"What condition?" the Tianyuan City Lord asked.
"I don't want to take part in Tianyuan City's day-to-day affairs," Lin Feng said. "I only want to focus on cultivation and improving my strength. If Tianyuan City is in danger, I'll lend a hand. I don't like scheming against others, nor do I want to get embroiled in power struggles."
The Tianyuan City Lord nodded. "Very well. I agree. From today onward, you are a Guest Elder of Tianyuan City. I'll have someone arrange accommodations and cultivation resources for you. You can live in Tianyuan City or return to the Azure Profound Sect. It's up to you."
Lin Feng cupped his fists. "Thank you, City Lord."
He left the study and returned to his quarters. Lying on his bed, he gazed at the moon outside the window, unable to fall asleep for a long time.
The Central Region had been unified, but he knew this was only a temporary calm. A greater storm still lay ahead. The Tianyuan City Lord's ambitions would not stop here. He might expand farther afield—the Eastern Region, Western Region, Southern Region, Northern Region, or even places beyond the Heavenly Profound Realm. When that time came, another wind of blood and rain of gore would sweep through the land.
News of the Central Region's unification soon spread throughout the Heavenly Profound Realm.
The forces of the four great regions—the Eastern Region, Western Region, Southern Region, and Northern Region—were all closely watching the changes in the Central Region. Some rejoiced, while others worried. Those on good terms with the Tianyuan City Lord rejoiced; those who had crossed him in the past worried.
After unifying the Central Region, the Tianyuan City Lord's strength had grown enormously. If he chose to expand, all four other regions would face a threat. For