1 00:02:14,367 --> 00:02:16,803 I was orphaned at an early age 2 00:02:16,803 --> 00:02:20,140 I had no name, so people called me Nameless 3 00:02:20,140 --> 00:02:22,742 Being a nobody, I studied swordsmanship 4 00:02:23,243 --> 00:02:24,210 After 10 years of practice 5 00:02:24,210 --> 00:02:26,179 I acquired a unique skill 6 00:02:27,180 --> 00:02:29,249 The King of Qin has summoned me 7 00:02:29,249 --> 00:02:32,819 My deeds have astonished the Kingdom 8 00:03:07,921 --> 00:03:09,289 By order of His Majesty 9 00:03:09,289 --> 00:03:12,425 we have brought the mighty warrior 10 00:03:32,812 --> 00:03:36,049 Sky, Flying Snow and Broken Sword 11 00:03:36,950 --> 00:03:39,185 the three assassins from Zhao 12 00:03:39,185 --> 00:03:41,988 have sought His Majesty's life for 10 years 13 00:03:41,988 --> 00:03:45,291 His Majesty has known no peace 14 00:03:46,960 --> 00:03:48,161 To the astonishment of all 15 00:03:48,328 --> 00:03:52,098 a mighty warrior of Qin has smashed them 16 00:03:52,532 --> 00:03:57,370 His Majesty can finally sleep at night! 17 00:03:57,604 --> 00:04:00,306 We rejoice for our King! 18 00:04:00,473 --> 00:04:02,108 This warrior sent from Heaven 19 00:04:02,342 --> 00:04:04,310 has exterminated the assassins 20 00:04:18,358 --> 00:04:20,860 Summon the warrior! 21 00:04:57,897 --> 00:05:00,967 Remain 100 paces from His Majesty 22 00:05:01,200 --> 00:05:04,704 Or you will be executed. Never forget that 23 00:05:34,600 --> 00:05:38,671 No one is allowed within 100 paces of me 24 00:05:38,871 --> 00:05:40,006 Do you know why? 25 00:05:40,473 --> 00:05:41,874 To guard against assassins 26 00:05:42,742 --> 00:05:46,646 Yes. That's why I am confined in this armor 27 00:05:46,813 --> 00:05:49,782 You have removed a great peril for me 28 00:05:50,416 --> 00:05:52,151 How should I reward you? 29 00:05:52,585 --> 00:05:54,887 My service was for Qin, not for a reward 30 00:05:55,388 --> 00:05:58,157 Achievements must be rewarded 31 00:06:03,796 --> 00:06:06,332 Sky's silver spear... 32 00:06:07,900 --> 00:06:11,637 wounded many of my brave warriors 33 00:06:13,306 --> 00:06:14,374 Announce my edict! 34 00:06:14,674 --> 00:06:15,775 By order of His Majesty 35 00:06:15,942 --> 00:06:20,279 he who kills Sky will receive gold and land 36 00:06:20,446 --> 00:06:21,781 and be allowed to drink 37 00:06:21,948 --> 00:06:23,449 within 20 paces of His Majesty 38 00:06:39,799 --> 00:06:43,202 I am informed you're a citizen of Qin 39 00:06:43,436 --> 00:06:45,872 I am a Prefect from Leng Meng County 40 00:06:46,038 --> 00:06:49,075 A County Prefect over 10 square miles! 41 00:06:49,308 --> 00:06:52,445 Surely the lowest-ranking official in Qin 42 00:06:52,845 --> 00:06:56,849 How did you defeat such opponents? 43 00:06:57,250 --> 00:06:58,418 I took them on one by one 44 00:06:59,418 --> 00:07:00,586 Tell me the details 45 00:07:00,953 --> 00:07:02,121 Does Your Majesty know 46 00:07:02,321 --> 00:07:04,624 Flying Snow and Broken Sword were lovers? 47 00:07:04,857 --> 00:07:06,325 Yes, I do 48 00:07:06,592 --> 00:07:09,429 And that they hadn't spoken for three years? 49 00:07:09,796 --> 00:07:12,131 For three years? Why? 50 00:07:12,331 --> 00:07:15,268 Flying Snow had an affair with Sky 51 00:07:16,335 --> 00:07:18,070 Broken Sword never forgave her 52 00:07:18,437 --> 00:07:20,773 Why haven't I heard this before? 53 00:07:21,307 --> 00:07:24,444 I went to great lengths to uncover it 54 00:07:26,112 --> 00:07:28,114 To divide Flying Snow and Broken Sword 55 00:07:28,448 --> 00:07:30,049 I first needed to eliminate Sky 56 00:07:31,317 --> 00:07:34,320 I have an idea of what you planned 57 00:07:34,487 --> 00:07:35,988 Your Majesty is wise 58 00:07:36,422 --> 00:07:38,591 What did you use to defeat Sky? 59 00:07:39,892 --> 00:07:40,960 The sword 60 00:07:42,628 --> 00:07:46,132 I must arrest criminals in my county 61 00:07:46,365 --> 00:07:47,433 On the fifth day of the sixth month 62 00:07:47,733 --> 00:07:50,136 Sky attended a chess house 63 00:07:50,470 --> 00:07:51,604 I had learnt he enjoyed playing chess 64 00:07:51,904 --> 00:07:54,640 and listening to music there 65 00:08:14,694 --> 00:08:16,829 So, the seven masters of Qin Palace 66 00:08:17,263 --> 00:08:19,565 We are here to arrest you! 67 00:08:20,600 --> 00:08:23,469 Identify yourself by showing your spear 68 00:10:01,400 --> 00:10:02,268 Halt! 69 00:10:11,711 --> 00:10:13,913 What can a minor official do? 70 00:10:14,614 --> 00:10:16,115 This is my territory 71 00:10:16,549 --> 00:10:17,550 So? 72 00:10:17,783 --> 00:10:19,685 You are on the King's most wanted list 73 00:10:20,152 --> 00:10:21,454 I am placing you under arrest 74 00:11:57,750 --> 00:12:01,353 Old man, please play one more tune 75 00:12:26,979 --> 00:12:28,714 Martial arts and music are different 76 00:12:29,181 --> 00:12:30,616 but they share the same principle 77 00:12:31,283 --> 00:12:33,919 Both stress attaining a supreme state 78 00:12:35,421 --> 00:12:39,225 Sky and I faced each other for a long time 79 00:12:39,959 --> 00:12:41,327 Neither of us moved 80 00:12:42,228 --> 00:12:46,265 We fought the battle in our minds 81 00:15:35,367 --> 00:15:36,869 How swift thy sword! 