Dusk, seven days later.
In the courtyard, thirteen youths sat cross-legged, their bodies enveloped in a faint silver halo.
Ah Shu had eventually sought out Ian to join his group, and he too had been added to the youths' special training team.
They were circulating a breathing technique, absorbing the sparse Elemental Energy from the air.
Ian stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over each of them like a hawk.
"Time's up."
The youths opened their eyes in unison as the silver light gradually faded.
Ah Ku was the first to jump up, his face filled with unconcealable excitement.
"Teacher! I... I've completed the Rune circulation!"
Ian walked over to him and placed a finger on the [Absorption Element] Rune on his shoulder blade.
His Spiritual Power seeped in.
Just as he expected, the thirty-six Runes inside Ah Ku's body had already formed a complete circulatory network.
