The Emperor's Domineering Favor, the Evil Consort's Unparalleled Reign

"As expected, he has the physique of an extraordinary person. In such a short time, he has already gone from the ninth level of Spirit Gathering Master to the first level of Spirit Saint! He is truly amazing. Such a good physique should not be wasted. Ying Li, you will follow me. In the future, you will rely on this physique to help me become the new emperor of this Ghost Realm. I will give you all the wealth and glory you desire." The Winter Prince was amazed when he saw the spiritual energy emanating from Ying Li's body.

He thought Ying Li was a once-in-a-millennium talent, but he didn't expect Ying Li to absorb spiritual energy so quickly! If this continues, once Ying Li becomes a ninth-level Spirit Saint, all he needs to do is help Ying Li build a Spirit Lord Sacrifice Array, and then he will be closer to coercing Ying Li to unify the Ghost Realm!

What kind of Ghost Realm Emperor Xi is this! He is the true new emperor of the Ghost Realm. Emperor Xi is nothing but an illegitimate figure; how can he compare to him?! He can't match my skills, he can't match my looks, and his aura is even worse. My father chose him; he's simply humiliating himself!

See, he will one day overthrow the rule of Emperor Xi, and that day is not too far away!

Ying Li looked at him coldly, a chill running down her spine. The Winter Prince was power-hungry and beyond redemption. He was utterly wicked and devoid of kindness. If he were to rule the Ghost Realm, that would truly mark the beginning of a war between spirits and ghosts. The people of the Spirit Realm were ruthless, the people of the Ghost Realm were sinister; in that case, true devastation and endless darkness would ensue.

"Speak, what do you want?!" The Winter Prince let out a long breath, his face full of arrogance. He stared at Ying Li's indifferent eyes and subconsciously thought that this girl was quite good-looking. If she was still alive, it would be fair to reward her by making her his empress.

Ying Li's eyes flickered as he stepped forward and said, "Ying Li naturally wants to live and to live a peaceful life under Master's protection. Right now, the most important thing is for Ying Li to become more capable so that Master can complete the great task more quickly. Therefore, the most important thing is that Master can provide Ying Li with some opportunities to improve his spiritual power more quickly."

The Winter Prince smiled and said, "You're right. I will make arrangements so that whatever can quickly enhance your spiritual power will be given to you first. It just so happens that Tie Zhong obtained a batch of Qilin Pills. We have no use for them and only give them to Spirit Guides. However, Qilin Pills are too precious to give to Spirit Guides. It's perfect that you've come. It's best to give such a precious thing to you."

"Ying Li thanks you, Master. There is something I don't understand, and I dare to ask you to explain it."

"I'm glad to have you today, so ask away, and I'll tell you everything I know."

"Everyone in the Ghost Realm possesses spiritual power, but the strength varies. Spiritual guides feed on the spirits of heaven and earth, so how do ordinary Ghost Realm inhabitants enhance their spiritual power?! Shouldn't those spiritual kings be born kings?!" Ying Li asked. She truly couldn't understand why the Ghost Realm was so special.

"In the Ghost Realm, there are blood springs. Those who wish to cultivate spiritual power use these springs to enhance their abilities. Although there are many blood springs, ordinary people cannot enter them to improve their spiritual power; a slight mishap could result in their bodies exploding and dying. Generally, people enhance their spiritual power through the red blood spring grass that grows beside the blood springs. It's the same principle as the spiritual herbs in your Spirit Realm, except that our Ghost Realm is not as complicated. To enhance spiritual power, you must have blood spring grass; nothing else is needed. Some evil spirits will consume people from the Spirit Realm to replenish their strength, but this is only a minority; most spirits will not."

"Wars are rare in the Ghost Realm, but the Spirit Realm people covet its unique advantages, which is why the war between the Spirit and Ghost Realms is so frequent. However, with the Demon Ridge, even if we stop fighting, the Spirit Realm won't invade the Ghost Realm. But you Spirit Realm people seem to have gone too far in your ambition to dominate. In recent years, you've secretly murdered many spiritual power masters, using the Bone Rings to enter the Ghost Realm and plunder. Although the Ghost Realm people disdain the Bone Rings, their strength is indeed no match for them, hence their deep hatred for the Spirit Realm people. By the way, you Spirit Realm people also fabricated a legend about entering the Ghost Realm to find Bone Rings to bring the dead back to life, attracting a large number of unfortunate people whose clans were slaughtered to enter the Ghost Realm in droves. The Demon Ridge has become a death trap for those unfortunate people, and it has also provided the best place for the Spirit Realm villains to kill and silence them."

