The first study of Qimen and Dunjia
was found in the annals of unofficial Chinese history.
It's a very ancient text, so it's impossible
to determine which parts of it may be true.
Nowadays, 'Qimen'
is taken to mean 'time' and 'coordinates.'
It's used to boost luck and avoid misfortune.
Whereas 'Dunjia,'
as far as I can tell,
is hidden inside an orb device called Qimen.
It contains the limitless power of the universe.
Even if separated by a great distance,
these two natural opposites are infinitely linked.
They form a causal circle.
We members of the Wuyin Clan must spare no effort
to locate the Dunjia device.
The enemies from beyond the sky must be beaten.
Peace and order must be restored to the earth.
KAIFENG POLICE DETECTIVE BUREAU
Place your bets!
He can lift it.
Or he can't.
I bet he can't!
He's not that strong! It's ridiculous!
Keep your hands away!
CHAPTER 1: NO TRUTH ON EARTH
Sir...
This is the new constable.
He's just reported for duty.
His name's Dao Yichang.
Show us your strength!
He's a tough one.
He'll cramp our style if he's in here.
Sketch some fake wanted posters
and send him out to look for the crims.
If he doesn't catch 'em, he can't come back.
Good plan!
How much did you lose?
I wasn't playing...
He's here to make trouble.
We won big today!
Lucky that I just managed
to fix that chain under the stone.
If I hadn't, we'd have lost big time.
Don't mention it, take these.
We can't use these the same way anymore.
See you later.
Okay, see you at the Three Lives Pavilion!
I'll heat up the wine and wait for you there.
WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY TSUI HARK
THE THOUSAND FACES OF DUNJIA
DIRECTED BY YUEN WO PING
Come on, look at these sketches.
3 iron coins, sir.
Here you are.
Thank you.
Boss“.
Take a look at these sketches.
Seen any of these people?
This one?
Take a look.
He's hopeless!
You must be the stupid new constable.
You take these sketches seriously?
You haven't even looked at them!
You don't look great at all.
If you were in this rogues' gallery,
you'd be the first one I'd arrest!
You're not thinking straight!
At sixes and sevens!
Can't you see these are random sketches?
Take this one...
Isn't it that black dog?
And this one...
Isn't it him?
The silly kid?
Your spit...
...is getting into the bean curd.
Disgusting! Who'll eat that?
You want it if it's free?
Sure!
He's on the list!
Make Way!
Innkeeper!
I want your biggest room!
The biggest and cheapest one!
Is there even such a deal?
We have house rules...
No pets allowed in the inn.
"No pets allowed in the inn"?
That's six words!
But there are eight written there! You cheat!
We're all educated people.
Why would we cheat anyone?
Look.
"Pets are not allowed."
"And especially not fish!"
Eight words, right?
Go someplace else! Get out!
You're throwing me out?
Since you don't allow pets...
Fine! I'll just eat mine!
Is that okay?
Splendid! Splendid!
For the first time I'll get to see a guest eat their pet.
Go right ahead, show me!
You're forcing me!
Really forcing me!
Okay, I'll eat it!
I'm eating it!
Give me a room!
I'm not your pet!
I'm eating it!
Give me one now!
Don't make any trouble!
Give me a room!
Give it to me!
I want my room!
Damn fish, don't move!
Hey, Auntie.
Thanks for your assistance.
However,
whether he's a man or a fish...
If he did something illegal,
he must be arrested.
That's absurd!
How can you arrest it?
Stop!
Is that a fish?
Could be a red carp, a green carp, or a donkey...
Forget everything!
A carp!
THREE LIVES PAVILION
Two days from now I'll leave for Hangzhou.
Please tell your Mama-San...
I want you to come with me.
All right?
Okay.
Sir...
Will you come again tonight?
Why are you hiding?
I'm not!
I was passing the toilet so I took a leak!
Lies! Don't run!
Why would I lie about taking a leak?
You're a Taoist monk!
You again?
Why are you stalking me?
Stalking you? Who do you think you are?
A girl!
Excuse me!
We haven't met, right?
Of course not!
But you've come on to me!
Stop playing tricks.
You...
I'm a constable, working on a case.
And you're a very skillful woman!
Don't try to flatter me.
Aren't you hereto catch that fish?
Where is it?
It's gone upstairs.
I was just chasing it, but you got in my way!
Shit! Jiaojiao must be in danger!
Jiaojiao, are you all right?
So you're a regular here.
Jiaojiao!
You left this morning and you're back already!
May we expect you this evening too?
Have you seen anything strange?
Aren't you something strange?
Popping in and out all day?
You think we're at a loose end here?
Who's Jiaojiao?
Oh, so it's you!
When did you change your name, Nose Hair?
Nose Hair?
A threesome? That'll cost extra.
Extra?
We've never talked about money, have we?
So you're also a regular here.
If I weren't, she wouldn't survive.
