15:48.750 --> 01:15:51.625 to strengthen both sides of our defense 1220 01:15:51.708 --> 01:15:55.291 and to prevent any attacks from the flanks. 1221 01:15:56.500 --> 01:16:01.875 I will lead 150,000 troops along with Li Jue, Fan Chou, and Zhang Ji 1222 01:16:01.958 --> 01:16:04.541 to guard the front of Hulao Pass. 1223 01:16:04.625 --> 01:16:07.625 We're only 500 miles away from the capital, 1224 01:16:07.708 --> 01:16:09.958 our defense must hold! 1225 01:16:12.041 --> 01:16:14.583 [epic music plays] 1226 01:16:15.666 --> 01:16:17.708 [weapon rattles, thuds] 1227 01:16:23.083 --> 01:16:27.541 [Dong Zhuo] Lu Bu, post 30,000 troops outside the fortress, 1228 01:16:28.791 --> 01:16:32.291 and be ready to engage the enemy at any time. 1229 01:16:33.166 --> 01:16:36.416 [suspenseful music plays] 1230 01:16:36.500 --> 01:16:38.125 [soldiers yelling] 1231 01:16:38.208 --> 01:16:40.125 [arrow whooshing] 1232 01:16:45.333 --> 01:16:46.541 -[thuds] -[all gasp] 1233 01:16:49.041 --> 01:16:51.333 [ominous music plays] 1234 01:16:53.333 --> 01:16:55.333 [Cao Cao] It's an invitation to war. 1235 01:16:57.166 --> 01:16:59.000 It's from Lu Bu. 1236 01:17:10.166 --> 01:17:11.291 Lu Bu… 1237 01:17:15.833 --> 01:17:18.958 [dramatic music plays] 1238 01:17:24.583 --> 01:17:27.958 LU 1239 01:17:35.083 --> 01:17:37.958 [cackles] 1240 01:17:46.166 --> 01:17:47.958 [soldiers] Cheers, General! 1241 01:17:52.583 --> 01:17:55.000 [dramatic music continues] 1242 01:17:55.666 --> 01:17:56.666 [splashes] 1243 01:17:56.750 --> 01:17:58.500 [Lu Bu] Those 18 dogs… 1244 01:18:00.500 --> 01:18:03.666 [Yuan Shao] We only have eight warlords left in the alliance now. 1245 01:18:04.541 --> 01:18:05.958 The others ran away? 1246 01:18:06.041 --> 01:18:07.166 Yes. 1247 01:18:08.083 --> 01:18:09.875 [Cao Cao] So, now, we have what, 1248 01:18:10.666 --> 01:18:12.875 less than 200,000 troops? 1249 01:18:12.958 --> 01:18:13.791 Correct. 1250 01:18:14.583 --> 01:18:15.625 [scoffs] 1251 01:18:16.250 --> 01:18:17.416 [Cao Cao] The deserters, 1252 01:18:18.375 --> 01:18:20.416 they were not committed to the cause. 1253 01:18:20.500 --> 01:18:22.583 They only cared about one thing, 1254 01:18:23.125 --> 01:18:24.708 their own personal gain. 1255 01:18:25.291 --> 01:18:26.708 They used Dong Zhuo 1256 01:18:26.791 --> 01:18:29.458 as a cover for their own ulterior motives. 1257 01:18:30.458 --> 01:18:33.833 Exploiting the crisis to gain an advantage. 1258 01:18:33.916 --> 01:18:38.083 The man named Lu Bu rides a steed named Red Hare. 1259 01:18:38.166 --> 01:18:41.750 They say he can take on 10,000 troops by himself. 1260 01:18:41.833 --> 01:18:44.416 Dong Zhuo, has recruited elite troops from the west, 1261 01:18:44.500 --> 01:18:46.291 known for their destructive power. 1262 01:18:46.375 --> 01:18:48.625 Obviously, no one wants to suffer heavy losses. 1263 01:18:48.708 --> 01:18:50.125 [scoffs] 1264 01:18:50.208 --> 01:18:53.125 Well, that's not really an option, going up against Lu Bu. 1265 01:18:53.208 --> 01:18:54.833 But if we can't defeat him, 1266 01:18:55.458 --> 01:18:57.291 how can we defeat Dong Zhuo? 1267 01:18:57.375 --> 01:18:58.541 [scoffs] 1268 01:18:58.625 --> 01:19:00.833 Hey, snap out of it. 1269 01:19:02.166 --> 01:19:03.750 We didn't go through all of this… 1270 01:19:04.458 --> 01:19:07.083 just to kill Hua Xiong, did we? 1271 01:19:08.208 --> 01:19:11.625 You're supposed to be warriors, so prove it. 1272 01:19:11.708 --> 01:19:12.625 [weapon clangs] 1273 01:19:14.250 --> 01:19:18.375 [Dong Zhuo] Luoyang has been the Han capital for over 200 years. 1274 01:19:18.458 --> 01:19:20.083 It's on the verge of decline. 1275 01:19:20.166 --> 01:19:23.208 For the sake of our kingdom, and His Majesty's health, 1276 01:19:23.291 --> 01:19:26.833 I have decided to move the capital to Chang'an. 1277 01:19:26.916 --> 01:19:28.708 [minister 1] What? Move the capital? 