"I'm leaving Spirit Mountain now. Do you want to come with me?" Great Roc asked with a smile.
"If you leave Spirit Mountain without permission, Tathagata will still capture you and bring you back. When that happens, you may never be able to leave Spirit Mountain again," Uchiha Shin said.
"Why bother worrying about that? I'm going out to have some fun now. If I keep staying on Spirit Mountain, I might never get out again. Every chance to leave counts," Great Roc said.
Uchiha Shin smiled but did not try to persuade Great Roc.
"Go on ahead. I'm staying here—I still have to join Carefree Great Emperor and the others in attacking your Spirit Mountain."
"Fine, then I'll leave first."
After saying that, Great Roc soared into the air and flew beyond Spirit Mountain.
But just a few meters after leaving Spirit Mountain, Great Roc let out a tremendous cry, looking as though he were in immense pain.
Startled, Uchiha Shin hurriedly flew over and helped Great Roc up.
Great Roc's face was flushed crimson, and his eyes seemed as though they were about to pop out. Both hands clutched his throat, as if someone were strangling him.
"What's wrong, Great Roc?" Uchiha Shin asked worriedly.
Great Roc said, "I... there's... a restraint... inside my body..."
Great Roc could barely even speak.
But upon hearing this, Uchiha Shin understood. He quickly brought Great Roc back inside Spirit Mountain.
The moment they reentered Spirit Mountain, Great Roc's discomfort eased considerably and gradually faded away.
"Damn it! Tathagata actually left a restraint inside my body! If I take even half a step out of Spirit Mountain, I can't breathe, as if something is choking my neck!" Great Roc said furiously, gasping for breath.
In terms of seniority, Great Roc was Tathagata