She has a huge appetite, wants everything,
doesn't listen, and doesn't mind who's paying.
Don't try to fool me.
Or I let him see how ugly you really are!
Ugly?
Ask her where the fish is.
She has nothing to do with the fish!
Really? Then why are you here?
Jiaojiao!
Don't panic! I'm here!
Why so heavy?
Where's the fish?
What damn fish?
Jiaojiao!
Save her first! The fish comes second!
Speak up!
She's almost dead!
How can you let her die?
Nose Hair, why are you pretending to faint?
Why are you howling?
I thought you were broken-hearted just now?
Officer Dao...
If you don't pull me up now,
you won't be able to see me later tonight!
I dare not come here again!
You look so very different...
...with and without make-up.
I'm finished!
Mirror! Mirror!
That face of mine!
It'll take ages to get it back!
Where did this painting come from?
Why haven't I seen it before?
Isn't it 'Upstream at Qingming Festival'?
What's wrong with it?
Speak up!
I'll tell you, I'll tell you!
The fish brought it here.
Told us to keep it for a few days.
Someone's supposed to come for it!
Who?
Someone important...
That's all I know!
I really don't know anything!
What do you want?
Fine...
Then I'll take the painting with me.
No,no,no!
If you take it, I'm done for!
I'll bring it back in two hours.
Okay then, take it.
Just two hours, okay?
What's the problem?
The police should impound the evidence.
It's a trifle.
He's awake.
Boss“.
Have you seen the people in these sketches?
Sir.
You've asked me that already.
Yes, I think you're right...
Did I just fall asleep?
Sir...
You dozed off here while on duty,
but you forgot already?
Can you even remember your own name?
You...
Thank you for your business!
As you requested, 200 sesame-seed buns.
I didn't order those!
You're forgetting again?
Are you serious?
Everyone here heard you order them.
You...
That'll be 35 copper coins.
That's outrageous!
You showed up early with your sketches.
Then you nodded off and slept until sunset.
I ask you to pay for the 200 buns you ordered...
This new guy is so gullible.
What's wrong with you constables these days?
Your memory is like a sieve!
How can you crack any cases?
CHAPTER 2: THE WUYIN CLAN IN PERIL
We of the Wuyin Clan
Study Yin and Yang,
the heavens and the earth,
to protect mankind
while leaving no trace behind.
This painting 'Upstream at Qingming Festival'
is based on the actual topography of Kaifeng, the capital.
But the two huts by the river don't exist in reality.
The left side of the painting is missing.
There should be more of it.
Who told you to make so many copies?
You said eleven, didn't you?
Just one, just one.
"Just one," not "eleven"?
He's looking at the fish again.
You've fallen into someone's trap.
Brother...
Something's wrong.
It's a trap.
The creatures who want to crush Wuyin are back!
That fish wanted you to catch it.
But Why?
They want to track us to our secret base.
I've never come across such a strong aura.
The creatures that sent the fish are very strong.
They can now sense
where it's being held.
Such a coincidence!
Our earthquake sensor is showing a reading.
They're moving fast!
It's them?
We thought the fire in the sky two days ago
might have been related to the creatures.
But we didn't expect them to be faster than us.
We haven't yet located them,
but they've already found us.
We have one hour to move our base.
And Big Brother?
He's already on his way to Luoyang.
We need to find a way to defeat these strong enemies.
Although we're already following the Qimen coordinates
to find the powerful Dunjia device,
it still requires great powers
to activate the device in the first place.
So our late leader ordered Second Brother
to continue his search for the right person
who will find the Dunjia device and open it.
However,
There's no news from him yet.
It seems that the Wuyin Clan is no match for these creatures.
So...
We need to find the Great Fortune-teller, the master of weaponry.
In a Luoyang teahouse, he bought a box
inscribed with the names of weapons.
It was the divine instrument of legend...
...the Destroyer of Worlds.
It might help us fight our enemies here.
This secret must remain secure,
so we must use some codes.
Pangolin, Ghost, Goldfinger.
Head for the North-east area.
We will store our clan treasures temporarily
at the Tengshe
and Taiyin coordinates.
Far Sight, Sharp Ears.
Keep our communications private.
Thunderbolt, Lightning Bolt and myself...
The fish stays here.
We need to divert their attention.
Sun is the mark, moon is the sign.
Cloud begets wind, thunder begets lightning.
This code is for Second Brother?
Right.
If he can find our new leader,
he'll know where we are when he returns.
JINGSHI HALL
THE WORLD'S FOREMOST CLINIC
The coordinate above Zhifu and below Jingmen...
This is it.
CHAPTER 3: QIMEN IN SEARCH OF DUNJIA
CHANG-AN CITY
Jingshi Hall is the foremost clinic in Chang-an.
Come back when you have enough money.
Next!
If my calculations are correct...
...it's here!
ENTRANCE EXAM REGISTRATION
Look! A blind man has come to apply!
Hey, blind man...
Are you here for the exam?
