Why had Andrew chosen Qi as his second path?
Simple: cultivating Qi would not compromise his humanity. Other powers could make someone something other than human. Take the Hulk—was he really still human?
Technology was another option, but Tony was already pursuing it. Andrew had no reason to join him.
So Andrew would never alter himself just to advance his Qi cultivation. Where was the fun in that?
"In that case, I'll have to pursue Cosmic Energy in a way that's distinctly Qigong."
Andrew considered the idea while studying Kingo's powers, intending to turn them into martial arts techniques.
He could do the same with the other Eternals' powers. Then both he and his disciples would grow stronger.
Andrew's five female disciples were busy too. After some thought, Elektra decided to face The Hand at the warehouse. It was isolated, so innocent bystanders would not be hurt.
After all, the martial arts Andrew had taught them were devastating enough to destroy an entire street with ease.
"Karen, Colleen, draw The Hand here. Just walk around until you notice someone following you, then come back."
"Colleen, Karen doesn't have much experience, so keep an eye on your surroundings," Elektra said. "Teach her some of what you know, too. We'll be facing plenty of enemies from now on."
Elektra might have seemed cold, but she was a capable senior disciple. She was a little forceful, yes, but someone in her position could not always be agreeable.
"No problem."
Colleen readily agreed and left with Karen. With Daisy's hacking skills, Karen had obtained The Punisher's phone number. As soon as she left, she called him.
Frank Castle, who had yet to become The Punisher, was bewildered. A woman had called out of nowhere to tell him his best friend planned to murder his