82 00:15:39,972 --> 00:15:44,143 I thought I knew everything about my Kingdom 83 00:15:44,310 --> 00:15:46,011 I didn't know that Leng Meng County 84 00:15:46,245 --> 00:15:49,481 held a talent like yours 85 00:15:54,486 --> 00:15:55,621 Broken Sword 86 00:15:58,190 --> 00:15:59,425 Flying Snow 87 00:16:00,092 --> 00:16:01,060 By order of His Majesty! 88 00:16:01,293 --> 00:16:03,929 Flying Snow and Broken Sword 89 00:16:04,129 --> 00:16:05,731 have teamed up for assassination 90 00:16:05,931 --> 00:16:08,500 He who kills either of them 91 00:16:08,667 --> 00:16:11,337 will receive gold and land 92 00:16:11,537 --> 00:16:12,638 and be allowed to drink 93 00:16:12,838 --> 00:16:14,473 within 10 paces of His Majesty 94 00:16:25,284 --> 00:16:25,818 Three years ago, Flying Snow 95 00:16:25,985 --> 00:16:28,387 stormed the palace with Broken Sword 96 00:16:28,554 --> 00:16:32,257 3000 elite troops couldn't stop them 97 00:16:34,026 --> 00:16:37,496 I've since emptied the palace 98 00:16:37,663 --> 00:16:40,199 so assassins cannot hide 99 00:16:41,567 --> 00:16:43,736 Was your sword swifter than theirs combined? 100 00:16:44,203 --> 00:16:44,937 No 101 00:16:48,407 --> 00:16:49,908 How did you do it, then? 102 00:16:58,350 --> 00:16:59,785 Disguised as a citizen of Zhao 103 00:17:00,052 --> 00:17:02,421 I sought them in the Kingdom of Zhao 104 00:17:03,022 --> 00:17:04,189 I learned they were hiding 105 00:17:04,723 --> 00:17:06,992 in a calligraphy school 106 00:17:07,326 --> 00:17:10,095 under the names Highcliff and Springbrook 107 00:17:10,562 --> 00:17:11,430 Rumor had it 108 00:17:11,597 --> 00:17:13,599 the Qin army would attack that day 109 00:17:13,899 --> 00:17:16,135 Most of the townspeople had fled 110 00:17:16,668 --> 00:17:18,337 Only the school's students remained 111 00:17:19,838 --> 00:17:22,674 Why have you come at such a time? 112 00:17:22,875 --> 00:17:23,942 Who are you? 113 00:17:25,344 --> 00:17:27,112 I'm from Yi County in the Kingdom of Zhao 114 00:17:27,913 --> 00:17:29,648 My father's dying wish 115 00:17:30,082 --> 00:17:31,784 was for one of your scrolls 116 00:17:32,050 --> 00:17:35,387 I fear this may be our school's last day 117 00:17:36,688 --> 00:17:39,458 Which calligrapher do you seek? 118 00:17:39,758 --> 00:17:41,393 I respectfully request Master Highcliff 119 00:17:41,693 --> 00:17:44,029 Highcliff was Broken Sword 120 00:17:44,329 --> 00:17:45,898 Legend said his skill as a swordsman 121 00:17:46,065 --> 00:17:48,367 was rooted in his calligraphy 122 00:17:48,767 --> 00:17:50,569 So I had my concerns 123 00:17:50,936 --> 00:17:54,106 I needed to find out if it was true 124 00:17:55,908 --> 00:17:57,009 What do you want written? 125 00:17:57,176 --> 00:17:58,377 "Sword." 126 00:18:01,914 --> 00:18:03,482 You are fond of the sword? 127 00:18:05,484 --> 00:18:07,920 It was my father's dying wish 128 00:18:18,197 --> 00:18:19,331 What size scroll? 129 00:18:20,499 --> 00:18:21,533 Eight feet 130 00:18:21,934 --> 00:18:24,436 For that size I will need red ink 131 00:18:25,137 --> 00:18:26,305 My master has asked me 132 00:18:26,672 --> 00:18:29,074 to borrow some red ink 133 00:18:33,645 --> 00:18:35,214 My master wants to borrow some red ink 134 00:18:42,955 --> 00:18:44,690 Did you hear me, Master Springbrook? 135 00:18:45,491 --> 00:18:47,593 Master Highcliff wants to borrow red ink 136 00:18:50,929 --> 00:18:52,164 Tell him to come himself 137 00:19:07,479 --> 00:19:08,814 Could I have some red ink? 138 00:19:37,242 --> 00:19:39,912 The character "sword" was still being written 139 00:19:40,312 --> 00:19:41,747 when Your Majesty's troops 140 00:19:41,980 --> 00:19:44,016 arrived at the city gates 141 00:20:53,151 --> 00:20:54,219 Draw! 142 00:20:57,055 --> 00:20:59,291 Your Majesty's army is invincible 143 00:20:59,458 --> 00:21:00,959 not only because it is brave 144 00:21:01,126 --> 00:21:03,028 but also because of its archery 145 00:21:03,862 --> 00:21:07,132 with a greater range than any other army 146 00:21:07,799 --> 00:21:11,136 The Qin archers are like artillery 147 00:21:11,303 --> 00:21:13,805 intimidating the enemy 148 00:21:26,084 --> 00:21:29,021 Hail! Hail! Hail! 149 00:22:12,898 --> 00:22:14,366 Please remember 150 00:22:15,434 --> 00:22:17,469 their arrows might destroy our town 151 00:22:18,170 --> 00:22:21,406 and topple our Kingdom 152 00:22:21,973 --> 00:22:24,309 but they can never obliterate our culture 153 00:22:25,877 --> 00:22:27,012 Today 154 00:22:27,312 --> 00:22:31,683 you will learn the essence of our culture 155 00:22:59,010 --> 00:23:02,013 Hail! Hail! Hail! 156 00:23:21,967 --> 00:23:24,436 Those Zhao people didn't flee? 157 00:23:24,669 --> 00:23:26,638 They drew strength from their calligraphy 158 00:23:26,872 --> 00:23:29,474 What was so difficult about "sword"? 