Rouncewell, the leader of the Five Heroes, tells the others that he has lost his psychic ability and that the structure of the building is so strong that he cannot even notice the outside world. He tells them that the clan of Shanggong is on the side of chishang, and that they are surrounded by crystal, which blocks all energy. He says that he feels great to have been filled up with the power of the five heroes, and he wonders how they came to be in this place. He asks the others to follow him, but they do not seem to be interested in helping him. He then asks them to show him their tusks, and they do so. He is amazed at their speed and wonders if they are able to do this because of their unique ability to adapt to change.