The Fastest Sword (1968) Movie Script
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THE PRODUCTION OF SHAW BROTHERS (HK) LTD.
So you've kept your promise.
Why do the three of you
want to meet me here?
Why did you kill our fourth brother?
That's strange.
Your fourth brother asked me
to have a duel.
Don't tell me I could only be defeated
and can't win, huh?
But you didn't have to kill him.
Well, if I just injured him,
then you would blame me
for insulting the name
of The Four Swords of Zhongzhou.
Ding Meng Hao, you can't just hurt others
because you have good swordsmanship.
Do you think you can keep the title
"The Fastest Sword" forever?
Are you jealous of me
or my prowess with the sword?
Well, let's find this out.
LEE GOON-CHEUNG, LAW KEI,
WEN JIU, JOHNNY, LU WEI,
HAN CHIANG, GAO MING
Excellent skills.
It's good...
...but not refined enough.
Old man, what are you saying?
Did you have a grudge with them?
-It's none of your business.
-Well.
Rumor has it that
you're a ruthless killer.
Now I know it is true.
I admire your swordsmanship.
But you don't really deserve the title
"The Fastest Sword" yet.
So you're not convinced?
Wait.
I don't mind having a duel with you.
Let's, however, make things clear
before we have a duel.
Sure. Cut the crap.
What if you are defeated?
Is it possible?
Even I know it's impossible.
-I mean, just in case you are.
-Rubbish.
If I am defeated,
you will kill me for sure.
Are you not satisfied with it?
So you want to cut me dead piece by piece?
No, I am not like you.
I don't like killing people.
So what do you want? Simply speak it out.
All right.
If you are defeated by my smoking pipe,
you'll have to stay with me
for three years
and do whatever I tell you to do.
I have a change of mind too.
You also have to stay with me
for three years if you are defeated.
You'll be my servant
and carry my belongings.
I am an eighty-year-old man.
Don't you think I'm a bit old
to be your servant?
Well, I like that.
All right, so it is a deal.
Okay, come on.
Wait.
There's no need to fight anymore.
Take a look at your chest.
So come with me now.
TAIQING TEMPLE
MEDITATION HALL
Hey.
Hey.
Master.
Master.
Old man!
Did you forget our deal?
If I did, I'd be gone a long time ago.
Then, keep sitting here quietly.
Master.
If you want to torture me,
please find another way to do it, okay?
I've been sitting here for half a year.
I've almost got back pain.
Then what do you want to do?
Anything,
as long as I could
stretch my hands and Iegs.
Okay, I'll let you do something else.
Listen.
Copy all the scriptures in this room,
then paste the copies one by one
and wind them around this wheel.
Come down to see me after you've finished.
All of them?
What? Don't want to do it?
Then come and meditate with me.
Let's go.
Okay.
I'll do it.
I CHING
BUDDHA SCRIPTURES
POETRY COLLECTION
ARTICLES
PEACE
OF MIND...
...BUDDHA...
...BACKYARD
Master.
What? Finished?
So fast?
Go take a look upstairs.
Okay.
Really fast.
This is a smart way.
But do you know that
you don't have a callus on your fingers,
and your eyes look empty?
They're just like
this roll of white paper.
It looks nice, but there's nothing inside.
I'll be blind if I keep copying.
Sometimes, you can see more clearly
with your mind, not your eyes, right?
Master.
I'm not that type of person.
You would waste your effort.
So, what type of person are you?
I...
I'm just nothing.
Now, you're starting to know
what humility is.
Okay. Cut the crap.
Just let me collect dirt or cut firewood.
I don't care if it is tough work.
I'm Iost if I don't have a tool
in my hand.
Fine, follow me.
What is this for?
See that big rock?
-Want me to knock it into pieces?
-No, you have to make something out of it.
What?
Whatever you want.
Just make it into something you like.
Now, I'll go downhill.
I'll be back six months later.
ALWAYS BE CALM AND PEACEFUL
What good craftsmanship.
Master.
You've been working hard.
What do you think?
It's very good,
but...
What? You don't like it?
Not really.
It's just a bit too big.
Besides,
don't you think it isn't appropriate
to put a Buddha in front of the door?
Well, make some changes.
I have to leave here now.
See you six months later.
Master, you're back.
Not bad, you've improved.
But...
Too big again?
Make it smaller.
You've made me change the size
again and again.
What's the hurry?
We still have another half year.
All right, you can leave now.
I'm sure you'll be satisfied this time.
Wow!
Excellent, what a beautiful statue.
So this is what you want?
That's right.
Then why didn't you tell me earlier?
I've been spending years carving stones.
So you think it's not worth it?
Do you know something?
If you took stone carving as a profession,
you would be a famous craftsman.
Master, thanks for your teaching.
Can I leave now?
What's the hurry?
I have one more thing to tell you.
What's that?
If you want to live,
you have to die once.
I don't quite understand this.
You will.
Now leave.
Goodbye.
ZHU'S DRILL GROUND
HERE GATHERS ALL THE WARRIORS AND HEROES
You're defeated. Why keep fighting?
Brother Ding, another one died?
Master. He's been here
for Iess than three months.
And more than a dozen people
were killed by him.
There will be more in the future.
Master, may I ask...
You are?
I heard the Fastest Sword, Ding Meng Hao,
is in this place.
Why are you looking for him?
-To have a duel.
-A duel?
Don't you see this man
that has just been killed by him?
Cut the crap. Where's he now?
Go for a drink in the inn.
GOOD WINE
Coming.
What would you like to order?
Sir, what would you like to order?
All right.
-Waiter!
-Coming.
WINE HOUSE
Welcome.
Sir, please go upstairs.
Boss, someone is looking for him.
Let's hide our stuff.
What do you want from me?
Are you Ding Meng Hao, the Southern Sword,
who everyone regards
as the Fastest Sword?
Yes, I am.
And you are?
Bi Zheng Wen from the Golden Sword Clan.
I've long heard of you.
I'm here only to meet you.
Sit down, and let's have a drink together.
You haven't answered me yet.
Well, there's no enmity
between you and me.
That's for sure.
I just came to have a duel with you.
If I won the duel,
I would be the Fastest Sword in the world.
Mr. Bi, I really don't deserve
such a title.
Go and look for Qiu Yi Xing,
the Northern Sword.
Qiu Yi Xing the Northern Sword?
He's nothing.
I won't have a duel with you.
Am I not qualified?
How old are you?
Eighteen. Why?
It has nothing to do with a duel.
Of course, it does.
Weapons are ruthless.
If I were defeated, it's not a shame.
But you are still young,
you have a bright future...