159 00:23:29,641 --> 00:23:32,310 There are 19 different ways to write it 160 00:23:32,544 --> 00:23:33,979 I asked Broken Sword 161 00:23:34,146 --> 00:23:37,082 for a 20th way 162 00:23:37,315 --> 00:23:38,383 Both calligraphy and swordplay 163 00:23:38,550 --> 00:23:40,886 rely on one's strength and spirit 164 00:23:41,119 --> 00:23:42,187 The 20th style would reveal 165 00:23:42,354 --> 00:23:45,457 the essence of his swordsmanship 166 00:23:45,624 --> 00:23:48,627 How odd to write it in 19 ways 167 00:23:48,960 --> 00:23:50,562 It makes the written language 168 00:23:51,029 --> 00:23:52,330 impossible to comprehend 169 00:23:53,632 --> 00:23:56,134 Once I've conquered the six Kingdoms 170 00:23:56,368 --> 00:23:57,769 and all the northern tribes 171 00:23:57,936 --> 00:24:00,539 I will eradicate this problem 172 00:24:00,705 --> 00:24:01,840 by mandating one style of writing 173 00:24:02,040 --> 00:24:04,476 Wouldn't that be ideal? 174 00:24:05,744 --> 00:24:07,813 Your Majesty won't stop at the six Kingdoms? 175 00:24:08,046 --> 00:24:09,781 The six Kingdoms are nothing! 176 00:24:10,115 --> 00:24:12,717 I will lead my army to conquer vast lands 177 00:24:12,984 --> 00:24:15,787 and establish a great empire 178 00:24:18,457 --> 00:24:21,359 Hail! Hail! Hail! 179 00:24:51,723 --> 00:24:53,024 Master Springbrook 180 00:24:53,758 --> 00:24:54,893 Why are you going outside? 181 00:24:55,327 --> 00:24:56,528 To fend off the arrows 182 00:24:56,928 --> 00:24:58,964 You aren't needed. Stay inside 183 00:24:59,631 --> 00:25:02,434 The Qin archers are powerful 184 00:25:02,701 --> 00:25:04,603 You alone may not stop them 185 00:25:30,095 --> 00:25:33,031 Hail! Hail! Hail! 186 00:27:14,799 --> 00:27:15,700 You are good 187 00:27:16,668 --> 00:27:18,670 You are even better 188 00:27:19,170 --> 00:27:20,572 You didn't come here for calligraphy 189 00:27:22,474 --> 00:27:23,341 Who are you? 190 00:27:23,875 --> 00:27:27,245 I've travelled here to deliver an item 191 00:27:29,748 --> 00:27:31,182 Please meet me in the library at midnight 192 00:27:39,391 --> 00:27:40,458 Great calligraphy 193 00:27:40,925 --> 00:27:41,960 Great swordplay 194 00:27:42,327 --> 00:27:44,462 You didn't even see my swordplay 195 00:27:44,629 --> 00:27:47,399 I couldn't have written without it 196 00:27:48,733 --> 00:27:49,834 At midnight 197 00:27:50,068 --> 00:27:53,204 meet me in the library 198 00:27:54,105 --> 00:27:55,540 Several hundred thousand Qin troops 199 00:27:55,807 --> 00:27:59,344 were readying for the next onslaught 200 00:28:00,912 --> 00:28:02,814 I studied the character all night 201 00:28:02,981 --> 00:28:05,817 trying to unlock the secret of his skills 202 00:28:17,429 --> 00:28:19,564 It would reveal his swordsmanship? 203 00:28:19,731 --> 00:28:23,468 But it's just an ordinary word 204 00:28:24,903 --> 00:28:27,672 Calligraphy and swordplay are similar 205 00:28:28,006 --> 00:28:29,708 One must comprehend their true essence 206 00:28:31,743 --> 00:28:32,911 Did you discover it? 207 00:28:33,211 --> 00:28:34,479 It eluded me 208 00:28:34,813 --> 00:28:38,683 So how did you challenge them? 209 00:28:49,828 --> 00:28:52,030 Sky died by your sword? 210 00:28:52,297 --> 00:28:53,231 Yes 211 00:28:55,767 --> 00:28:58,970 Who are you? Why are you here? 212 00:28:59,437 --> 00:29:00,839 I'm from the Kingdom of Qin 213 00:29:01,039 --> 00:29:02,841 I have a message from Sky 214 00:29:03,308 --> 00:29:04,209 Go on 215 00:29:04,509 --> 00:29:05,376 He said he had lived a life 216 00:29:05,543 --> 00:29:08,413 without responsibilities or commitments 217 00:29:08,646 --> 00:29:10,548 He cared for only one person 218 00:29:11,783 --> 00:29:12,717 Who? 219 00:29:13,084 --> 00:29:14,219 Flying Snow 220 00:29:25,463 --> 00:29:28,399 Sky was certain she'd avenge his death 221 00:29:38,843 --> 00:29:43,148 To fight, meet me at the Qin camp 222 00:31:47,305 --> 00:31:48,373 You can leave now 223 00:31:54,112 --> 00:31:55,380 Go! 224 00:32:21,839 --> 00:32:23,341 I know you saw us! 225 00:32:28,146 --> 00:32:29,847 I let you see us on purpose! 226 00:32:32,951 --> 00:32:34,786 I no longer care about you at all! 227 00:34:08,813 --> 00:34:11,682 We were both very foolish 228 00:35:06,471 --> 00:35:07,839 I'm not going to fight you 229 00:35:09,140 --> 00:35:10,041 Go away! 230 00:35:13,878 --> 00:35:16,581 I will kill you in honor of my master! 231 00:36:16,140 --> 00:36:18,976 You ask to die. I will help you. 232 00:38:43,220 --> 00:38:44,155 Why do you laugh? 