The Shadow Ape truly lived up to its name as a ninth-tier spirit beast, possessing exceptional talent for the Martial Dao.
In just one day, it wielded its staff with the fierce vigor of a tiger, having thoroughly mastered the basic staff techniques.
Tang Yan did not hesitate and began teaching it Killing Techniques.
There were countless Killing Techniques, all requiring flexible application and posing a tremendous test of coordination between movement techniques and footwork.
Fortunately, Tang Yan had long since honed these moves to perfection and had already tailored several to suit it.
After clearly explaining the essentials, he left the Shadow Ape to continue practicing.
Tang Yan also summoned the Earth Azure Lion. This little devil was well suited to assassination. Besides teaching it killing moves, Tang Yan focused on passing along some experience in lying low and staying alive.
The days passed one by one.
Members of the Reach the Summit Pill Shop negotiating partnerships elsewhere sent back a steady stream of reports. Fang Xuan predicted that this intake would exceed ten thousand students and was making intensive logistical preparations.
Medicine Valley.
Qin Donghai and a group of senior leaders gathered atop a peak.
Mountain breezes blew, carrying wafts of medicinal fragrance.
It was beautiful scenery that should have lifted the spirits, yet everyone's face was grave.
"Still no news of Heavenly Enchantress?" Qin Donghai asked in a low voice. Without finding Heavenly Enchantress, their investigation into whoever had set them up would remain stalled.
"Heavenly Enchantress hasn't returned to the Glazed Cloud Abode, but someone has seen her. Word is that her strength has already reached transcendent grade, though we have no way to verify that yet," the Second Elder hurriedly reported.
Everyone's expression shifted slightly at the Second Elder's news.
If the news was true,