"So that's how it is."
Che Shidao nodded slightly, acknowledging the other's statement, then glanced at the numerous Divine Spirits.
Among the gods before him, quite a few were probably the unlucky ones whose divine power had fallen due to reductions in their domains and incense offerings.
Their eagerness to greet him was probably not just to show off in front of their new master, but more so to borrow his power to reclaim their lost territories and retrieve their lost power.
"As of now, my Taiping Dao has taken over the entire Youxin Country from the Qing Immortal Sect and has established a Dao Inheritance Sub-court here to protect all local beings.
Since you have chosen to stay, I shall not reject you but will generously accept you, allowing you to continue serving as gods in this place.
However, let me make this clear first.
If you respect my command, you shall follow my orders.
