"I am different from you, Thunder King. My power came from Algalon the Observer." Guardian Med'an explained the source of his power. It had not been seized—it had been bestowed by Algalon the Observer.
Lei Shen pondered for a moment. From the descriptions in ancient texts, he finally understood Algalon the Observer's identity. "Algalon the Observer... the observer left behind by the gods?"
"Just as I thought, the gods have not forgotten us. If the observer still exists, then the gods must still exist as well. Ra-den was wrong. He betrayed the gods' trust in him. He is unworthy of being Highkeeper, unworthy of wielding the great power bestowed upon him by the gods!" Once Lei Shen was certain, he burst into hearty laughter atop the Storm Lord Nalak's back.
Guardian Med'an realized that matters were indeed not as simple as he had imagined, so he asked, "Thunder King, how exactly did you obtain Highkeeper Ra's power? And why did he exile himself?"
"Since you are the guardian chosen by Algalon the Observer, I shall tell you everything." Lei Shen still held the gods—the Titans—in incomparable reverence, and thus showed equal respect to the new guardian chosen by Algalon the Observer.
"The Mogu have never forgotten the duty bestowed upon us by the gods. Everything I have done was merely to fulfill the responsibilities Ra-den should have carried out in his place. I believe that one day, the gods will return. When that day comes, I will replace Ra-den and complete his task!"
Back then, Lei Shen had also held immense respect for his master, Highkeeper Ra.
"Ten thousand years ago, the effects of the Curse of Flesh robbed us of immortality and strength. The Mogu of that time were utterly lost. We sought out our master, Highkeeper Ra, hoping