As the first rays of dawn filtered through the curtains of Ethan's dorm room at the cultivation college, he stirred awake to the faint hum of qi energy in the air. This was the day he had been eagerly anticipating, marked by both nervousness and excitement.
After a quick morning routine of qi cultivation exercises to center himself, Ethan made his way out into the hallway where the energy seemed to pulse with the promise of new beginnings. Just a few doors down, he found himself face to face with Elaina, Kate, and Zadan, who had been waiting for him. They exchanged smiles, their eyes reflecting shared anticipation of the day ahead.