1278 01:19:28.791 --> 01:19:30.291 -[crowd murmuring] -[minister 2] Why? 1279 01:19:30.375 --> 01:19:31.375 [Dong Zhuo] Go! 1280 01:19:35.208 --> 01:19:37.833 [wind whooshing] 1281 01:19:53.666 --> 01:19:56.250 [sombre music plays] 1282 01:20:01.875 --> 01:20:03.791 [wind gusting] 1283 01:20:13.458 --> 01:20:15.708 [water sloshes] 1284 01:20:27.375 --> 01:20:28.208 [flask clanks] 1285 01:20:31.541 --> 01:20:34.041 [sombre music continues] 1286 01:20:37.916 --> 01:20:39.083 [Lu Bu] Miss. 1287 01:20:43.625 --> 01:20:44.625 [knife rasps] 1288 01:20:45.791 --> 01:20:46.791 Who are you? 1289 01:20:47.875 --> 01:20:49.083 Go away. 1290 01:20:50.208 --> 01:20:51.625 -[woman gasps] -[Lu Bu grunts] 1291 01:20:56.833 --> 01:20:59.250 [sombre music plays] 1292 01:21:09.625 --> 01:21:11.333 Why would you try to kill yourself? 1293 01:21:16.625 --> 01:21:18.250 Someone proposed to me… 1294 01:21:20.250 --> 01:21:21.833 and my godfather accepted it, 1295 01:21:23.875 --> 01:21:25.416 but I don't want to marry him. 1296 01:21:27.166 --> 01:21:28.541 He's a horrible man. 1297 01:21:29.791 --> 01:21:31.708 Since I have no other choice, 1298 01:21:33.875 --> 01:21:34.916 I'd rather die. 1299 01:21:43.416 --> 01:21:45.916 LU 1300 01:21:46.000 --> 01:21:46.875 [woman] You're… 1301 01:21:47.875 --> 01:21:49.875 No one will harm you ever again. 1302 01:21:51.208 --> 01:21:54.791 Tell the one who proposed to you that belong to Lu Bu. 1303 01:21:56.583 --> 01:21:59.958 Once I return victorious, I will marry you. 1304 01:22:02.458 --> 01:22:03.750 General Lu… 1305 01:22:05.875 --> 01:22:07.333 do you mean it? 1306 01:22:07.416 --> 01:22:08.708 I always mean what I say. 1307 01:22:13.208 --> 01:22:14.500 But we just met. 1308 01:22:16.000 --> 01:22:17.416 How do I know you're serious? 1309 01:22:18.875 --> 01:22:19.791 [inhales deeply] 1310 01:22:19.875 --> 01:22:21.333 -[grunts] -[woman gasps] 1311 01:22:23.708 --> 01:22:24.750 All right. 1312 01:22:27.208 --> 01:22:28.458 I trust you. 1313 01:22:33.750 --> 01:22:35.083 What is your name? 1314 01:22:40.875 --> 01:22:42.125 Diao Chan. 1315 01:22:45.083 --> 01:22:46.083 I swear, 1316 01:22:47.333 --> 01:22:49.291 I will forever be devoted to you. 1317 01:22:54.750 --> 01:22:56.291 From this day forward, 1318 01:22:58.500 --> 01:22:59.875 I am yours. 1319 01:23:02.541 --> 01:23:03.625 [squelches] 1320 01:23:07.833 --> 01:23:10.541 [sombre music plays] 1321 01:23:16.875 --> 01:23:19.125 [suspenseful music plays] 1322 01:23:35.166 --> 01:23:37.750 [suspenseful music continues] 1323 01:23:47.958 --> 01:23:49.625 [Liu Bei] We've never dueled before. 1324 01:23:49.708 --> 01:23:51.666 [Cao Cao] Then let's not waste the opportunity. 1325 01:23:52.583 --> 01:23:54.291 [Liu Bei] We might not get another chance. 1326 01:23:55.125 --> 01:23:56.875 [Cao Cao] Well, you never know. 1327 01:23:56.958 --> 01:23:58.333 [swords rasp] 1328 01:23:59.041 --> 01:24:01.250 [both grunting] 1329 01:24:04.125 --> 01:24:05.708 [weapons clanking] 1330 01:24:06.416 --> 01:24:08.625 [both grunting] 1331 01:24:13.416 --> 01:24:15.708 [Liu Bei] I think Yuan Shao would run away if he could, 1332 01:24:16.416 --> 01:24:18.333 but it'd be too embarrassing. 1333 01:24:18.416 --> 01:24:21.250 The alliance commander with a prestigious lineage. 1334 01:24:21.333 --> 01:24:22.625 [Cao Cao] That's one reasons. 1335 01:24:22.708 --> 01:24:25.333 But more than that, if he doesn't succeed, 1336 01:24:25.416 --> 01:24:27.833 Dong Zhuo will surely hunt him down and get his revenge. 1337 01:24:27.916 --> 01:24:28.875 It's a tough spot. 1338 01:24:30.666 --> 01:24:33.791 So what about you then, why are you still here? 1339 01:24:33.875 --> 01:24:35.458 Same reason as you. 1340 01:24:36.583 --> 01:24:37.875 And what might that be? 1341 01:24:37.958 --> 01:24:40.416 To save the Han Dynasty above all else. 1342 01:24:41.250 --> 01:24:42.083 [grunts] 1343 01:24:43.625 --> 01:24:45.708 -[weapons clanking] -[both grunting] 1344 01:24:51.875 --> 01:24:54.916 -[Cao Cao] Do you fear death? -No. I only fear one thing. 