845 Long River Dragon Marquis Kamiza Arata Mirai's Surprise Attack!

In Li Yan's eyes, Zhang Guangmu had already displayed the bearing and ambition of a true lord. With outstanding talents emerging under his command, he was someone worth pledging himself to.

Setting emotion aside, whether in martial strength, strategy, foundations, or talent reserves, Tianyan was at an absolute disadvantage compared with Changhe.

If that was the case, why insist on making an enemy of him?

"Changhe's forces have already squeezed Tianyan's room for survival, and time isn't on my side either. There's almost nowhere left for me to make another move."

Li Yan smiled, his face filled with relief. "The struggle between us is like a game of Go."

"By the middle game, it had already developed into this situation."

"According to the rules, I can still struggle desperately, waste your time, consume your energy, and drag down your rate of development."

"But..."

"If I keep struggling, I'll only seem somewhat incapable of recognizing the situation and make things awkward for everyone."

At this, Li Yan stared at Zhang Guangmu and said sincerely, "I don't want to make a pointless sacrifice. I also want to preserve as much of East Continent's survivors' strength as possible."

"So..."

"I hereby declare that, starting today, Tianyan City and its thirteen surrounding vassal cities are officially joining Changhe!"

"I voluntarily relinquish my position as Lord of Tianyan City and hand it over to you."

Hearing this, Zhang Guangmu shook his head. "One statement from you is enough."

"You'll continue serving as Lord of Tianyan City in the future."

It was not that Zhang Guangmu trusted Li Yan all that much. After all, as a Subconscious Actor, the other man was merely a newcomer. He had only spent over two hundred years in the time cabin, learning all kinds of knowledge and skills, making him