Kaelen gathered his small group of disciples under the shade of a tree.
"Talent alone isn't enough," he began.
"A swordsman, a cultivator, even a noble… all must understand strategy.
Knowing how to fight is not enough. Knowing when, where, and why—that is what separates the strong from the weak."
He moved a few wooden markers across the ground, showing battle formations.
Lian and the others watched intently, their auras flickering in response
Kaelen's window highlighted each improvement, giving small rewards to his disciples.
Even at this early stage, he could feel the difference: the first seeds of an unstoppable family were taking root.