Gu Lan instinctively tried to turn, but to his surprise, he found himself unable to move. Not only him, but Gu Simu was also in the same predicament, unable to shift an inch.
"What's going on?" Gu Simu asked, noticing the difficulty they were both experiencing.
Wan Hun spoke slowly, observing the struggle of both Gu Lan and Gu Simu. "This is the shadow of the Land of Ruin, a manifestation of your presence here in the Land of Ruin. In short, once this shadow vanishes, you will disappear with it."
Wan Hun, growing impatient, began to increase the pressure of the force in his hands. Under his power, both Gu Lan and Gu Simu were bending at the waist, struggling to maintain their stance.
At that moment, Gu Lan's mind flashed with images. He pieced together what Wan Hun had not explained.