Chapter 0036: Cloud Dragon Mountain Range

Chapter 0036: Cloud Dragon Mountain Range

In the Cloud Dragon Mountain Range, ethereal mist shrouded countless perilous peaks, like a veil covering the mountain's myriad mysteries.

Within the mountains, sharp forests stretched as far as the eye could see, with waterfalls and peculiar mountains, various demonic beasts, making it dangerous and mysterious, the most perilous place in the Tian Qin Empire.

Legend had it that on the other side of the Cloud Dragon Mountains lay an even broader region, and the founders of the Hualing Martial Arts Academy came from there.

The great river surged, and the wind howled fiercely.

Qin Yun followed closely behind Yang Shiyue, his steps steady, along with a large group of people, rushing toward the forest ahead.

Half a day later, they had crossed several mountains and entered the Cloud Dragon Mountain Range.

They arrived at the outer regions of the Cloud Dragon Mountains, where various dangers lurked, requiring extra caution.

Principal Zhang led the teachers and students into a forest, stopping at a clearing, and said to the students, "From now on, teachers will accompany you to battle demonic beasts. This will enhance your combat skills and help you understand the strength of the demonic beasts!"

"The training period is three days. The class that hunts the most demonic beasts within these three days will receive a reward!"

"Principal, if teachers secretly assist, wouldn't that be unfair?" Yan Yun exclaimed, glancing at Yang Shiyue.

Yang Shiyue was the strongest teacher here, at the ninth level of the Martial Body realm. If she helped Qin Yun, they would undoubtedly win.

"Do you not trust the teachers?" Principal Zhang's face darkened as he coldly asked.

"It's not that we don't trust them, but... Yang Teacher and Qin Yun are only two people. If they cheat, we won't know!" Yan Yun, seeing Principal Zhang's anger, timidly replied.

Other students and several teachers echoed her sentiments!

Especially Cui Hui, who shouted, "Yang Teacher values Qin Yun very much, so we can't trust them."

"Fine, I'll have the teachers draw lots to reassign the classes!" Principal Zhang thought for a moment and said.

There was no other way.

Yang Shiyue was initially worried, but considering Qin Yun's strength and the fire talisman for protection, she agreed.

After the drawing of lots, Yang Shiyue led Class One.

As for Class Nine, which only had one student—Qin Yun—it was led by a tall, thin man in blue robes named Ding Tianchun, a teacher from Class Five, at the seventh level of the Martial Body realm.

Ding Tianchun had a square face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, looking very honest. He wore a gentle smile, seeming easy to bully.

"The strongest demonic beasts in this area are at the sixth level, equivalent to the sixth level of the Martial Body realm, which the teachers can easily handle. Even if a seventh-level demonic beast appears, there's no need to fear. Trust the teachers' abilities and believe in yourselves!" Principal Zhang's voice was powerful and encouraging. "I'll wait for you here. Good luck!"

"Now, let's begin!"

The teachers immediately led their students into the dense forest.

"Qin Yun, don't worry. I have extensive experience in finding demonic beasts!" Ding Tianchun ran, chuckling.

"Thank you, Teacher Ding," Qin Yun nodded. Having been tricked by Qin Deren before, he was wary of strangers.

After running through the forest for over an hour...

Ding Tianchun suddenly noticed something and whispered, "There's a demonic beast's scent here!"

He stopped and began searching the ground carefully.

Soon, Ding Tianchun found the demonic beast's footprints and said, "Judging from the footprints, this is a large Sword-Beaked Fire Chicken that can spew flames and release spikes when flapping its wings. If it's just a fifth-level demonic beast, you should handle it."

During this short time, Qin Yun and Ding Tianchun had gotten along well.

But appearances can be deceiving, so he remained cautious.

Ding Tianchun was a responsible teacher. Along the way, he imparted much knowledge about demonic beasts and experience in dealing with them, benefiting Qin Yun greatly.

Qin Yun ran and suddenly said, "I feel a slight heat!"

With his Purple Gold Fire Martial Soul, he was highly sensitive to flames.

"I told you earlier about the details of the Sword-Beaked Fire Chicken. You should know how to deal with it, right?" Ding Tianchun whispered. "This guy is nearby, feeding. Follow that slight heat, and you'll find it."

"Alright!"

Qin Yun carefully stepped with his Fire Cloud Steps, moving like clouds, silently following the faint heat.

It was noon, with nine blazing suns high in the sky. The ancient trees in the forest were lush and provided shade, with occasional cool breezes.

But now, a hot wind suddenly blew!

"Cock-a-doodle-doo!"

Accompanying the sound was a sharp, piercing chicken cry!

"It's coming, and fast!" Qin Yun was startled and quickly stepped aside to avoid it.

What came wasn't a Sword-Beaked Fire Chicken, but numerous sword-like spikes!

The spikes struck a tree, bursting into flames and shattering the trunk several meters wide!

Bang!

The tree collapsed, falling to the ground!

Qin Yun felt his heart race. If he had been hit, he might have been shattered!

The Sword-Beaked Fire Chicken suddenly rushed over!

It was a giant chicken standing over a meter tall, resembling a fighting rooster with its steaming feathers, head held high and chest puffed out, exuding an air of majesty.

"Cluck cluck!"

The sword-spur fire chicken charged forward, flapping its wings continuously, releasing terrifying bursts of fiery sword spurs.

"It's a Fifth Rank sword-spur fire chicken! This guy has been out recently; look at its claws and feathers, covered in blood. It must have eaten quite a few people!" Ding Tianchun exclaimed urgently, "Be careful of its sword spurs!"

As the sword-spur fire chicken charged, it released another burst of sharp spurs!

Qin Yun's movements were highly skilled, always allowing him to dodge easily, which earned silent admiration from Ding Tianchun.

"Inferno Fist!"

Seizing the opportunity, Qin Yun threw a punch through the air!

Rampant purple-gold inner qi surged from his fist, charging towards the sword-spur fire chicken and striking its head directly.

"Cluck—" The sword-spur fire chicken let out a loud cry as it fell to the ground.

Qin Yun's concentrated burst of inner qi not only focused on a single point but also hit precisely at the head.

Seeing this punch, Ding Tianchun couldn't help but praise it!

The power of Inferno Fist lies in close combat!

Qin Yun flew to the side of the sword-spur fire chicken, his fists suddenly engulfed in fiery red aura, like red-hot iron fists taken from a furnace!

Bang bang bang!

His fiery fists pounded fiercely into the head of the sword-spur fire chicken!

Each punch sent a wave of air rippling outward!

In an instant, he delivered several punches, and within moments, the sword-spur fire chicken lay motionless on the ground, its body twitching.

"You defeated the sword-spur fire chicken!" Ding Tianchun walked over, smiling with amazement, "No wonder you're the top freshman; your strength is truly remarkable!"

Qin Yun merely smiled slightly and asked, "Teacher Ding, how should we handle this fire chicken?"

"I have a storage spirit artifact, so I'll keep it for you for now; ultimately, it still belongs to you." After killing the sword-spur fire chicken, Ding Tianchun placed it into a storage bag.

"Let's go, we need to continue. We must seize the time to hunt more malevolent beasts." Ding Tianchun laughed heartily, "With your strength, even if you hunted beasts alone, you would still be the best. With me, an expert tracker, we can find more beasts for you to hunt!"

So far, Ding Tianchun has left a good impression on Qin Yun; indeed, he is a very nice person.