233 00:38:45,022 --> 00:38:47,091 What you did last night was stupid 234 00:39:29,300 --> 00:39:30,968 My plan proved successful 235 00:39:31,202 --> 00:39:33,237 When Flying Snow was fighting me 236 00:39:33,571 --> 00:39:36,340 she was disturbed and disoriented 237 00:39:36,807 --> 00:39:38,676 I defeated her easily 238 00:39:52,857 --> 00:39:54,725 I never imagined supreme warriors 239 00:39:54,892 --> 00:39:56,694 like Broken Sword and Flying Snow 240 00:39:56,861 --> 00:39:58,696 allowing their emotions to be a liability 241 00:40:16,680 --> 00:40:20,117 It sounds as if you did divide them 242 00:40:20,418 --> 00:40:21,252 Yes 243 00:40:21,552 --> 00:40:22,787 In that case, they must have been 244 00:40:22,953 --> 00:40:25,923 petty and narrow-minded 245 00:40:26,090 --> 00:40:27,158 True 246 00:40:27,324 --> 00:40:30,027 Your story sounds logical 247 00:40:30,194 --> 00:40:31,328 But 248 00:40:31,495 --> 00:40:34,398 you have underestimated one person. 249 00:40:35,833 --> 00:40:36,634 Who? 250 00:40:37,635 --> 00:40:38,569 Me 251 00:40:39,537 --> 00:40:42,940 Would you like my impression of them? 252 00:40:43,741 --> 00:40:46,510 Three years ago they stormed the palace 253 00:40:47,411 --> 00:40:48,779 I was impressed 254 00:40:49,280 --> 00:40:51,415 by their valor and dignity 255 00:40:51,582 --> 00:40:53,384 Their character could not be petty 256 00:40:54,351 --> 00:40:56,620 So Flying Snow's affair with Sky is a lie 257 00:40:56,787 --> 00:40:58,456 Their betrayal of one another is a lie 258 00:40:58,689 --> 00:41:01,592 The story you just told is a lie! 259 00:41:04,895 --> 00:41:08,065 Except for one thing 260 00:41:09,600 --> 00:41:13,003 Sky did know one of you 261 00:41:13,170 --> 00:41:14,238 Who? 262 00:41:15,573 --> 00:41:16,707 You 263 00:41:18,108 --> 00:41:20,778 I surmise you two were old friends 264 00:41:22,446 --> 00:41:25,349 And Sky's defeat has only one explanation 265 00:41:25,516 --> 00:41:26,584 What's that? 266 00:41:28,285 --> 00:41:30,020 He permitted it 267 00:41:35,926 --> 00:41:38,963 To kill me, the two of you formed a pact 268 00:41:39,129 --> 00:41:42,032 using my men as witnesses 269 00:41:42,233 --> 00:41:44,335 That was not hard to arrange 270 00:41:44,501 --> 00:41:46,770 The hardest part was to persuade Sky 271 00:41:46,937 --> 00:41:48,272 to put his life in your hands 272 00:41:49,006 --> 00:41:52,276 You were not fast enough to defeat Sky 273 00:41:52,476 --> 00:41:55,212 He died willingly under your sword 274 00:41:55,579 --> 00:41:57,781 Such devotion deserves true respect 275 00:41:58,115 --> 00:41:59,516 He was the first to sacrifice himself 276 00:41:59,683 --> 00:42:01,585 for your mission 277 00:42:03,988 --> 00:42:06,557 Sky was proud 278 00:42:06,724 --> 00:42:08,392 He saw himself as an unrivalled fighter 279 00:42:08,559 --> 00:42:11,295 What convinced him you could succeed 280 00:42:11,462 --> 00:42:12,963 where he had failed? 281 00:42:14,598 --> 00:42:18,135 You have trained, perhaps for 10 years 282 00:42:18,435 --> 00:42:20,571 with one goal, my assassination 283 00:42:20,738 --> 00:42:23,374 You have a great skill that few can counter 284 00:42:33,918 --> 00:42:37,321 Killing Sky got you within 20 paces of me 285 00:42:37,488 --> 00:42:40,291 So why seek out Broken Sword and Flying Snow? 286 00:42:40,824 --> 00:42:43,727 I surmise that your skill 287 00:42:43,894 --> 00:42:45,896 requires you to come within 10 paces 288 00:42:46,764 --> 00:42:49,934 You needed a second sacrifice 289 00:42:50,100 --> 00:42:51,802 to claim another reward 290 00:42:51,969 --> 00:42:53,570 to bring you within 10 paces 291 00:42:56,173 --> 00:42:57,942 Although Broken Sword and Flying Snow 292 00:42:58,108 --> 00:43:00,010 had never met Sky 293 00:43:00,177 --> 00:43:01,312 they instantly understood 294 00:43:01,478 --> 00:43:03,914 the reason for his defeat 295 00:43:17,194 --> 00:43:19,229 How far am I from the bookshelves? 296 00:43:20,831 --> 00:43:21,932 About 10 paces 297 00:43:22,299 --> 00:43:24,168 10 paces is fine 298 00:44:08,612 --> 00:44:10,481 I need one of you to help me 299 00:44:10,814 --> 00:44:12,316 Please decide between yourselves 300 00:44:12,683 --> 00:44:14,184 Meet me at the Qin camp tomorrow morning 301 00:44:28,132 --> 00:44:29,299 How swift thy sword! 302 00:44:31,035 --> 00:44:32,036 True 303 00:44:32,469 --> 00:44:33,904 Sky was a superior warrior 304 00:44:35,005 --> 00:44:37,007 He willingly gave his life to this man 305 00:44:38,242 --> 00:44:40,044 He can kill the King 306 00:44:44,615 --> 00:44:45,783 We must proceed 307 00:44:46,617 --> 00:44:49,553 That means we will die 308 00:44:52,423 --> 00:44:53,891 Then we die together 309 00:45:56,120 --> 00:45:57,588 You were one step ahead of me 310 00:46:18,675 --> 00:46:20,477 Did I hurt you too much? 311 00:46:21,912 --> 00:46:23,213 I should be the one who fights him 312 00:46:25,749 --> 00:46:27,184 I want you to live 313 00:46:27,885 --> 00:46:31,255 If you died, how could I live? 314 00:46:33,257 --> 00:46:37,294 You will live on, promise me 315 00:46:45,402 --> 00:46:46,737 say it! 316 00:46:58,715 --> 00:46:59,850 