1345 01:24:55.000 --> 01:24:56.166 [Cao Cao] What? 1346 01:24:56.250 --> 01:24:58.666 [Liu Bei] To die knowing the kingdom is still in chaos. 1347 01:24:59.416 --> 01:25:01.291 -[weapons clanking] -[both grunting] 1348 01:25:05.083 --> 01:25:07.125 [weapons clanking] 1349 01:25:10.416 --> 01:25:13.083 The Han Dynasty is corrupt beyond repair. 1350 01:25:13.166 --> 01:25:14.958 You saw those warlords for yourself. 1351 01:25:15.041 --> 01:25:16.541 So what? 1352 01:25:16.625 --> 01:25:19.833 They didn't join the alliance because they truly believe in justice, 1353 01:25:19.916 --> 01:25:22.166 their ambitions are the same as Dong Zhuo's. 1354 01:25:22.250 --> 01:25:24.708 What do you three hope to gain from this? Tell me the truth! 1355 01:25:24.791 --> 01:25:25.875 We don't want anything! 1356 01:25:25.958 --> 01:25:28.333 It's our noble duty to serve our country. 1357 01:25:28.416 --> 01:25:32.041 Also, I'll never let our people suffer at the hands of Dong Zhuo. 1358 01:25:32.125 --> 01:25:33.750 For the Dynasty and its people, 1359 01:25:33.833 --> 01:25:36.041 I will fight to the end! 1360 01:25:38.583 --> 01:25:39.750 [Liu Bei grunts] 1361 01:25:42.083 --> 01:25:44.458 [weapons clanking] 1362 01:25:45.125 --> 01:25:46.708 [both grunt] 1363 01:25:47.958 --> 01:25:49.750 [Liu Bei grunting] 1364 01:25:51.416 --> 01:25:52.750 Do you fear death? 1365 01:25:53.375 --> 01:25:55.875 No, I don't. Do you believe me? 1366 01:25:56.875 --> 01:25:57.875 I do. 1367 01:25:57.958 --> 01:25:59.666 -[both grunting] -[weapons clanking] 1368 01:26:02.041 --> 01:26:03.208 [rumbles] 1369 01:26:08.041 --> 01:26:09.708 [weapons clanking] 1370 01:26:17.416 --> 01:26:18.750 That was fun, Liu Bei. 1371 01:26:18.833 --> 01:26:19.958 It was. 1372 01:26:20.875 --> 01:26:23.791 Well, I think you know what our next move is. 1373 01:26:27.958 --> 01:26:30.416 [suspenseful music plays] 1374 01:26:41.000 --> 01:26:42.625 [Cao Cao] We have a plan. 1375 01:26:42.708 --> 01:26:44.875 My brothers and I will fight Lu Bu. 1376 01:26:44.958 --> 01:26:48.083 The eight alliance armies and I will attack Luoyang 1377 01:26:48.166 --> 01:26:49.500 and kill Dong Zhuo. 1378 01:26:49.583 --> 01:26:52.166 [Cao Cao] Lu Bu's fighting skills are unrivaled, so watch yourself. 1379 01:26:52.250 --> 01:26:54.750 Returning alive is victory enough. 1380 01:26:55.625 --> 01:26:57.333 Everyone will know what you've done. 1381 01:26:57.416 --> 01:26:58.291 Hmm. 1382 01:26:58.375 --> 01:26:59.625 [chuckles] 1383 01:26:59.708 --> 01:27:01.541 -[weapons clink] -[whooshing] 1384 01:27:11.583 --> 01:27:15.458 Only out of chaos are heroes forged. 1385 01:27:16.791 --> 01:27:17.875 [chuckles] 1386 01:27:19.166 --> 01:27:22.166 [laughing] 1387 01:27:22.250 --> 01:27:23.583 [Guan Yu] Brothers! 1388 01:27:24.291 --> 01:27:26.583 We have 20,000 troops. 1389 01:27:26.666 --> 01:27:30.791 Outside the walls, we'll face Lu Bu's 30,000 cavalries. 1390 01:27:31.416 --> 01:27:33.500 This is a fight to the death. 1391 01:27:33.583 --> 01:27:36.250 Your commanders have abandoned you! 1392 01:27:36.333 --> 01:27:39.750 So, now you will join with us and guard this place. 1393 01:27:39.833 --> 01:27:42.833 This might seem like a suicide mission, 1394 01:27:42.916 --> 01:27:44.625 but I assure you it isn't. 1395 01:27:44.708 --> 01:27:48.291 Still, if you don't wish to follow us into battle, 1396 01:27:48.375 --> 01:27:49.916 you are free to leave now. 1397 01:27:50.000 --> 01:27:51.750 LIU 1398 01:27:51.833 --> 01:27:52.875 Guan Yu. 1399 01:27:54.250 --> 01:27:55.958 [horses neigh in distance] 1400 01:27:57.833 --> 01:27:59.125 If we aren't united, 1401 01:27:59.916 --> 01:28:03.708 in our minds and our hearts, we will lose. 1402 01:28:03.791 --> 01:28:06.833 I only want warriors who are repaired to face death. 