A Ploy

Varian hid in a large bush away near the mountain. It was a lush mountain with golden soil.

The grunting and hooting of apes reverberated across the mountain.

Varian took the opportunity to observe the situation.

"Hoo"

"Hoo"

A bunch of apes returned. Their golden fur stood out in the greenery as they carried a large tiger corpse. It was charred and spasmed even after death.

'So they are not Body Path practitioners, but actually Thunder path?' Varian guessed.

The hunter apes climbed the mountain and soon, sounds of celebration reached his ears.

"Hoo"

"Hoo"

Then, one by one, many hunting groups climbed the mountain and Varian's back was drenched in sweat.

There were at least a few hundred apes. Only kids were in Level 1, the young ones were in level 2 and the old ones were in level 3.

The level 2s were about the same size as humans, but the older golden apes were as tall 8 feet and looked like a mini-giant.