Yin Hongye and the others ventured deep into the forest. The surrounding silence grew ever more pronounced, and the temperature became increasingly frigid.
As they went deeper, the aura of destruction in the air grew denser. Ahead of them, there seemed to be a barrier blocking their path.
Yin Hongye pressed his hand against the empty air. This thing could only stop ordinary people; a Soul King could break through it with some effort. However, the world's primordial energy here could not replenish them, so greater physical strength was needed.
With a slight exertion of force, he shattered the barrier before them completely.
Di Qiuer and Na'er instantly felt the pressure on their bodies vanish.
"Let's go!" Yin Hongye called out before walking straight ahead.
Qian Renxue and the others followed him inside and found themselves entering a valley.
Lush vegetation grew throughout the valley. In the distance, an enormous purple-black pillar of light rose into the sky, brimming with the power of destruction.
"Who are you? How dare you come to Devil Island? Don't you know this island has demons?" A hoarse voice rang out. Looking over, they saw an old man approaching from afar.
He looked extremely aged. Though he was hunched over, he still stood around six feet tall. He held a cane in his hand, yet his eyes were remarkably clear, without the slightest murkiness.
"You're a demon? You don't look like much!" Yin Hongye still felt that these people had wasted a thousand years of their lives.
The old man snorted coldly and struck the ground with his cane. "Brat, watch your words. This is Devil Island. Don't think that just because you have talent, you can do whatever you please."
"With your strength, I don't even need to make a move!" Yin Hongye turned