Don't waste time looking around.
Pay first, chop chop!
Quick! Over here!
What are you doing?
You really can't see, can you?
Excuse me...
Is this the exam place?
What do you think?
Why else are you here?
I've come to study medicine.
But you're blind as a bat!
How can you study medicine?
That's what they all say.
But so what?
No harm in trying, is there?
Try what? You know what we test?
It's just a test, right?
By the way...
I'm familiar with the 'Materia Medicum,'
'Principles and Species of Roots and Herbs,'
'The Theory of Meridians and Channels,'
'The Emperor's Internal Medicine,'
'The Emperor's Surgery,' 'Four Medical Tantras,'
'On Typhoid Fever,'
'The Miscellany of Medical Knowledge,'
'Spleen and Stomach Studies,'
'Priceless Prescriptions,'
and the 'Peace and Tranquillity' canon.
I've memorized them all.
And I've recently written four books
on medical sciences.
I'm now working on making pills from medicinal soups.
In that case, brother, what is your name?
My goodness!
I say, Director...
You're accepting blind pupils?
If you believe all he says
you're just as blind as he is!
Principal...
Look at his name!
See?
Zhuge Qing?
He's a Zhuge!
Right!
Everyone in Chang-an knows
that the Zhuge family is our sworn enemy.
They're known for sending people to our clinic
to steal our knowledge.
Now that this Zhuge has arrived here
it calls for stalling tactics.
I'll keep him here.
You find a way to deal with him.
It's impossible!
How could they send a blind man here?
Principal...
It doesn't matter if they sent him or not.
We just need them to know
that no Zhuge can escape our operations!
Move!
Kneel!
What operations?
Please explain.
Or maybe I can give you advice.
Good. Those standing beside you
are the senior doctors
specializing in limb and organ transplants.
We're assembling a human from the parts of others
to see what might result.
That's a pointless exercise!
I know a lot about that.
Look“.
I've made this case study.
It's upside-down!
The woman you see here
didn't have the strength to truss a chicken
After I operated on her,
she could not only do housework with one hand
but also lift ten men with the other!
And look at this man...
That's a drawing, it proves nothing!
The man has four legs!
Does he even look human?
You're having us on!
And these guys look like senior doctors?
He's not blind!
Take off his dark glasses!
Let's continue this.
Stick to the point.
Can you really transform people like that?
I've never failed.
Ask a teacher to volunteer. I'll show you.
And if you fail?
If I fail, bury him
and call the police to arrest me.
Do you know why this place
is named Jingshi Hall?
They say...
It's because your clinic
has many patients with weird illnesses.
If you can cure just one of them,
I'll take you on as a student.
You'll be officially enrolled
That's wonderful, Principal!
That's more than reasonable!
But if you should fail,
I will experiment the transplant on you!
Please give me a patient.
Choose one yourself.
Where's the room with patients?
Are we there yet?
He can't see a thing!
How can he choose a patient?
Mind the wall!
Which room do you want to go into?
Straight ahead.
Mind the steps on your way down.
We're here.
Out of the way!
Here, take the key.
Go on in.
Poor guy.
Why did he choose that room?
Nobody who's gone in there
has ever come out alive!
Nobody has ever seen her as a patient.
Even the maids won't go in there.
Who are you looking for?
There's no one else here,
so I must be looking for you.
Why?
There's nothing here for you.
Sit wherever you like.
Did you come here yourself?
Or did someone send you here?
Who are you?
I'm a doctor.
I'm here to treat you.
You don't look sick at all.
You're so hungry!
I can smell the taste of food
Then I think I've probably found the right person.
Who are you looking for?
Someone very important.
That can't be me.
I'll know once you've eaten this.
If you're really the one,
I'll get you out of here.
Here...
And here's some pickled chili.
My name is Zhuge.
What about you, what's your name?
What should I call you?
Whatever you like.
I have no name
and no family.
I see that on your arm
you have a little red circle.
So I'll call you Circle.
"Circle"?
Is that a name?
It is now.
Circle...
So cute.
Take your time.
I can tell you're not sick at all.
I'll take you out once you've finished eating.
Really?
For sure.
KAIFENG CITY
Look at this calligraphy piece.
Why are there so many earthworms?
Oh no!
No,no,no!
Look, the Temple of Ancestors!
Their target is the temple, not us!
Damn them, they've hurt so many people!
I think they're looking for something underground.
Let's get down there before they do.
There's someone buried here, come and help!
Xiao Han!
Over here!
Quick! Look at this!
Can you see someone over there?
There!
Brother Xiang!
We need to check if anyone's there.
Yeah.
You go in first to check.
I'll send people to back you up in a bit.
Anyone in there?
Brother...
You think there's any good stuff down there?
He's a very serious kid.
Let him go alone.
Anyone there?
He's the constable who ate 200 buns!
Let him be.
Anyone there?
What's this?
Qibu, do you know?
SHOW up!
