Yue'er naturally would not give him time to think. Holding her hands before her as if embracing empty air, she formed orchid-finger gestures and gave a soft shout. The several emerald fireballs, each the size of a human head, immediately burst apart, turning into a huge net of flame that came down over the Vermilion Bird opposite her.
Countless strands of yin energy tangled across the fire net as well, and waves of ghostly wailing came from it, its momentum astonishing.
Seeing this, the Vermilion Bird naturally would not take it head-on. With a flap of its wings, it tried to dodge, but the black light blades from earlier had already shot over from another direction.
Left with no choice, it could only halt in place. A layer of bright-red protective barrier appeared over the surface of its body. A hint of mockery showed at the corner of Yue'er's mouth. She stretched out her hand and lightly tapped toward the demonic cloud above her head.
With a whoosh, the demonic cloud instantly moved before the trapped Vermilion Bird and, without the slightest hesitation, enveloped it inside.
Demonic qi surged, mixed with bursts of furious roars from the sacred beast. Yet very soon, they were drowned out by even louder ghostly wails.
Seeing this scene, Sword Immortal Taibai's expression changed drastically. He formed a hand seal and was just about to use some other secret art when his body suddenly swayed. It was as if his chest had been struck by a great hammer. His face turned pale and bloodless. Just now, he had felt the divine sense connection between himself and the Vermilion Bird abruptly severed.
Yue'er beckoned with her hand, and the demonic cloud flew back. The spot was completely empty; where was there the slightest trace of the