As Red Beard and Kim ride towards the Land of the Five Rivers across the mountains, the regiment led by Creighton and Bennet prepares to attack the Lion of the Punjab. The men dressed in black try to stop Kim and Red Beard on the mountains. Our heroes overcome their barrage. Spectacular actions by Kim and Red Beard as they block the two opposing formations just before the clash. Bennet flees on the mountains, followed by Kim and Red Beard. The traitor tries to send a smoke signal to his accomplices in order to warn them that the Regiment is headed for the Kaiber Pass. Kim and Red Beard capture Bennet and send a message that causes the enemy troops to end up in the hands of the British. Kim climbs up to the Pass in order to look for the Lama, but he cannot find him. The Lama’s voice calls out to him, saying that he has found the tree bearing the yellow flowers. Finale with the river coming into view.