It's an attack formation!
Who were these people?
The chain bears the mark of the Wuyin clan.
So you think those were members of our clan?
The unusual movement of the iron ball
must be related to the earthquake.
The creature trapped inside the ball
must have sensed something.
After all these years
it's still strong enough to survive captivity.
This guy fell and landed here.
Leave him, let's deal with the ball first.
Should we knock him out?
What?
No need, we'll deal with his memories later.
Who on earth are you people?
It's coming!
The aura is palpable!
Is that it?
It's come to release the creature inside the ball!
We can't let it get out alive!
There's water down there!
Make Way!
You and I have to become one body
Become one body?
So will your body be discarded?
Or will it be mine?
You know how many people I've killed?
Many more than these few here.
To handle this scum,
I am all that's needed.
They are so naive.
They'll fight each other even for small benefits.
I pretended to be imprisoned in the ball
just so they'd start killing each other.
So you're saying...
I wasted my time rescuing you!
My immense powers
are not limited to my body.
They're also in the Destroyer of Worlds!
Follow me!
KAIFENG POLICE DETECTIVE BUREAU
Brother...
We're hiding right beside the police headquarters.
The creatures wouldn't expect that, right?
Who knows?
Those creatures could be hiding everywhere.
Are you sure they're not in the police station?
You're right.
Sister is here! Let's go.
Someone's injured!
It's him!
He's still bleeding.
Use the wound medicine.
We ran into one of the creatures.
He was trying to save us.
He's badly injured.
Third Sister...
Second Brother is back.
Let him take care of this.
I'm back!
You're back!
Wait a moment.
What's up here?
You're injured?
Who is he?
He's in the worst shape, treat him first.
Have you found our new leader?
Yes.
Where is he?
There.
Have you forgotten the Three Nevers and Four Don'ts?
What Three Nevers and Four Don's'?
The Three Nevers: Never be clingy,
Never be talkative, Never lose your temper.
The Four Dorks...
The Four Don'ts are: Don't show off,
Don't forget to take your medicine,
Don't betray confidences,
Don't...
Don't squander money.
Is she really our...
Leader?
That's right
She is indeed our new...
Leaden
Circle.
Say What?
Circle.
What?
Let me tell you...
I have more grievances than I can count right now.
You'd better explain everything
before I lose it completely!
Fine.
I'll do my best to explain.
I...
...went into the incurables wing of the clinic.
And scary things began to happen.
Don't touch me!
Why are we hugging each other?
Circle.
It's like this, actually...
No one has ever hugged me before.
I like it.
Can we keep doing it?
Circle!
You were sent out to find our new leader.
And what have you come back with?
She's one of those creatures!
Zhuge, you've made a big mistake!
Okay, okay.
Let's take a look.
Circle!
Here.
That really is the mark of the leader.
I'm the one you're looking for, aren't I?
Right.
How did you get that mark?
I don't know.
Why were you at Jingshi Hall?
I don't know!
I've asked her all of this already.
She can't remember anything.
Who are your family?
Where are they?
He's my family!
Feels so good.
This 'Circle' here
is pretending to be stupid, hiding her identity.
She clings to us as if we're connected.
I think it's inappropriate.
Inappropriate!
Very inappropriate!
What about him?
He's badly injured.
Are we just going to ditch him here?
Return him to the police station.
But he's badly hurt, and he even saved us!
An occupational injury!
Send him back to the police station
and he can convalesce on full pay!
And this stupid girl from nowhere...
She can go back where she came from.
Circle has the mark of the leader on her.
It's quite a different situation.
She's not 'from nowhere.'
Zhuge has his reasons.
And it's chaos out there!
She's just a girl, where can she go?
I'm not going anywhere!
All right, you can stay.
But...
Tie her up!
You know, Third Sister
seems to ignore trifling matters in normal times.
But she's actually very careful about the details.
In fact...
I don't think Circle is pretending to be stupid.
I think she just really is stupid.
Maybe...
...she really is our new leader.
But maybe Second Brother brought her here
just to make us feel better?
That wouldn't be such a bad thing, either.
It's like the sun shines in here
while rain pours down outside.
No arm and no leg? What kind of constable are you?
Go back home!
Get out!
Go!
How can we take care of him?
The Wuyin Clan has its secrets.
I know our house rules
Bring him along.
Let him go when he's recovered.
No worries.
I've already erased his memory.
I understand.
If it weren't for him,
we wouldn't be standing face-to-face now.
Dragonfly...
I have a gift for you.
Today is your birthday.
Another dragonfly hairpin?
My name may be Dragonfly,
but you don't have to give me one every year.
Aren't you a fortune teller?
Can't you tell what I really want?
There's nothing under heaven that I can't foretell.
But when it comes to us...
I've never dared try to see what's coming.
What if it's something bad?
Then let's let nature take its course.
As you know, our house rules state
that if fellow disciples fall in love,
they must be punished.
