The Order revealed that the Wall was not built to keep out human invaders, but rather to defend against the , a hive-minded species of monstrous alien creatures that attack every 60 years. These monsters were supposedly sent from the heavens to punish humanity for its greed. The Conflict and Heroism

While imprisoned, the mercenaries met (Willem Dafoe), another Westerner who had been trapped at the Wall for 25 years. As a massive horde of Tao Tei launched a premature and vicious assault, William and Tovar used their exceptional combat skills to help the defenders, earning the respect of the Chinese soldiers.

The film concludes with William choosing to forego a reward of gunpowder in exchange for the freedom of his companion, Tovar, before they began their journey back to Europe.

In the 2016 fantasy action film , directed by Zhang Yimou , the story follows two European mercenaries, William Garin (Matt Damon) and Pero Tovar (Pedro Pascal), who travel to Song Dynasty China in search of legendary "black powder" (gunpowder). The Arrival and Discovery

While fleeing bandits, they are attacked by a mysterious creature. William managed to sever its arm, which they brought with them as they continued their journey until they reached the . There, they were captured by the Nameless Order , a secretive and elite military force led by General Shao (Zhang Hanyu) and Commander Lin Mae (Jing Tian). The Threat: The Tao Tei

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The film concludes with William choosing to forego a reward of gunpowder in exchange for the freedom of his companion, Tovar, before they began their journey back to Europe. The Order revealed that the Wall was not