Born to Be a King

The final years of Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty are beset with drought and diseases. The hard life of the people, coupled with the brutality of the Mongols, ignite the dedicated and enlightened people to revolt against the dynasty and restore the Hans Dynasty. Chu Yun-chiang being an orphan when he is young lives in poverty. His only job is looking after cows. One day, he kills the cows and eats them with his friend because they are very hungry. Then, he flees away. To escape from punishment, Yun-chiang flees to Wang Kuo Monastery. The abbot Chin shun, knows his motivation from the outset, asks him to be a monk. Being looked by the other senior monks at the monastery, Yun-chin vents his anger by destroying a Budda of Shun Dynasty.… ...

Knowing that Emperor Shun is indulged in sex and incapable, the Yuan's court teacher Tu-tu, sends army to get rid of Kao-bin so as to curb the anti-Yan's forces. Finding hard to escape, Kao urges Yun-chiang to carry the mandate and the remaining order away. Then, Kao dies in the name of nationalism. Knowing that Kao-bin has died, the coalition between Kuo Tzu-heng and Tui Shou-fei comes to an end. Also, they think that the man date has been burnt up. The Yuan army kills all the monks at Wang Kao Monastery lest some former Shun Dynasty officials have escaped. Having witnessed the brutality of the Yuan's army, Yun-chiang is enraged and places the mandate under a Budda. Then, he flees away and swears to take revenge on the Mongol army. Chen You-liang advises Shou-fei to rob Kao-bin's dead body so as to get other people's favor and loyalty.… ...

Yun-chiang is caught by Yuan-s army to build a dam while he is searching for food. He gets along with a slave, TUi-tak, well. Then, they swear as brothers. Unwilling to submit to Yuan's suppression, they, Chu and Tui, attempt to escape. Tui is fortunately saved by a female farmer whereas Yun-chiang's attempt is in vain. On his way of escape, Yun-chiang meets the ringleaders of Dark Tiger Sect, Tang We Kem and Wu Ta-hou. They thus become good friends and Chu becomes a rebel. Yun-chiang comes into conflict with the ringleader of Dark Tiger Sect, Law Ha-fu. Knowing that a Mongol general is carrying a large amount of gold and treasures along the valley, Caw intentionally orders Yun-chiang to grab the money. Although Wo and Hou struggle fiercely to save them, they are blamed. for being cowards. Being affected by alcohol, the supporters of Shou-fei fight against the supporters of You-lung.… ...

The Dark Tiger Sect is subsidized by Ma Yuen-hoi. Thus, the gangs of the Sect respect Ma very much. On Mays birthday party, Lau Ha-fu happens to meet the Mongol army. Despite the gangs I streneous effort to save Ma, Ma Yuen-hoi is unfortunately shot dead. While Yun-chiang is fighting side by side with his gang against the Mongols, he discovers that Ma's lovely daughter, Shou-yin, is being assaulted sexually. He instantly saves her. From that moment onwards, Shou-yin is fond of Yun-chiang. When Yun-chiang has returned back to the Dark Valley Sect, he is blamed for being sexually orientated. Then, Yun is tortured. Fortunately, he is later saved by We and Hou. Besides, the Mongol attacks help them escape from the hell. On her way to seek. refuge of her adopted father, Shou-yin is saved by Tui-tak. Soon, Tui beocmes fond of Shou-yin.… ...

When Shou-fei is informed of the possible army revolts, he fears that You-lung would stage an insurrection. To relieve the danger, he directs You-liang to seek coalition with Tzu-heng. When You-liang has reached Kuo's home, he is goaded by his arrogance and so he asks Tim-Tsiu and Tim-cheuk to compete in arrow. The Tim brothers, however, are challenged and defeated. Fortunately, Yun-chin is able to save their faces by defeating You-lung. The close encounter between You-liang and Kuo Tian-lain generates love and they are fond of each other. Shou-fei makes an unexpected attack against Tzu-heng. He miscalculates that Tzu-heng would kill You-liang as a means of taking revenge. However, being heeded by Yun-chiang, Tzu-heng gives mercy to You-liang and sends him back to Shou's camp as his spy. Shou-fei is later shocked by You-lung's release.… ...

Knowing the real intention behind the You and Kuo's coalition, Chu Yun- Chiang persuades Tzu-heng to send army to get rid of You-lung. However, Tzu-heng is dissuaded by Tim Tsui and Tim-cheuk not to strike any attack against You. When Tzu-heng knows the misery of the ordinary people in times of natural disaster, he gathers force and works for the charity of Fok Shan province However, he is ambushed by the Mongol armies when he is on the way to the province. Fortunately, the ambush is broken down by Yun-chiang's discreet army mobilization. Since Yun-chiang is seriously wounded during the counter-attack, he is highly commended by Tzu-heng. Nevertheless, Yun-chiang's rise in status ignites Cheuk and Tsui's jealousy. When Tui-tak meets Shou-yin, he is fond of the latter but he does not express it on the surface. Later, Tui-tak discovers that Shou-yin is in love with Yun-chiang.… ...