Don't preach. Draw your sword.
So you really refuse me?
MORE SEATS UPSTAIRS
Let's have a duel now.
I'll pay later.
I'm sure you will have a duel with me.
Stop!
Hero Ding.
Don't blame me if you still keep refusing.
I've told you.
I don't want to fight with you.
-So what do you want?
-Let me tell you.
I want the title of "The Fastest Sword."
You've made a mistake. I am not.
This kid is only here to meet his death.
I know, right?
INCREDIBLE IN MARTIAL ARTS
Brother Ding.
Master.
Honestly, since you came to our village,
there's no peace here.
So the seniors suggested
you should go somewhere else.
It...
I understand.
It's all because
I'm bearing an illusory title.
He died too young.
Actually, I didn't intend to kill him,
nor anyone else for that matter.
We've gathered some money for you.
I'll leave now.
Master, thank you.
ZHU'S DRILL GROUN D
Greetings, Master.
Anything I can help you with?
I am looking for someone.
Are you looking for Ding Meng Hao
to have a duel?
Yes, I'm looking for him.
But I am his friend.
I see. He has left.
What? Left?
It's been several days.
Goodbye.
QINGFENG FORTRESS
-Hello, everybody.
-Hello.
Come and take a look.
Hello.
Boss, you're back.
Stop calling me Boss.
Brother Zhang.
Everyone here calls me Liu Da Hu.
You can just call me Brother Liu.
Yes, Brother Liu.
When are you going to finish
the Guanyin statue?
The day after tomorrow.
It's okay, take your time.
Tanghulu for sale.
This one.
-Give this to me.
-Waiter.
Yes, sir.
-Do you want a room or--
-I want a room.
All right.
We have nice rooms here, please.
Go get something to eat first.
-I'm going to ask Master Liu a favor.
-All right.
-This way, please.
-All right.
Wang Sheng, you're too kind.
Just a little gift.
I want to ask you a favor.
Please let me set up
a vendor booth in your village.
That's no problem.
Liu Dong, take the gifts inside.
And give him two taels of silver.
No, thanks.
I would be very grateful to have
your permission to set up a vendor booth.
We are friends. Take it.
Okay, if you insist.
Thank you very much.
Goodbye.
All right. Goodbye.
Liu Dong, what did you say just then?
You know that stone carving shop
in our village?
You mean Da Hu? What's wrong with him?
Da Hu's shop has a new mason recently.
He has a good skill,
but he's a bit strange.
He seldom utters a word
and never leaves the shop.
When he came to our village,
someone saw him with a very good sword.
Do you think he might be...
Father, do you want me to check?
This is not a girl's business.
Well, you go and check his background.
Find out where he is from.
Brother Zhang, come have a drink.
Take a break first.
Come on.
Okay.
-Brother Liu, let's have a drink.
-Sure.
Brother Zhang.
You've been here for almost a month.
There's something
I always want to ask you.
What is it?
Is Zhang Xin your real name?
Brother Liu,
Zhang Xin is my name for sure.
You carry on,
I have to get back to my work.
From whom did you learn this skill?
I was kind of forced
to practice this skill.
Brother Zhang, seems that
you always have something on your mind.
Something on my mind?
No, not at all.
You are a bit strange.
You don't go out, and you don't talk.
That's my nature, one's own personality.
You know how to use a sword, right?
Not really.
I just like swords.
Brother Liu, are you suspecting me
of having ulterior motives?
No. I'm just asking.
Let's split up.
STONE CARVING SHOP
Who is it?
What do you want to do?
YONG'AN SHOP
It's the bandits.
Hurry. Find a place to hide.
Or they will kill you.
Come, this way!
How dare you rob our village. Who are you?
Old man, you will know sooner or later.
Where are you going?
-Here!
-After him!
Halt!
Stop there!
Hey, are you deaf?
Let's go.
-Let's go, hurry!
-Hurry!
Let's go!
I really don't understand.
I've never offended anyone.
But someone has come to rob our village.
Nothing like this happened
to our village in the past.
Everyone is talking about
a strange thing now.
What is it?
I heard that
every house in our village was robbed.
-Except Da Hu's shop--
-You mean Da Hu is related to the robbery?
-The person he means is not Da Hu.
-Then who?
Zhang Xin, the mason who works for Da Hu.
That guy?
It's said that when the robbers
got into Da Hu's shop,
they left immediately
upon seeing Zhang Xin.
Is that so?
Don't you see that
Da Hu's shop is still in shape?
You mean Zhang Xin scared them away?
You can ask Da Hu.
He saw this with his own eyes.
And there's something more strange.
When the robbers came in,
Da Hu was hiding inside the room
and scared to death.
But Zhang Xin was very calm.
He kept doing his work.
Don't you think this is strange?
This guy may have
a connection with the robbers.
If he doesn't,
his background mustn't be ordinary.
Perhaps he's a spy.
Brother Zhang, you...
Brother Liu, I'm leaving.
Leaving? Because of the rumors
in the village?
Everyone says
I have a connection with the robbers.
Do you think I can stay here anymore?
Brother Liu.
For the unfinished statue,
please finish it for me.
Okay, I'll not stop you then.
-I'm leaving.
-Wait.
-Are you Zhang Xin?
-Yes.
Sir, how may I help?
Our master wants to see you.
He wants to see me?
Yes.
-I need your favor.
-What is it?
I've heard that you have very good skills.
And our ancestral temple
needs a stone altar.
-I wonder if--
-I'd do whatever you want me to do.
But it's just that
I'm going to leave this place.
You're leaving?
Why? Is it because of the rumors?
If this is the reason,
then you should stay here.
Leaving just like that
would mean that you do admit you have
something to do with this robbery.
I think you should
continue staying here for some time,
and we will find out the truth
in due course.
Well, if there's nothing else,
-then I better get going.
-Okay.
There's something especially inspiring
about Zhang Xin.
I'm sure he's not an ordinary guy.
Sooner or later,
we'll find out who he is.
-Chief Zhong, well done.
-Thank you for your compliment.
Let's smash his power and prestige first.
Then I'll go take my revenge.
But that night in the village,
we saw a person
who looked like Ding Meng Hao.
What? The Southern Sword
who went missing years ago?
No, it couldn't be him. If that were him,
you wouldn't come back alive.
I'm not sure, either.
But that's also possible.
If that's him,
then this will be my luck
to end my long and tough search.
Are you looking for him?
What? You think
I'm not qualified for this?
-Miss Liu.
-I just want to take a look at your sword.
It's no different to the other swords.
Since you do have a sword,
on that night, why didn't you...
