142 Teams & Alliances

"What?! Killing?!" The other disciples all cried out in shock.

"Indeed," Elder Zhang replied, unfazed. "By orders of the patriarch, killing amongst disciples for the purpose of this exam is allowed."

"Danger… is the best… motivation," the old elder croaked. "Without any risks… you youngsters will not try your absolute hardest…"

"The purpose of this exam is to see just how far you can go," Elder Han concluded. "Test your limits, disciples, and surpass them."

"Now, everyone, form your own teams — four, no more, no less," Elder Zhang said strictly. "There should not be any incomplete teams by the end of this phase."

Immediately, Hina-nee, Furuwa, Nadeshiko, and I glanced at each other. Obviously, the four of us would be in the same group. Unfortunately, some perverted disciples didn't understand that.