To rebuild his clan, Temujin seeks the advice and help from an anda of his father called Peili. Peili is greedy, fickle and totally insincere in helping Temujin. His son Toghrul is jealous and hostile to Temujin for losing a combat contest to him. The Merkits grab Berta and Suechi to revenge for Yesugei's taking away Hoelun years ago. The beautiful Berta is ravished by Chila, the son of Chieftain Chilatu. Temujin secures the help of Jamuka and Peili to retrieve Berta. They fought a victorious battIe against the Merkits. Berta is saved, but Suechi is killed. Jamuka falls for Berta's beauty. He views her fortunate husband, Temujin with great envy. Kataan refuses to marry a Taichiut. She follows her brother Chilaun to seek Temujin, intending to reveal her affection. When she witnesses the happy marriage of Temujin and Berta, she changes her mind and consents to the marriage.