He slowly turned, his gaze sweeping across the gathered heavenly beasts. His presence alone made the air feel heavier.
"Now," he said calmly, "does anyone else have a question?"
Silence answered him.
"Very well," he continued. "Then listen carefully. What comes next is not a discussion—it is preparation."
He took a step forward, the ground beneath his feet faintly trembling.
"To suppress them, you must be ready to strike the moment the seal weakens. The instant it breaks, they will shatter the lava that imprisons them. This place—this sea of molten earth—is no ordinary prison. It is the deepest seal ever created. Their chains are buried within it, bound by ancient law."
The air grew heavier.
"When the seal finally collapses," he continued, "you must already be in position. The moment they awaken, this land will turn into a battlefield. Some of you will fall. There is no avoiding that."
A low murmur rippled through the gathered beasts.