1403 01:28:06.916 --> 01:28:08.916 To those who are willing to stay, 1404 01:28:09.000 --> 01:28:11.083 I swear on my name, 1405 01:28:11.166 --> 01:28:12.500 I'll never leave you. 1406 01:28:13.875 --> 01:28:15.333 No matter what! 1407 01:28:17.000 --> 01:28:19.250 I pledge allegiance to the three generals. 1408 01:28:19.333 --> 01:28:23.958 [soldiers chanting] I pledge! 1409 01:28:24.041 --> 01:28:26.833 [chanting continues] 1410 01:28:26.916 --> 01:28:28.708 [Guan Yu] I never imagined… 1411 01:28:28.791 --> 01:28:29.875 [soldiers chanting] I pledge! 1412 01:28:29.958 --> 01:28:32.625 …that we'd actually command our own army one day. 1413 01:28:35.458 --> 01:28:38.166 [epic music plays] 1414 01:28:45.666 --> 01:28:48.500 [suspenseful music plays] 1415 01:28:48.583 --> 01:28:50.583 Everyone, to Luoyang! 1416 01:28:50.666 --> 01:28:51.916 -Go! -[soldier] Go! 1417 01:28:52.000 --> 01:28:54.750 [soldiers yelling] 1418 01:28:56.833 --> 01:28:58.750 [Cao Cao] "By His Majesty's decree, 1419 01:28:58.833 --> 01:29:02.125 the alliance army will attack Hulao Pass from five points, 1420 01:29:02.208 --> 01:29:04.708 north, south, east, west, and center. 1421 01:29:05.291 --> 01:29:09.875 Fighting our way into the capital to oust Dong Zhuo from the palace." 1422 01:29:15.250 --> 01:29:17.416 [epic music] 1423 01:29:34.708 --> 01:29:37.416 [epic music continues] 1424 01:29:43.875 --> 01:29:46.208 HULAO PASS 1425 01:29:56.000 --> 01:29:58.916 [footsteps thudding] 1426 01:30:03.250 --> 01:30:06.166 [ominous music plays] 1427 01:30:14.875 --> 01:30:16.375 [Red Hare growls] 1428 01:30:27.708 --> 01:30:29.541 [horses neigh] 1429 01:30:33.875 --> 01:30:35.875 [suspenseful music plays] 1430 01:30:42.916 --> 01:30:45.333 [Red Hare neighs] 1431 01:30:56.083 --> 01:30:59.041 [suspenseful music continues] 1432 01:31:17.791 --> 01:31:20.833 [wind whooshing] 1433 01:31:34.625 --> 01:31:37.166 [ominous music plays] 1434 01:31:39.583 --> 01:31:41.916 [hay rasping] 1435 01:31:49.375 --> 01:31:51.333 [horses neigh] 1436 01:31:56.125 --> 01:31:57.625 -[wind whooshing] -[horses neigh] 1437 01:32:03.458 --> 01:32:04.541 [laughing] 1438 01:32:06.000 --> 01:32:08.291 [laughing continues] 1439 01:32:09.625 --> 01:32:11.583 They're imposters. [grunts] 1440 01:32:11.666 --> 01:32:14.041 [soldiers yell] 1441 01:32:14.125 --> 01:32:15.291 Retreat! 1442 01:32:18.666 --> 01:32:21.416 [action music] 1443 01:32:23.583 --> 01:32:24.833 -[grunts] -Go! 1444 01:32:24.916 --> 01:32:26.458 -Let's go! -[soldier clamoring] 1445 01:32:29.041 --> 01:32:30.333 [shields clank] 1446 01:32:38.666 --> 01:32:40.541 -[shields clank] -[soldiers grunt] 1447 01:32:41.458 --> 01:32:42.666 [soldiers yelling] 1448 01:32:42.750 --> 01:32:44.250 Change formation! 1449 01:32:47.916 --> 01:32:50.916 [shields clanking] 1450 01:32:51.000 --> 01:32:53.750 [soldiers yelling] 1451 01:32:58.958 --> 01:33:01.291 [weapons clanking] 1452 01:33:02.125 --> 01:33:03.708 [horses whine] 1453 01:33:05.041 --> 01:33:06.625 [soldiers scream] 1454 01:33:09.250 --> 01:33:11.625 [weapons clanking] 1455 01:33:16.875 --> 01:33:18.875 [action music continues] 1456 01:33:23.125 --> 01:33:26.083 -[weapons clanking] -[soldiers grunting] 1457 01:33:29.666 --> 01:33:32.125 [weapons clanking] 1458 01:33:37.958 --> 01:33:39.416 -[soldiers scream] -[squelching] 1459 01:33:46.291 --> 01:33:48.208 [soldiers yelling] 1460 01:33:56.666 --> 01:33:57.833 [Guan Yu grunting] 1461 01:33:59.083 --> 01:34:00.375 [grunts] 1462 01:34:02.958 --> 01:34:04.833 -[rumbling] -[soldiers scream] 1463 01:34:05.458 --> 01:34:07.250 [fire crackles] 1464 01:34:07.333 --> 01:34:10.041 [Guan Yu grunting] 1465 01:34:10.125 --> 01:34:11.250 [soldiers yelling] 1466 01:34:13.250 --> 01:34:15.083 -[Guan Yu grunting] -[soldiers yelling] 1467 01:34:23.083 --> 01:34:25.625 [Cao Cao grunting] 1468 01:34:36.375 --> 01:34:37.875 [soldiers yelling] 1469 01:34:40.000 --> 01:34:41.416 [sword whooshes] 1470 01:34:45.083 --> 01:34:47.125 [whooshing continues] 1471 01:34:50.333 --> 01:34:52.000 [swords clanking] 1472 01:34:54.166 --> 01:34:56.791 -[thudding] -[soldiers grunting] 1473 