The Winter Prince spoke, his face filled with disdain, glancing contemptuously at Ying Li's face. He repeated, "Therefore, you'd better get rid of the Spirit Realm's constitution as soon as possible. Otherwise, even if you're treated as an honored guest in the Ghost Realm, you'll still be looked down upon. Also, your spiritual power is too weak right now. Don't think you're so great just because you were able to reverse the great array I set up in the Medicine Spring. You're using Spirit Realm techniques, those inferior spells. If it weren't for your Bone Ring and Spirit Devouring Stone, what do you think you are?! Once you shed this Spirit Realm blood, without spiritual power, you'll be like a naked body, and you'll become a laughing stock in the Ghost Realm! Do you understand?! Ying Li?!"

After speaking, the Winter Prince patted Ying Li's slightly cool cheek, his lips curving upwards in a wide smile, his eyes full of laughter, as if the sinister indifference he had just displayed was an illusion.

Ying Li looked up at him earnestly, and after a long while, smiled, saying, "Ying Li naturally understands, thank you for your guidance, Master." Her voice was firm and powerful, not at all intimidated by the Winter Prince's imposing manner. After smiling, the muscles at the corner of Ying Li's mouth twitched, and her eyes instantly turned indifferent. She said, "But you must also understand one thing: I work for you only for freedom and power. Don't expect anything else. Even if you do, I, Ying Li, will not do anything for you! Do you understand, Master?"

The Winter Prince and Ying Li stared at each other, the murderous intent in his eyes gradually surfacing, as if a single glance could tear Ying Li to pieces. Fu Cheng pulled on Ying Li's arm with a slight force, but Ying Li did not back down at all. Her eyes were filled with a gentle smile, like a general in battle. She stared at the Winter Prince, and after a long while, the Winter Prince clapped his hands and laughed. Ying Li laughed along with him, her spine straight, showing no fear whatsoever.

"How old are you?! What a tough nut to crack!"

"Seventeen years old. In a few months, Ying Li will be eighteen."

"Oh?! She's clearly just a little girl, yet her gaze is so fierce! Alright, go find Tie Zhong and get the Qilin Pill, I'm tired." Prince Dong said, then waved his hand, signaling Ying Li to leave on her own.

Ying Li nodded, glanced at the Winter Prince's feigned sleep, and then smiled as he left the Buddhist building.

"Master, she's far too arrogant, daring to speak to you like that. Should we tamper with the Qilin Pill and let her taste the pain?"

Standing atop the seven-story Buddhist pavilion, Prince Dong watched Ying Li's departing figure, shook his head, and said, "She knows her limits. She knows how not to arouse my suspicion and how to benefit herself. However, she's too young and can't always hide her true intentions. What's with this Qilin Pill? As long as she releases the evil influence, you'll know whether she's loyal or treacherous. Do as I say, and do it as soon as possible."

The man leaned closer, listened to the Winter Prince's words, a smile on his face, and showered him with flattery. He hurriedly began to make the arrangements as the Winter Prince had instructed. A bloodbath awaited Ying Li ahead.

“Ying Li, this is too risky. If we’re not careful here, the Winter Prince won’t trust you, and you’ll always be in danger here.” Fu Cheng pulled Ying Li to a secluded spot and whispered, his voice filled with unconcealed worry.

"The Winter Prince has never believed me. For such a momentous matter, someone who has fought against Emperor Xi for so many years wouldn't easily trust me. No matter how eager he is for quick success, he still has his brain. He wants me to enter the Medicine Spring only because he knows that even if I enter the Medicine Spring, I won't instantly become a Spirit Lord and won't pose any threat to him. It also lets me know that I can't do anything without him. From now on, he will keep pushing me until the day I help him complete his great undertaking. That undertaking is too heavy a burden. Judging from his appearance, the future is full of dangers. I'm afraid my future is bleak."

"Even so, you still want to do it?! Are you out of your mind?! I told you back at the Fu Family Manor, never be stubborn, or you'll regret it, you'll end up like..."

"Like whom?!" Ying Li retorted. Fu Cheng was suspicious; his reaction was far too intense, unlike that of a master illusionist! Judging from the Winter Prince's indulgence of Fu Cheng, it was clear that Fu Cheng was a very special person in the Ghost Realm. Yet, Fu Cheng had repeatedly lost his composure in front of her. What was the reason behind this?!

“Fu Cheng, who did you just say I resemble?!” Ying Li asked stubbornly.

Fu Cheng's face paled, and he let out a long sigh, as if that sigh had aged him ten years instantly. His eyes were dark, and a helpless smile appeared on his lips. "Like A-Zao, with your stubbornness, for the sake of a shameful descendant of the Spirit Realm, you will end up like A-Zao, doomed to eternal damnation!!!"