Everyone on a new level

Ben woke up bright and early. Today was the day everyone was going to practice what they learned this month. He did some exercise and took a long bath. And finally wore the school uniform. The uniform was an all-blue top and deep black down. He also chose to wear his favorite overcoat which was an all-blue overcoat with white lines at the back. He then went to class and when he got there he felt a new source of energy both Qi and ability. He sat down and five minutes later Peter came in. They waited for ten or so minutes before their teacher came in. Mr. Ortiz had a bright smile on his face. He greeted the class and started the lessons.

"Now I know some of you can't wait to use your new power and I understand. So I will rap this up. The first class starts at 7:00 am. And we go for break time at 9:00 am. You are to return after an hour. Then we go through lessons until 1:00 pm. After that you for lunch for an hour then you go to your various classes. Examples; Qi class, ability class, Combat class, weapons class and so many more. After all that you will end school at 4:00 pm. Then you are free to move about as you wish but you must get to your dorm by curfew. During the time after school, you can challenge anyone you want. You can also challenge anyone during break and lunch. Now to move on to the other part. You will also be taking a test at the end of every two months. These tests will be written and physical. The physical will be taken after the written where you will be put and a group of five students. Now these students shall be your partners forever so you will have to cooperate with them." Mr. Ortiz took a deep breath before continuing.

"Now you and your team will be given missions to hunt down beasts that are troubling our neighbors. Now this will help you in so many ways. Depending on your rank and power level we will give you and your team the mission. After your mission, you are to bring back the Crystal or orbs but we are trying to change the name since the orbs are far different from Crystals and since the things in the beasts look more like a Crystal than an orb. Once your mission is complete you will also be given a reward depending on your rank and power level. I believe I have said everything. Are there any questions?" Mr. Ortiz had finished his explanation. No one raises their hands until some student decided to raise his hand and Mr. Ortiz nodded to hear his question.

"Sir please when do we unlock our stages of power?" The boy took his seat.

"I was planning on discussing this with you after explaining this but since there are no questions. To be able to unlock your power you need to meditate. And during that process, you will break through. But before meditating you will need to be pushed to the limit with a fight. That is why we will during this month we expect you to challenge each other and push through to the First Stage of the Beginning mode."

The class was silent. And everyone was in deep thought including Ben.

'If everyone has to be pushed to the limit does that mean I have to face Peter? Maybe the others have gotten stronger and I will not need to face Peter.' Ben thought long and hard about how to reach the beginning stage. Then the class heard a Bell.

"It looks like the class has ended. You will not be coming back from class because we will be giving you the chance to try a challenge people and break through to the beginning stage." Mr. Ortiz was done with his lesson he left the class and went his way.

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Ben was walking side by side with Peter and was still thinking about who to face. Peter was his last choice and he didn't want to face him just set. Then an idea popped up in his head the number three. He never paid attention to the person but maybe today he could break through thanks to the number three.

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{Note: The reason I am saying, "Person" and not the girl is Ben doesn't know anything about her.}

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Before Ben could move to look for this person he heard someone shout Peter's name. They looked back and saw, Ryan. He stood there with a sick demonic smile. He walked up to Peter and looked him in the eyes and a few seconds later Peter received a message on his watch.

[You have been challenged by the number three. Do you accept? Not accepting will mean defeat.]

A robotic voice came out of the watch. Peter just looked at Ryan and nodded.

[Number one has accepted the request and will be facing number three an hour and fifteen minutes from now in block E area one.]

The robotic voice said and Ryan's simile become larger and he walked away. Everyone around in the area was shocked and couldn't believe it. This was going to be a massive clash. Before the students around could even say anything they saw another figure approaching Number One and Two and it was nonother than Lawrence. He walked up to Ben and a few seconds later Ben got a message.

[You have been challenged by the number four. Do you accept? Not accepting will mean defeat.]

Ben didn't even think about it.

[Number two has accepted the request and will be facing number four after number one and number three are done fighting at block E area one.]

Lawrence just left without a word being spoken.

Ben and Peter looked at each other and went their separate ways. They needed to be ready for the upcoming battle.

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Ben was at the school rooftops and was looking in at the city. He then decided to check the quest he had gotten when Lawrence challenged him.

[New Quest]

[Lawrence has gotten stronger but so have you]

[Defeat him]

Reward

[Instant level up]

Ben took a deep breath checked the time and knew he had a few minutes before the fight started which meant he had to leave now.

He arrived at block E and as expected the was a large crowd of people. He moved to area one but on his way, he saw that some people were fighting in areas two, three, four, and the rest. People were watching the fight but you could tell that they were not that interested and looked to be waiting for something. Ben reached area one and saw Peter already on the stands. Area one like every area was like a light stage where the fight would happen and big enough for at least someone to build a small house on it. There were sits around the stage but at a good distance. There looked to be around a hundred sits which meant if you wanted to watch you had to come early if not you would stand. Ben didn't worry about the sits because the top ten had a reserved seat for them. Ben sat on the seat that had a two at the back and watched the stage.

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In front of Peter was Ryan and he looked calm. A few seconds later and their watches lighted up. And a voice came out.

Number one and Number three are at the location and the match is about to start. These are the rules;

1-No outside help meaning no friends.

2-If your opponent is knocked out of the stage the fight will continue but we advise you to keep it inside the stage.

3-No killing your opponent. If you do you will be punished no matter your family background.

4-Winning is decided if you knock out your opponent or he or she quits.

5-You are not allowed to attack your opponent before and after the bell is rung.

After the rules were mentioned Peter took out his two swords at his back and Ryan took out two short daggers. They both took a fighting stance and didn't even blink.

"Just because you have an ability don't think you can beat me with it." Ryan was the first was say something.

"You do remember that we learned Qi right?" Peter said still looking at Ryan.

"Oh please I may have needed Qi to be able to connect to my ancestors but it doesn't matter," Ryan said.

The bell rang and the first to make a move was Ryan.

He was fast and he jumped in the air and toss his two daggers. The move was sloppy and Peter used his sword to cancel the daggers. When he looked up there was no Ryan. But at that moment he felt an unbearable pain in his stomach. When he looked down he saw Ryan and his fist was glowing green. And his fist was in Peter's Stomach. He was pushed back a few meters. Peter got up went on one knee and vomited blood. He looked up and saw Ryan looking at him. He had an unbearable aura and his entire arm was green. He walked up to Peter and looked like he was going to deliver another punch. But then Peter's aura explored, and fire spread around the area. Ryan had to move a few meters but still used his green arm to protect him from the flames. When he looked up he saw a boy covered in flames and he looked like a prince of hell. Peter had a smile on his face.

"It looks like everyone is on a new level now." Peter said.