Cultivation is Creation [World-Hopping & Plant-Based Xianxia]

Chapter 107 - 102: Team Training

Week 1 of Training

The crisp, clear morning air was tinged with the faint scent of spirit herbs wafting from the nearby gardens. I stood with Wei Lin and Lin Mei before the great iron gates marking the entrance to the outer disciples' beast grounds, watching the early morning mist curl around our feet.

My plan was to spend the morning doing some team training before heading to the sect archives to re

Currently, it was sprawled in a patch of sunlight, apparently napping. But I noticed its ears twitching occasionally, and its tail moved with too much purpose for true sleep.

"It's aware of us," I whispered. "But it's waiting to see what we'll do."

"Waiting to ambush us, you mean," Wei Lin muttered back.

"Probably," I agreed. "Perfect chance to practice our coordination."

I could feel both suns' energy stirring within me, eager to be used, but I forced myself to ignore them. One of my goals with formation study was to find a way to better hide their unique energy signatures. Until then, I needed to practice fighting without them.

Besides, when we're in a forest like this, my ability to manipulate plants was a big enough advantage already.

"Okay," I whispered, "here's the plan. Lin Mei, you'll be our support – focus on disrupting its movements and creating openings. Wei Lin, you're our heavy hitter. When you see a clear shot, take it." I paused, making sure they were following. "I'll keep its attention divided and try to control its movement options. Ready?"

They nodded, both looking nervous but determined.

"Remember," I added, "this is practice. I won't let anything serious happen to either of you, but you need to experience some pressure to improve. Trust me?"

"Trust you?" Wei Lin grinned, though it was a bit shaky. "You're the crazy first-year who challenged a sixth-stage cultivator yesterday. But sure, why not?"

Lin Mei just nodded again, her hands already moving through the first positions of her Flowing River Method.

"Then let's wake up our scaly friend."