Starting as a Grandmaster, all of my cultivation techniques are at max level.

When Xia Jin entered the side hall, he saw Jiang Rou looking at him with a strange expression, while Leng Yuexi, sitting next to her, had a smile on her face.

"What's wrong with you two?" Xia Jin felt a little uncomfortable being stared at. She sat down next to Leng Yuexi and looked at the two of them suspiciously.

Jiang Rou coughed lightly. "Your Highness Prince Jin, I really didn't expect... that my master... who used to hate all kinds of men so much, would ultimately have the problem stem from Prince Jin?"

"Uh." A hint of embarrassment flashed across Xia Jin's face. He subconsciously touched his nose and chuckled dryly. "Well... this is old news, let's not talk about it."

He was indeed in the wrong, and now that Leng Yuexi's disciple had pointed it out to him, even he felt somewhat embarrassed.

Seeing this, Jiang Rou said earnestly, "Prince Jin, I hope you will never betray my master again. Otherwise... even if I, Jiang Rou, am not strong enough, I will fight to the death to protect my master!"

Xia Jin quickly said seriously, "Don't worry, I can guarantee that!" As he spoke, his gaze involuntarily turned to Leng Yuexi beside him.

A hint of warmth flashed in Leng Yuexi's eyes as she quietly reached out and tightly grasped Xia Jin's hand.

"I believe Prince Jin's promise!" Jiang Rou breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh, right, my husband!" Leng Yuexi seemed to remember something and said softly, "Rou'er... after all, is the Princess of Fenglin. This time, with Fenglin surrendering, I, as her master, not only failed to help her, but instead..." She glanced at Xia Jin, her eyes filled with a hint of reproach.

"I only hope that you can promise me that after Fenglin surrenders to Daxia, you will treat the Fenglin royal family well and not make things difficult for Rou'er."

Xia Jin grasped her soft hand tightly in return and smiled. "Don't worry, since you are Yuexi's disciple, after Fenglin surrenders, the country's name can still be retained, and the Fenglin royal family will still govern the former territory of Fenglin. Fenglin is a vassal state of Great Xia. Normally, we will not interfere in Fenglin's affairs, but we will obey the orders of Great Xia in critical moments."

Upon hearing this, Leng Yuexi looked at Xia Jin with even more tenderness in her eyes.

Jiang Rou, standing to the side, was immediately relieved, her eyes lighting up.

This is already the best possible outcome! Although Fenglin has nominally become a vassal state, it is no different from before.

Moreover, it's possible that Feng Lin might actually benefit from this misfortune.

After all, the Prince Jin before him not only harbored great ambitions, but his strength was also unfathomable. With his master by his side, his momentum was already established, and unifying the Eastern Region was probably only a matter of time.

Feng Lin has submitted to the Great Xia Dynasty. As long as he behaves himself and lives peacefully in the Eastern Region, he will definitely be able to survive safely.

Thinking of this, Jiang Rou stood up and bowed deeply to Xia Jin, "On behalf of my father, the Emperor, and on behalf of the people, Rou'er thanks Prince Jin!"

Before Xia Jin could make a move, Leng Yuexi stood up first and helped Jiang Rou up, saying, "Rou'er, since we're family, there's no need to be so polite."

Jiang Rou stood up, remained silent for a moment, then looked up at Xia Jin. "King Jin, forgive my impertinence, but was your original plan to unify the entire Eastern Region after conquering Fenglin and Dayuan?"

Xia Jin's lips curled up slightly, making no attempt to conceal her ambition. "That's natural. Unification is the inevitable trend."

However, Jiang Rou and Leng Yuexi exchanged a glance and both gently shook their heads.

Jiang Rou sighed, her expression turning serious: "With Prince Jin's intervention, subduing Fenglin and neighboring Dayuan is naturally no problem. But to achieve the unification of the Eastern Region immediately... I'm afraid it's not feasible, at least not for the time being."

"Hmm?" Xia Jin frowned, looking at Jiang Rou. "Give me a reason!"

"Because if the Eastern Region wants to unify, the two great dynasties of the Central Region will never sit idly by!" Leng Yuexi chimed in, a rare hint of apprehension appearing in her eyes.

Jiang Rou nodded solemnly, "Master is absolutely right. With the various kingdoms of the Eastern Region keeping each other in check, the Central Region won't interfere. But if a powerful dynasty emerges that unifies the Eastern Region, they definitely won't stand idly by!"

A glint of light flashed in Xia Jin's eyes: "You mean... the Blazing Sun of the Central Region and the Great Qian Dynasty?"

"That's right." Leng Yuexi nodded.

"My lord, you may not know much about the Central Region. Its structure is completely different from that of the Eastern Region. In the Eastern Region, sects and dynasties coexist, and sects often even override the courts of various countries. But in the Central Region, the Lieyang and Daqian dynasties are truly the absolute hegemons who have the final say!"

"Both of them possess profound foundations and numerous powerful figures. Even a top sect like my Xuan Yin Sect in the Central Region must proceed with caution in their presence. If they were to interfere in the Eastern Region, then..."

Leng Yuexi didn't continue speaking, but looked at Xia Jin, afraid that Xia Jin would be hurt by her words.

However, Xia Jin's reaction was far beyond her expectations.

Xia Jin showed no fear whatsoever; instead, her lips curled up slightly, and her eyes revealed a hint of disdain.

"Hehehe, Blazing Sun? Great Qian?" Xia Jin chuckled, her gaze sweeping over Leng Yuexi and the other woman, before slowly asking, "Do you believe it or not?"

He extended his right index finger and gently gestured it in front of the two of them.

"One year. I only need one year."

"Let alone this mere Eastern Region, even those two so-called overlords of the Central Region, the Blazing Sun Dynasty and the Great Qian Dynasty..."

"...At that time, they will have to obediently kneel at my feet and submit to me!" Xia Jin's eyes became incredibly sharp, with stars seemingly swirling within them.

Leng Yuexi stared blankly at the domineering man before her, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a strange light, and a flutter rose in her heart.

However, unlike Leng Yuexi, Jiang Rou suddenly frowned when she looked at the domineering Xia Jin.

She wondered if Xia Jin's words were a bit too arrogant.

The two great dynasties of the Central Region have stood for thousands of years, and there are more than ten Divine Realm beings stronger than Master. How can you shake these two great dynasties?

Difficult! Extremely difficult!

Perhaps Xia Jin can do it in the future, but she doesn't think Xia Jin will be able to do it a year from now.

Xia Jin naturally noticed the change in her eyes.

Xia Jin calmly looked at Jiang Rou and said indifferently, "It seems you still don't trust me."

Jiang Rou's heart skipped a beat, and she was about to explain when Xia Jin continued, "It's alright. Seeing is believing. Tomorrow, I will show you both something. I believe that after seeing it, you will understand that what I said is true."

"Oh? Husband, what is it that makes you so confident?" Leng Yuexi's curiosity was piqued, and her eyes suddenly brightened.

Xia Jin simply smiled mysteriously and didn't explain further: "It's a secret for now; you'll know tomorrow!"

"Please trouble the Princess to prepare a private room for me. I need to make some preparations."

Jiang Rou suppressed her doubts.

"Prince Jin, please come with me."