It's a shame to tell the truth,
but I don't know how to use a sword.
I just hang it here for fun.
Tell me, who are you?
Miss Liu, what do you mean?
At last, I hit upon a way
to test your skills.
If you were an ordinary person,
you couldn't enter the room
without making any noise.
Tell me, who are you?
If you don't speak, don't blame me.
Since you're here to test my skills,
then let me tell you the truth.
I have enemies after me.
So I came to hide in your village.
So you're a swordsman?
Not really.
I'm just a wanderer.
If your enemies are after you,
you can't just hide away.
The bandits are here!
-Bandits!
-What's the matter?
Over here. He's the one
in the martial arts school of Ma Village.
Let's go take a look.
Even if he's hiding in hell,
we have to find him.
-Run! Hurry!
-Let's go.
-What? Here again?
-Those several guys are coming fiercely.
They may be at the village now.
Okay, let's go take a look.
STONE CARVING SHOP
So you're here.
-You are--
-Don't you remember?
Last month in the martial arts school
of Ma Village.
Oh! It's Chief Bi.
I didn't intend to kill your son then.
-It's because of--
-Of what?
Hi, pal.
-You are--
-I'm Liu Chang Feng.
So you're the Shenfeng Swordsman.
That's correct.
And you must be Chief Bi
of the Golden Sword Clan.
Yes, I am.
Chief Bi, what brings you
to our humble village?
-I've come looking for that guy.
-You two have enmity?
He killed my son.
I'll wait for you outside the village.
If you don't show up in two hours...
Brother Liu,
then I will come and ask you for this guy.
Let's go.
Zhang Xin.
This time, we can't offer much help.
You killed his son.
So you have to be responsible for this.
Don't worry, I won't get you into trouble.
Let's go home.
Father.
Let's go.
GAOSHENG INN
QINGFENG FORTRESS
I did say that guy is really something.
-Now his enemy is here for him.
-Where?
Over there.
-Where?
-Over there. Look.
Maybe those who robbed
our village last time
actually came for him.
He is here.
HONGYUN RESTAURANSir.
Waiter. Who is that guy?
The mason of the stone carving shop.
His enemy is here for him.
He won't come back alive.
Please come inside.
I'll take care of the horse.
YUNFENG CITY
Little brat, come on.
Chief Bi.
Regarding that incident,
I really didn't intend to do it.
Draw your sword.
After that unfortunate incident
where your son died,
I swore never again to draw my sword.
I don't care.
I just want to avenge my son.
Let's fight!
Let's see how long you can tolerate it.
Father.
If Zhang Xin...
It's none of your concern.
You're sending him to his death.
But we can't afford to offend
the Golden Sword Clan.
Moreover, this is his personal matter.
-We don't have to--
-Father, we can't just let him die, right?
Draw your sword.
You're dead.
Chief Bi, please forgive me.
Then don't blame me.
Okay, if you don't wish to use
the sword anymore,
then let me chop off your right arm.
Chief Bi, forget it.
You've been bullying him enough.
Leave with your men.
Who are you?
You don't need to ask,
and you are not qualified to know.
-Get him.
-Wait!
-Please don't.
-All of you, attack!
Come on, my arm is aching.
Pal.
I simply can't tolerate
this kind of thing.
Thank you for your help.
Don't mention it.
What's your name?
My name is Zhang Xin.
How about you?
I am Qiu Yi Xing.
The Northern Sword?
Yes, I'm Qiu Yi Xing, the Northern Sword.
-Are you hurt?
-No.
Brother Zhang, I have to go now.
Are you all right?
I'm okay. Thanks for your caring.
Did you kill them all?
No, I don't have such skills.
It's that person.
Who is he?
He's a top swordsman
in the martial arts world.
I'm really fortunate
to witness his fantastic swordplay.
I've been worrying about you.
Let's go home.
-He comes back alive, what a surprise.
-Hey, serve the guest.
You know what?
The word is he knelt down
and kowtowed to keep his Iife.
-Otherwise, he would be slain.
-Stop the nonsense.
Brother Zhang just didn't want to fight.
Da Hu, stop boasting.
He was beaten up
and didn't want to fight back, huh?
I really don't believe it.
WIN E
NICE SEATS
HAVE A GOOD DRIN K LIKE TAI BAI
Pal, what's your name?
I'm Da Hu.
Hey! Bring him a bowl
and a pair of chopsticks.
Serve him.
-Coming.
-Da Hu.
How long have you been in this village?
Since I was born.
Do you know a person named Ding Meng Hao
who Iives in this village?
Ding Meng Hao?
No. How long has he been here?
About a month.
We seldom have strangers here,
except for Zhang Xin.
This Ding Meng Hao, would he be a mason?
-A mason?
-Yes.
Probably. He may have taken up
a new profession.
Brother Qiu.
It's you.
You haven't left yet?
I have things to do. Are you busy now?
Kids, halt!
-Not really.
-In that case, let's go and have a drink.
I...
What? Don't want to give me some face?
Okay.
Please.
-How can I help you?
-Serve the food faster.
-All right. Coming.
-Cheers.
Sir, please come in.
Brother Qiu, what brings you here?
I'm looking for a friend.
Have you found him yet?
I've found him,
-but he doesn't want to see me.
-Give me some wine first.
Brother Zhang.
I have something to ask you.
Brother Qiu, go ahead.
I just want to ask this.
Do you treat me as a friend?
Of course.
I haven't had a chance
to repay your kindness.
Then please answer me.
-Please come again.
-Are you Ding Meng Hao?
So you admit it?
SMALL BUSINESS, ON THE CUFF IS NOT ALLOWED
Brother Qiu, you...
Ding Meng Hao.
You're the one I'm looking for.
I'm so careless, I almost missed you.
Brother Qiu, did I offend you in the past?
No.
Then why are you looking for me?
I want to have a duel with you.
-A duel?
-Exactly.
We're called the Southern
and Northern Swords.
No two tigers can live on one mountain.
So it means there can't be
two top swordsmen in this world.
-We have to find out who is number one.
-Brother Qiu.
At least find out
who is the true Fastest Sword.
Brother Qiu,
my skill is not better than yours.
You're indeed
the number one swordsman in the world.
We will find out after the duel.
How's that?
I can't accept this.
Don't you treat me as a friend?
Being friends is one thing.
Having a dueI
is another.
But I've sworn
I'd never use a sword.
I know of your determination.
But you'll change your mind
in three days.
I sure hope not.
-Brother Qiu, farewell.
-Listen to me.
Yes? What's the matter?
-Close the shop as soon as possible.
-But why?
