The gold coin’s claw pierced directly through Empress Li’s body. Her form was ethereal, as if she would turn to ashes and vanish at any moment.

She was clearly not a living person, but a Yin Sha.

"How can this be?" Ye Beiming was deeply shocked, how could his mother Empress Li’s spirit be here?

"How dare you! Who dares to trespass into the Ghost King Hall?" A voice from behind, aged yet somewhat familiar, made Ye Beiming alert.

He saw that the Heart Difficulty Lamp, with a swoosh, suddenly flew out, landing in the hands of the person who had just entered.

Ye Beiming looked closely.

The person standing at the doorway was none other than Shen Jizi, who had once appeared at the Divine Power Pavilion and conned Yun Sheng, making her grit her teeth for revenge.

Why was Shen Jizi here, and what relation did he have with Empress Li?

Ye Beiming’s mind flashed with a very pitiful thought; could it be that the builder of the Cold Palace was actually Shen Jizi?

No, Ye Beiming thought again, recalling that Shen Jizi had repeatedly mentioned the Ghost King Hall... this was the Ghost King Hall.

Built within the Ghost King Cave, could it be that this palace, almost identical to the Great Zhou’s Cold Palace, was constructed by the Netherworld Ghost King?

In the Netherworld, only someone as enigmatic as the Netherworld Ghost King could create such a miraculous magic array without anyone knowing.

Ye Beiming pondered deeply once he connected with Empress Li’s situation, finally understanding why this Ghost King Hall had to be built here.

The Ghost King Cave, located in the Ghost Water Creek, is very close to the Netherworld’s Demon Suppressing Stele, with dense Yin Sha energy, an ideal residence for Yin Sha.

Li Qingcheng, Empress Li, was but an ordinary person, born of a merchant family, not an extraordinary Martial Artist or Mage. She had been dead for a decade; without special methods of preservation, her Yin Sha energy would have long dissipated.

But why would his mother Li Qingcheng’s spirit appear here?

Generally, only those who committed major offenses or serious crimes in the Human World would be captured by the Four-direction Netherworld Jiao and sent to the Netherworld.

Empress Li’s fate was tragic, deceived by Ye Chengtian and Hei Yao, a pitiful soul, she was certainly not a villain.

Moreover, what was her relationship with the Netherworld Ghost King who constructed the Ghost King Hall?

Ye Beiming’s mind was crowded with doubts.

The Shen Jizi, who had seized the Heart Difficulty Lamp, sighed in relief seeing Empress Li unharmed.

He never expected a Demon Beast would break through the prohibitions, reaching the depths of the Ghost King Hall.

The Ghost King Hall seemed ordinary but was heavily fortified, located in the deepest part of the Ghost King Cave. Along the way, numerous prohibitions were set by the Netherworld Ghost King, eliminating many reckless strongmen from the Eight Prefectures who had trespassed earlier, leaving no trace behind.

Unexpectedly, this Demon Beast had come through smoothly.

Shen Jizi did not know that Ye Beiming, on his way, avoided all prohibitions thanks to Empress Li’s Zither Sound.

"Tsk, I remember you; you’re the Demon Beast of that female Mage who threatened the old man. Outside the Ghost King Cave, you also lured away the Arrow-tailed War Rhinoceros." Shen Jizi glanced at Ye Beiming, impressed by his unique golden scales and formidable presence.

He noted that Ye Beiming’s aura had become much stronger than before, showing some interest.

It seemed that a Sub-God Level Arrow-tailed War Rhinoceros was killed by this Demon Beast?

After publishing the Ghost Water Creek map, Shen Jizi had been hiding there, waiting for the heroes to be fooled.

He had observed that this beast, marked as a severe offender, had always stayed by Yun Sheng’s side.

Yet he hadn’t expected Ye Beiming’s prowess to be so powerful.

Ye Beiming’s throat rolled, emitting a low, continuous growl; if Bo Bo were present, he might serve as an impromptu translator.

"I also remember you; you’re the old wretch who tricked Little Wildcat. Remember, anyone who dares to deceive my woman in this world has only one end—death."

"Heh, since you killed the Arrow-tailed War Rhinoceros, your strength must have reached Sub-God Level or even higher cultivation by now." Shen Jizi studied Ye Beiming with keen interest.

This Demon Beast was extraordinary; it understood human speech, displaying intelligence far superior to typical Demon Beasts.

Shen Jizi even sensed that this beast practiced Dual Cultivation.

"You must have accidentally stumbled in here, seeking your master?" Shen Jizi disliked Yun Sheng greatly; she was the first in his many years in the Netherworld to bargain with him.

Ye Beiming’s eyes flashed with murderous intent.

With no sign of the Netherworld Ghost King in the Ghost King Hall, the person who took Yun Sheng must be the Netherworld Ghost King.

What exactly was inside the magic transmission array on the right?

With waves of concern rippling his mind, Ye Beiming wanted more than anything to swiftly eliminate Shen Jizi before him.

Yet, Shen Jizi seemed an old man, but he controlled the Heart Difficulty Lamp; his strength could not be underestimated, possibly comparable to the Netherworld Ghost King.

"Then donate your soul to the old man," Shen Jizi said, eyes flashing viciously, rotating the Heart Difficulty Lamp in his hand.

From the bizarre palace lamp, a strange red light shot out, about to envelop Ye Beiming.

Ye Beiming had seen the Netherworld Ghost King use this lamp five hundred years ago at Taiyuan Mountain.

The lamp’s greatest power lay in its light, which once absorbed the soul of the Summoning Emperor in red robes five hundred years ago; this old man intended to seize his soul!

What a fool’s dream!

The Heart Difficulty Lamp was crucial to Yun Sheng, and Empress Li’s oddity was undoubtedly linked to the lamp.

He must reclaim the Heart Difficulty Lamp.

However, Ye Beiming was no Summoning Emperor in red robes. He focused his golden eyes, suddenly released a skyward roar.

Originally the heart difficulty lamp red light about to envelop Ye Beiming seemed to enter a blind spot, as a black shadow appeared on Ye Beiming’s body.

The shadow, like a natural barrier, repelled the lamp light outside.

"The second heritage of the Eight Desolate Black Qilin Tribe—Qilin Mirage!" Shen Jizi’s face, filled with murderous intent, showed a hint of doubt as he looked more closely at Ye Beiming.

This golden beast was actually from the Qilin Tribe.

Ye Beiming also astonished; Shen Jizi recognized the Eight Desolate Beast Clan’s heritage. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Could it be he also belonged to the Eight Desolate Beast Clan?

Looking at Ye Beiming’s eyes, reflecting emotions similar to humans, Shen Jizi seemed to understand something.