After completing the Mountain Challenge, Mo Tian and Lian entered the grand training grounds of the Dawnstone Sect. The area was vast, filled with ancient stone buildings, training apparatus, and various challenge courses. The air was heavy with the scent of sweat and constant motion, punctuated by the shouts of instructors.
The Harsh Beginning
A trainer approached them, a massive man with a stern appearance:
"Welcome to official training. We show no mercy to weakness. Today, you will learn the basics of defense and offense, and we will test each one's ability to move and evade."
Mo Tian smiled inwardly, ready:
"This is my chance to show what I've learned…"
Training began with fundamental movements: synchronizing footwork with hand motions, breathing in harmony with motion, and monitoring reaction speed.
First Trial Match
Soon, the trainer called a group of new trainees to face each other in short challenges.
Mo Tian stood cautiously, observing his opponent: a physically stronger boy, but far less focused.
Calmly, he used Shadow Step to evade the first attack, then Shadow Guard to maintain his balance. Every move calculated, every step deliberate.
"Even the smallest difference in movement can change the outcome…" Mo Tian whispered to himself.
His opponent was stunned by Mo Tian's speed and precision, stepping back, leaving Mo Tian in clear dominance.
Progress Evaluation
The trainer watched his performance and nodded with approval:
"This boy is talented… he will become a real threat if he continues at this pace."
Lian, standing beside him, looked on with admiration:
"I didn't expect such speed and precision… Mo Tian, you've exceeded my expectations."
Mo Tian smiled, yet felt the weight of the path ahead:
"This is just the beginning… true power does not come easily."