Henry Spencer
I'm not a monster, it's only a mask.
I think Ryo will encounter Lan Di along with Ren and Shenhua and will lose the fight. Lan Di is pursuing Shenhua but she will get away with Ren (on horseback like in the art) which will separate Ryo from the rest and Lan Di will keep him captive. This way Ryo will get to know Lan Di and the Chi You Men (such as Ziming and Niao Sun as well...maybe even Tentei will make an appearance?) Ren will come back for Ryo and free him and escape to another area where Shenhua is.