01:34:59.041 --> 01:35:00.250 [grunts] 1474 01:35:01.416 --> 01:35:04.250 [soldiers groan] 1475 01:35:06.250 --> 01:35:07.666 [grunting] 1476 01:35:12.333 --> 01:35:15.166 [soldiers yelling] 1477 01:35:21.500 --> 01:35:23.791 [weapon clanks, whooshes] 1478 01:35:25.708 --> 01:35:27.708 [crackling] 1479 01:35:29.458 --> 01:35:31.041 -[whooshing] -[shields clanking] 1480 01:35:34.333 --> 01:35:37.125 [crackling] 1481 01:35:39.875 --> 01:35:40.958 [thuds] 1482 01:35:43.750 --> 01:35:46.000 [weapon whooshes] 1483 01:35:46.500 --> 01:35:47.833 [spear rattles] 1484 01:35:50.000 --> 01:35:52.458 [crackling, zaps] 1485 01:35:54.166 --> 01:35:56.750 -[soldiers grunting] -[zapping] 1486 01:35:59.791 --> 01:36:02.916 -[crackling, zaps] -[soldiers yell] 1487 01:36:08.166 --> 01:36:11.208 [suspenseful music plays] 1488 01:36:22.250 --> 01:36:24.833 [suspenseful music continues] 1489 01:36:27.583 --> 01:36:28.791 You. 1490 01:36:28.875 --> 01:36:30.666 You killed Hua Xiong before your wine cooled. 1491 01:36:30.750 --> 01:36:32.125 [chuckles] 1492 01:36:33.041 --> 01:36:35.916 I did and I'll do the same to you. 1493 01:36:41.708 --> 01:36:42.833 [axe clanks] 1494 01:36:43.500 --> 01:36:45.458 [all grunt] 1495 01:36:47.041 --> 01:36:49.208 [zapping, crackling] 1496 01:36:49.291 --> 01:36:50.916 [explosion] 1497 01:36:52.666 --> 01:36:55.500 -[thudding] -[chains rattling] 1498 01:36:57.125 --> 01:36:59.416 [clattering] 1499 01:37:01.916 --> 01:37:02.958 [grunts] 1500 01:37:14.750 --> 01:37:18.000 [all yelling] 1501 01:37:19.166 --> 01:37:21.541 -[weapons clanking] -[all grunting] 1502 01:37:27.666 --> 01:37:29.625 [grunting continues] 1503 01:37:32.750 --> 01:37:34.250 -[groans] -[clanks] 1504 01:37:37.666 --> 01:37:39.250 [weapon whooshes] 1505 01:37:41.958 --> 01:37:43.375 [Red Hare neighs] 1506 01:37:44.333 --> 01:37:45.208 [sword whooshes] 1507 01:37:45.291 --> 01:37:46.916 [water sloshes] 1508 01:37:50.916 --> 01:37:51.916 [swords clank] 1509 01:37:53.666 --> 01:37:54.708 -[grunts] -[fire crackles] 1510 01:37:57.583 --> 01:37:58.708 [Lu Bu grunts] 1511 01:38:01.458 --> 01:38:02.958 [grunts] 1512 01:38:04.500 --> 01:38:06.208 -[weapons clank] -[both grunting] 1513 01:38:11.750 --> 01:38:13.166 [fire crackles] 1514 01:38:14.000 --> 01:38:14.833 [grunts] 1515 01:38:17.625 --> 01:38:20.375 [zapping] 1516 01:38:25.458 --> 01:38:28.416 [fire crackles] 1517 01:38:32.458 --> 01:38:34.208 [grunts] 1518 01:38:35.458 --> 01:38:38.291 -[weapons clank] -[all grunting] 1519 01:38:43.458 --> 01:38:45.291 [weapons clank] 1520 01:38:49.208 --> 01:38:51.125 -[fire whooshes] -[grunts] 1521 01:38:53.750 --> 01:38:56.208 [weapons clanking] 1522 01:39:01.416 --> 01:39:03.125 [all grunt] 1523 01:39:07.625 --> 01:39:08.833 -[fire crackles] -[Lu Bu grunts] 1524 01:39:14.000 --> 01:39:15.291 [groans] 1525 01:39:19.000 --> 01:39:20.958 [Zhang Fei yelling] 1526 01:39:21.041 --> 01:39:22.833 -[yelling, grunts] -[zapping] 1527 01:39:23.916 --> 01:39:25.625 -[sword whooshes] -[water sloshes] 1528 01:39:25.708 --> 01:39:27.208 [Lu Bu groans] 1529 01:39:30.375 --> 01:39:31.750 [axe whooshes, clangs] 1530 01:39:34.041 --> 01:39:36.541 [weapons whooshing, clanking] 1531 01:39:40.208 --> 01:39:42.000 [fire crackling] 1532 01:39:43.583 --> 01:39:45.375 [zapping] 1533 01:39:47.708 --> 01:39:49.750 [crackling] 1534 01:39:49.833 --> 01:39:51.625 [hisses] 1535 01:39:59.458 --> 01:40:02.250 -[weapons clanking] -[both grunting] 1536 01:40:05.000 --> 01:40:07.500 -[weapons whooshing] -[all grunting] 1537 01:40:07.583 --> 01:40:09.750 [suspenseful music] 1538 01:40:13.333 --> 01:40:15.166 -[grunting] -[zaps] 1539 01:40:19.500 --> 01:40:22.416 -[lightning crackles] -[whooshing] 1540 01:40:26.083 --> 01:40:28.750 [suspenseful music continues] 1541 01:40:31.875 --> 01:40:33.416 [crackling] 1542 01:40:37.833 --> 01:40:40.125 -[all grunt] -[rumbling] 1543 01:40:42.875 --> 01:40:44.708 -[all grunt] -[thuds] 1544 01:40:47.416 --> 01:40:49.958 [fort master] Weapons have destinies and spirits. 