So this hairpin demands a slap.
Sister...
Feel free.
All right.
Now it's my turn.
Why?
You showed emotion.
You blushed when I gave you the gift.
By our house rules,
you're in line for punishment too.
Okay, I admit it!
Go ahead! As hard as you like.
Speaking of house rules...
You and that woman 'Circle'
are hugging each other all the time.
So she should also be punished.
That's a matter for further investigation.
Fine!
Then let's find Big Brother right away.
He'll confirm if she's our new leader or not.
THREE LIVES PAVILION
Burn my heart
Let the fire burn my heart
This burning fire
is singing for our true love
Brother Zhuge!
New clothes?
Another threesome?
What tickles your fancy this time?
You're so intimate with him.
You clearly know her well!
Are you kidding?
You think I'm so easy?
You have any idea what she really looks like?
You think I could get off with her?
Why do all the women here have bruised eyes?
Blood on their lips too!
Were they hurt?
What are you talking about?
Wearing makeup is not getting hurt!
Why do they paint their faces like that?
To make men like them!
Big Brother says
he'll use her to speak to us.
That's Big Brother's voice!
Mankind doesn't know this,
but alien creatures are among us.
They don't usually trouble us,
but lately something has changed.
Something ordered that fish
to pass that painting
to Nose Hair.
The final intended recipient
remains unknown.
The Destroyer of Worlds was found in Luoyang.
Five clan leaders will be needed
in order to activate it.
This is no coincidence.
The painting and the device are connected.
The situation is critical.
We'll need our new leader to deal with it.
We must meet soon to make a plan.
This concludes my message.
Big Brother's message has ended.
It will be erased automatically in three seconds.
Three!
Erased!
Why do you always
channel stuff through her?
Even Big Brother does it!
Leaving us such an important message through her.
Because messages have to be transmitted accurately.
She even gets his facial expressions! She's the best.
ZHENYUAN SECURITY
We're off to Luoyang to find Big Brother.
But this constable has to come too.
And the creature as well!
Isn't that crazy?
What goes in this big box?
For safety's sake,
you'll have to hide inside it while we're on the road.
What about the others?
Why don't they need to hide?
Why only me?
They have to hit the road.
They don't have your special privileges.
This letter outlines your confidential assignment.
It's from your superior at the police station.
When you get to Luoyang,
you must hand it to someone called 'No Name.'
There's no address provided, you'll figure it out yourself.
When did this happen to me?
How did you people come to know me?
Why didn't my superior
brief me about this in person?
The police station is full of spies,
hence the special arrangement.
There's a police seal on the letter.
See for yourself.
You were injured in the line of duty.
Very meritorious!
This iron crutch
has been supplied to you
along with a couple of other things too.
A good fit!
Don't show off, use the crutch!
Where's my blade?
What are you up to?
Golly!
Where did you get that makeup?
Look at your face!
I found it in the wagon.
Lots of women paint their faces like this, I've seen it.
They say it makes people like them.
What do you think of my injuries?
It's fine.
Not bad.
It's beautiful!
Would you admire me more if there were more blood?
No need, go back inside.
Everyone already admires you so much.
I'm in full agreement with you.
You know what I'm thinking?
I'm hoping she isn't the real leader.
If she is, we're done for.
DRAGON GATE CAVE
CHAPTER 4: FIVE CLAN LEADERS, ONE DEVICE
The leaders of the five clans have all come!
You're so punctual.
The greatest marvel of all time,
the legendary Destroyer of Worlds,
is right beside me.
Please show yourselves.
The Tang Clan.
The Diancang Clan.
The Seven-color Hell.
The Kunlun Clan.
The Beggar Gang.
Stop blabbering!
It's just the five of us.
Show us that damn toy!
Let's see if it's fun to play with!
It is rumoured to be a device with limitless power.
Strong enough to overturn the seas
and crush the mountains
We'll see if this is true or not.
But why such a powerful device was sent to me
and who sent it-it's all still a mystery.
So everyone here better be careful with it!
It's empty!
So it's merely a rumor!
It has been in your care.
Weren't you aware that someone switched it?
This is an omnipotent device.
It must contain some hidden mystery.
Great Fortune-teller,
allow me to see.
Let me try with our Tang Clan's Star Codes!
Let him do it.
So this is the Destroyer of Worlds?
Vapourizing to an orb when the destroyer device is sought.
It's one of our Diancang codes.
So the orb is just one part of the device.
Allow me.
"Dark clouds presage rain,
and the door to hell opens"!
Lord of Hell,
May I also take a look?
"Eight arms molding the heavens,"
"the dragon swells the sea."
Kunlun Clan's Fiery Palm!
Strange.
So the five clan leaders' powers need to be combined
in order to activate the device?
Correct!
So each of us has some connection with it,
except for the leader of the Diancang Clan.
He hasn't done anything!
We from the Diancang Clan have the codes for this device.
So only we could make use of it.
Give it to me!
