Facing the Monks (1)

"Bring back the gods?" Wang Xiao echoed, his brows knitting in confusion and intrigue.

Luna nodded, a chuckle escaping her lips. "They were trying to recreate gods through extreme body conditioning. For that, they set up their base at Shaolin, training the monks from childhood, making them tough enough to endure bullets. They conducted deadly experiments to make them invincible. There was a rumor that the experiment failed terribly," she narrated, her tone hinting at the gravity of such endeavors.

She chuckled again, a hint of irony in her laughter. "However, it appears they've hidden a few successful 'toys' from prying eyes."

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Wang Xiao's mind was a filled with questions and theories.

Anran's situation was indeed perplexing. Being pursued by Gabriel was one thing, but to have the Dharma Council on her trail as well? It didn't add up.