The ordinary second-tier Fire Apes were only about two meters tall, with very few exceeding two meters and twenty centimeters. But that one Fire Ape was much larger than the rest, towering over three meters tall!

If his guess was correct, this Fire Ape was the leader of the group.

Feeling the immense pressure from the large ape, Tang Yan's heart tightened.

To make matters worse, Tang Yan saw an expression of intense disdain in the Fire Ape King's eyes.

Was it not enough that the smaller ones were a challenge? Now the big one had to come out? Tang Yan halted, standing at a distance.

Fighting this group of Fire Apes was already tough enough; if the Fire Ape King entered the fray, this would truly be a difficult battle.

"Roar, roar, roar!" Seeing that Tang Yan didn't dare to advance, the Fire Apes started howling softly.

Tang Yan nearly fumed. If he wasn't mistaken, these beasts were mocking him for being scared.

“Damn beasts, you’ve got so many of you, and there’s even a third-tier spirit beast in the back. Would you dare rush in if it were you?”

As Tang Yan was inwardly cursing, the Fire Ape King, who had been standing motionless, suddenly opened its mouth and let out a fierce "Roar!"

A powerful aura emanated from its mouth, and even the sound of its roar carried an incredible weight.

Fire Apes were a strong species of spirit beasts, and in terms of overall strength, they were even stronger than the giant wolves Tang Yan had previously fought.

Hearing the Fire Ape King’s roar, Tang Yan bent his body, preparing to either fight or escape at a moment’s notice.

The Fire Apes, eager to fight, immediately responded to their leader's command and charged at Tang Yan.

Noticing that the Fire Ape King hadn't moved, Tang Yan felt a bit more at ease. He was confident that if he used his Mirage Step to its fullest, even the Fire Ape King wouldn't be able to catch him.

"Come!" Tang Yan muttered lightly, activating his vortex dantian. The True Qi surged and flowed through his body.

Bang! Bang! Bang! As before, the battle started without any hesitation, with both sides launching into a fierce clash right from the beginning.

Thanks to the training and experience gained over the past few days, Tang Yan's combat techniques had improved significantly. It was precisely this improvement that had caused bad luck for the Fire Apes, as they had been getting beaten up by him.

After fighting for a while, Tang Yan's eyes lit up as he noticed a defensive flaw in the Fire Apes' formation. With a quick shift of his body, he spun in mid-air, sending a punch at a weakened Fire Ape.

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"Roar!" At that moment, a thunderous roar sounded from above.

A massive furry fist, carrying a powerful gust of wind, came crashing down at him.

Tang Yan's heart skipped a beat, and he had to retract his punch, turning to defend himself.

Bang! The Fire Ape was knocked back by his strike, but before Tang Yan could catch his breath, he heard the Fire Ape King roar again from a distance.

Could it be that the Fire Ape King was commanding the battle?

The subsequent battle confirmed Tang Yan’s suspicion. Hearing the Fire Ape King’s command, another Fire Ape rushed at him, its fist swinging with all its might.

After fighting for two days, Tang Yan thought he had gotten the hang of the Fire Apes' attacks. However, the Fire Ape King intervened, making the battle much harder.

With the Fire Ape King's leadership, the Fire Apes' coordination improved drastically. Their attacks became like a rotating wheel, relentlessly pressuring Tang Yan without giving him a single moment to rest.

Under the Fire Ape King's guidance, the pressure on Tang Yan grew immensely. In just half an hour, his once full dantian was nearly exhausted.

Exhausted from the fight, Tang Yan made a mistake and got hit on his back. His body staggered, and blood filled his mouth.

"Roar!" At that moment, the Fire Ape King let out another roar.

All the Fire Apes raised their fists and prepared to strike at Tang Yan.

If Tang Yan tried to get up, he would be struck by the powerful fists. Even with his strong body, being hit by so many Fire Apes would leave him broken beyond repair.

Tang Yan's body tensed up, anticipating the attack. When he was struck, he immediately realized the Fire Ape King would seize the chance to strike as well, so he decided not to get up.

In a flash, Tang Yan tightened his body, used the force of being thrown to his knees, and swiftly dodged between the gaps of two Fire Apes.

After escaping the Fire Ape encirclement, Tang Yan kicked one of the closest Fire Apes in the back, using the rebound force to quickly retreat.

"Roar!" The Fire Apes howled in anger, seeing Tang Yan escape.

However, the Fire Apes, now with some intelligence, realized that this fight had been much shorter than before. They gathered together and excitedly howled, seemingly discussing how they would ensure that next time, Tang Yan would never escape.

Back at his resting spot, Tang Yan was drenched in sweat.

"Damn, that Fire Ape King is quite intelligent. With its leadership, those beasts became three times stronger!" Tang Yan gasped for breath, taking some medicinal pills to recover his stamina.

After more than ten days of constant fighting, with a battle happening roughly every four hours, each encounter was a near-death experience.

Every time he escaped danger, his body’s potential was triggered, pushing him beyond his previous limits.

In just ten days, including today’s fight, Tang Yan had gone through thirty-one life-threatening situations.

With the help of medicinal pills, Tang Yan usually needed just two hours to recover to his peak condition. However, after this most recent battle, even after two hours, Tang Yan still hadn’t fully recovered.

His mind was filled with memories of these battles. From the giant wolves to the Fire Apes, each fight had tested his life to the limit.

Every encounter had gradually transformed close combat into his instinct.

Each brush with death was constantly stimulating Tang Yan's nerves.

Now, Tang Yan had reached a point where danger no longer required much thought. His instincts kicked in, allowing him to react swiftly and accurately.

The scenes from his battles flashed through his mind like shadow puppets.

His breathing grew heavier, and his face turned flushed.

As time ticked away, Tang Yan’s mind exploded with realization. His body suddenly sprang up, and his dantian began to surge as he began training in an open area, wind whistling as he practiced.

Without consciously using any martial techniques, Tang Yan relied entirely on his instincts, throwing punches, blocking, spinning kicks, knee lifts, and elbow strikes. He displayed a myriad of intricate and unpredictable combat techniques.

If there had been an observer present, they would have immediately recognized that Tang Yan had entered a mysterious state—the Realm of Combat!