The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 548 - 390: Constraints and Strengthening

Chapter 548: Chapter 390: Constraints and Strengthening

"May I ask Mr. Li, what is the outcome of this battle?"

At this moment, Fan Family Master, Fan Wentian, cautiously inquired. Although they already knew that Li Yi had won this battle, they couldn’t help wanting to understand some inside details, such as why the Ghost God Dharma suddenly collapsed, why the ghost soldiers outside the city retreated, and why there were still several ghost gods that were not exterminated.

However, he didn’t dare to ask these questions directly, only beating around the bush.

Li Yi glanced at the people from the four great families and then said, "I eliminated fourteen out of eighteen ghost gods, left four ghost gods to serve and work for me. From today onwards, there will be no more ghost gods ruling the world. According to the previous agreement, the land of the eight states will belong to you four great families, but the premise is that you can defeat the other four great families. I have fulfilled my promise to you."

The four family heads were simultaneously shocked and delighted upon hearing this, but a trace of concern appeared in their hearts afterward.

With four ghost gods still remaining, what would happen if they were to settle accounts in the future?

Yet, the heads of the four families felt as if Li Yi had intentionally spared these few ghost gods.

"Don’t think I don’t know what you are thinking. The Four Seas and Eight Continents are not solely owned by your four great families. I can raise you up as well as bring you down. I will leave a few ghost gods to keep an eye on you. If you manage the land of the Eight States well and ensure the people live peacefully and happily, the words ’Eternal Rule of Eight States’ will forever be associated with your four families. However, if you commit misdeeds, wreak havoc, and accumulate evil deeds, I think the Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall of my master might very well become the new noble family."

Li Yi’s silver vertical pupils stared at them with a warning tone.

The family heads were startled and their expressions changed rapidly as they hurriedly said, "We dare not, Mr. Li, we will govern the Eight States with all our heart and justly; even if our family disciples commit crimes, they must also be punished and never allowed to commit misdeeds."

"Without the ghost gods, maybe this world will be like my world, with dynasties changing and history cycling," Li Yi said. "I do not distrust your words, but I do not trust human nature. I came to this world and naturally have to do something meaningful. If there are no more ghost gods, this world may become more chaotic, and next I would have to deal with you four great families."

The people shivered, feeling tremendous pressure.

With this statement made, they must be more diligent in governing their territories in the future, otherwise, if chaos occurs, it could indeed be possible for Li Yi to eliminate them, considering even millennia-old ghost gods were obliterated in a single day; how would their families amount to anything?

"Mr. Li, I swear, after taking over the land of two states, I will definitely make the people of these two states live in peace and happiness. If I break this oath, may my clan be exterminated and I die," Fan Family Master Fan Wentian gritted his teeth and made a vicious oath at this time.

Seeing this, the other three family heads also clenched their teeth and made vows: "We too, if we do not govern well the land of two states, the same extermination and death shall befall us."

They had thought it through.

Since it was about Eternal Rule of Eight States, the land of two states was their own. To sustain their legacy, they must manage it well. To exploit the people and act tyrannically was not a long-term plan, so they simply made a vicious oath to bind their clan members and set a rule for future family heads to prevent them from treading the path towards destruction.

"I hope you will live up to your words," Li Yi withdrew his gaze and then said, "Now the matter is settled, the family heads can rest assured to go back, and don’t forget what you promised me."

"We dare not forget, with no ghost gods, collecting life’s span stops from today. If any ghosts engage in such acts, we, the four great families, will jointly execute them," the four family heads hurriedly stated.

"Very well, please," Li Yi gestured.

The four family heads, along with twenty top martial artists, bowed in respect and then respectfully exited the mansion. As they left and looked back at the simple mansion with the words "Li Mansion" hung above, it felt like a great mountain pressing down on their hearts, making it hard to breathe.

Sanyang City, seemingly small, after tonight, will undoubtedly be respected by the entire world.

Li Yi watched them leave, then casually waved his hand and closed the mansion door.

"It’s rather a bargain for these four great families," at this moment Master Zhao Ge couldn’t help but remark.

With the ghost gods exterminated, Li Yi reaped little while the four great families eternally ruled the Eight States, truly enviable.

Li Yi said, "Master, there’s really no need to be concerned about these things here. If I’m attached to this little power and status, I’ll only be trapped in the Four Seas and Eight Continents. This is not the result I want to see. That’s why I only took Sanyang City and the surrounding two hundred li of land. Too many external possessions would only shackle me."

"Makes sense, power truly corrupts. A martial artist should not be immersed in it; otherwise, the edge of the fist is lost along with its sharpness. In the Four Seas and Eight Continents, having a fist means having power. As long as your strength, Meng De, is in place, the land of the Eight States can be taken at any moment; the four great families are merely overseeing it," Zhao Ge was enlightened by this and immediately said.

"Master, I can only stay here for a short time, and I am leaving today," Li Yi said next."

"Leaving today? Brother, why the rush? Why not stay a few more days?" Zhao Qian hurried over and anxiously said: "Last time, big brother, you promised me once I become a Refining Realm martial artist, you’d take me to see other realms. Perhaps this time, I could accompany you? Also, Rong Niang and Shou Hou wish to visit your hometown too."