El Capitan, standing beside El Padre, crossed his arms. “That place is dangerous for outsiders. All martial arts practitioners, even those of the dark arts, have long used it as a sanctuary — to recover, hide, and strengthen themselves. If Solaris is wounded, he’ll certainly seek out rituals to accelerate his recovery.”
Ling Li’s gaze remained firm. “That’s why we need to act fast. If he regains his strength, he’ll become even harder to find… and nearly impossible to defeat.”
Shi Min exhaled again, his mind racing. “Then we need to prepare for the worst. The Hidden Valley is not a place we can storm into recklessly.”
The Russian President leaned forward, his face tight with urgency. “Madam Ling Li, what will it take to enter? We need to stop him before it’s too late.”
Ling Li considered this for a moment before speaking. “First, we need to understand what we’re up against. Ancient barriers protect the Hidden Valley. Only martial arts cultivators can enter.”