Wait!
For a long time now, I have sensed
that your aura is the same as that of the fish.
So you and the fish are traps!
Who sent you here?
And for what purpose?
You are not the Great Fortune-teller!
You're from the Wuyin Clan!
You're right!
He's too dignified for the likes of you.
So I'm meeting you in his stead.
The Wuyin Clan style!
Zhifu!
Tengshe!
Taiyin!
Liuhe! Gouchen!
The sky above, the earth below!
You are not the leader of the Diancang Clan.
You are an alien creature!
Where is the clan leader?
I've already eliminated him!
Can't you see?
As for how they join us...
These are the men I enslaved.
To help them attain the highest level of martial skills,
I have fed them strange flowers
and essence of toad!
Their skills are now great.
But from here on out, they must obey my command
with every move they make!
Eight-armed Ape!
Who are you?
So this was your plan all along.
To make the clan leaders your slaves!
Eight-armed Ape!
Use your Eight-armed palm power
to slay Great Fortune-teller!
Lord of Hell!
Soul-sapping Palm!
Unguided Flying Rings!
Fiery Palm!
That Destroyer of Worlds...
I made it to serve my plans.
Give me back the orb!
A new power has joined the Wuyin Clan.
It might help them open the Dunjia device.
You fear that my power is not mighty enough.
So you want to use this device
to fight the Wuyin Clan.
So what?
I won't give it to you!
I can send these clan leaders
to locate this new source of power
and finish off the Wuyin Clan!
White Tiger!
Red Eye!
The sandstorm is getting worse!
It's impossible to know our direction!
What shall we do?
Keep going!
Legend has it,
there's a ship in this desert that can shelter us from the storm!
What place is that?
The Nether Mansion!
Where is it?
Follow me!
THE NETHER MANSION
This is the Nether Mansion of legend.
What's in there?
I dunno,
but it's been derelict for years.
We can't go on under this weather.
Let's take shelter here!
Let's go!
Stay wary.
The creatures could attack any time.
This place...
It must've been home to a great clan once.
Circle...
Just now Big Ox dropped you hard.
Are you hurt?
No,no,no.
We haven't hugged for ages!
Let's hug later, I brought some food for you.
I can smell it!
Tell me...
Why do they keep talking
about finding a "leader"
and about the "Big Brother of the Wuyin Clan"?
Who are they talking about?
How do you know all that?
I'm telling you...
I can hear everything they say about me behind my back.
Absurd!
Dragging someone so useless along for the ride.
I'm leaving her behind tomorrow!
Then we can race into Luoyang on horseback!
Talking about me?
You're thinking too much.
Can you help me out
by listening to what Dragonfly and Dao are saying?
I'm going to Luoyang on a secret mission.
What about you?
Are you going
just to protect that girl called 'Circle'?
Are you taking her somewhere special?
If only it were that easy!
We're destined to be stuck with her.
Thank you.
You've never spoken ill of me.
And you always stand up for me.
If you weren't here,
they'd probably treat me worse
than those people at Jingshi Hall did.
No way.
You are the kindest man in the world!
Without you,
I wouldn't know how to handle all this.
All right.
So how many slaps does that warrant?
Circle, I have to explain.
We don't know how they began,
but the Wuyin Clan follows certain house rules.
We cannot-
I know!
Anyone who develops feelings for someone gets slapped.
I've heard it all.
Brother Zhuge!
I'd even give up my life for you.
A slap here or there is nothing.
Slap me as hard as you can.
That will tell me how fond you are of me.
Circle...
Come on, ten slaps at least.
Good!
Ten!
Right now!
Come on!
If you don't do it,
it'll mean you have feelings for her too.
Then you'd have to slap him ten times too!
Brother Zhuge...
I don't mind going first.
How many slaps do you want?
The more the better, right?
Fine.
You've caught on fast to our house rules.
Twenty, then.
Okay, Sixty-nine slaps!
Two!
Three!
Four!
Come on, harder!
Five!
Harder!
Six!
Seven!
Go on!
Eight!
Nine!
I ask the world, "What is love?"
I wish someone would slap me
with such enthusiasm.
You know,
we brothers are more than willing
to make your wish come true.
For sure!
Masters, with your remarkable inner skills,
one blow from you would finish me off.
How about this?
If my martial skills improve in time,
I'll ask you to challenge me.
Challenge me...
Let me take a look.
Wait for me here.
Whatever you do, don't move.
So there are alien creatures hiding here after all!
We barely made it out alive at the Temple last time!
Strong aura of the aliens. Stay wary.
This thing came from the chest that Circle hid in!
Is this our leader?
Will it eat us?
Hard to say.
Your hand!
Circle...
It's me!
Dragonfly!
Circle...
It's me!
Circle...
Are you all right?
Dragonfly!
It's all right now, Circle.
What happened?
Let's get going-
LUOYANG CITY
Just look at me.
How can I go on being a constable?
