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]