Arselan System: AI Controller
Chapter 025: Expert Practitioner

The essence of the zarahian technique is self-control and concentration. Every practitioner is required to be level-headed in any situation. If they are too panicked or agitated because of something, their technique will not be used perfectly.

However, there is also a self-protection instinct. That instinct forces the zarahian technique to be active in crucial moments. The problem is, the techniques that are forced by instinct are very difficult to control and tend to be abstract. Basically, it was the self-protection mechanism that characterised the people of the Zarah Clan.

Long ago, long before the zarahian technique was formed, this instinct became a mainstay for the Zarah Clan to survive in the vast world. At that time, it was a minority clan among the Aklali. They also continue to develop and learn from experience until the concept of zarahian techniques is formed.

"Defend even longer" said Master Khaled firmly. In fact, the instructions were disturbing and tended to break the concentration of Ats and other expert-stage students. However, it was also training so that they could maintain their focus even better in even difficult conditions.

"The enemy won't give you a chance to rest and repeat the technique again" said Master Khaled in a louder and stern voice, "Once you fail, you'll die or be caught!"

"Ck! I know, Master. Please don't yell and disturb us, "the inner disciples are beginning to lose their concentration. Particles on their bodies begin to become unstable. Their faces looked hardened as they held the weight of the heavy technique.

"Aragh!" some of them also lose their particle shape. The particles of their bodies instantly fused together. They also try to catch their breath so that the union is perfect. Not until half a minute later, the sweat began to pour on their forehead. Their bodies emitted a oppressive and tight heat.

"Son, you've seen that," said Master Khaled to Solar, who has been observing the training since, "Are you ready to give it a try?"

Solar was staring at Ats who could still maintain his zarahian technique, in contrast to most of the other disciples who had given up. As Arka said, the Asir Family is indeed the most powerful in the zarahian technique. Solar will not lose.

"I'm ready, Master," Solar nodded. Just as he was about to concentrate and start the technique, suddenly Master Khaled stopped him. "Wait on! I had another idea before you started."

"Hm?" Solar was astonished.

"You have great power, son," said Master Khaled with a grin on his lips, "That is why I received the recommendation of Ats. While he is still able to survive until now, try to attack him with your full strength. Let's see how good the particle's ability is"

"Eh? Does that matter, Master?" Solar didn't quite understand what Master Khaled meant, but he was ready to attack Ats with his clenched hand.

"Ck, this technique is a self-defense technique," Master Khaled clucked flatly, "Surely it doesn't matter."

"Oh, sure," a happy grin appeared on Solar's lips. He felt this was a good opportunity to avenge Ats's disappointment earlier. With his full strength, he darted forward attacking Ats body that was faintly transparent.

"Ssh—"

"!?" Solar was stunned on the spot as his arm hit the empty air. His energy is wasted. In fact, it was clear he saw Ats' body in this position earlier.

However, suddenly the transparent body of the young man from the Asir Family disappeared. Particles of particles spread throughout the room so that they cannot be seen with the naked eye. A moment later, Ats appeared behind Solar and launched a counterattack.

"Ouch!" Solar can't fend off an attack from that blind spot. He grimaced with the sudden attack by Ats. Fortunately, his physique was strong so he did not immediately fall.

"..."

Ats' body melted again when a large hand was about to pat him firmly on the shoulder. He reappeared a little far away. There was Master Khaled who smiled with satisfaction.

"Good, you are getting better at controlling your technique," praised Master Khaled who is now************* his own handshake. In the first training yesterday, he made Ats' hand almost "broken" just for patting him on the shoulder. After that, Ats felt pain that lasted a very long time.

"Hah—" Ats sighed, then looked down respectfully, "Thank you, Master."

He immediately sat down and then. Sweat sweat started seeping on his tired body. His strength was absorbed a lot when getting away from the Solar attack earlier. If he had been hit by the attack, his back would have been very sore by now, especially if he could not avoid the clapping of Master Khalid.

"Solar, it's your turn now" said Master Khaled, then told the other students who had finished resting to return to training. "Hi, Guys! Quick wake. I don't want to train slackers in this class."

"Alright, Master," the disciples replied in a lethargic voice. They will be punished more painfully if they do not rise soon. It became their bitter experience in the beginning of becoming an expert stage practitioner first.

"Already expected, you are indeed worthy," Arka appeared suddenly beside Ats like she had appeared suddenly behind Solar earlier. It was one of the zarahian techniques that the intermediate level expert practitioners generally mastered, the Short Displacement Technique. It is not easy to use that technique. Normally, early-level expert practitioners could only disappear and reappear in place after being attacked.

"Senior too," replied Ats flat.

The response that seemed indifferent made the fit Arka feel awkward. He has been attracted to Ats since he saw him compete with Master Khalid. However, the boy was not as easy as he thought.

"Hi, let's go fight with me," Arka again invites Ats to spar. Unlike the Asir boy, his body was still very fit and full of spirit despite using a lot of particle power. Well, he was indeed a talented intermediate level expert practitioner.

"No way," Ats refused. He got up from his seat, intending to continue training, "Senior Arka asked for a duel with Master Khaled."

"Huh? Don't want to, I see, "replace Arka who rejects the idea. He and Master Khaled are very different. There was no way he could win with such a renowned master stage practitioner.

"Hm, yes," Ats immediately returned to the middle of the field and began his technique. He can concentrate quickly. Within a short time, the particles of his particles began to split apart. His body looks transparent. Not stopping there, he began to disappear from his place shortly afterwards.

The disciples who had seen him perform the technique of amazed clucking. There were also those who smiled bitterly, even feeling envious. Ats were first year disciples, whereas they were average fifth or sixth year disciples. Even the youngest fourth-year students are not many. Although arguably talented, but they seem nothing with Ats who has become a prectition of the expert stage at such a young age.

"..."

Ats body reappeared without a sound shortly afterwards. His particle particles fused as fast as lightning struck. He also took a long breath. It felt like it had come to the surface after diving for quite a long time in the water.

Solar who was standing beside him stared expressionlessly. The boy from Efendi Club watched Ats closely. Although he also felt jealous of Ats' ability, but he was also grateful for having got a suitable rival. To develop further, of course he needs a stronger rival or mentor.