Gil Dong and his men disguise as Hong Chum Ji, and they sweep across the nation, punishing those written in the Hengrok. During their journeys, they also help the innocent, and the people start to love and respect them. Jeong Hak becomes even more determine to catch these thieves. Meanwhile, foreign intruders attack.

The King opens up a hunting festival and invites his people to watch. To their horror, Gil Dong is brought forward and various hunters attack him. Then, the final hunter, Mo Ri, approaches him.