The Next Morning – Training Grounds, Lower Mountain Region
The warm sun filtered through the tall canopy trees as the disciples gathered near a misty clearing by the foot of the mountain.
It was a monster-fighting session today.
Dozens of beasts—scaled, furred, or clawed—had been released into the forest under the careful control of the elders.
The goal was simple: defeat or subdue as many as possible.
"Stay sharp!" Mu Qianxue called out lazily from her spot under a parasol, sipping tea with sunglasses on.
"Points are awarded based on grace, efficiency, and style~"
Hei Long, calm as ever, ducked under the swipe of a twin-tailed jade tiger before lightly tapping its pressure points.
The beast collapsed with a thud, dazed but unharmed.
Bai Luoluo fired her modified spirit cannon at a rock-armored boar, sending it tumbling back with a clean shot.
"Too easy," she muttered, brushing some dirt off her shoulder.
