When he devoured the Crimson Lantern, he also gained some memories. He learned about the way the Old Man created avatars and cracks. He also knew about how there are different 'anchors' or 'pillars' that hold the prison.
The place he just left is exactly one of those places.
Like a streak of light, Vale quickly began to climb down the mountain, moving swiftly so that it didn't take him long to get to the bottom.
Getting to the bottom, he paused to examine his surroundings. Surrounding him was a scant land that was not quite dry land but very close; the grass and trees growing there were tough-looking.
"Is this the Akatsuki territory?" Vale looked around doubtfully. He did not think so because there wasn't any desert around.
He sighed. Unfortunately, the memories he acquired didn't tell him the location where the mountain was located.