All right 317 00:47:09,226 --> 00:47:10,561 Moon is on her way 318 00:47:14,831 --> 00:47:16,066 I had better go 319 00:48:48,725 --> 00:48:50,761 I am Nameless, Prefect of Leng Meng County 320 00:48:50,994 --> 00:48:54,564 Please allow me to fight this assassin 321 00:48:54,932 --> 00:48:56,700 She is on His Majesty's most wanted list 322 00:48:56,867 --> 00:48:59,736 Now she's here, I will arrest her 323 00:49:00,003 --> 00:49:02,072 The assassin and I have an agreement 324 00:49:02,339 --> 00:49:03,974 to fight one on one 325 00:49:04,207 --> 00:49:05,175 Should I be unable to defeat her 326 00:49:05,342 --> 00:49:07,678 please apprehend her 327 00:49:08,178 --> 00:49:09,546 Your permission is sought 328 00:49:51,755 --> 00:49:52,689 Draw your sword! 329 00:50:22,552 --> 00:50:25,722 Hail! Hail! Hail! 330 00:50:26,923 --> 00:50:27,824 Make your move! 331 00:50:28,759 --> 00:50:31,328 Hail! Hail! Hail! 332 00:50:32,829 --> 00:50:34,865 I die willingly 333 00:50:35,032 --> 00:50:36,032 Make your move 334 00:50:40,337 --> 00:50:44,241 Hail! Hail! Hail! 335 00:50:45,709 --> 00:50:53,383 Hail! Hail! Hail! 336 00:50:55,218 --> 00:50:58,555 Hail! Hail! Hail! 337 00:50:59,189 --> 00:51:06,730 Hail! Hail! Hail! 338 00:51:35,625 --> 00:51:36,793 How swift thy sword! 339 00:52:39,789 --> 00:52:43,026 I believe you and Broken Sword also fought 340 00:52:43,193 --> 00:52:46,096 And like your fight with Sky 341 00:52:46,396 --> 00:52:48,598 it was not real 342 00:52:48,932 --> 00:52:51,501 but rather it was 343 00:52:51,668 --> 00:52:55,972 a battle in your minds 344 00:52:56,139 --> 00:52:59,242 A fight to honor Flying Snow. 345 00:56:06,363 --> 00:56:07,530 My master wishes you to have his sword 346 00:56:12,769 --> 00:56:13,636 Why? 347 00:56:14,337 --> 00:56:16,573 He and she are bound in life and death 348 00:56:17,807 --> 00:56:21,511 They will never part, nor will their swords 349 00:56:32,122 --> 00:56:33,389 It is his dying wish 350 00:56:33,823 --> 00:56:35,225 that you take his sword for your mission 351 00:57:08,024 --> 00:57:09,492 Sky, Flying Snow and Broken Sword 352 00:57:09,659 --> 00:57:12,128 sacrificed themselves 353 00:57:12,362 --> 00:57:14,764 so you can be within 10 paces of me 354 00:57:14,998 --> 00:57:17,534 All three gave you their lives 355 00:57:17,700 --> 00:57:20,804 The best of friends could not give more 356 00:57:21,271 --> 00:57:22,705 Therefore you are 357 00:57:22,872 --> 00:57:24,374 the most dangerous assassin of all 358 00:57:37,687 --> 00:57:39,222 How did you uncover my plan? 359 00:57:39,556 --> 00:57:41,424 The flames of these candles 360 00:57:42,992 --> 00:57:44,794 are disturbed by your murderous intent 361 00:57:50,667 --> 00:57:53,269 All of you 362 00:57:54,337 --> 00:57:55,738 are willing to die for a cause 363 00:57:56,739 --> 00:57:59,976 I'm ashamed to say I am not that committed 364 00:58:00,176 --> 00:58:02,212 Your Majesty has seen through our plan 365 00:58:04,280 --> 00:58:06,683 If I had realised this sooner 366 00:58:07,684 --> 00:58:11,488 I wouldn't have allowed you so close 367 00:58:13,723 --> 00:58:15,058 A citizen of Qin would not do this 368 00:58:15,225 --> 00:58:16,426 Who are you? 369 00:58:16,593 --> 00:58:18,261 A man of Zhao 370 00:58:19,863 --> 00:58:22,098 Your Qin soldiers killed my family 371 00:58:22,265 --> 00:58:23,666 I wandered into Qin 372 00:58:23,833 --> 00:58:25,368 and was adopted 373 00:58:25,568 --> 00:58:27,237 I discovered my real identity 10 years ago 374 00:58:27,604 --> 00:58:29,505 and set my heart on this plan 375 00:58:30,106 --> 00:58:31,808 You've come to avenge Zhao 376 00:58:34,777 --> 00:58:36,446 I see 377 00:58:37,647 --> 00:58:38,915 I would like to know 378 00:58:39,482 --> 00:58:41,451 if your special skill has a name 379 00:58:41,751 --> 00:58:43,086 As Your Majesty guessed 380 00:58:43,453 --> 00:58:44,921 there is only one crucial move 381 00:58:45,188 --> 00:58:46,222 What is that? 382 00:58:46,689 --> 00:58:48,157 "Death within 10 Paces.' 383 00:58:48,525 --> 00:58:51,561 "Death within 10 Paces." A good name! 384 00:58:52,262 --> 00:58:53,396 All my guards are 100 paces away 385 00:58:53,563 --> 00:58:55,832 outside the palace 386 00:58:55,999 --> 00:58:58,201 You are within 10 paces 387 00:58:59,235 --> 00:59:00,270 It would seem 388 00:59:00,870 --> 00:59:04,374 that today I am doomed 389 00:59:11,981 --> 00:59:13,716 But I sense your hesitation 390 00:59:15,184 --> 00:59:16,786 Your Majesty is perceptive 391 00:59:17,554 --> 00:59:18,555 However 392 00:59:19,656 --> 00:59:21,925 you too have underestimated someone. 