Once the mission to hunt the fire ants has been put on hold, nobody is allowed to hunt them. Anyone who does will have to pay a heavy fine.
The respite will allow their population to recover. In the meantime, disciples can hunt other creatures that inhabit the inner sect.
There are giant bees, giant boars, and giant spiders in the forest. There are also giant sand worms and giant lizards in the desert.
There are many other creatures available for hunting. They range from mammals and reptiles to insects. What all of them have in common is that they reproduce and grow quickly.
The sect wants to hone the fighting skills of their disciples. It is clear that they are willing to go to great lengths to achieve that goal.
His mission to hunt the fire ants required him to go to the lava and mountainous region. So his destination is the outskirts of this region.