After the Skyfall

Chapter 391 Constraint and Growth

"May I ask, Master Li, what was the outcome of this battle?"

At this time, Fan Wentian, the head of the Fan family, asked cautiously. Although they already knew that Li Yi won the battle, they still couldn't help but want to know some inside information, such as why the ghost and god images suddenly collapsed, why the ghost soldiers outside the city retreated, and why there were still a few ghosts and gods that had not been killed?

But he didn't dare to ask these questions directly and could only ask indirectly.

Li Yi glanced at the people from the four great families, and then said, "I have killed fourteen of the eighteen ghosts and gods, leaving four ghosts and gods to work for me. From today on, there will be no more ghosts and gods ruling the world. According to the previous agreement, the eight states will belong to you four great families, but the premise is that you can take down the other four great families. I have fulfilled my promise to you."

The four family heads were surprised and happy when they heard this, but then a hint of worry appeared in their hearts.

There are still four ghosts and gods still alive. What should we do if they are to be settled in the future?
However, the four family heads felt that these ghosts and gods seemed to be left behind as if Li Yi deliberately did not kill them?
"Don't think I don't know what you are thinking. The four seas and eight continents are not exclusive to your four great families. I can help you up, but I can also beat you down. I will leave a few ghosts and gods to watch over you. If you can govern the eight states well and let the people live and work in peace, the words "Eternal Governance of the Eight States" will always be on the heads of your four great families. If you commit crimes, take human lives lightly, and commit all kinds of evil, I think my master's Zhao's martial arts school may not be able to become a new family."

Li Yi stared at them with his silver vertical pupils, with a hint of warning in his eyes.

Several family heads were shocked, their faces suddenly changed, and they hurriedly said, "We dare not, we dare not, Master Li, we will do our best to govern the eight states, and we will be fair and just. Even if our disciples of the aristocratic families commit crimes, they will be punished, and we will never do evil."

"Without the constraints of ghosts and gods, perhaps this world will be like my world, with dynasties changing and history repeating itself." Li Yi said, "It's not that I don't believe in you, but I don't believe in human nature. I came to this world and naturally I have to do something. If there are no ghosts and gods, this world will be even more chaotic. My next step will be to take action against your four great families."

Several people shuddered, and the pressure suddenly doubled.

After saying this, they must be more careful in governing their subordinates in the future, otherwise if there is trouble one day, they may really be destroyed by Li Yi. After all, ghosts and gods that have existed for thousands of years can be destroyed in a day, so what does their family count for?
"Mr. Li, I swear that after I take over the two states, I will make sure the people of the two states can live and work in peace. If I break this oath, my entire clan will be exterminated and I will die." At this time, Fan Wentian, the head of the Fan family, gritted his teeth and swore a poisonous oath.

The other three family heads also gritted their teeth and swore: "We are the same. If we fail to govern the two states, our clan will be destroyed and we will die."

They thought it through.

Since they are the eight states under permanent rule, two of them belong to them. If they want to pass on their legacy, they must take good care of them. If they bully the people and act tyrannically, this is not a long-term solution. So they simply swear a poisonous oath to restrain their clansmen and set rules for future heads of the family to avoid going down the path of destruction in the future.

"I hope you can keep your word." Li Yi retracted his gaze and said, "Now that the matter is over, the heads of the families can go back with peace of mind. Don't forget what you promised me."

"Don't forget. Ghosts and gods are no longer around. The matter of collecting longevity will stop from today. If any ghost does this again, we, the four great families, will kill it together." The four family heads said hurriedly.

"Very good, please come in." Li Yi gestured.

The four family heads, together with the twenty top warriors behind them, all clasped their fists and bowed, then respectfully left the mansion. After they left, they looked back at the words "Li Mansion" hanging on the wall of this not-so-impressive mansion, and it was like a mountain pressing down on their hearts, making it a little hard to breathe.

The seemingly small Sanyang City will surely be respected by the world after tonight.

After Li Yi watched them leave, he waved his hand and closed the door.

"It's a good deal for the four major families." At this moment, Master Zhao Ge couldn't help but sigh.

The ghosts and gods were destroyed, and Li Yi gained little. However, the four great families ruled the eight states forever, which was truly enviable.

