When everyone had made their choices and neatly placed their War Chess pieces aside, it was clear that Fang Zhou had significantly fewer pieces than the others—a pitiable amount.
During the time the Seed Students were selecting their War Chess pieces, Instructor Lu Hu had already completed the initial position draw for the ten groups. When the results were announced, even Bai Xiaochan felt indignant on Fang Zhou's behalf. The situation he had to face was decidedly unfair.
Fang Zhou and his War Chess pieces were in what was undoubtedly the worst position on the sand table. To the left was a vast swamp, impassable except for flying soldiers. To the right were mountains, and directly ahead was a vast forest. There was only one narrow passage that was unaffected by the forest terrain.