Just do it.
Mr. Liu.
What happened?
Master Liu's enemy, the Flying Centipede,
wants to have a duel with him
outside the village.
Otherwise, he will kill everyone
in our village.
So it was them
who robbed the village last time.
You better leave here now.
Be careful. I have to go.
Brother Ding.
I think you have to use your sword again.
The Flying Centipede is not an easy guy.
YUNFENG CITY
Liu Chang Feng, do you still remember me?
You must be surprised
that I'm still alive, right?
Yes, I'm really surprised.
You wanted to kill me ten years ago.
That's because you had
cruelly killed many people.
And I just want to do a favor
to the martial arts world.
Cut the crap.
You are going to die, don't you know that?
If you want to have revenge on me,
why then did you kill my villagers before?
Just to let you see how powerful I am.
Liu Chang Feng, show your blade.
I'll take care of him.
-Whatever. No one can escape today.
-Fight!
Little brat, do you want to die?
Flying Centipede.
Leave with your men.
I see.
So you are that guy named Ding?
What are you doing here?
I want to prove my innocence.
The robbers...
I know you have nothing to do with them.
Leave now!
Come on, let's see how good you are.
Get away!
-Let's go!
-Hurry.
Wait.
Who are you really?
He is the famous Southern Sword,
Ding Meng Hao.
Well, Ding Meng Hao.
The other day, you Iied that
you were pursued by enemies
and sought shelter in our village.
-Miss Liu, I--
-Stop it, I hate people Iying to me.
Brother Ding.
We should have a duel now.
Who are you?
I am Qiu Yi Xing.
The Northern Sword?
We have two famous heroes in our village.
Please forgive my ignorance.
If we didn't have
Brother Ding here to help,
my village and I would be...
The Southern Sword is here,
you shouldn't be afraid.
-Brother Ding, let's have a fight.
-A fight?
-I want to have a duel with him.
-A duel?
When two tigers fight,
one is bound to be hurt.
So why insist on this?
I want to have a duel with him to find out
who is the best swordsman in the world.
Otherwise, my Iife will be meaningless.
Brother Ding.
Brother Qiu.
I've decided never to have a duel
with other people.
Are you afraid of death?
Coward!
Fine.
I'll figure out another way
to make you have a duel.
See you.
Brother Liu.
That Qiu fellow
was here a while back.
He destroyed everything with his sword.
This is too much.
What is this all about?
I thought you guys were friends.
How come...
Brother Liu, it's all my fault.
-Hero Ding, something happened.
-What's the matter?
-My young Iady got kidnapped.
-Really?
It's true.
It must be him.
MAOCHUN HERBS STORE
HONGDA GRAINS STORE
SILK STORE
Qiu Yi Xing.
You are despicable.
Don't get angry.
If you promise to have a duel,
I'll pay for everything I've broken.
Why kidnap Miss Liu?
-Miss Liu has been kidnapped?
-Don't play dumb.
Brother Ding, I dare not claim
I'm a man of integrity,
but at least I won't harm a woman.
-It must be him.
-Who?
I know who'd have kidnapped Miss Liu.
I can tell you, no problem.
But you must have a duel with me.
Okay, tell me.
Then let's go.
NICE SEATS
-It's him.
-Hero Ding, I knew you would come.
-Did you kidnap Miss Liu?
-Right.
-Why?
-Hero Ding.
You've killed my younger brother,
the Black Snake Swordsman, a month ago.
I...
He had very good sword skills.
Only the Southern and Northern swords
could defeat him.
And there was no way the Northern Sword
could come to the south at that time.
So it must be you who killed my brother.
-I didn't kill your brother.
-You're still denying.
Wait!
White Snake, you've got the wrong guy.
I killed your brother.
I'm Qiu Yi Xing, the Northern Sword.
-I've killed him on the way here.
-Retrieve your sword.
-Where's Miss Liu?
-In the temple.
But if I die, she'II die too.
I've fed her some poison.
It's not a new trick.
ENJOY YOUR DRIN K
Get Iost!
-Get up.
-What happened?
I want you to die in peace.
HAVE A GOOD DRINK LIKE TAI BAI
He must be carrying the antidote.
I'm going to the temple now.
HONGYUN RESTAURANQing Er.
-Qing Er.
-Give her the antidote now.
Okay.
Brother Ding.
We've found Miss Liu.
And the matter you've promised me...
-Now?
-Of course!
-Listen !
-Enough.
-You're awake.
-I'll be waiting here for you tomorrow.
DAFA FRAGRANCE STORE
WUWANG HALL
He's coming.
RIGHTEOUSNESS ALWAYS COMES FIRSDon't go inside.
One of us will come out at last.
Brother Ding, you've come eventually.
Brother Ding.
I seek for your guidance.
Brother Qiu.
Since we are friends...
You promised me yesterday.
Right.
But why are you so persistent
about the duel?
It's all about finding out
who is the best.
This is the only wish in my Iife.
Draw your sword.
Brother Qiu.
I haven't practiced for a long time.
-I admit defeat.
-Ding Meng Hao.
You say so when your sword
is still in the sheath.
Are you trying to insult me?
No!
No, I speak from my heart.
-Brother Qiu, don't take me wrong.
-Take you wrong?
You have to use your sword today,
no matter what. Watch out!
You have to use your sword this time.
Brother Qiu.
Do we still have to fight?
Quit beating around the bush,
now out with your sword.
No.
I've Iost already.
No.
Your sword is still in the sheath.
I didn't win.
So you have to see my sword?
I've heard that your sword
is a rare treasure.
All right, then.
I'll let you have a look at it.
A broken sword?
Brother Qiu.
That's why I'm so determined.
Well, then my sword
can't be longer than yours.
Okay, we should start now.
WUWANG HALL
It's still too big.
Ding Meng Hao,
wherever you go,
you can't escape today.
Make it smaller.
What should we do?
Let us do it.
QINGFENG FORTRESS
Old sir, is there a person named
Ding Meng Hao living in your village?
-Why are you looking for him?
-To have a duel.
A duel?
He's already dead.
He died?
Yesterday, he had a duel
with the Northern Sword.
They both died.
See, that's their funeral.
Guess I'm a little Iate.
THE GRAVE OF DING MENG HAO,
THE FASTEST SWORD
THE GRAVE OF QIU YI XING,
THE FASTEST SWORD
I'm truly grateful
for your father's wonderful idea.
It's the unanimous decision
of all the villagers here.
They all want you to stay.
The other people will thus think
that you died together
with the Northern Sword.
And no one will again seek you
to have a duel.