Li Yi said: "Master, there is no need to think about the little things here. If you are attached to this little power and status, you will only be trapped in the four seas and eight continents. This is not the result I want to see, so I only want Sanyang City and the surrounding two hundred miles of land. If you have too many material things, they will become shackles that shackle you."

"That makes sense. Power is the most corrupting thing. Martial artists should not indulge in it. Otherwise, their fists will lose their sharpness. In the world, having fists means having power. As long as you have the strength, Meng De, you can take the eight states at any time. The four great families are just managing them on a temporary basis." Zhao Ge was enlightened by this and said immediately.

"Master, I can only stay here for a short time this time. I have to leave today." Li Yi then said.

"Leaving today? Brother, are you in such a hurry? Why don't you stay a few more days?" Zhao Qian hurried over and said, "Brother, you promised me last time that you would take me across the border to have a look after I become a martial artist in the Lianqiao realm. How about I go with you this time? By the way, Rong Niang and Shou Hou also want to visit your hometown."

Zhao Ge, who was standing by, said nothing and acquiesced to his daughter's behavior.

Li Yi sighed and said, "My hometown is not peaceful. The sky is about to fall. Perhaps many people will die in this catastrophe. The powerful ones are scrambling to cross the border and leave. They don't want to stay in that world. This time I came to the four seas and eight continents to destroy ghosts and gods to prepare a way out for myself, so that I can take my relatives and friends back to the four seas and eight continents."

"what?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

What kind of catastrophe? Even a strong man like Li Yi who could kill ghosts and gods with his fists and overwhelm eight states had to flee with his family?

"Meng De, it shouldn't be that serious." Zhao Ge said with some disbelief.

He felt that with Li Yi's strength, he could be considered a strong man no matter where he was.

Li Yi said: "Master, I have said before that my world is full of powerful people, dangers are lurking everywhere, and powerful enemies emerge one after another. Some places even catch dragons for food, and gods are buried there. In short, if you are not careful, the world will be destroyed. There are so many dangers that it is impossible to explore. My strength is nothing there. It is already good enough to be able to protect myself."

“Brother, you should quickly bring your relatives and friends to Sanyang City. You can live with us in the future and won’t have to face so many dangers anymore.” Zhao Qian said, with a hint of anticipation in her beautiful eyes.

"Yes, senior brother, the world is relatively peaceful. Now that the ghosts and gods have been destroyed, it is good to live here." Rong Niang on the side also spoke softly.

Li Yi looked at the rising sun, his silver eyes sparkling, and said calmly: "Many times, retreating will not bring peace. The Tianqing incident affected too many people, and peace may not last forever in all the world."

"The energy of the universe here is too thin. If I stay here for too long, my strength will decline and my body will degenerate. If a powerful enemy crosses over one day in the future, will I be destroyed like the ghosts and gods today? Replaced? Master, and my junior sisters and brothers, will they also be liquidated?"

"The weak cannot determine their own destiny. Only the strong can choose their future."

Li Yi said this, turned around and looked at a few people, then smiled and said: "Although I really want to eat yellow sheep meat, practice boxing, and travel around with you every day, I also have a lot of important things to do, and I can't stop now."

"In that case, Meng De, then your master will go across the border with you to fight against the enemy together." Zhao Ge's eyes flashed with brilliance at this moment: "Your master also wants to see that big world where there are so many strong people. The martial arts in the four seas and eight continents are almost coming to an end. Maybe your master can open up a new way. Being trapped here and living like this for the rest of his life is not what your master wants." "Big Brother, I will go with you too." The skinny monkey jumped out from somewhere and said with a firm attitude.

"Big Brother, Junior Sister and I will go with you." Rong Niang said without hesitation.

Not only them, other core disciples of Zhao's Martial Arts School also expressed their willingness to follow Li Yi across the border to meet the enemy, without fear of life or death.

Li Yi said: "Master, and fellow apprentices, I am glad that you want to help me, but this kind of catastrophe that overturns the heaven and earth cannot be resisted by human power, and your strength is still weak. If you want to make a difference, you must at least reach the realm of practicing spirit."

"Meng De, you said that the energy in the universe is thin, and we cannot evolve, so we can only practice martial arts. Maybe after going to your world, everyone will start practicing and their strength will improve by leaps and bounds, and then we may be able to accomplish something." Zhao Ge said.

Li Yi nodded and said, "Master, what you said makes sense. I have thought of a way that may make up for the lack of cosmic energy in the four seas and eight continents."