1545 01:40:50.041 --> 01:40:52.875 They will search for their rightful master. 1546 01:40:52.958 --> 01:40:55.083 The more opponents they kill, 1547 01:40:55.166 --> 01:40:57.375 the stronger the weapons become. 1548 01:40:57.458 --> 01:41:00.250 The four masters said our weapons are made from blood ore, right? 1549 01:41:00.333 --> 01:41:03.208 The more blood they shed, the powerful they get. 1550 01:41:04.333 --> 01:41:06.250 [Liu Bei] What if it's the weapon master's blood? 1551 01:41:09.958 --> 01:41:12.041 [wind whooshes] 1552 01:41:15.250 --> 01:41:16.291 Liu Bei, 1553 01:41:16.958 --> 01:41:19.583 I was nothing but a lowly fugitive, 1554 01:41:20.958 --> 01:41:23.333 until you came and gave me a new life. 1555 01:41:26.125 --> 01:41:27.166 Now, 1556 01:41:28.375 --> 01:41:30.500 it's time to repay my debt. 1557 01:41:30.583 --> 01:41:31.916 [grunts] 1558 01:41:33.458 --> 01:41:34.375 [grunts] 1559 01:41:35.791 --> 01:41:38.041 Bonded in life and in death. 1560 01:41:38.125 --> 01:41:40.666 [weapon whirring] 1561 01:41:42.833 --> 01:41:43.833 [grunts] 1562 01:41:44.416 --> 01:41:45.791 In life… 1563 01:41:47.083 --> 01:41:48.625 and in death. 1564 01:41:50.041 --> 01:41:51.458 -[swords hissing] -[grunts] 1565 01:41:52.666 --> 01:41:56.625 In life and in death! 1566 01:41:56.708 --> 01:41:57.625 [grunting] 1567 01:41:57.708 --> 01:42:00.291 [laughing] 1568 01:42:04.583 --> 01:42:06.583 [Liu Bei grunting] 1569 01:42:07.875 --> 01:42:09.791 [roars] 1570 01:42:09.875 --> 01:42:10.916 [thuds] 1571 01:42:11.000 --> 01:42:12.625 [all yell] 1572 01:42:13.166 --> 01:42:15.541 [crackling] 1573 01:42:16.291 --> 01:42:18.875 [all yelling] 1574 01:42:18.958 --> 01:42:20.500 -[grunts] -[thuds] 1575 01:42:20.583 --> 01:42:23.083 -[crackling] -[explosion] 1576 01:42:23.166 --> 01:42:25.208 [grunting] 1577 01:42:25.291 --> 01:42:27.458 [yelling] 1578 01:42:27.541 --> 01:42:29.250 [grunting] 1579 01:42:33.041 --> 01:42:34.500 [thuds] 1580 01:42:37.708 --> 01:42:39.875 [rumbling] 1581 01:42:46.375 --> 01:42:47.958 [laughing] 1582 01:42:48.916 --> 01:42:51.250 [ominous music plays] 1583 01:42:53.375 --> 01:42:54.625 [Li Ru] Chancellor, 1584 01:42:54.708 --> 01:42:57.416 Situ Wang Yun's goddaughter is waiting in her chambers. 1585 01:42:57.500 --> 01:43:01.583 Uh, are you sure you still want to go through with the wedding? 1586 01:43:01.666 --> 01:43:02.750 Of course! 1587 01:43:05.166 --> 01:43:06.750 Been long enough already. 1588 01:43:07.375 --> 01:43:09.250 Why should I wait another second? 1589 01:43:11.375 --> 01:43:13.791 [ominous music plays] 1590 01:43:14.541 --> 01:43:16.208 [Dong Zhuo] The rebels Cao Cao and Sun Jian 1591 01:43:16.291 --> 01:43:17.958 have broken through Hulao Pass. 1592 01:43:18.541 --> 01:43:20.375 We need to leave the city quickly. 1593 01:43:20.458 --> 01:43:24.375 Gather all of the provision and valuables, leave nothing behind. 1594 01:43:24.458 --> 01:43:27.166 In three days, I want Luoyang to be a ghost town. 1595 01:43:27.250 --> 01:43:29.583 [grunting] 1596 01:43:29.666 --> 01:43:31.166 General, if we keep this up, 1597 01:43:31.250 --> 01:43:33.208 we're going to run out of supplies in three days. 1598 01:43:33.291 --> 01:43:36.458 We have to get into the capital and save the Emperor. 1599 01:43:36.541 --> 01:43:37.958 We've already come this far. 1600 01:43:38.833 --> 01:43:41.500 Luoyang is in sight, we can't die here. 1601 01:43:41.583 --> 01:43:42.958 Charge! 1602 01:43:45.500 --> 01:43:48.041 Release the smoke. We need General Lu back here immediately! 