The Secret of the Great Gate, The Vermilion Bird's Request

At that thought, a sharp gleam flashed through Li Yun's eyes.

Without the slightest hesitation, he took a step forward, intending to enter.

However, at that moment, Vermilion Bird in the rear area grew anxious as well and cried out, "Fellow Daoist, stop!"

Li Yun did not know, but Vermilion Bird knew exactly what was going on, and he also knew just how immense the danger behind those doors was.

Should an accident occur under such circumstances, the consequences would be unthinkable.

Although Li Yun had seemed to suffer no harm earlier, anyone who was not an idiot could see the hidden dangers in this matter.

He was, after all, the Human Race Great Emperor, and he even carried a powerful tide of fortune upon himself. If something happened to him here, if he encountered any danger, the consequences would absolutely be unimaginable.

So how could Vermilion Bird possibly allow Li Yun to continue taking such risks?

"Fellow Daoist Vermilion Bird—"

Hearing this, Li Yun halted mid-step.

He subconsciously looked toward Vermilion Bird, then remembered that this was Vermilion Bird's territory. Acting so rashly had indeed been somewhat improper.

With that thought, Li Yun withdrew his foot and returned to the rear area.

After arriving beside Vermilion Bird, Li Yun said, "Fellow Daoist Vermilion Bird, my apologies. I rashly opened that door without your permission!"

Vermilion Bird gave a bitter smile.

Was that what he should be apologizing for?

He was worried about Li Yun's safety.

With that thought, Vermilion Bird immediately asked, "Fellow Daoist, are you all right?"

"Your current condition does not look very good. If something goes wrong or there is some mishap, then..."

"No need to worry!"

Li Yun smiled calmly. Knowing what Vermilion Bird meant, he said without hesitation, "I have never been better!"

"That