THE GRAVE OF DING MENG HAO,
THE FASTEST SWORD
Subtitle translation by Joshua Hong
THE PRODUCTION OF SHAW BROTHERS (HK) LTD.
So you've kept your promise.
Why do the three of you
want to meet me here?
Why did you kill our fourth brother?
That's strange.
Your fourth brother asked me
to have a duel.
Don't tell me I could only be defeated
and can't win, huh?
But you didn't have to kill him.
Well, if I just injured him,
then you would blame me
for insulting the name
of The Four Swords of Zhongzhou.
Ding Meng Hao, you can't just hurt others
because you have good swordsmanship.
Do you think you can keep the title
"The Fastest Sword" forever?
Are you jealous of me
or my prowess with the sword?
Well, let's find this out.
LEE GOON-CHEUNG, LAW KEI,
WEN JIU, JOHNNY, LU WEI,
HAN CHIANG, GAO MING
Excellent skills.
It's good...
...but not refined enough.
Old man, what are you saying?
Did you have a grudge with them?
-It's none of your business.
-Well.
Rumor has it that
you're a ruthless killer.
Now I know it is true.
I admire your swordsmanship.
But you don't really deserve the title
"The Fastest Sword" yet.
So you're not convinced?
Wait.
I don't mind having a duel with you.
Let's, however, make things clear
before we have a duel.
Sure. Cut the crap.
What if you are defeated?
Is it possible?
Even I know it's impossible.
-I mean, just in case you are.
-Rubbish.
If I am defeated,
you will kill me for sure.
Are you not satisfied with it?
So you want to cut me dead piece by piece?
No, I am not like you.
I don't like killing people.
So what do you want? Simply speak it out.
All right.
If you are defeated by my smoking pipe,
you'll have to stay with me
for three years
and do whatever I tell you to do.
I have a change of mind too.
You also have to stay with me
for three years if you are defeated.
You'll be my servant
and carry my belongings.
I am an eighty-year-old man.
Don't you think I'm a bit old
to be your servant?
Well, I like that.
All right, so it is a deal.
Okay, come on.
Wait.
There's no need to fight anymore.
Take a look at your chest.
So come with me now.
TAIQING TEMPLE
MEDITATION HALL
Hey.
Hey.
Master.
Master.
Old man!
Did you forget our deal?
If I did, I'd be gone a long time ago.
Then, keep sitting here quietly.
Master.
If you want to torture me,
please find another way to do it, okay?
I've been sitting here for half a year.
I've almost got back pain.
Then what do you want to do?
Anything,
as long as I could
stretch my hands and Iegs.
Okay, I'll let you do something else.
Listen.
Copy all the scriptures in this room,
then paste the copies one by one
and wind them around this wheel.
Come down to see me after you've finished.
All of them?
What? Don't want to do it?
Then come and meditate with me.
Let's go.
Okay.
I'll do it.
I CHING
BUDDHA SCRIPTURES
POETRY COLLECTION
ARTICLES
PEACE
OF MIND...
...BUDDHA...
...BACKYARD
Master.
What? Finished?
So fast?
Go take a look upstairs.
Okay.
Really fast.
This is a smart way.
But do you know that
you don't have a callus on your fingers,
and your eyes look empty?
They're just like
this roll of white paper.
It looks nice, but there's nothing inside.
I'll be blind if I keep copying.
Sometimes, you can see more clearly
with your mind, not your eyes, right?
Master.
I'm not that type of person.
You would waste your effort.
So, what type of person are you?
I...
I'm just nothing.
Now, you're starting to know
what humility is.
Okay. Cut the crap.
Just let me collect dirt or cut firewood.
I don't care if it is tough work.
I'm Iost if I don't have a tool
in my hand.
Fine, follow me.
What is this for?
See that big rock?
-Want me to knock it into pieces?
-No, you have to make something out of it.
What?
Whatever you want.
Just make it into something you like.
Now, I'll go downhill.
I'll be back six months later.
ALWAYS BE CALM AND PEACEFUL
What good craftsmanship.
Master.
You've been working hard.
What do you think?
It's very good,
but...
What? You don't like it?
Not really.
It's just a bit too big.
Besides,
don't you think it isn't appropriate
to put a Buddha in front of the door?
Well, make some changes.
I have to leave here now.
See you six months later.
Master, you're back.
Not bad, you've improved.
But...
Too big again?
Make it smaller.
You've made me change the size
again and again.
What's the hurry?
We still have another half year.
All right, you can leave now.
I'm sure you'll be satisfied this time.
Wow!
Excellent, what a beautiful statue.
So this is what you want?
That's right.
Then why didn't you tell me earlier?
I've been spending years carving stones.
So you think it's not worth it?
Do you know something?
If you took stone carving as a profession,
you would be a famous craftsman.
Master, thanks for your teaching.
Can I leave now?
What's the hurry?
I have one more thing to tell you.
What's that?
If you want to live,
you have to die once.
I don't quite understand this.
You will.
Now leave.
Goodbye.
ZHU'S DRILL GROUND
HERE GATHERS ALL THE WARRIORS AND HEROES
You're defeated. Why keep fighting?
Brother Ding, another one died?
Master. He's been here
for Iess than three months.
And more than a dozen people
were killed by him.
There will be more in the future.
Master, may I ask...
You are?
I heard the Fastest Sword, Ding Meng Hao,
is in this place.
Why are you looking for him?
-To have a duel.
-A duel?
Don't you see this man
that has just been killed by him?
Cut the crap. Where's he now?
Go for a drink in the inn.
GOOD WINE
Coming.
What would you like to order?
Sir, what would you like to order?
All right.
-Waiter!
-Coming.
WINE HOUSE
Welcome.
Sir, please go upstairs.
Boss, someone is looking for him.
Let's hide our stuff.
What do you want from me?
Are you Ding Meng Hao, the Southern Sword,
who everyone regards
as the Fastest Sword?
Yes, I am.
And you are?
Bi Zheng Wen from the Golden Sword Clan.
I've long heard of you.
I'm here only to meet you.
Sit down, and let's have a drink together.
You haven't answered me yet.
Well, there's no enmity
between you and me.
That's for sure.
I just came to have a duel with you.
If I won the duel,
I would be the Fastest Sword in the world.
Mr. Bi, I really don't deserve
such a title.
Go and look for Qiu Yi Xing,
the Northern Sword.
Qiu Yi Xing the Northern Sword?
He's nothing.
I won't have a duel with you.
Am I not qualified?
How old are you?
Eighteen. Why?
It has nothing to do with a duel.
Of course, it does.
Weapons are ruthless.
If I were defeated, it's not a shame.
