Ling Yi Building, top-floor reception room:
"Shifeng, it sure isn't easy for this old man to meet with you. I've had to wait for two whole days." Duan Hanshan teased Shi Feng as he sat on the sofa and took a sip of tea. As usual, Shi Feng was just a passerby.
Although Duan Hanshan was joking around, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
This was because Shifeng gave him a different feeling. However, he couldn't pinpoint what was different about him.
In God's Domain, Shifeng felt as deep as the ocean. Now, Shifeng still felt as vast and calm as the ocean. However, Duan Hanshan couldn't help but feel as if a storm was brewing. It was as if the peace that had lain dormant for many years was about to erupt.
Duan Hanshan even felt a faint sense of danger when he looked at Shifeng. This feeling was vague, and he couldn't quite pinpoint it.
However, Shifeng himself didn't notice this change at all.
After getting promoted to Tier 4 and exiting the virtual gaming cabin, he only felt that his mind was slightly sharper than before. Aside from that, there were no other changes.
Shifeng was inwardly surprised by this change. Unlike in the past, when certain breakthroughs had caused his brain to run out of energy and his body to become extremely exhausted, his body was in excellent condition. On the contrary, he no longer felt as weak as before.
"Elder Duan, you jest. It wasn't easy for me to leave God's Domain," Shifeng said, chuckling. Chuckling, Shi Feng explained, "May I know why Elder Duan has come all the way to Zero Wing's headquarters?"
As the representative of the Azure Chamber of Commerce's Duan Family, Duan Hanshan's status was no less than that of a super-first-rate Guild's Guild Leader.
No matter how one looked at it, it shouldn't be possible for a Guild Leader like Azure to train a newcomer. This was especially true for a superpower like the Azure Chamber of Commerce. The Azure Chamber of Commerce's main focus was on commerce, and it needed to gather information at all times.
"Guild Leader Shi, you sure are straightforward. Unlike the Guild Leaders of other superpowers," Duan Hanshan said, chuckling. "However, I'm the same as you on this point."
"Then I'll be frank. Actually, I'm not here for the guild's newbies' training. I'm here for something else. In fact, this matter might even have something to do with Ling Yi."
"Something big that has something to do with Ling Yi?" Shifeng couldn't help but be curious. "I wonder what Elder Duan is talking about?"
The major events that Duan Hanshan spoke of were definitely major events that would affect the various superpowers. However, Shi Feng had heard Liang Jing's reports about major events in God's Domain recently.
However, according to Liang Jing, other than the major system upgrade, there were no other major events in God's Domain.
"You should know what happened to Ling Yi's former ally, the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion, right?" Duan Hanshan suddenly asked.
"I do. The three Pavilion Masters of the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion have disappeared. Even their trusted aides have disappeared. Until now, there has been no news at all." Shifeng nodded.
The disappearance of the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion's three Pavilion Masters had caused a commotion among the various superpowers. Shi Feng had asked Mu Lingsha to investigate the matter, but even now, she hadn't found anything.
"The matter I'm talking about is related to the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion," Duan Hanshan said. His expression suddenly turned serious when he mentioned the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion. "Last night, the Guild Leader and Vice Guild Leaders of the super-first-rate Guild Nine-star Family disappeared …"
"The Nine-star Family's leadership disappeared? How is that possible? "Shifeng was dumbfounded.
The Nine-star Family's foundations were even stronger than the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion's. He had also heard that a major corporation had suddenly invested in the Family. Now, the Family even occupied a territory in several empires and was close to catching up to Starlink.
Moreover, the Nine-star Family had as many as six Vice Guild Leaders, each of whom managed a different empire's Branch Guild. Yet, all of them had disappeared overnight. This was even more unbelievable than the simultaneous disappearance of the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion's three Pavilion Masters.
As for the possibility of someone attacking the Nine-star Family's headquarters, that was even more impossible. After all, the Nine-star Family's security system was extremely comprehensive. Even several grandmaster experts couldn't sneak away without alerting anyone.
"Currently, this information has been sealed. Very few superpowers know about it," Duan Hanshan said quietly.
"What does this have to do with Ling Yi, then?" Shifeng grew even more curious after hearing Duan Hanshan's explanation. "Could the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion be involved?"
"That's not the case," Duan Hanshan said, shaking his head. Shaking his head, Duan Hanshan continued, "According to Azure's confidential information, both the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion and the Nine-star Family secretly contacted Saint's Hand that day. Afterward, they disappeared without a trace. The Nine-star Family also sent us a message stating that a mysterious group of people transported their virtual gaming cabins away before they disappeared."
"A mysterious group of people transported their virtual gaming cabins? Could that group of people have done it? " Shifeng had a feeling that this matter was similar to the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion's situation. "By the way, do you know where those people transported their virtual gaming cabins?"
"We don't know for sure if it has anything to do with those mysterious people. As for the destination, Azure has already found it," Duan Hanshan said, chuckling.
"Where is it?" Shifeng asked curiously.
With the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion and Nine-star Family's influence, they should've been able to find the location very quickly. Yet, even now, the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion hadn't received any information. It was truly surprising.
