On the eleventh day, he finally saw the edge of the Heavenly Profound Realm. The invisible barrier remained, radiating a faint golden glow, but it was far dimmer than it had been a year ago. The Tianyuan Grand Formation had consumed too much energy and had yet to recover fully.
In some places, the golden glow had vanished entirely, exposing the gray, hazy barrier beneath. Worry stirred in Lin Feng's heart. If the Heavenly Demon Emperor attacked now, could the Tianyuan Grand Formation hold him off?
He channeled his chaos power, passed through the barrier, and entered the Heavenly Profound Realm.
The spiritual energy in the Heavenly Profound Realm was still far denser than in Heaven Beyond Heaven. Lin Feng drew a deep breath, feeling his mind clear and his spirit brighten. The fatigue of days of travel was swept away.
He got his bearings and flew toward Tianyuan City. Tianyuan City was the heart of the Central Region, and the Tianyuan City Lord was its strongest man. He needed to know what had happened over the past year. Along the way, he saw countless cities and villages, some flourishing, others in decline, but all functioning normally. It seemed the Heavenly Demon Emperor had not come yet.
Half a day later, he arrived at Tianyuan City.
Tianyuan City was even more prosperous than it had been a year ago. The cracks and holes in its walls had been repaired, and the runes on them had been carved anew, radiating a faint golden glow. Those runes were densely packed, layered upon layer, and even more intricate than before.
There were many new faces in the city, all disciples transferred from the various sects. Dressed in robes of every color, some patrolled, some trained, and others traded.
After unifying the Central Region,