Nature of the Seed

The Martial Sages experienced their first real break in ten years after they emerged from their stasis chambers after dealing with the consequences of Martial Mind and the Martial Soul. The prior threat of the quasi-Transcendent beasts and monsters made it so that they each spent virtually every waking moment of their lives fighting, whether they liked it or not.

This was because they had generally operated on shifts that made sure that the quasi-Transcendent beasts and monsters were constantly engaged and didn't have the opportunity to leave the Beast Domain. 

They indulged in the simple luxury of peace and quiet, gathered in their respective jets and in each other's company.

"What the hell was that crazy technique you used at the end there, Dad?" Kane raised a curious eyebrow. "It's almost like something ate the Golem King inside out."