1603 01:43:48.125 --> 01:43:49.083 Yes, sir! 1604 01:43:49.791 --> 01:43:52.125 [fire crackling] 1605 01:43:54.625 --> 01:43:55.958 [sword clanks] 1606 01:43:56.041 --> 01:43:57.750 -[soldiers grunting] -[sword whooshes] 1607 01:44:00.958 --> 01:44:03.791 [ominous music plays] 1608 01:44:09.333 --> 01:44:10.500 General Lu… 1609 01:44:15.208 --> 01:44:16.500 [Red Hare neighs] 1610 01:44:18.208 --> 01:44:20.125 [whinnies] 1611 01:44:26.500 --> 01:44:28.083 -[grunts] -[spear rattles] 1612 01:44:28.791 --> 01:44:29.875 [grunts] 1613 01:44:33.250 --> 01:44:35.416 [ominous music plays] 1614 01:44:37.208 --> 01:44:38.041 [grunts] 1615 01:44:45.791 --> 01:44:47.125 [exhales deeply] 1616 01:44:48.000 --> 01:44:49.416 This isn't over. 1617 01:44:54.041 --> 01:44:55.250 -[groans] -[spear rattles] 1618 01:44:59.500 --> 01:45:02.208 [epic music plays] 1619 01:45:25.791 --> 01:45:26.958 [door creaks] 1620 01:45:34.958 --> 01:45:37.458 [sombre music plays] 1621 01:45:48.750 --> 01:45:50.333 [door thuds] 1622 01:45:55.708 --> 01:45:58.791 [door creaks] 1623 01:46:11.000 --> 01:46:12.916 [fire crackling] 1624 01:46:13.000 --> 01:46:16.000 DONG 1625 01:46:16.666 --> 01:46:18.416 -[grunts] -[flames roar] 1626 01:46:21.750 --> 01:46:22.875 General. 1627 01:46:23.625 --> 01:46:25.000 Dong Zhuo fled the city 1628 01:46:25.083 --> 01:46:27.250 and is headed to Chang'an with His Majesty. 1629 01:46:27.333 --> 01:46:29.958 Sun Jian didn't wait for Commander Yuan's orders, 1630 01:46:30.041 --> 01:46:32.541 he went to Luoyang and stole the imperial jade seal. 1631 01:46:33.166 --> 01:46:34.500 Should we pursue him? 1632 01:46:36.875 --> 01:46:37.958 [chuckles] 1633 01:46:39.916 --> 01:46:42.541 The imperial seal is merely symbolic. 1634 01:46:43.500 --> 01:46:47.208 Saving the Emperor is our only concern. 1635 01:47:02.416 --> 01:47:04.541 [sombre music plays] 1636 01:47:06.958 --> 01:47:07.833 [Wang Yun] Diao Chan. 1637 01:47:10.000 --> 01:47:11.000 You're thinking too much. 1638 01:47:11.666 --> 01:47:13.958 Dong Zhuo adores you. 1639 01:47:15.000 --> 01:47:16.666 Seize this opportunity 1640 01:47:17.625 --> 01:47:19.250 and destroy that bastard. 1641 01:47:19.333 --> 01:47:20.416 Yes, I know. 1642 01:47:21.375 --> 01:47:22.625 And I will. 1643 01:47:29.750 --> 01:47:33.750 [soldier] My lord, only Sun and our troops fought to the end and survived, 1644 01:47:33.833 --> 01:47:37.791 but yet you let Sun Jian enter Luoyang first. 1645 01:47:38.375 --> 01:47:40.458 That makes him Grand Chief Controller. 1646 01:47:41.625 --> 01:47:43.583 Why forfeit your rightful title? 1647 01:47:44.125 --> 01:47:45.458 It doesn't make sense. 1648 01:47:45.541 --> 01:47:47.458 [chuckling] 1649 01:47:47.541 --> 01:47:49.250 No one seems to understand 1650 01:47:49.333 --> 01:47:52.458 that the emperor is what gives the palace life. 1651 01:47:52.541 --> 01:47:56.250 Wherever the emperor decides to go, the great Han follows. 1652 01:47:56.333 --> 01:47:59.125 We'll find Dong Zhuo and save His Majesty. 1653 01:48:00.875 --> 01:48:04.333 Our nation is in this mess because its people are not united. 1654 01:48:04.416 --> 01:48:08.666 Maybe instead of joining an alliance, we should forge our own path. 1655 01:48:08.750 --> 01:48:10.125 Go! 1656 01:48:10.791 --> 01:48:12.625 Follow me, move! 1657 01:48:16.000 --> 01:48:21.416 A FEW YEARS LATER 1658 01:48:23.291 --> 01:48:25.875 [gentle music plays] 1659 01:48:41.666 --> 01:48:44.166 [gentle music continues] 1660 01:49:00.708 --> 01:49:04.916 LIU 1661 01:49:30.875 --> 01:49:33.958 [Cao Cao] I never expected you to raise your own army so quickly. 1662 01:49:40.416 --> 01:49:42.625 It's nothing compared to your 100,000 troops. 1663 01:49:43.250 --> 01:49:44.791 [laughs] 1664 01:49:45.458 --> 01:49:46.625 Yeah, well… 1665 01:49:47.166 --> 01:49:48.750 I started with 5,000. 1666 01:49:49.791 --> 01:49:53.083 General Cao, why are you here? 1667 01:49:53.666 --> 01:49:56.416 To drink wine and catch up. 1668 01:50:08.666 --> 01:50:09.875 [soft grunt] 1669 01:50:13.125 --> 01:50:15.166 Dong Zhuo escaped from Luoyang, 1670 01:50:15.250 --> 01:50:17.750 and the 18 warlords have been deemed heroes. 1671 01:50:17.833 --> 01:50:18.875 [scoffs] 1672 01:50:18.958 --> 01:50:22.041 If you ask me, they're all completely useless. 