But you are still young,
you have a bright future...
Don't preach. Draw your sword.
So you really refuse me?
MORE SEATS UPSTAIRS
Let's have a duel now.
I'll pay later.
I'm sure you will have a duel with me.
Stop!
Hero Ding.
Don't blame me if you still keep refusing.
I've told you.
I don't want to fight with you.
-So what do you want?
-Let me tell you.
I want the title of "The Fastest Sword."
You've made a mistake. I am not.
This kid is only here to meet his death.
I know, right?
INCREDIBLE IN MARTIAL ARTS
Brother Ding.
Master.
Honestly, since you came to our village,
there's no peace here.
So the seniors suggested
you should go somewhere else.
It...
I understand.
It's all because
I'm bearing an illusory title.
He died too young.
Actually, I didn't intend to kill him,
nor anyone else for that matter.
We've gathered some money for you.
I'll leave now.
Master, thank you.
ZHU'S DRILL GROUN D
Greetings, Master.
Anything I can help you with?
I am looking for someone.
Are you looking for Ding Meng Hao
to have a duel?
Yes, I'm looking for him.
But I am his friend.
I see. He has left.
What? Left?
It's been several days.
Goodbye.
QINGFENG FORTRESS
-Hello, everybody.
-Hello.
Come and take a look.
Hello.
Boss, you're back.
Stop calling me Boss.
Brother Zhang.
Everyone here calls me Liu Da Hu.
You can just call me Brother Liu.
Yes, Brother Liu.
When are you going to finish
the Guanyin statue?
The day after tomorrow.
It's okay, take your time.
Tanghulu for sale.
This one.
-Give this to me.
-Waiter.
Yes, sir.
-Do you want a room or--
-I want a room.
All right.
We have nice rooms here, please.
Go get something to eat first.
-I'm going to ask Master Liu a favor.
-All right.
-This way, please.
-All right.
Wang Sheng, you're too kind.
Just a little gift.
I want to ask you a favor.
Please let me set up
a vendor booth in your village.
That's no problem.
Liu Dong, take the gifts inside.
And give him two taels of silver.
No, thanks.
I would be very grateful to have
your permission to set up a vendor booth.
We are friends. Take it.
Okay, if you insist.
Thank you very much.
Goodbye.
All right. Goodbye.
Liu Dong, what did you say just then?
You know that stone carving shop
in our village?
You mean Da Hu? What's wrong with him?
Da Hu's shop has a new mason recently.
He has a good skill,
but he's a bit strange.
He seldom utters a word
and never leaves the shop.
When he came to our village,
someone saw him with a very good sword.
Do you think he might be...
Father, do you want me to check?
This is not a girl's business.
Well, you go and check his background.
Find out where he is from.
Brother Zhang, come have a drink.
Take a break first.
Come on.
Okay.
-Brother Liu, let's have a drink.
-Sure.
Brother Zhang.
You've been here for almost a month.
There's something
I always want to ask you.
What is it?
Is Zhang Xin your real name?
Brother Liu,
Zhang Xin is my name for sure.
You carry on,
I have to get back to my work.
From whom did you learn this skill?
I was kind of forced
to practice this skill.
Brother Zhang, seems that
you always have something on your mind.
Something on my mind?
No, not at all.
You are a bit strange.
You don't go out, and you don't talk.
That's my nature, one's own personality.
You know how to use a sword, right?
Not really.
I just like swords.
Brother Liu, are you suspecting me
of having ulterior motives?
No. I'm just asking.
Let's split up.
STONE CARVING SHOP
Who is it?
What do you want to do?
YONG'AN SHOP
It's the bandits.
Hurry. Find a place to hide.
Or they will kill you.
Come, this way!
How dare you rob our village. Who are you?
Old man, you will know sooner or later.
Where are you going?
-Here!
-After him!
Halt!
Stop there!
Hey, are you deaf?
Let's go.
-Let's go, hurry!
-Hurry!
Let's go!
I really don't understand.
I've never offended anyone.
But someone has come to rob our village.
Nothing like this happened
to our village in the past.
Everyone is talking about
a strange thing now.
What is it?
I heard that
every house in our village was robbed.
-Except Da Hu's shop--
-You mean Da Hu is related to the robbery?
-The person he means is not Da Hu.
-Then who?
Zhang Xin, the mason who works for Da Hu.
That guy?
It's said that when the robbers
got into Da Hu's shop,
they left immediately
upon seeing Zhang Xin.
Is that so?
Don't you see that
Da Hu's shop is still in shape?
You mean Zhang Xin scared them away?
You can ask Da Hu.
He saw this with his own eyes.
And there's something more strange.
When the robbers came in,
Da Hu was hiding inside the room
and scared to death.
But Zhang Xin was very calm.
He kept doing his work.
Don't you think this is strange?
This guy may have
a connection with the robbers.
If he doesn't,
his background mustn't be ordinary.
Perhaps he's a spy.
Brother Zhang, you...
Brother Liu, I'm leaving.
Leaving? Because of the rumors
in the village?
Everyone says
I have a connection with the robbers.
Do you think I can stay here anymore?
Brother Liu.
For the unfinished statue,
please finish it for me.
Okay, I'll not stop you then.
-I'm leaving.
-Wait.
-Are you Zhang Xin?
-Yes.
Sir, how may I help?
Our master wants to see you.
He wants to see me?
Yes.
-I need your favor.
-What is it?
I've heard that you have very good skills.
And our ancestral temple
needs a stone altar.
-I wonder if--
-I'd do whatever you want me to do.
But it's just that
I'm going to leave this place.
You're leaving?
Why? Is it because of the rumors?
If this is the reason,
then you should stay here.
Leaving just like that
would mean that you do admit you have
something to do with this robbery.
I think you should
continue staying here for some time,
and we will find out the truth
in due course.
Well, if there's nothing else,
-then I better get going.
-Okay.
There's something especially inspiring
about Zhang Xin.
I'm sure he's not an ordinary guy.
Sooner or later,
we'll find out who he is.
-Chief Zhong, well done.
-Thank you for your compliment.
Let's smash his power and prestige first.
Then I'll go take my revenge.
But that night in the village,
we saw a person
who looked like Ding Meng Hao.
What? The Southern Sword
who went missing years ago?
No, it couldn't be him. If that were him,
you wouldn't come back alive.
I'm not sure, either.
But that's also possible.
If that's him,
then this will be my luck
to end my long and tough search.
Are you looking for him?
What? You think
I'm not qualified for this?
-Miss Liu.
-I just want to take a look at your sword.
It's no different to the other swords.