393 00:59:23,126 --> 00:59:23,860 Who? 394 00:59:24,027 --> 00:59:25,428 Broken Sword 395 00:59:32,869 --> 00:59:34,337 I needed to prove to them 396 00:59:34,537 --> 00:59:37,874 that my sword was fast and accurate 397 01:00:23,119 --> 01:00:24,387 Within 10 paces 398 01:00:24,554 --> 01:00:26,489 my sword strikes with surgical precision 399 01:00:26,856 --> 01:00:29,125 If it enters at precise pressure points 400 01:00:29,325 --> 01:00:32,362 it will not cause any fatal injury 401 01:00:32,962 --> 01:00:34,731 If one of you would take a blow 402 01:00:34,964 --> 01:00:38,534 before witnesses, we can fool the King 403 01:00:40,837 --> 01:00:43,573 Such a blow is hardly child's play 404 01:00:44,173 --> 01:00:45,675 How is Sky now? 405 01:00:46,075 --> 01:00:47,310 Fully recovered 406 01:00:47,577 --> 01:00:49,912 His trust in your sword was extraordinary 407 01:00:50,213 --> 01:00:52,448 The King's security is impenetrable 408 01:00:53,082 --> 01:00:54,384 There was no other way 409 01:00:54,784 --> 01:00:57,186 His Imperial Guards were useless 410 01:00:58,154 --> 01:01:01,124 He should have died three years ago. 411 01:01:01,391 --> 01:01:02,392 What went wrong? 412 01:01:05,328 --> 01:01:06,696 I abandoned the plan 413 01:01:12,168 --> 01:01:13,469 The King must not be killed 414 01:01:13,936 --> 01:01:15,371 He said that? 415 01:01:15,571 --> 01:01:16,172 Yes 416 01:01:16,339 --> 01:01:17,373 Why? 417 01:01:17,573 --> 01:01:18,941 I also asked him 418 01:01:19,275 --> 01:01:20,343 What did he say? 419 01:01:20,510 --> 01:01:22,578 He would not explain that day 420 01:01:24,714 --> 01:01:26,549 Broken Sword is the strongest of the three 421 01:01:26,916 --> 01:01:31,054 He and I are probably equal in skills 422 01:01:31,788 --> 01:01:36,392 What he told me later 423 01:01:37,126 --> 01:01:39,128 greatly unsettled me 424 01:01:39,762 --> 01:01:40,663 While I'm alive 425 01:01:40,997 --> 01:01:42,665 I'll stop you assassinating the King 426 01:01:46,035 --> 01:01:47,336 I will help you 427 01:01:49,739 --> 01:01:52,942 He let the opportunity go by 428 01:01:53,843 --> 01:01:56,279 This time, we must succeed 429 01:01:57,013 --> 01:01:58,848 See you tomorrow at the Qin camp 430 01:02:05,722 --> 01:02:07,023 Please do me a favor 431 01:02:08,491 --> 01:02:09,959 Help me fight Broken Sword! 432 01:02:21,704 --> 01:02:22,538 Master! 433 01:02:29,312 --> 01:02:30,213 What are you waiting for? 434 01:02:32,081 --> 01:02:34,317 Although I had agreed to help her 435 01:02:35,251 --> 01:02:37,420 attack from behind is dishonorable 436 01:02:37,587 --> 01:02:39,255 so I couldn't draw my sword 437 01:02:40,156 --> 01:02:41,891 But we both knew 438 01:02:42,191 --> 01:02:43,826 if we did not stop Broken Sword 439 01:02:44,760 --> 01:02:46,429 we would never succeed 440 01:04:35,705 --> 01:04:36,739 Moon, don't! 441 01:04:38,307 --> 01:04:41,010 You're no match for him. Stop 442 01:05:05,568 --> 01:05:06,936 I knew this would happen 443 01:05:08,938 --> 01:05:10,673 You can't stop me now 444 01:05:10,973 --> 01:05:13,743 Even wounded, I will still stop you 445 01:05:15,711 --> 01:05:17,146 Then I will kill you! 446 01:05:23,552 --> 01:05:25,288 Did I hurt him too much? 447 01:05:25,922 --> 01:05:27,556 Your special medicine 448 01:05:28,024 --> 01:05:30,559 should heal his wounds in a day 449 01:05:31,594 --> 01:05:32,728 Have you delivered it? 450 01:05:33,296 --> 01:05:35,765 I tended to the wound myself 451 01:05:36,532 --> 01:05:39,302 After the battle, take my sword 452 01:05:39,468 --> 01:05:40,970 and follow Nameless to see the King 453 01:05:41,337 --> 01:05:42,338 Yes 454 01:05:42,571 --> 01:05:44,807 They won't treat a servant harshly 455 01:05:46,108 --> 01:05:47,610 If the assassination succeeds 456 01:05:48,477 --> 01:05:49,979 wave a red flag on your return 457 01:05:50,579 --> 01:05:52,949 If it fails, a yellow one 458 01:05:53,115 --> 01:05:55,418 If something happens to you 459 01:05:55,584 --> 01:05:57,186 any message will be useless 460 01:06:00,323 --> 01:06:02,024 I will smile from Heaven 461 01:06:02,358 --> 01:06:04,293 if I see a red flag 462 01:06:54,377 --> 01:06:55,444 How is Flying Snow? 463 01:06:55,945 --> 01:06:57,046 She is resting 464 01:07:01,717 --> 01:07:03,119 She doesn't know I've come 465 01:07:03,319 --> 01:07:06,122 You said you'd stop me 466 01:07:06,722 --> 01:07:08,157 Please abandon the mission 467 01:07:08,591 --> 01:07:09,859 You know I am a man of Zhao 468 01:07:10,226 --> 01:07:11,227 Soaml 469 01:07:11,627 --> 01:07:13,129 Doesn't Qin want to conquer Zhao? 470 01:07:13,529 --> 01:07:14,530 Yes 471 01:07:14,730 --> 01:07:16,565 Isn't the King the enemy of Zhao? 472 01:07:16,999 --> 01:07:17,900 Yes 473 01:07:18,701 --> 01:07:20,036 Who are you trying to defend? 