The Mask of Wei Jian Tsen
Wei Jian Tsen, a famous warrior, meditated in the mountains after each victory. There, he met Dai Bing, a craftsman who recognized Wei Jian Tsen's balance of good and evil.
Dai Bing, secretly the sorcerer Ka Fung, crafted a mask for Wei Jian Tsen. This mask could be broken into two halves, representing good and evil. When joined, the mask granted untold power.
Wei Jian Tsen used the mask wisely for many years. However, his second wife, Mei Tu, fell under the spell of the Black Flower Cult.
Under the Cult's influence, Mei Tu gave birth to their son, Fang Tu, and plotted to steal the mask. Fearing the evil Mei Tu might unleash, Wei Jian Tsen had her executed.
Fang Tu, too young to understand, was filled with venom and left the clan. Wei Jian Tsen, fearing the worst, divided the mask. He entrusted one half to Master Kai Chi Tien, the most respected Shaolin monk. He kept the other half with him.
Old Chinese Proverb
TO LIVE A FULL LIFE IS TO WIN...
TO LIVE TO WIN ONLY IS TO LOSE!
Fang Tu's Return
For many years, peace reigned. Then, the villainous Fang Tu returned to kill his father and reclaim the mask.
Master Kai heard of Fang Tu's massacre. Knowing Fang Tu would seek the other half of the mask, he decided to move his precious treasure.
Afraid to carry the mask himself, Master Kai called upon the most trusted disciple of the White Robe order to transport it from the Shaolin temple to his secret sanctuary in a cave.
Earth's Story
Earth was taken in by Wo Ching, a local Warlord and master of the Iron Palm. Zulkhan, as Earth was known, quickly mastered this technique.
Years later, Zulkhan developed his own style, Iron Body, making his skin as strong as steel armor and his strikes powerful.
Returning from a journey, Earth learned his master, Wo Ching, had been killed by a warrior with hands of fire. Earth became enraged and sought revenge.
In his psychotic state, Earth destroyed villages in his path, making taverns his temporary homes. While searching for his master's killer, Earth met a young man.
This young man tricked Earth into believing the same killer murdered his father. He promised Earth food and shelter, suggesting they lure the killer into a trap with tournaments.
Unknowingly, Earth revealed the secrets of the BUDDHA PALM and the Iron Body to this young man, Fang Tu.
Fire's Story
For three days, Hatu did not return, and the Wazuzi people mourned him, believing he had not survived the fire of Atianabe.
After two weeks, Hatu descended from the mountains of Inchas, radiating like the sun, with lava dripping from his hands. The villagers felt his power, but something was wrong.
The Wazuzi learned that Hatu had been twisted by his long stay on the mountains. Instead of enduring the test, he became possessed by the fire and engulfed by his violent nature.
Hatu insisted on fighting the best Wazuzi warriors. After learning their secret techniques, he killed them in their sleep.
Fire believed himself the most feared warrior until a traveler came to the island of Jiaman. The traveler told Fire that masters from other lands questioned his power and techniques.
Infuriated, Fire agreed to go with the traveler to eliminate these pretenders. This Machiavellian traveler, Fang Tu, learned the secrets of Fire's skills and now uses them to crush opposition.
Wind's Story
Yi sought destruction, looking for the killers of his family. In the forests of Liu Tien, Yi encountered the Black Sword army. The ensuing battle was known as Shreh Zhang, "The War of Blood."
Yi possessed the fighting elements of wind, his legs kicking with tornado speed. Despite his powers, the Black Sword army wounded him.
A young general with incredible fighting powers aided Yi, and together they destroyed the Army of the Black Sword.
With his family avenged, Yi denounced his throne and swore to protect and destroy all enemies of this young general, Fang Tu.
Fang Tu accepted Wind's pledge and nursed him back to health. However, Fang Tu used Wind's weakness to appeal to his darker side.
Wind's sinister fascination with occult power betrayed his noble nature, transforming him. He became evil, fighting and killing for Fang Tu, enjoying the slaughter.
Fang Tu, by spying on Wind's practice, learned THE PHOENIX EYE, Wind's deadliest assault.
Wei Shing's Transformation
Wei Shing, too young to understand his father's actions, burned with hatred. He left the clan for Fang Ching, where he was taken in by his father's old friend, Master Kai Chi Tien, the most respected Shaolin monk.
Master Kai urged Wei Shing to free his mind from his troubled past and not be fueled by revenge. He believed martial arts practice would discipline Wei Shing, but he was dreadfully wrong.
After mastering the arts, Wei Shing left the temple and formed the treacherous Army of the Black Sword. They terrorized people for years.
Eventually, Wei Shing, now known as Fang Tu, returned to his homeland. With his army, he wiped out the Hyena clan and killed his father, Wei Jian Tsen, with his own hands.
By defeating the Hyena clan, Wei Shing gained one half of the Dai Bing mask. Legend says he who possesses the mask will have supreme powers.
As his father begged for