Then he took out a genetic potion from the storage device.

"This is the genetic potion I got from other worlds. After it is injected into the body, the body will continue to transform and evolve. Combined with martial arts training, you will achieve extraordinary things in the future." Li Yi then briefly talked about the advantages of genetic warriors and the dangers of using genetic potions.

But when he finished speaking, everyone was shocked again.

"Is there any way in the world to become stronger without hard training, just by eating and sleeping?" Zhao Ge was stunned. He felt that his cognition was overturned again.

This is not just a genetic potion, it's a miracle drug.

Li Yi said: "I estimated that those below the Refining Qi Realm cannot bear the pain of gene awakening and will die from physical collapse. Those above the Refining Qi Realm may be able to give it a try."

The warriors from all over the world are not as physically fit as the people on Earth who have practiced cultivation, so they are subject to greater restrictions in using genetic potions, and they must reach the level of practicing orifices to resist the side effects. However, this restriction is useless for Zhao Ge, Shou Hou, Rong Niang, and Zhao Qian, because they themselves have opened up their psychics and are evolvers, with stronger physiques than ordinary warriors.

"In that case, let me try it first." Zhao Ge took the genetic potion, studied it briefly, and then injected it directly into his arm.

As a master, he has to set an example and try to become a genetic warrior for other disciples.

Li Yi did not stop him when he saw this, because his master was already a martial artist at the Gang Realm, and with his level of evolution at the Psychic Realm, there would be no problem with genetic awakening.

In less than an hour, Zhao Ge will become a martial artist who practices the three methods.

But soon.

However, Zhao Ge opened his eyes, his whole body trembled, and he could not help but scream out in pain. His energy and blood could not be controlled, and it turned into a stream of energy that rippled out, causing several core disciples of the martial arts hall nearby to retreat one after another.

"Brother, I hope Daddy is okay." Zhao Qian immediately became worried.

"It's just a little pain, it'll be fine." Li Yi said calmly: "If there is a problem, I will help."

Zhao Ge, the indomitable traditional old warrior, endured pain for nearly half an hour before his genetic awakening was finally completed. His whole body was shaking and sweating, as if he had been tortured, but he stood still from beginning to end and did not fall to the ground and struggle because of the pain.

"Meng, Meng De, has this been considered as a successful awakening for your master?" he asked in a trembling voice.

"Master, it's over. This is a stage that you must go through to become a genetic warrior. It will be fine once you pass it. Now Master, feel if there are any changes in yourself?" Li Yi nodded.

At this moment, Zhao Ge found that his body felt an indescribable hunger, but the strange thing was that his energy and blood were constantly growing stronger, and his physique became stronger again. Even his five senses became much sharper.

Unbelievable.

I didn't expect that I would have such a big change in less than half an hour.

"I feel that my body's potential has increased again. It turns out that a warrior's potential can be further explored after reaching this level. It's like a treasure, and there are always surprises." Zhao Ge exclaimed.

After he started studying concurrently, he realized how insignificant he was before.

At the same level, a martial artist at the Gang Realm would be defeated within three moves in front of him.

If you continue to practice, the gap will only get bigger.

Moreover, after becoming physically strong, he is not afraid of fierce battles at all. No matter how many people there are, if he cannot defeat them, they will just come to die. Unlike before, a martial artist who has practiced Qigong could be slowly worn down to death by a group of experts who have practiced blood training and are armed with strong bows and crossbows.

"Big Brother, I also want to be a genetic warrior." Skinny Monkey said shamelessly at this moment. He also wanted to make progress and didn't want to fall behind.

Li Yi was very happy and threw him a gene potion: "Take it. I have a lot of this stuff. I will leave some for Master before I leave. As long as they are disciples who have reached the Qigong realm and are trustworthy, they can use it. Since our Zhao family martial arts school has been rebuilt, we naturally want to be the strongest and cannot be outdone by the major families."

"Zhao Qian, Rong Niang, you should also awaken your genes. However, it is inconvenient for our daughters to be outside, so please come inside and use it."

He handed over two more genetic potions.

Zhao Qian nodded after taking it, then took Rong Niang to a room, injected the genetic potion, and began to awaken into a genetic warrior.

Li Yi was not stingy with these resources, as he needed the Zhao family martial arts school to be strong enough throughout the world.

(End of this chapter)