Even if I went home,
that wouldn't work either.
Isn't going home
a good thing?
I'd make my folks lose face.
I don't know how that feels.
I don't have family.
If I left these people,
I'd have to go back to Jingshi Hall.
You plan to leave?
I don't want to bring Zhuge more trouble.
FIRST CHOICE RESIDENCE
There are too many people out there, all gossiping.
Better stay here. Don't go outside.
I'll bring you a meal.
We've made it to Luoyang, so I'm leaving you guys.
I have my duties.
I'm off to look for that 'No Name.'
I see.
Take care.
I want to say goodbye to Circle too!
Sure.
Constable Dao...
Luoyang is a big city, so finding someone isn't easy.
We'll stay here for two days.
Come back if you need us.
Go on in.
Okay.
In Jingshi Hall,
whenever I felt bored
during the winters,
I'd make flowers bloom.
When I did that at the Nether Mansion,
I heard you cry out.
It was as if you were in great pain.
Why was that?
It's really weird.
It's like my bones
were bursting out from my wounds.
Let me see your wounds.
Boss.
What can I get you?
Two bowls of roast goose and rice, to go.
You got it. Xiao Er, two roast goose rice.
Whaddaya think?
Those five clan leaders are all important guys.
But they fought tooth and nail
over that Destroyer of Worlds device.
Then it turns out it's just some stupid box they were fighting over.
And no one knows where they've gone!
Haven't you heard? The Destroyer of Worlds isn't real.
Some book writer made up the whole thing
just to sell more of his books!
Don't believe a word of it.
Circle!
Are you okay?
Circle!
Doing this for me will hurt yourself!
Stop!
Circle!
I hope, from now on,
none of you will find me frightening.
I am not your leader.
Don't waste time on me.
Your head is bleeding. You'll survive this.
This won't last long.
Circle!
How can you say something like that!
You can't die, don't scare me!
I'm resting, not dying!
A rest...
Yes, take a rest...
That'll be twenty coins.
Just take the dishes and go!
I don't want you in my sight here!
It's been quite a while since I slapped you.
And my hand is getting itchy.
That constable of yours
went to say goodbye to Circle,
and he hasn't been seen since then.
I'm worried for our leader's safety.
What are you implying?
"Constable of mine"?
Didn't you tell me
if not for him you wouldn't have been able to see me again?
Why are you being so nasty now?
Nasty?
Like the things you said behind Circle's back?
She found them nasty too.
She eavesdropped on me?
She doesn't need to.
If she wants to hear, she can always listen.
Really?
Back there, she almost killed us all,
and still you're defending her?
Defending her?
I almost died twice!
What do you think it was all for?
I know, but so what?
All I see now is that
You're disgusting!
Remember how in the old days
we were so happy slapping each other?
Now it's become
such a sad thing.
Don't you think so?
Fine!
I will never slap you again.
Whatever.
Anyhow, even if you did,
it wouldn't feel the same as it used to.
Fine.
The new leader can change the house rules.
Big Brother!
That waiter just now!
Circle, what is it?
They're coming!
Take care, everyone!
They're coming!
Zhuge!
Circle!
Zhuge, Circle says
the more powerful ones are yet to come!
Get her out of here now!
All right, Circle...
Dragonfly!
Dragonfly, are you okay?
Dragonfly!
That bastard poisoned me!
They're here for Circle!
Get her out of here!
Move!
Your arm...
What did you say?
How did you...
You go!
No, no!
Dragonfly!
You're injured! Let me!
You can't beat him, protect the others!
Move!
Don't argue!
Move!
Got you!
Let's go together.
Move.
Move!
Quick!
Where's Dao?
It seems he stayed behind.
Move!
You want more?
What's wrong with my leg?
Come on!
No, no, I can't fight like this!
If you want to see Big Brother, follow me!
Forget it.
Get on the wagon!
Move!
Stop! It's enough!
Again?
Serves you right!
It's gone!
Who are you?
You never learn!
Try my Fiery Palm!
CHAPTER 5: EXTINGUISHING WUYIN
Dragonfly...
Do you need to rest up?
I'll live, don't hassle me.
Big Brother!
Since you're here to save us,
why were you in disguise?
I had no choice.
I've been watching you.
Circle is not the new leader of the Wuyin Clan.
Not only is she an alien creature herself,
But she's actually their most powerful tool.
Her specific task is to bring down Wuyin.
So now we should...
WE CAN'T LET HER LIVE
It's my fault, I should do it.
Because it's your fault, I won't let you do it!
You don't trust me?
It's not about trust.
I know you too well.
I'll do it.
You heard what we just said, right?
I didn't want you to be our new leader to start with.
But now I hope that's what you are.
Sister...
I know that bringing me along was very dangerous.
You and Brother Zhuge...
From here on out, you must protect the others.
Protect them well.
Circle...
You don't believe me?
This guy doesn't know our codes.
Who are you?
Zhuge!