1673 01:50:25.583 --> 01:50:26.708 On the other hand, 1674 01:50:27.375 --> 01:50:30.083 who do you think deserves to be called a hero? 1675 01:50:33.541 --> 01:50:34.541 Yuan Shao? 1676 01:50:36.333 --> 01:50:39.916 Yuan foresaw the decline of the Han Court long ago, 1677 01:50:40.000 --> 01:50:41.750 only fools would try to restore it. 1678 01:50:42.666 --> 01:50:45.416 So instead, he bided his time. 1679 01:50:45.500 --> 01:50:48.458 Amassing power while observing the situation from afar. 1680 01:50:48.541 --> 01:50:49.708 He's no hero. 1681 01:50:54.125 --> 01:50:58.416 Then it has to be the man with the prestigious linage, Sun Jian. 1682 01:51:06.208 --> 01:51:08.041 [Cao Cao] When Sun took the jade seal, 1683 01:51:08.125 --> 01:51:10.375 he exposed his true ambitions for the throne. 1684 01:51:10.458 --> 01:51:11.916 [soldier] Reporting! 1685 01:51:14.875 --> 01:51:16.750 [son 1] Congratulations, Father. 1686 01:51:16.833 --> 01:51:18.166 [son 2] Congratulations, Father. 1687 01:51:18.250 --> 01:51:19.958 [all] All hail His Majesty! 1688 01:51:20.041 --> 01:51:23.041 [Cao Cao] Unfortunately, whoever holds the imperial seal 1689 01:51:23.125 --> 01:51:25.583 will become a target for others vying for power. 1690 01:51:26.583 --> 01:51:29.708 To be honest, he's not too bright. 1691 01:51:29.791 --> 01:51:32.375 The 18 warlords who wanted to defeat Dong Zhuo 1692 01:51:32.458 --> 01:51:35.166 have returned to their homes to build up their strength. 1693 01:51:35.833 --> 01:51:38.541 They're hoping to profit during this period of crisis. 1694 01:51:38.625 --> 01:51:40.416 That's not the worst of it. 1695 01:51:41.208 --> 01:51:44.166 The real reason they want the country to fall into chaos 1696 01:51:44.250 --> 01:51:46.166 is so they can seize territory. 1697 01:51:46.250 --> 01:51:48.750 Hopefully, the Han Dynasty survives… 1698 01:51:49.791 --> 01:51:51.583 and is restored to its former glory. 1699 01:51:54.125 --> 01:51:58.500 After so many setbacks, the great Han exists in name only, now. 1700 01:51:58.583 --> 01:52:02.625 This a chaotic, feudalistic era we're living in. 1701 01:52:04.583 --> 01:52:09.541 So tell me, who else deserves to be called a hero? 1702 01:52:12.458 --> 01:52:14.208 I really can't think of anyone. 1703 01:52:14.708 --> 01:52:19.250 Well, a hero aspires to greatness, is magnanimous, 1704 01:52:19.333 --> 01:52:22.625 ambitious, and possesses great wisdom. 1705 01:52:24.416 --> 01:52:27.416 In my opinion, the only true heroes… 1706 01:52:28.166 --> 01:52:29.291 are you, 1707 01:52:29.875 --> 01:52:30.750 and me. 1708 01:52:31.833 --> 01:52:33.291 As a Han official, 1709 01:52:35.333 --> 01:52:37.208 how can you aspire to the throne? 1710 01:52:39.500 --> 01:52:41.083 [thunder rumbles] 1711 01:52:41.666 --> 01:52:43.291 [laughing] 1712 01:52:48.583 --> 01:52:50.041 Stop pretending. 1713 01:52:50.791 --> 01:52:52.500 Isn't that what you want too? 1714 01:53:00.208 --> 01:53:01.458 Deep down, 1715 01:53:02.583 --> 01:53:04.375 you and I are the same. 1716 01:53:08.958 --> 01:53:10.666 I'm nothing like you. 1717 01:53:10.750 --> 01:53:12.750 I serve the Han Court. 1718 01:53:18.875 --> 01:53:21.208 Do you wanna know what your two biggest strengths are? 1719 01:53:22.041 --> 01:53:23.166 Loyalty… 1720 01:53:24.000 --> 01:53:25.000 and… 1721 01:53:25.708 --> 01:53:27.583 unflinching composure, 1722 01:53:28.208 --> 01:53:30.166 regardless of the situation. 1723 01:53:32.166 --> 01:53:33.375 In the future, 1724 01:53:33.458 --> 01:53:35.375 I hope that we can remain friends. 1725 01:53:36.666 --> 01:53:38.583 As long as you're loyal to the dynasty, 1726 01:53:39.666 --> 01:53:41.416 you'll always be my friend. 1727 01:53:42.041 --> 01:53:44.250 [laughing] 1728 01:53:48.458 --> 01:53:52.500 Our nation will know peace once I have conquered it. 1729 01:53:53.083 --> 01:53:53.958 [Cao Cao] Go! 1730 01:53:55.458 --> 01:53:57.791 [epic music plays] 1731 01:54:11.833 --> 01:54:14.041 [thunder rumbles] 1732 01:54:23.458 --> 01:54:26.458 [epic music continues]