Choice

Mistress Kukan sighed. "The details of the story are unknown even to me. What I do know is that the death of your great grandmother has something to do with Mental Realm Masters. At this time, the actions of Mental Realm Masters were becoming increasingly grotesque and without morality, so it could be said that it was a perfect storm."

After hearing these words, though Mistress Kukan didn't go into detail, Ryu understood enough. 

"Then…"

"Since we weren't your great grandfather's target, the elders of the Ice Phoenix Clan at the time simply stored most of our core teachings away, sealing them. They are all still intact and haven't been destroyed. But, since I haven't practiced them personally, I have no way of guiding you. But, I trust that you will be able to comprehend much of it on your own."

Mistress Kukan smiled. If there was anyone who could succeed without the guidance of his elders, it was Ryu. He was in a unique position to do so.