The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 392 - 274 Requirements

Chapter 392: Chapter 274 Requirements

Li Yi’s words caused a stir at the banquet, as no one had expected that, with just a casual mention by Fan Wentian, the Master of the Fan Family, Li Yi would guess their true intentions. It seemed that Li Yi was not merely a Martial Artist addicted to Cultivation as they had previously thought; his intelligence was equally extraordinary.

Perhaps it was because of his personal strength that his intelligence had not been revealed before.

In fact, as an Evolver, although there might be differences in personality, when it comes to intellect, the brains of Evolvers are exceedingly functional.

After their motives were exposed, the crowd no longer hid their intentions and spoke openly.

Zhao Mingyue, an elder of the Zhao Family, said, "The world has long suffered from the ghost gods collecting lifespan, causing millions of commoners to die young. We, the great families, are controlled by the ghost gods and have no power to resist, because for a thousand years not one of us has produced a strong individual at the Dharma Manifestation Realm. To confront the ghost gods, only someone like Mr. Li, who comes from another realm, could have a chance. If Mr. Li is willing to resolve this matter, once the ghost gods are destroyed, our families are willing to recognize Mr. Li as our leader and jointly govern the world."

After finishing, he bowed with a fist and pledged earnestly.

They thought that talking about the wellbeing of the commoners, the state, and reputation would move Li Yi, but he simply chuckled lightly, "If I destroy the ghost gods, this world will still belong to you families. And concerning the commoners of the Four Seas and Eight Continents... without the ghost gods, would your family’s Yin Gods stop collecting lifespan? It’s merely a case of the Emperor’s seat rotating, this year it’s my family’s turn."

"As for the so-called joint ruler of the world, at best it’s just an empty title. How long can I stay in the Four Seas and Eight Continents? What use would I have for such an empty name?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Mingyue’s face showed a touch of embarrassment.

Although they all knew this deep down, being bluntly called out by Li Yi was still somewhat awkward.

"Mr. Li, you are a smart man. You can hide some things from others, but not from you. But Mr. Li, you must also know that we are indeed sincere; otherwise, we wouldn’t dare to hold this banquet. If this matter leaks and is known by the ghost gods, our four great families will suffer," said Fan Wentian earnestly.

"Mr. Li, your Cultivation progress is astonishing, and you’ve crossed worlds. Your future achievements are immeasurable. Perhaps the ghost gods pose a threat to you now, but in a few years’ time, I believe breaking through the Dharma Manifestation Realm would be as simple as a flick of a finger for you."

"That is true," Li Yi nodded slightly, acknowledging Fan Wentian’s words.

Fan Wentian continued, "Let me not mince words then. If Mr. Li is willing to take on this matter, after today, our four great families will support Mr. Li with the full strength of our clans. Should you need anything, as long as we are able, we will not refuse. With Mr. Li’s talent and the resources of the four great families, your strength is sure to advance by leaps and bounds. In due time, dealing with the ghost gods will be a trivial matter for Mr. Li. Afterward, we four great families will still honor Mr. Li as our leader. Should you need us in the future, just say the word, and we will not decline."

"That sounds good, but what do you ask for?" Li Yi thought for a moment and then asked.

At this point, Meng Que, an elder of the Meng Family at the Gang Refining Realm, said gravely, "Our request is simple. After today, only the four great families will remain out of the eight, with each family controlling two continents, sharing the world with Mr. Li. If strong individuals at the Dharma Manifestation Realm emerge in the future, we hope Mr. Li will not obstruct."

"So it is. You wish to divide up the other four great families and take their place, becoming the new Ghost God Families and ruling forever?" At this moment, Li Yi understood.

Such great gains would indeed be worth their gamble.

If they won, these four great families would become the real emperors and never perish. If they lost... at worst, they would just spend some resources. Although it would be a loss, it would not shake their foundations. By any calculation, it was a win.

"Mr. Li, you’ve misunderstood. It’s not that the four great families would rule forever, but that the families would govern the world together with you, with Mr. Li still as the joint ruler of the Four Seas and Eight Continents," said Qi He, an elder of the Qi Family.

Li Yi, however, laughed heartily and said, "When I first met my master Zhao Ge, he told me that I had exceptional talent and that if I practiced martial arts, I would be invincible in the Four Seas and Eight Continents in a few years, and even have the chance to ascend to the throne and be worshiped by ghost gods. I thought he was joking, but now it seems there really is an opportunity."

"Mr. Li, does that mean you agree?" Just then, Fan Ruyu’s gentle voice appropriately sounded, inquiring on behalf of everyone.

A question from a beautiful woman always seemed less abrupt.

Li Yi’s laughter quickly stopped, and he fixed his gaze on the crowd, "Mutually beneficial cooperation; I have no reason to refuse this matter. I can exterminate the ghost gods for you, and your four great families can rule the eight continents forever, but I have one condition. If you agree, we shall drink to our hearts’ content today. If you disagree, I will leave now. You can pretend we never met. How things turn out in the future will be down to our own abilities."

"What is Mr. Li’s condition? Please tell us," Fan Wentian asked eagerly and excitedly.

The others immediately became tense.

Li Yi stated earnestly, "After I kill the ghost gods, the collection of lifespan must stop."

Upon hearing this, the faces of everyone at the banquet changed at once.

Truth be told, this request was not excessive, yet it left them unable to agree.

Their plans for today, and breaking the scheme of the ghost gods, was for what purpose? It was for long governance and immortality. If the collection of lifespan ceased, their family’s Yin Gods would die, the strong would grow old, and all their accumulated power would vanish into smoke.