When the white smoke completely dissipated, there was no longer the sage-like Warrior I on the withered tree. All that was left was a shriveled, greenish-black, and malevolent spirit that looked like an ape.
Its head was rather large, its forehead protruding forward, and there were bone horns on it. Its eye sockets were deep, its nose was short, and its mouth protruded outwards. It looked no different from a monkey without its fur. Its upper body was bare, and its skin was covered in old scars.
However, this evil spirit's expression was dispirited and dejected, and it sighed repeatedly.
"Who are you?
What is your relationship with that Xue Li? "Han Li asked in a low voice.
"Ah, truth be told, I am the Ghost Shaman King, one of the three great Prefects. I once guarded an area with King Xue Li and the Nether King, suppressing tens of thousands of ghosts.
At that time, I was bewitched by someone and fell for a plot to sow discord. I sealed King Xue Li on the Bridge of Helplessness.
Later, I became enemies with the Nether King, and the instigator reaped the benefits without doing anything. That's why I ended up in this state, "the evil spirit said slowly with a long sigh.
As he finished speaking, his gaze fell on the Weeping Soul King, still looking as if he was observing it.
"Ghost Shaman King?" Han Li's pupils shrank slightly. He looked the other up and down, and murmured hesitantly.
"There's no need to be polite, fellow. Just call me Ghost Shaman.
I have no soldiers, no generals, no power, and no influence. What kind of king am I? "The Ghost Shaman smiled awkwardly and said to himself.
"I'm not interested in your past stories. I just want to know two things.
First, why did you lure us here?
Second, do you know where the Residence of Yama is? "Han Li asked.
"I lured you here because I know you can save me," the Ghost Shaman said excitedly.
"Save you? Why should I?
We released Xue Li's seal in a moment of benevolence, and that's why we were chased here, "Han Li raised his eyebrows and asked.
"Xue Li doesn't even have a head. How can he have a brain?
How can I be like him?
The reason I believe you can save me is because of the Nether King, and because I'm only a remnant soul now. I'm no threat to you.
You can't possibly be afraid of a remnant soul, right? "The Ghost Shaman shouted loudly.
"Hey, you keep saying it's because of the Netherworld King. What does this have to do with the Netherworld King?" Jin Tong asked, feeling puzzled.
"It looks like the Nether King suffered the worst fate out of the three of us … Xue Li was sealed, and I was almost killed. At least I still have my memories. The Nether King, on the other hand, died and reincarnated." Ghost Witch looked at the Weeping Soul King.
A hint of confusion flashed through the Weeping Soul's eyes when it saw this. It looked at Jin Tong, then at Han Li.
"You said she's the reincarnation of Pluto?" Han Li asked.
"If he wasn't the reincarnation of the Nether King, how could he have cultivated the Way of the Soul, and how could he have such a peculiar Soul aura?
More importantly, why would she be attracted by the Soul Scattering Sand beneath her feet the moment she came to River Heart Sand Continent?
You might not know this, but the Soul Dispersing Sand was left behind by the Nether King, "the Ghost Sorcerer sighed and said.
"I'm the Nether King?" the Weeping Soul Beast asked in disbelief.
"If you still don't believe me, try summoning the golden sand with your soul energy. You'll know once you see their reaction," the Ghost Sorcerer said.
The Weeping Soul Beast closed its eyes and spread its hands in front of itself. A layer of soul energy rippled from its body.
After a moment, the entire River Heart Sand Island began to shake violently. The golden sand buried in the bone powder, grain by grain, all flew out by themselves under the guidance of an invisible force, condensing into a golden ribbon dozens of feet long in the air, flying up and down, fluttering without end.
Only then did the Weeping Soul Beast slowly open its eyes, and a hint of incredulity flashed through its eyes as it looked up at the ribbon formed from golden sand in the air. She had only just issued a command for the golden ribbon to circle around her in an intimate manner before descending from the sky and wrapping itself around her body.
"See? I didn't lie to you, did I?" the Ghost Witch said with a hint of joy on his face.
"Weeping Soul, wrap up the roots of the withered tree with the golden sand," Han Li said coldly, completely unmoved.
The Weeping Soul Beast had never objected to Han Li's orders, so it immediately did as it was told.
"Aiyo, what are you guys doing? Why are you turning your back on us?" The Ghost Shaman cried out miserably and wailed.
"Don't play dumb. You let the Weeping Soul Beast take the golden sand to remove the restrictions placed on you. If I'm not mistaken, there are three layers of seals placed on you. The golden sand is the first, the withered tree is the second, and the square box is the third.
Your soul is sealed in the square box, right? "Han Li said with a cold snort.
The Ghost Witch's expression stiffened when he heard this. He then calmed down and said, "Kid, your eyes are quite sharp.
"Brat, your eyes are really sharp. That's right, there are indeed three layers of seals, and my soul is indeed in the Soul Locking Box. However, I didn't lie to you. After experiencing the ravages of time, my soul is no longer complete. What's left is only a remnant soul that is unwilling to accept defeat and thirsts for revenge. I have no hostility towards you."
"You think she's the Nether Monarch? How did you know?" Han Li asked.
"Perhaps it's because I'm only a remnant of my soul that I can sense it more deeply.
