Flying at full speed, Li Yun followed Vermilion Bird onward.
As the scenery on either side flashed past without end, Li Yun could not help frowning.
For no other reason than that he had discovered that, while they continued deeper into the Extreme South Land, the surrounding region had begun to darken at a frightening pace, even growing somewhat dim and shadowy.
The area ahead was pitch-black, utterly devoid of any sense of time, space, or even matter.
It was as though it were a gigantic black hole that had devoured every living thing and every scrap of matter, carrying wave after wave of unsettling auras and power within.
"What is this place?"
Instinctively, Li Yun spoke up to ask.
At his words, Vermilion Bird remained far calmer. "This is the Extreme South Land in its true sense!"
"The ends of the Extreme East Land, Extreme North Region, and Extreme West Region are the same as well!"
"Other than being led by a Sacred Beast, no one else can enter. Even Saints cannot force their way into this region."
Gulp—
Even Saints could not break in. Li Yun swallowed, his heart filled with shock.
Vermilion Bird had said that a new member of her clan had been born, yet it had been born in a place like this. Just what was this new clansman? What level had it reached?
Most importantly, judging by the situation, this matter was likely far more than simply bringing it back, nor was it merely about Vermilion Bird establishing ties with the Human Race.
For a moment, Li Yun's mood turned sour. He looked at Vermilion Bird. "Daoist Vermilion Bird, why exactly did you bring me here?"
At that, Vermilion Bird smiled calmly.
She sized Li Yun up, then said, "What? Are you afraid, Daoist