Since you do have a sword,
on that night, why didn't you...
It's a shame to tell the truth,
but I don't know how to use a sword.
I just hang it here for fun.
Tell me, who are you?
Miss Liu, what do you mean?
At last, I hit upon a way
to test your skills.
If you were an ordinary person,
you couldn't enter the room
without making any noise.
Tell me, who are you?
If you don't speak, don't blame me.
Since you're here to test my skills,
then let me tell you the truth.
I have enemies after me.
So I came to hide in your village.
So you're a swordsman?
Not really.
I'm just a wanderer.
If your enemies are after you,
you can't just hide away.
The bandits are here!
-Bandits!
-What's the matter?
Over here. He's the one
in the martial arts school of Ma Village.
Let's go take a look.
Even if he's hiding in hell,
we have to find him.
-Run! Hurry!
-Let's go.
-What? Here again?
-Those several guys are coming fiercely.
They may be at the village now.
Okay, let's go take a look.
STONE CARVING SHOP
So you're here.
-You are--
-Don't you remember?
Last month in the martial arts school
of Ma Village.
Oh! It's Chief Bi.
I didn't intend to kill your son then.
-It's because of--
-Of what?
Hi, pal.
-You are--
-I'm Liu Chang Feng.
So you're the Shenfeng Swordsman.
That's correct.
And you must be Chief Bi
of the Golden Sword Clan.
Yes, I am.
Chief Bi, what brings you
to our humble village?
-I've come looking for that guy.
-You two have enmity?
He killed my son.
I'll wait for you outside the village.
If you don't show up in two hours...
Brother Liu,
then I will come and ask you for this guy.
Let's go.
Zhang Xin.
This time, we can't offer much help.
You killed his son.
So you have to be responsible for this.
Don't worry, I won't get you into trouble.
Let's go home.
Father.
Let's go.
GAOSHENG INN
QINGFENG FORTRESS
I did say that guy is really something.
-Now his enemy is here for him.
-Where?
Over there.
-Where?
-Over there. Look.
Maybe those who robbed
our village last time
actually came for him.
He is here.
HONGYUN RESTAURANSir.
Waiter. Who is that guy?
The mason of the stone carving shop.
His enemy is here for him.
He won't come back alive.
Please come inside.
I'll take care of the horse.
YUNFENG CITY
Little brat, come on.
Chief Bi.
Regarding that incident,
I really didn't intend to do it.
Draw your sword.
After that unfortunate incident
where your son died,
I swore never again to draw my sword.
I don't care.
I just want to avenge my son.
Let's fight!
Let's see how long you can tolerate it.
Father.
If Zhang Xin...
It's none of your concern.
You're sending him to his death.
But we can't afford to offend
the Golden Sword Clan.
Moreover, this is his personal matter.
-We don't have to--
-Father, we can't just let him die, right?
Draw your sword.
You're dead.
Chief Bi, please forgive me.
Then don't blame me.
Okay, if you don't wish to use
the sword anymore,
then let me chop off your right arm.
Chief Bi, forget it.
You've been bullying him enough.
Leave with your men.
Who are you?
You don't need to ask,
and you are not qualified to know.
-Get him.
-Wait!
-Please don't.
-All of you, attack!
Come on, my arm is aching.
Pal.
I simply can't tolerate
this kind of thing.
Thank you for your help.
Don't mention it.
What's your name?
My name is Zhang Xin.
How about you?
I am Qiu Yi Xing.
The Northern Sword?
Yes, I'm Qiu Yi Xing, the Northern Sword.
-Are you hurt?
-No.
Brother Zhang, I have to go now.
Are you all right?
I'm okay. Thanks for your caring.
Did you kill them all?
No, I don't have such skills.
It's that person.
Who is he?
He's a top swordsman
in the martial arts world.
I'm really fortunate
to witness his fantastic swordplay.
I've been worrying about you.
Let's go home.
-He comes back alive, what a surprise.
-Hey, serve the guest.
You know what?
The word is he knelt down
and kowtowed to keep his Iife.
-Otherwise, he would be slain.
-Stop the nonsense.
Brother Zhang just didn't want to fight.
Da Hu, stop boasting.
He was beaten up
and didn't want to fight back, huh?
I really don't believe it.
WIN E
NICE SEATS
HAVE A GOOD DRIN K LIKE TAI BAI
Pal, what's your name?
I'm Da Hu.
Hey! Bring him a bowl
and a pair of chopsticks.
Serve him.
-Coming.
-Da Hu.
How long have you been in this village?
Since I was born.
Do you know a person named Ding Meng Hao
who Iives in this village?
Ding Meng Hao?
No. How long has he been here?
About a month.
We seldom have strangers here,
except for Zhang Xin.
This Ding Meng Hao, would he be a mason?
-A mason?
-Yes.
Probably. He may have taken up
a new profession.
Brother Qiu.
It's you.
You haven't left yet?
I have things to do. Are you busy now?
Kids, halt!
-Not really.
-In that case, let's go and have a drink.
I...
What? Don't want to give me some face?
Okay.
Please.
-How can I help you?
-Serve the food faster.
-All right. Coming.
-Cheers.
Sir, please come in.
Brother Qiu, what brings you here?
I'm looking for a friend.
Have you found him yet?
I've found him,
-but he doesn't want to see me.
-Give me some wine first.
Brother Zhang.
I have something to ask you.
Brother Qiu, go ahead.
I just want to ask this.
Do you treat me as a friend?
Of course.
I haven't had a chance
to repay your kindness.
Then please answer me.
-Please come again.
-Are you Ding Meng Hao?
So you admit it?
SMALL BUSINESS, ON THE CUFF IS NOT ALLOWED
Brother Qiu, you...
Ding Meng Hao.
You're the one I'm looking for.
I'm so careless, I almost missed you.
Brother Qiu, did I offend you in the past?
No.
Then why are you looking for me?
I want to have a duel with you.
-A duel?
-Exactly.
We're called the Southern
and Northern Swords.
No two tigers can live on one mountain.
So it means there can't be
two top swordsmen in this world.
-We have to find out who is number one.
-Brother Qiu.
At least find out
who is the true Fastest Sword.
Brother Qiu,
my skill is not better than yours.
You're indeed
the number one swordsman in the world.
We will find out after the duel.
How's that?
I can't accept this.
Don't you treat me as a friend?
Being friends is one thing.
Having a dueI
is another.
But I've sworn
I'd never use a sword.
I know of your determination.
But you'll change your mind
in three days.
I sure hope not.
-Brother Qiu, farewell.
-Listen to me.
Yes? What's the matter?