In any case, everything I said is true. This girl called the Weeping Soul Beast is indeed the reincarnation of the Nether Monarch.
She destroyed my physical body with the help of the instigator and sealed me here, but she didn't come to a good end either. How laughable, "the Ghost Witch mocked.
The Weeping Soul Beast had no recollection of what he said, so it was naturally unmoved.
"The reason why I asked you to let me out is not only for revenge, but also because I don't want to see the Netherworld fall into ruin and the Three Regions fall into chaos." Gui Wu's expression eased up and he sighed.
"What do you mean?" the Weeping Soul Beast asked.
"You've lost all your memories. Do you still remember the Six Paths of Reincarnation?" the Ghost Witch asked.
"The Six Paths of Reincarnation?" the Weeping Soul Beast murmured, but it still couldn't recall anything.
The Ghost Witch shook his head in exasperation.
"The Six Paths of Reincarnation is one of the great treasures of the Netherdark Realm. It's a great divine weapon that can control the fate of the six paths of reincarnation.
That person provoked the three of us all those years ago to obtain this item. "
The Weeping Soul Beast frowned slightly upon hearing this. It seemed to be a little more interested in the Ghost Witch's words.
"After the three of us were eliminated by that person, he called himself the Wheel of Reincarnation Monarch and took control of the three regions.
However, he didn't really care about the Myriad Ghosts, but he activated the Six Paths of Reincarnation Disk and interfered with the reincarnation of souls at will. He also used this opportunity to absorb the power of reincarnation to cultivate.
This goes against the will of heaven and earth, and it's an act that defies the Heavenly Dao.
If this continues, not only will the entire Netherdark Realm be affected, but the other realms will also fall into chaos, "the Ghost Witch continued.
"You've been sealed here for who knows how many tens of thousands of years. How do you know everything about the Netherworld?" Han Li asked with a frown.
"You should've guessed it, right?
The piles of bones on this island and the corpses that have sunk into the river are all nourishment that I've attracted over all these years. Otherwise, how could I still retain a wisp of my remnant soul under such a powerful restriction? "the Ghost Witch said with a wry smile.
"In that case, there are indeed many pitiful fellows who have been deceived by your words." Han Li smiled.
The Ghost Witch looked at the Weeping Soul Beast with hope in his eyes and said slowly, "I've been holding on for so long, and I'm almost at the end of my rope.
Fortunately, you've brought the Netherworld Monarch here. I'm saved, and the Netherworld Monarch is also saved … "
The Weeping Soul Beast frowned slightly upon hearing this, and said slowly, "I have no memory of what you're talking about, and I'm not interested in it at all."
To the Weeping Soul Beast, the identity of the Netherworld Monarch was completely unfounded. She had her own intelligence, and it was only in the Spirit Realm that she and Han Li had experienced that she was real.
"You've been cleansed by the cycle of reincarnation, and you've lost your memories of your past life. Naturally, you have no feelings for what I've said. However, if you can regain your memories of your past life, I don't believe that you'll still ignore it like this."
"I can regain my memories of my past life?" Han Li asked doubtfully.
"As long as we can reach the shore of the Yellow Spring Lake and find the Six Paths of Reincarnation, we'll be able to use this treasure to reflect the memories of our past lives.
When you regain your memories of your past life, you'll be able to obtain the cultivation experience of your past life through the secret art of reincarnation. You'll definitely be able to greatly improve your power of laws.
At that time, I'll go and persuade Xue Li, and the three of us can reconcile and form an alliance. We'll definitely be able to defeat the Turning Wheel King and reclaim the Three Nether Realms. "The more Ghost Witch spoke, the more excited he became.
A hint of hesitation flashed through the Weeping Soul Beast's eyes. It seemed to be a little shaken.
"The Nether King has returned, and Xue Li has broken his seal. Don't you think it's too much of a coincidence for us to be reunited?
This is the cycle of reincarnation. It's fated that we're reunited … "The Ghost Witch persuaded earnestly.
The Weeping Soul Beast turned to Han Li with a hesitant expression upon hearing this.
"Although I'm not interested in the battles of the Nether Realm, the Six Paths of Reincarnation Disc seems to be worth watching. There's no harm in taking a look.
However, before that, we must first find the Residence of Yama, "Han Li said with a nod.
"It's not difficult for you to go to the Residence of Yama," the Ghost Witch said.
"You know about the Residence of Yama?" Han Li raised an eyebrow and asked.
The Ghost Witch pondered for a moment and said, "I don't know if you're fast. If you're fast, you'll be able to reach it in half a month. At the slowest … you should be able to reach it in a month."
Han Li was delighted, but his expression didn't change. He seemed to be hesitating.
"As long as you're willing to take me to the Great Pond of the Yellow Springs where the Six Paths of Reincarnation Disc is and help me recover my strength, I'll take you to the Residence of Yama," the Ghost Witch added.
When Han Li heard this, he finally nodded his head in agreement.
"Since the alliance is formed, please help me remove the seal first," the Ghost Witch said with a smile.
"The Soul Dispersing Sand is easy to remove. The Weeping Soul Beast can do it with a wave of his hand. The last two seals are very strange. Do you know how to remove them?" Han Li asked.