Circle, I'll go help him!
The two of you...
Get away quickly!
Another Big Brother!
He has Circle!
Protect the leader and get her out of here.
He can't have come alone.
Get her away quickly!
Lord of Hell!
You've mastered the Wuyin art of disguise.
That's nothing.
What I want is
that little thing's blood.
It will give me much greater powers.
Eight-armed Ape!
How dare you challenge me?
Just like you,
I want that girl's blood.
You want to rule supreme?
You underestimate me!
I did underestimate you!
You're wounded, and your strength is ebbing away!
Eight-armed Ape!
You'll have a sorry death!
Go to hell!
Dragonfly!
Even if I die,
I'll never forget your slaps!
Big Brother's in his grasp too!
Big Brother!
You dirty water monster!
I'll kill you!
Isn't it me you want?
I'm right here!
I'll kill you!
Dragonfly...
You'll always be
the only woman in my heart.
What a pity!
Look at you
Do you know why I can easily defeat you,
the three best fighters of the Wuyin Clan?
It's because I'm the best in the world!
Dragonfly!
Circle!
Zhuge...
Leader Huang Chang!
Wuyin was born when the first emperor
used Qimen co-ordinates to fight his foes.
But this enemy tribe is from beyond the sky,
so we used the power of Dunjia to fight them.
After that, though,
we lost the key to access Dunjia.
The aliens launched more ruthless attacks.
The strength of the Wuyin Clan is in decline,
and the aliens have enormous power.
They're capable of resurrection
and can live for centuries.
They've been dormant on our planet,
waiting for us to disappear slowly.
They want to rule earth and change our world.
That's why the Wuyin Clan
must find a way to survive.
We've spent our whole lives searching for Dunjia,
only to find it hidden inside this child.
I will access the aura of Dunjia
and instill her with its vigor.
If she becomes Wuyin Clan's leader,
the world will definitely be safe.
We can borrow her body
to reinstate Dunjia's matchless power.
That mark on her arm...
I made it
so that you would find her and recognize her.
Leaded
Circle!
Brother Zhuge...
We haven't hugged in ages...
Circle!
I'm hugging you!
Circle is gone.
Now who can lead us?
She opened up the power of Dunjia
and shared all her power with us.
CIRCLE
The Wuyin Clan has been cornered.
The power Circle gave us
will help us change our fortune.
There's one other thing.
What do we do about him?
If you are willing,
you are welcome to join our clan.
We'll formally initiate you.
No more slapping?
No.
Thank you!
Thank you, brothers!
Welcome to the clan.
Thanks, Second Brother.
Please...
Give me a fierce one!
Sure.
Wow! Way too fierce!
CHAPTER 6: RETURN OF THE DUNJIA
Red Eye!
The Destroyer of Worlds!
Dragonfly, stay clear!
Circle!
It's the 'Upstream at Qingming Festival' again.
You were right.
There was more to this painting.
The original painting is divided into two 'Yin' and 'Yang' parts.
I found the other part
in the artist's studio.
'Downstream at Qingming Festival.'
Let's put the two paintings together.
"Red Eye descends from the skies."
"White Tiger emerges from the land."
"The firmament opens."
"The spiritual lord reappears."
Let's see what else there is.
That glowing red monster in the sky was Red Eye.
Her goal
is to revive their spiritual lord.
Those aliens hiding on earth
want to pass the painting to Red Eye.
If their spiritual lord were to come back
we wouldn't have the power to fight them off.
Leaden
Can you perceive where their spiritual lord is buried?
The painting tells us...
...at Pangu Mausoleum.
Pangu Mausoleum?
Okay, I'll go there right now!
No, Big Brother, you must stay to guard the base here.
As the new leader, I should set an example
and go there myself.
No way!
It's a dangerous journey.
The leader shouldn't go alone.
Of course I won't go alone.
I need your geographical knowledge.
You should accompany me.
One man and one woman, that's not appropriate!
Leader, I'll go too.
That will solve the problem.
That's right! Dragonfly has proved herself on the battlefield.
If you go, I'll feel secure.
And that way Zhuge and I won't need to overstress.
Zhuge and I will stay here.
Sister Dragonfly, please choose some brothers
and lead this difficult expedition.
No!
The others don't have magical abilities.
It'll be too dangerous.
Leaden
I strongly request that I be sent along with Sister Dragonfly.
That way, I can build up my combat skills as I go.
If just the two of you go,
won't it be a little lightweight?
You won't be alert enough.
It's still safer if I go.
Didn't you say you'd protect me?
That's right! We don't need you.
Protect the leader!
You brothers and sisters with magical powers!
Could you please give a little chance
to those of us lesser folks?
This guy here who lost an arm and a leg
picked up magical powers
after the leader healed him!
And Big Brother, Second Brother, and Third Sister, too!
All we're asking for
is one little chance to sustain a serious injury.
Yes, yes, yes!
We can even die!
Stop!