Chapter 1 A Sudden Change

The luxurious and bustling venue experienced a shift in atmosphere due to Zhao Jianhua's low voice.

Xu Manor's decision was considered unchangeable, but Zhao Jianhua's intervention caused the atmosphere to become exceptionally tense, like a powder keg about to explode.

Xu Wenqing didn't speak, but gestured to stop his two bodyguards, turning to Zhao Jianhua with a questioning gaze, wanting to know his reasons.

As one of the sponsors of the Jinhai Fellowship and a director of a large Jinhai corporation, Zhao Jianhua's opinion couldn't be ignored, even by Xu Wenqing.

"Master Xu, preventing Shi Feng from entering was indeed done at my request via Lin Feilong, and I feel there's no problem with the decision, so please don't make things difficult for Feilong," Zhao Jianhua said with a smile. "The reason I didn't want Shi Feng to come in is simply because I didn't want him bothering Ruoxi. I hope Master Xu can understand."

"Second Uncle, I've told you, it's not what you think," Zhao Ruoxi immediately retorted, her eyebrows furrowed.

Hearing their words, Xu Wenqing, with his experience, instantly understood what was happening. He smiled and said, "Youth is good. Since it's a matter for young people, I won't interfere."

Lin Feilong breathed a sigh of relief. If he were truly kicked out, he would lose all face. Fortunately, Zhao Jianhua was on his side. He then glanced triumphantly at Shi Feng, as if to say, "So what if you got Master Xu's praise? I'm still fine."

Shi Feng shrugged, not caring at all. His goal was to go upstairs and find the Five Demon Generals, and he didn't care what happened to Lin Feilong. However, if Lin Feilong dared to provoke him again, he wouldn't be polite.

Just then, the suave Lan Hailong glanced at Zhang Luowei beside him.

"Student Shi Feng, please wait," Zhang Luowei stepped forward and called out to Shi Feng. "I've always admired the name of the Zero Wing Guild. I didn't expect to see you at this fellowship. I heard that Zero Wing has many experts, all with extraordinary skills. Student Shi Feng, as a mid-level manager of the Zero Wing Guild, must be highly skilled. I would like to ask for your guidance, as a little entertainment for this fellowship. I wonder what Student Shi Feng thinks?"

This suggestion brightened the eyes of Xu Wenqing, Zhao Jianhua, Chen Wu, and the others. They all thought it was a good idea, but it was a matter for young people, so they didn't want to interfere and quietly watched.

The most expectant was Zhao Jianhua. He knew how skilled Zhang Luowei was. Even a martial arts master like Chen Wu highly regarded Zhang Luowei, saying that he would win the Jinhai City's fighting championship in a few years. If Shi Feng lost face in front of Zhao Ruoxi, it might let Zhao Ruoxi know how ordinary Shi Feng was, recognize that they were from two different worlds, and perhaps she would give up.

"They're going to fight!"

"Fantastic! To see the first place winner of the Jinhai University fighting competition and an expert from the Zero Wing Guild sparring is worth the price of admission."

Many people in the venue were looking forward to it.

"Hahaha, Student Shi Feng, you see how much everyone is looking forward to it. It wouldn't be good to disappoint them. Don't worry, the martial arts competition will be a light touch, just for entertainment," Lan Hailong said with a smile. "I am also a director of the Youying Guild. I have always wanted to learn from such a powerful guild as Zero Wing to see the gap between us, so that Youying can become a guild that is no less than Zero Wing. Student Shi Feng won't refuse, will you?"

The shrewd Lan Hailong was very good at talking, directly turning the martial arts competition between Zhang Luowei and Shi Feng into a competition between two guilds, obviously wanting to use Zero Wing to elevate himself.

Originally, the main character of this fellowship was the Youying Guild, but Shi Feng had intercepted it halfway, making Zero Wing the absolute protagonist and attracting many promising new members. Lan Hailong and Zhang Luowei were naturally unhappy, so they wanted to step on Shi Feng to rise to the top, so that Youying's reputation could instantly surpass Zero Wing.

Moreover, Lan Hailong's plan didn't stop there. He wanted to take advantage of Shi Feng's defeat to publicize this matter widely, so that everyone would know, including in God's Domain. He had already thought of the title: Zero Wing's expert was惨败 (cǎnbài, utterly defeated) by Youying's player. The impression that would be created was that the Youying Guild was no less than the Zero Wing Guild.

As for Shi Feng, he would become the laughingstock of the Zero Wing Guild and would definitely be kicked out. This result would be Shi Feng's punishment for daring to steal Youying's thunder.

Moreover, the scene was so lively now, with many people cheering and shouting Shi Feng's name, making it difficult for Shi Feng to refuse.

"How can you do this?" Zhao Ruoxi said, displeased. "Shi Feng is a game expert, not a fighting expert. What does it prove to have them compete?"

Zhao Ruoxi's words made sense to everyone. Being good at games was being good at games, not being good at fighting. Even if Shi Feng was defeated, it couldn't prove that Zhang Luowei was stronger in games.

"Student Zhao Ruoxi, you're joking. God's Domain is a virtual reality game, and all aspects will move closer to reality. I think anyone who has fought monsters in God's Domain knows that although you can't say that being good at fighting definitely means you're good at games, being good at games more or less means that your real-world fighting won't be bad. I know how strong Student Shi Feng is. He can defeat Zhou Yuhu, who ranks third in the school's fighting competition. With such strength, it would be a pity if the two didn't compete," Lan Hailong said with a faint smile. He had absolute confidence in Zhang Luowei's strength. As for Shi Feng, although he was strong, he was definitely not Zhang Luowei's opponent, because Zhang Luowei was already at a professional level, far beyond the level of Zhou Yuhu and others.

"What? Zhou Yuhu, who ranks third in the entire school, was actually defeated by Shi Feng. As expected of a mid-level manager of the Zero Wing Guild. The Zero Wing Guild is really strong."

Many people present were shocked, and they became even more eager for the competition between Shi Feng and Zhang Luowei.

"He's really a young man who can't be underestimated. To hide such skills all along without being arrogant or impetuous, his temperament is truly rare." Xu Wenqing's evaluation of Shi Feng was even higher. "With this temperament, his future achievements will definitely not be low. Zhao, your demands are too high. Let the young people solve their own problems. It's better for us old folks not to interfere."

"No way, can his small frame defeat that Zhou Yuhu?" Zhao Jianhua looked at Shi Feng in surprise, finding it unbelievable. He knew a lot about the Jinhai University fighting competition. It was because Lin Feilong could take ninth place that Zhao Jianhua admired Lin Feilong.

"Okay, since everyone is looking forward to it so much, how can I refuse?" Shi Feng said with a smile.

Lan Hailong was still very good at talking, as always.

Shi Feng knew Lan Hailong very well. It was because of Lan Hailong that his ten years of hard work had been wasted. He clearly remembered this, but that was in his previous life. If Lan Hailong didn't provoke him, he wouldn't bother with Lan Hailong. But if Lan Hailong wanted to cause trouble for him, then he wouldn't be polite. It was a good opportunity to cut off the obsessions of his previous life.