"The … Upper … Zone!" Duan Hanshan said, emphasizing each word.
"The Upper Zone?"
Shifeng's confusion deepened. He couldn't understand what was going on.
Why would Phoenix Rain, the Pavilion Master of a super-first-rate Guild, be dragged into this mess?
He knew a little about the Upper Zone. It was a special area that could significantly extend a person's lifespan. Anyone who could enter the Upper Zone was either rich or powerful. In the eyes of these people, ordinary corporations were no different from ants. Even the major corporations behind Azure had to keep a low profile in the Upper Zone, not to mention Phoenix Rain.
It was no exaggeration to say that the Upper Zone had nothing to do with Phoenix Rain.
"Saint's Hand is deeply involved in this matter. I've come here to warn you that it's best if you don't provoke Saint's Hand. You might become the next Nine-star Family," Duan Hanshan warned seriously as he looked at Shi Feng.
"Provoke Saint's Hand?" Shifeng smiled bitterly. "I've never provoked them before."
In order to occupy the Ore Empire, Saint's Hand had practically turned Silverwing City into a thorn in its side. It wasn't a matter of whether Saint's Hand wanted his life or not.
"However, you don't have to worry too much for now," Duan Hanshan said, chuckling.
"Don't have to worry?" Shifeng could not help his surprise.
Although he was strong, he knew that the security of Ling Yi's headquarters couldn't compare to the Nine-star Family's and Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion's.
"Frost Heaven's Hong Xinyuan has already promised that as long as Ling Yi completes Frost Heaven's matter, Hong Xinyuan will give Ling Yi three reserved slots to enter the Upper Zone," Duan Hanshan said, chuckling. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If the other superpowers find out about this, they'll wake up laughing in their sleep. You should know that the Upper Zone is different from the rest of the world. It is the safest place in the world."
Although the Nine-star Family and Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion were super-first-rate Guilds, the corporations backing them were only so-so. Hence, it was impossible for these two Guilds to obtain reserved slots for their leaders.
Otherwise, the Nine-star Family and Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion wouldn't have faced such a problem.
When Shifeng heard this, he was dumbfounded.
"Just what is Frost Heaven trying to do? Why is it spending so much money?"
They were talking about reserved slots for the Upper Zone!
This was definitely a meat pie that had fallen from the sky. Setting aside everything else, just the safety of the Upper Zone was enough to make the various superpowers' Guild Leaders go crazy. Not to mention, living in the Upper Zone could extend one's lifespan and obtain many privileges.
In the past, even the Guild Leaders of first-rate Guilds couldn't obtain a single slot even after spending billions of Credits. Only the Guild Leaders of super-first-rate Guilds could barely obtain one.
Yet, Frost Heaven was actually offering three slots!
At this moment, he wouldn't be surprised if Frost Heaven ordered Ling Yi to launch an all-out attack on the Five Great Super Guilds.
"You're really lucky, kid. Had it been any other time, Frost Heaven wouldn't have offered such a price," Duan Hanshan said, sighing. "As for what Frost Heaven wants Ling Yi to do, I can't tell you right now. When the time comes, Frost Heaven's people will tell you. In short, this matter is extremely difficult to accomplish. You need to be careful. If something goes wrong, Ling Yi might even be destroyed."
"Thank you for your reminder, Elder Duan," Shifeng thanked sincerely as he looked at Duan Hanshan.
The fact that Duan Hanshan was willing to talk about the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion and Saint's Hand showed his sincerity. Naturally, Shi Feng had to keep this matter in mind.
"The Azure Chamber of Commerce hasn't done anything. How you proceed from here on out will be up to you," Duan Hanshan said, chuckling. He understood that since Shifeng was willing to accept Azure's favor, his task was complete. "Alright, since I've said enough, I should take my leave."
After saying so, Duan Hanshan left the reception room. He didn't even have Shifeng send him off. Instead, he silently left Ling Yi's headquarters, leaving only Shifeng and Liang Jing in the reception room.
"Guild Leader, what should we do next?" Liang Jing asked worriedly.
Saint's Hand was simply too dangerous. If they weren't careful, they might end up like the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion and the Nine-star Family.
"Nothing. We'll deal with whatever comes our way," Shifeng said seriously. "However, we need to change the focus of our plan. Once God's Domain's system upgrade is complete, have all of Ling Yi's main force members gather in Silverwing City. It's time for Ling Yi to make some changes as well."
God's Domain's major update was extraordinary. It would completely change the structure of God's Domain. Although it was still early, they needed to start planning for a comprehensive expansion. Otherwise, they wouldn't even have scraps to drink when the time came, not to mention resisting Saint's Hand and the various superpowers.
"I understand. I'll get to it once I'm online," Liang Jing said, nodding.
Time passed quickly. Before everyone knew it, God's Domain's system had completed its major update. At seven o 'clock in the afternoon, the system reconnected to the game.
Shifeng, who was lying in his virtual gaming cabin, inwardly took a deep breath when he saw the "Connect" sign appear on the screen.
"Log in!"
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