474 01:07:20,403 --> 01:07:21,737 You call yourself a man of Zhao? 475 01:07:26,075 --> 01:07:29,945 Flying Snow has asked me that too 476 01:07:33,082 --> 01:07:34,784 When we first met 477 01:07:36,419 --> 01:07:37,520 I was living a carefree life 478 01:07:39,789 --> 01:07:42,391 She's the daughter of a Zhao general 479 01:07:42,792 --> 01:07:45,094 who died in battle against Qin 480 01:07:45,494 --> 01:07:47,163 She inherited his sword 481 01:07:48,130 --> 01:07:49,865 I knew she would avenge her father 482 01:07:50,166 --> 01:07:52,868 I promised to help her 483 01:07:55,271 --> 01:07:57,273 Calligraphy and swordplay 484 01:07:57,807 --> 01:07:59,875 share the same principles 485 01:08:00,242 --> 01:08:02,445 We did calligraphy to inspire our swordplay 486 01:08:02,711 --> 01:08:03,712 and to heighten our powers 487 01:08:05,181 --> 01:08:07,983 She knew I'd drifted since childhood 488 01:08:08,184 --> 01:08:11,020 calling no place home 489 01:08:11,353 --> 01:08:12,588 Once we'd killed the King, she said 490 01:08:12,755 --> 01:08:15,825 she would take me to her home 491 01:08:16,058 --> 01:08:18,828 There'd be no more swordsmen 492 01:08:19,361 --> 01:08:20,463 only a man 493 01:08:20,663 --> 01:08:21,730 and a woman 494 01:08:43,018 --> 01:08:45,187 The essence of calligraphy is from the soul 495 01:08:45,387 --> 01:08:46,822 Swordsmanship is the same 496 01:08:47,556 --> 01:08:49,758 Both aspire to truth and simplicity 497 01:08:50,226 --> 01:08:52,394 Gradually I recognised a greater cause 498 01:08:59,468 --> 01:09:01,470 Three years ago we perfected our skills 499 01:09:01,770 --> 01:09:03,772 Flying Snow insisted on going ahead 500 01:09:04,240 --> 01:09:06,742 Together, we stormed the palace 501 01:13:08,450 --> 01:13:11,253 She asked why I had abandoned the mission 502 01:13:11,687 --> 01:13:14,356 I told her the King must not be killed 503 01:13:14,823 --> 01:13:17,693 That is what calligraphy taught me 504 01:13:19,128 --> 01:13:20,395 I didn't kill the King 505 01:13:21,196 --> 01:13:22,931 After that she refused to talk to me 506 01:13:29,371 --> 01:13:30,672 Please abandon your plan 507 01:13:31,173 --> 01:13:31,874 No 508 01:13:32,040 --> 01:13:34,409 Was your sword forged in hatred? 509 01:13:34,643 --> 01:13:35,811 Yes 510 01:13:36,879 --> 01:13:38,147 For 10 years, it has never tired 511 01:13:39,248 --> 01:13:41,884 I can't stop now 512 01:13:42,050 --> 01:13:43,685 How can I dissuade you? 513 01:13:44,153 --> 01:13:45,454 Only by killing me 514 01:13:46,221 --> 01:13:47,356 Are you that determined? 515 01:13:48,023 --> 01:13:49,024 Yes 516 01:13:50,893 --> 01:13:52,127 Allow me to convey my conviction 517 01:13:53,228 --> 01:13:55,063 in three words 518 01:14:31,967 --> 01:14:32,901 These words express my mind 519 01:14:33,836 --> 01:14:35,370 Please consider 520 01:14:44,680 --> 01:14:47,683 Moon, give my sword to Master Nameless 521 01:14:48,250 --> 01:14:49,952 Flying Snow and I will never part 522 01:14:50,118 --> 01:14:51,520 nor will our swords 523 01:15:06,535 --> 01:15:07,603 Master Nameless 524 01:15:08,003 --> 01:15:09,805 although I am just a humble servant 525 01:15:10,472 --> 01:15:12,241 allow me to say a few words 526 01:15:13,275 --> 01:15:16,378 I've been with my master since I was eight 527 01:15:16,845 --> 01:15:18,547 He taught me martial arts 528 01:15:18,814 --> 01:15:20,582 and how to be a decent person 529 01:15:21,617 --> 01:15:22,951 Whatever my master does 530 01:15:23,118 --> 01:15:24,686 is for a good reason 531 01:15:26,255 --> 01:15:27,689 The words he has given you 532 01:15:27,923 --> 01:15:29,191 carry a deep meaning 533 01:15:29,691 --> 01:15:32,528 Master Nameless, please take his advice 534 01:15:46,608 --> 01:15:50,112 What were the words he wrote? 535 01:15:50,279 --> 01:15:51,747 "All under Heaven." 536 01:15:51,914 --> 01:15:53,782 All under Heaven... 537 01:15:53,949 --> 01:15:55,183 Broken Sword said 538 01:15:55,450 --> 01:15:58,820 "The people have suffered years of warfare 539 01:15:59,121 --> 01:16:01,423 "Only the King of Qin can stop the chaos 540 01:16:01,757 --> 01:16:03,725 "by uniting all under Heaven." 541 01:16:05,327 --> 01:16:08,163 He asked me to abandon the assassination 542 01:16:08,997 --> 01:16:10,699 for the greater good of all 543 01:16:11,099 --> 01:16:13,769 He said, one person's suffering is nothing 544 01:16:13,936 --> 01:16:17,239 compared to the suffering of many 545 01:16:18,307 --> 01:16:20,075 The rivalry of Zhao and Qin is trivial 546 01:16:20,475 --> 01:16:24,012 compared to the greater cause 547 01:16:28,517 --> 01:16:30,552 The person who really understands me 548 01:16:30,719 --> 01:16:33,355 is my most feared enemy 549 01:16:38,894 --> 01:16:40,596 Alone, I have endured so much criticism 550 01:16:40,762 --> 01:16:44,499 So many attempts on my life 551 01:16:44,666 --> 01:16:47,102 No one understands my intentions 552 01:16:47,269 --> 01:16:49,671 Even my court officials 553 01:16:49,938 --> 01:16:53,375 see me as a tyrant 554 01:16:56,011 --> 01:16:58,981 But I never imagined 555 01:16:59,147 --> 01:17:01,316 that Broken Sword, my arch-enemy 556 01:17:01,483 --> 01:17:03,952 would truly understand 557 01:17:05,354 --> 01:17:08,390 and appreciate my real motives 558 01:17:20,268 --> 01:17:21,803 I would like to know 559 01:17:22,270 --> 01:17:25,540 how you mean to kill me without your sword? 