Chapter 134: The Circle Of One [I] (2/2)

”Hm.”

The two assistant masters acknowledged him with nods of approval in return. The second assistant master, stared at Ju Feng before smiling.

”We were wondering when you'll eventually show up, young one. And here you are. In a good mood. That's the spirit of advancement. Isn't that wonderful?”

”Yes it is, assistant master.”

Ju Feng smilingly bowed as he answered but his heart was already accelerating. So, there was no way he was going to watch the day's training without participating in it. He had planned to see how he could learn from their ways before he would join them. But now, he would put in the centre of it as the newest disciple.

”Why don't you take a moment with other disciples first. We'll continue after that.”

The first assistant master quipped in after a moment of silently observing Ju Feng.

Ju Feng happily exchanged greetings with other disciples. It seemed like many years ago he had seen them last. They were his immediate martial brothers and sisters in this sect. Basically, they were his first family in here. While he greeted Yan Zhihao, Ju Feng noticed the worried look on his face. What could be the problem with him? As he was about to ask Yan Zhihao what the worried look was about, Yan Zhihao quickly uttered to him.

”Be ready.”

”Uh?”

Ju Feng exclaimed quietly. What should he be ready for? He was about to ask Yan Zhihao what he meant about that when he heard the voice of the first assistant master.

”Come forward, Ju Feng.”

Ju Feng slowly approached the assistant masters and was directed to the centre of the training ground.

”Today is your first day in training. As a new disciple, you'll be having your group foundational training, now. It's a very important training that all new disciples must undergo. This is the tradition.”

The first assistant master made a series of hand seals and a large circle of symbols formed around Ju Feng. As he stood there, at the centre of the training ground, the words of Yan Zhihao came rushing back to him. Was this what ha had to be prepared for? He didn't know the type of training that was awaiting him but he sensed it must be more than a common one. He couldn't leave anything to chance, especially after being tipped.

Promptly, he pushed a high amount of Chi energy into his body from his dantian through his meridians. The Chi was making his meridians to throb greatly which made his body veins to vibrate endlessly. With all his effort, he was holding the Chi energy inside his body while staring at the first assistant master.

”The Circle-Of-One.”

Said the first assistant master as he signalled the ten core disciples who rapidly surrounded the circle. After confirming their positions around the circle, the first assistant master continued.

”Around the circle are your enemies and your allies. You can call on your friends to help you out by touching them or other discreet means. If you touch your enemy, you could be dead. If you shout, you could also attract the interest of your enemies.  Which ones are your friends and which ones are your foes is for you to differentiate. Don't forget, you call on your friends, you could be saved. But if you call on your enemies, you could be dead. This will be your first training and a very important one for what it takes. Watch out and be careful. Commence!”