-Close the shop as soon as possible.
-But why?
Just do it.
Mr. Liu.
What happened?
Master Liu's enemy, the Flying Centipede,
wants to have a duel with him
outside the village.
Otherwise, he will kill everyone
in our village.
So it was them
who robbed the village last time.
You better leave here now.
Be careful. I have to go.
Brother Ding.
I think you have to use your sword again.
The Flying Centipede is not an easy guy.
YUNFENG CITY
Liu Chang Feng, do you still remember me?
You must be surprised
that I'm still alive, right?
Yes, I'm really surprised.
You wanted to kill me ten years ago.
That's because you had
cruelly killed many people.
And I just want to do a favor
to the martial arts world.
Cut the crap.
You are going to die, don't you know that?
If you want to have revenge on me,
why then did you kill my villagers before?
Just to let you see how powerful I am.
Liu Chang Feng, show your blade.
I'll take care of him.
-Whatever. No one can escape today.
-Fight!
Little brat, do you want to die?
Flying Centipede.
Leave with your men.
I see.
So you are that guy named Ding?
What are you doing here?
I want to prove my innocence.
The robbers...
I know you have nothing to do with them.
Leave now!
Come on, let's see how good you are.
Get away!
-Let's go!
-Hurry.
Wait.
Who are you really?
He is the famous Southern Sword,
Ding Meng Hao.
Well, Ding Meng Hao.
The other day, you Iied that
you were pursued by enemies
and sought shelter in our village.
-Miss Liu, I--
-Stop it, I hate people Iying to me.
Brother Ding.
We should have a duel now.
Who are you?
I am Qiu Yi Xing.
The Northern Sword?
We have two famous heroes in our village.
Please forgive my ignorance.
If we didn't have
Brother Ding here to help,
my village and I would be...
The Southern Sword is here,
you shouldn't be afraid.
-Brother Ding, let's have a fight.
-A fight?
-I want to have a duel with him.
-A duel?
When two tigers fight,
one is bound to be hurt.
So why insist on this?
I want to have a duel with him to find out
who is the best swordsman in the world.
Otherwise, my Iife will be meaningless.
Brother Ding.
Brother Qiu.
I've decided never to have a duel
with other people.
Are you afraid of death?
Coward!
Fine.
I'll figure out another way
to make you have a duel.
See you.
Brother Liu.
That Qiu fellow
was here a while back.
He destroyed everything with his sword.
This is too much.
What is this all about?
I thought you guys were friends.
How come...
Brother Liu, it's all my fault.
-Hero Ding, something happened.
-What's the matter?
-My young Iady got kidnapped.
-Really?
It's true.
It must be him.
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Qiu Yi Xing.
You are despicable.
Don't get angry.
If you promise to have a duel,
I'll pay for everything I've broken.
Why kidnap Miss Liu?
-Miss Liu has been kidnapped?
-Don't play dumb.
Brother Ding, I dare not claim
I'm a man of integrity,
but at least I won't harm a woman.
-It must be him.
-Who?
I know who'd have kidnapped Miss Liu.
I can tell you, no problem.
But you must have a duel with me.
Okay, tell me.
Then let's go.
NICE SEATS
-It's him.
-Hero Ding, I knew you would come.
-Did you kidnap Miss Liu?
-Right.
-Why?
-Hero Ding.
You've killed my younger brother,
the Black Snake Swordsman, a month ago.
I...
He had very good sword skills.
Only the Southern and Northern swords
could defeat him.
And there was no way the Northern Sword
could come to the south at that time.
So it must be you who killed my brother.
-I didn't kill your brother.
-You're still denying.
Wait!
White Snake, you've got the wrong guy.
I killed your brother.
I'm Qiu Yi Xing, the Northern Sword.
-I've killed him on the way here.
-Retrieve your sword.
-Where's Miss Liu?
-In the temple.
But if I die, she'II die too.
I've fed her some poison.
It's not a new trick.
ENJOY YOUR DRIN K
Get Iost!
-Get up.
-What happened?
I want you to die in peace.
HAVE A GOOD DRINK LIKE TAI BAI
He must be carrying the antidote.
I'm going to the temple now.
HONGYUN RESTAURANQing Er.
-Qing Er.
-Give her the antidote now.
Okay.
Brother Ding.
We've found Miss Liu.
And the matter you've promised me...
-Now?
-Of course!
-Listen !
-Enough.
-You're awake.
-I'll be waiting here for you tomorrow.
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WUWANG HALL
He's coming.
RIGHTEOUSNESS ALWAYS COMES FIRSDon't go inside.
One of us will come out at last.
Brother Ding, you've come eventually.
Brother Ding.
I seek for your guidance.
Brother Qiu.
Since we are friends...
You promised me yesterday.
Right.
But why are you so persistent
about the duel?
It's all about finding out
who is the best.
This is the only wish in my Iife.
Draw your sword.
Brother Qiu.
I haven't practiced for a long time.
-I admit defeat.
-Ding Meng Hao.
You say so when your sword
is still in the sheath.
Are you trying to insult me?
No!
No, I speak from my heart.
-Brother Qiu, don't take me wrong.
-Take you wrong?
You have to use your sword today,
no matter what. Watch out!
You have to use your sword this time.
Brother Qiu.
Do we still have to fight?
Quit beating around the bush,
now out with your sword.
No.
I've Iost already.
No.
Your sword is still in the sheath.
I didn't win.
So you have to see my sword?
I've heard that your sword
is a rare treasure.
All right, then.
I'll let you have a look at it.
A broken sword?
Brother Qiu.
That's why I'm so determined.
Well, then my sword
can't be longer than yours.
Okay, we should start now.
WUWANG HALL
It's still too big.
Ding Meng Hao,
wherever you go,
you can't escape today.
Make it smaller.
What should we do?
Let us do it.
QINGFENG FORTRESS
Old sir, is there a person named
Ding Meng Hao living in your village?
-Why are you looking for him?
-To have a duel.
A duel?
He's already dead.
He died?
Yesterday, he had a duel
with the Northern Sword.
They both died.
See, that's their funeral.
Guess I'm a little Iate.
THE GRAVE OF DING MENG HAO,
THE FASTEST SWORD
THE GRAVE OF QIU YI XING,
THE FASTEST SWORD
I'm truly grateful
for your father's wonderful idea.
It's the unanimous decision
of all the villagers here.
They all want you to stay.
The other people will thus think
that you died together
with the Northern Sword.
And no one will again seek you
to have a duel.
THE GRAVE OF DING MENG HAO,
THE FASTEST SWORD
Subtitle translation by Joshua Hong