True Monarch Zhenhai nodded with a grave expression.
"Exactly. That Five-Leaf Spirit Heart Vine grows on a lone island deep within the Kuyai Sea. The Kuyai Sea is shrouded in dense black mist all year round, filled with violent Spirit Energy currents. One careless step, and you will be swept into them."
"More troublesome still, that sea is home to many ferocious beasts that have lost their intelligence. Once they detect the aura of Human Race cultivators, they will attack like mad!"
"Quite a few of those beasts possess strength comparable to Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators!"
"The island itself is even worse. Three Tier 4 Upper-Grade ferocious beasts guard it. If I had not possessed a rare treasure that concealed my aura back then, I would likely have perished there long ago!"
"I only dared to invite you this time because I saw how formidable Prefect Zhou was!"
After hearing True Monarch Zhenhai's account, Zhou Xun frowned slightly and considered the matter in silence.
As one of the seven great forbidden lands of the Human Realm, the Kuyai Sea's peril needed no explanation.
Even Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators did not dare set foot there lightly. Yet the Five-Leaf Spirit Heart Vine was exceedingly important to him; it concerned the refinement of the Five Hearts As One Demon!
"Fellow Daoist Zhenhai, I have also heard of the dangers of the Kuyai Sea. But since you have personally been there, you must be more familiar with its circumstances. For this journey, do you have a detailed plan?" After pondering for a moment, Zhou Xun slowly asked.
Seeing that Zhou Xun had not refused outright, a flicker of delight passed through True Monarch Zhenhai's eyes. He then said solemnly,
"Prefect Zhou is indeed cautious. To tell you the truth, I came this time