560 01:17:26,174 --> 01:17:27,342 By capturing yours! 561 01:17:41,156 --> 01:17:43,158 This sword has protected me 562 01:17:43,325 --> 01:17:44,760 through all my battles 563 01:17:45,594 --> 01:17:48,797 Having found a true confidant in Broken Sword 564 01:17:48,964 --> 01:17:51,800 if I die, I am content with my life 565 01:17:53,602 --> 01:17:55,237 Let "All under Heaven" 566 01:17:56,705 --> 01:17:58,774 guide your decision 567 01:19:54,456 --> 01:19:55,824 It's just dawned on me! 568 01:19:56,625 --> 01:19:57,759 This scroll of Broken Sword's 569 01:19:57,926 --> 01:19:59,961 isn't about sword technique 570 01:20:00,128 --> 01:20:02,531 but about swordsmanship's ultimate ideal 571 01:20:03,098 --> 01:20:06,101 Swordsmanship's first achievement 572 01:20:06,301 --> 01:20:07,736 is the unity of man and sword 573 01:20:07,903 --> 01:20:09,938 Once this unity is attained 574 01:20:10,105 --> 01:20:12,374 even a blade of grass can be a weapon 575 01:20:12,941 --> 01:20:14,242 The second achievement is when 576 01:20:14,409 --> 01:20:18,180 the sword exists in one's heart 577 01:20:18,346 --> 01:20:20,916 when absent from one's hand One can strike an enemy at 100 paces 578 01:20:21,082 --> 01:20:23,151 even with bare hands 579 01:20:24,019 --> 01:20:25,854 Swordsmanship's ultimate achievement 580 01:20:26,421 --> 01:20:30,425 is the absence of the sword in both hand and heart 581 01:20:30,725 --> 01:20:31,927 The swordsman is at peace 582 01:20:32,093 --> 01:20:33,328 with the rest of the world 583 01:20:34,963 --> 01:20:36,598 He vows not to kill 584 01:20:37,265 --> 01:20:39,034 and to bring peace to mankind 585 01:21:05,493 --> 01:21:09,731 Your Majesty, your visions have convinced me 586 01:21:12,868 --> 01:21:14,202 that you are committed to the highest ideal 587 01:21:15,170 --> 01:21:16,671 of ultimate swordsmanship 588 01:21:18,540 --> 01:21:20,208 Therefore I cannot kill you 589 01:21:23,211 --> 01:21:26,147 Remember those who gave their lives 590 01:21:27,349 --> 01:21:29,284 for the highest ideal: peace. 591 01:23:31,439 --> 01:23:33,141 No more killing Nameless went within 10 paces of the King 592 01:23:34,376 --> 01:23:36,544 He could not have missed 593 01:23:37,979 --> 01:23:40,215 There is only one explanation 594 01:23:40,515 --> 01:23:42,217 He must have abandoned the mission 595 01:23:43,785 --> 01:23:45,687 What did you say to him? 596 01:23:46,287 --> 01:23:47,689 I wrote three words 597 01:23:48,490 --> 01:23:49,557 What words? 598 01:23:50,525 --> 01:23:51,793 "All under Heaven." 599 01:23:54,896 --> 01:23:56,464 That is all you care about! 600 01:23:56,664 --> 01:23:57,532 And you 601 01:23:59,768 --> 01:24:00,702 I don't believe you 602 01:24:00,969 --> 01:24:02,270 How can I convince you? 603 01:24:10,945 --> 01:24:11,913 Draw your sword 604 01:24:14,549 --> 01:24:15,717 You've misled Nameless 605 01:24:16,184 --> 01:24:18,753 You've ruined Sky and the Kingdom of Zhao 606 01:24:19,120 --> 01:24:20,088 Draw! 607 01:24:24,025 --> 01:24:25,860 When we first met... 608 01:24:27,862 --> 01:24:29,264 I had to prove myself to convince you 609 01:24:32,600 --> 01:24:33,935 What can I do this time? 610 01:24:34,369 --> 01:24:36,004 Just draw your sword! 611 01:25:59,587 --> 01:26:01,189 Why didn't you fend off my sword? 612 01:26:02,590 --> 01:26:04,058 So that you'd believe me 613 01:26:12,233 --> 01:26:14,302 I always wanted to go home with you 614 01:26:19,874 --> 01:26:21,342 Sadly, it won't happen now 615 01:26:26,548 --> 01:26:28,082 Take good care of yourself 616 01:26:42,163 --> 01:26:43,765 Why didn't you defend yourself? 617 01:26:52,874 --> 01:26:54,309 Why didn't you defend yourself? 618 01:27:05,553 --> 01:27:06,988 Why didn't you? 619 01:28:19,093 --> 01:28:21,396 No more drifting, no more roaming 620 01:28:27,969 --> 01:28:29,971 I'm taking you home now 621 01:28:32,640 --> 01:28:34,042 Our home 622 01:29:42,677 --> 01:29:44,278 Your Majesty, permission to execute? 623 01:29:44,445 --> 01:29:47,548 Permission to execute? 624 01:29:48,516 --> 01:29:49,917 Your Majesty, permission to execute? 625 01:29:50,284 --> 01:29:53,454 Permission to execute? 626 01:30:13,241 --> 01:30:16,277 He conspired to assassinate Your Majesty 627 01:30:16,444 --> 01:30:17,779 Show no mercy! 628 01:30:17,945 --> 01:30:21,549 This is the law of Qin! 629 01:30:24,452 --> 01:30:26,254 To conquer all under Heaven 630 01:30:26,421 --> 01:30:28,556 the law must be enforced 631 01:30:28,723 --> 01:30:31,325 Set an example for the world! 632 01:30:33,294 --> 01:30:35,897 Execute him! Execute him! 633 01:30:36,063 --> 01:30:37,465 Execute him! 634 01:30:40,768 --> 01:30:43,171 Execute him! Execute him! 635 01:30:43,337 --> 01:30:44,872 Execute him! 636 01:30:54,449 --> 01:30:55,483 Execute him! 637 01:32:16,831 --> 01:32:20,735 Hail! Hail! Hail! 638 01:32:24,171 --> 01:32:27,174 Hail! Hail! Hail!