Chapter 0037: Swift Ape

Chapter 0037: Swift Ape

Ding Tianchun led Qin Yun through the forest once again, searching for demonic beasts!

It had to be said that Ding Tianchun's hunting experience was incredibly rich, which greatly impressed Qin Yun!

In no time, they found an Armored Bear!

Although the Armored Bear was only a Fourth-Order demonic beast, it had very sturdy armor, much like a pangolin, making it not easy to deal with.

The Armored Bear moved slowly, while Qin Yun was swift.

He circled around the bear, continuously striking it with his Flame Fist, infusing it with scorching inner energy, gradually wearing it down. Within moments, he had felled the Armored Bear.

Of course, Ding Tianchun's guidance played a significant role!

"Your use of Fire Cloud Step and inner energy is outstanding, far surpassing many Fifth-Order Martial Body seniors." Ding Tianchun praised sincerely, "But there is one thing that could be better!"

"Please enlighten me, Master!" Qin Yun eagerly responded, listening attentively.

"Your attacks are fierce, and your movements are excellent, but you haven't integrated the two! Your movement technique gives you speed, and speed can bring strength. If you cleverly utilize this strength in your martial techniques, it will add considerable power." As Ding Tianchun spoke, he demonstrated by floating out and breaking a tree trunk with a palm strike.

He did it in one fluid motion, without using any inner energy, simply combining his lightness skill and external skill, using the agility brought by the lightness skill to break the thick tree trunk.

Seeing this, Qin Yun suddenly understood and gratefully said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master!"

"With your comprehension, you'll definitely master it easily." Ding Tianchun smiled. "Let's continue looking for demonic beasts!"

Over the next two days, under Ding Tianchun's guidance, Qin Yun hunted and killed five demonic beasts. Only the previous Sword Thrusting Fire Chicken was a Fifth-Order demonic beast; the rest were Fourth-Order.

This was quite an achievement, considering he was fighting alone, unlike other classes where students worked in groups of ten or more!

"The area we're in is relatively safe. If we go deeper, Sixth-Order demonic beasts will appear," Ding Tianchun said, resting under a large tree.

"Master Ding, how strong are the strongest demonic beasts in the depths of the Yunlong Mountains?" Qin Yun asked curiously.

He wasn't very familiar with demonic beasts, but Ding Tianchun was knowledgeable in this area.

"The entire Yunlong Mountains are many times larger than the Tian Qin Empire. Two neighboring empires border the Yunlong Mountains. In such vast mountains, there are all kinds of natural treasures that demonic beasts can eat to evolve, so in the depths..." Ding Tianchun paused before continuing, "In the depths, there are definitely Profound Beasts!"

"Profound Beasts?" Qin Yun was startled.

"Martial Body corresponds to demonic beasts, Martial Dao corresponds to spirit beasts, and Profound Beasts are above Martial Dao!" Ding Tianchun smiled. "Of course, this is just a legend. Anyway, the Yunlong Mountains are mysterious."

Ding Tianchun, who had been chatting, suddenly changed his expression!

"What's wrong, Master Ding?" Qin Yun was startled by Ding Tianchun's sudden change in demeanor and quickly asked.

"There's trouble. We need to leave here quickly!" Ding Tianchun hurriedly stood up. Just as he took two steps, a black shadow flashed past, accompanied by an overwhelming aura.

Qin Yun felt suffocated, and Ding Tianchun punched at the shadow but missed!

"It's a Swift Ape, a Seventh-Order demonic beast with incredible speed. Let's go!" Ding Tianchun's face was grim.

Qin Yun only saw a blur of black, unable to discern what it was, indicating its speed!

He took one step when he felt a heavy force approaching, as if death was closing in, causing him immense fear.

Ding Tianchun shouted and released a burst of inner energy, pushing Qin Yun away!

After being pushed away, the terrifying force from the Swift Ape missed and shattered several trees, creating a gust of wind.

The Swift Ape seemed furious and immediately charged at Ding Tianchun, knocking him back!

"Master Ding!" Qin Yun yelled.

"Go, I'll handle this!" Ding Tianchun fought the Swift Ape and shouted at Qin Yun.

How could Qin Yun abandon Ding Tianchun? He immediately took out two fire talismans and shouted, "Master Ding, I have two fire talismans! Will they help?"

Ding Tianchun, injured from the Swift Ape's collision, still managed to fight evenly with it.

"Throw the fire talismans over!"

Seeing Qin Yun hadn't run away, Ding Tianchun admired his courage. He knew Qin Yun couldn't withstand the Swift Ape. Under such dire circumstances, Qin Yun didn't flee, showing bravery and loyalty, admirable qualities.

"Master Ding, my fire talismans are quite powerful. Be careful!" Qin Yun said, taking out a few more and covering them with inner energy before throwing them like spinning stones.

As the fire talismans flew, they exploded, engulfing the area in a sea of flames, wave after wave, burning everything in sight!

Qin Yun, possessing the Purple Gold Fire Martial Soul, used a slight inner energy shield to protect himself from the flames.

He shouted into the fiery sea, "Master Ding! Are you okay?"

"I'm fine!" Ding Tianchun emerged, carrying the black Swift Ape, looking disheveled and shaken.

"These fire talismans are too powerful. Did Teacher Yang give them to you?" Ding Tianchun exclaimed, then smiled. "She really cares about you, giving you such powerful protection!"

Qin Yun's fire talismans provided a distraction, allowing Ding Tianchun to find an opportunity to strike!

Ding Tianchun smiled but spat out blood, then frowned and sat down cross-legged to heal.

"I'll be fine after resting!" Ding Tianchun said. "With all these flames around us, we'll be safer here."

Qin Yun nodded and went to examine the Swift Ape's corpse.

"Huh? There's a black collar around the Swift Ape's neck!" Qin Yun said, reaching out to touch it, indeed feeling a collar.

"This is... the Beast Control Ring!" Ding Tianchun's face changed dramatically. "This Swift Ape has an owner!"

"Who could it be?" Qin Yun immediately understood that someone had sent the Swift Ape to kill them!

"Master Wei!" Ding Tianchun said solemnly, "The Beast Control Ring is a very precious spirit artifact, especially one that can control a seventh-stage demon beast. It is extremely expensive. You have a grudge with Master Wei, and he is capable of crafting such artifacts. I can't think of anyone else who would target you."

Qin Yun had injured Wei Xuankun and even broken the spirit sword crafted by Master Wei. There was no way he wouldn't bear a grudge!

Thus, Ding Tianchun immediately thought of Master Wei.

"As expected, once I stepped out of the Hualing Martial Arts Academy, they made their move." Qin Yun said angrily.

Suddenly, flames surged around them, and a dozen figures flew in!

"Teacher Cui!" Seeing the middle-aged woman leading the group, Ding Tianchun smiled but secretly worried.