Not long afterward, Ling Tian and Old Man Ling left the Human Race. Only then did they have Little Shi release Lian Yue and the others. Everyone rode on Little Ze as they traveled, chatting and laughing along the way.
What they talked about most was how Ling Tian had faced dozens of opponents led by Xiao Qian all by himself. For a time, Murong Qiu Di, Nangong Yunlong, and the others admired Ling Tian even more.
Now that they had some free time, Murong Qiu Di, Hu Han, and the others began asking Ling Tian about fighting multiple opponents. After all, the next Cultivator Assembly would include a team competition, and group combat was something they would inevitably face. Being skilled at it would benefit them greatly, since they would also encounter plenty of group battles in real combat.
Ling Tian held nothing back, passing on all his hard-won experience in group combat to the younger generation. His advice opened Murong Qiu Di and the others' eyes, and they gained a great deal from it. Even Xing Zhan and Chong Lou listened with keen interest, finding it highly illuminating.
Nangong Yunlong, in particular, asked many questions—not only about group combat techniques, but also about tactical planning. Ling Tian recounted in detail how he had fought Xiao Qian and the others, then analyzed with him what had gone well and what could have been improved.
"Master's tactics were truly flawless. You were adept at seizing every opportunity, and at creating openings to guide the course of battle." Nangong Yunlong pondered this, his expression thoughtful. "This has taught me a great deal. It seems I should listen more often to your stories about past battles with your enemies."
"Yunlong, there are many unpredictable factors on the battlefield. Only after enduring battle