Li could sense that this skeletal creature bore no hostility, but when he swept the area ahead with his spiritual sense, he found no trace of any presence.
"System, what's ahead?" Li immediately called upon the system. In truth, he had recently begun using it less and less. Only this way could he gradually stop relying on it.
But when it was time to use it, he still had to. Otherwise, how could he grow stronger quickly?
The system immediately replied, "There is indeed something ahead. My perception has been blocked. I recommend that you do not proceed."
Hearing this, Li nodded and followed the skeleton back.
Li no longer insisted on continuing forward. He was more interested in befriending this skeleton. If he heeded its warning, the skeleton's opinion of him should improve somewhat.
When they reached the edge of the swamp, the skeleton nodded at the zombie. The zombie then spoke, "After discussing it, we've decided not to eat you. For now, we can treat you as a companion."
Its voice sounded extremely strange, like two sheets of sandpaper rubbing against each other.
Li nodded lightly. "Where do you come from? Are you powerful beings sealed away because of this Absolute Island?"
The zombie continued, "The four of us are four of the Seven Kings of Hell. However..." As it spoke, it pointed at its own head. "When the four of us were suppressed by this island, we joined forces and broke free from the mental suppression. But we lost many of our memories, as well as most of our power."
Li finally understood. No wonder each of these four possessed intelligence far beyond what their appearances suggested. At that moment, the zombie pointed at itself. "My name is Yama. The skeleton is Pluton, the puppet is Hela,