Having lost a large territory, there was no denying that it had an impact on the NPC side. However, when Zhou Tian occupied those territories that the NPCs voluntarily ceded, he quickly discovered that his neighboring powers included not only NPCs but also, unexpectedly, the goblins.
Upon recognizing the situation, Zhou Tian instantly understood the intentions of the NPCs.
Undoubtedly, as long as Zhou Tian's objectives on this continent remained unchanged, any power bordering him would become his target for attack. While the NPCs bore grudges against Zhou Tian, it was uncertain whether Zhou Tian would invade NPC territory or goblin territory in the future.
Due to their jurisdiction bordering Zhou Tian's, the goblins would inevitably brace themselves for Zhou Tian's potential threat, hence leading to tensions and issues in their relationship.
