Chapter 1 The Truth Revealed

Shi Feng's words were like a petrification spell, stopping Yuan Tiexin and Zi Qiong dead in their tracks. For a moment, neither of them reacted, as if their minds had frozen.

"Guild Leader Black Flame, is what you say true?"

After regaining his senses, Yuan Tiexin looked at Shi Feng with unconcealed excitement. Even his breathing became rapid, as if he were gazing upon an unparalleled beauty. He completely lost the composure and steadiness of a high-ranking member of the Tianji Pavilion.

Currently, the various super forces in God's Domain were fully engaged in exploring the level 100 neutral maps. After all, this matter was related to the Tier 3 class change, so they couldn't afford not to work hard. However, the environment of the level 100 neutral maps was simply too harsh. It was no longer something that could be sustained for a long time solely with the help of medicine. The most important point was that the level 100 neutral maps were too dangerous.

This had caused the various super forces to have a headache, making it impossible to conduct much exploration at all.

The various super forces had also considered moving their towns to the level 100 neutral maps. However, it was impossible to obtain a Town Relocation Token for the level 100 neutral maps. According to intelligence reports, obtaining a relocation token required clearing a super-large team dungeon in the level 100 neutral map.

Now that the various super forces were struggling to survive in the level 100 neutral maps, challenging a level 100 super-large team dungeon was simply a pipe dream.

But now, Shi Feng suddenly said that Stone Forest City had been moved to the level 100 neutral map, which seemed incredible to him.

If it was true, then their subsequent actions in the level 100 neutral maps would be much more convenient.

"Of course," Shi Feng said with a smile. "So, is the Tianji Pavilion interested in considering my conditions now?"

"This..." Yuan Tiexin shook his head upon hearing this. "Guild Leader Black Flame, you must know that this matter is no small feat. Kicking Star Ring out of the Tianji Merchant Firm is equivalent to severing all ties with Star Ring. The scale of Star Ring now is not what it used to be. It can even operate in two continents. Many super forces are eager to cooperate with Star Ring. Even if Guild Leader Black Flame offers more shares of Stone Forest City, the president and the others probably won't agree. Let's change the conditions."

Perhaps Zero Wing had absolute control over Stone Forest City and could decide not to open Stone Forest City to the outside world, generating no revenue, preventing their Tianji Pavilion from enjoying the existing benefits of Stone Forest City. However, the benefits that Stone Forest City could bring were only to make it more convenient for their Tianji Pavilion to operate in the level 100 neutral maps.

Even if Stone Forest City could bring greater benefits in the level 100 neutral maps now, it was still just a guild city after all. How could it compare to a super force?

Canceling the advanced membership of the Tianji Merchant Firm and kicking out an ordinary member were two different concepts. Canceling the advanced membership status would only reduce the profits Star Ring obtained. It wouldn't have much impact on their Tianji Merchant Firm. However, canceling the membership status would mean losing the resources and channels of a super force.

Their Tianji Pavilion would naturally not directly give up the resources and channels of a super force just to make it easier to operate in the level 100 neutral maps for a short time.

"Since that's the case, then it's a pity." Shi Feng was not surprised by this. He calmly asked, "I happen to be going to Stone Forest City now. Elder Yuan, would you like to take a look?"

"Of course, that would be great," Yuan Tiexin nodded, his interest piqued.

Seeing that Yuan Tiexin was willing to go, Shi Feng immediately brought up Stone Forest City's system and began unlocking the temporary teleportation permissions for Yuan Tiexin and Zi Qiong. On the other side, Zi Qiong was quietly chatting with Yuan Tiexin.

"Uncle Yuan, are we really going?" Zi Qiong asked in a low voice.

She understood Shi Feng's invitation very well. It was nothing more than letting them see Stone Forest City before making a decision. However, in her opinion, it was just a waste of time.

Choosing between the partial benefits of a guild city and a super force was something that didn't even need to be considered, let alone the fact that this super force was the currently highly anticipated Star Ring.

"Go! Why not go!" Yuan Tiexin said with a smile. "Although this method used by Black Flame is very naive, Stone Forest City has ultimately been moved to the level 100 neutral map. It's always good to take a look at the situation. When the time comes, I won't express anything, and Black Flame will naturally understand that this matter is impossible."

Zi Qiong thought about it and agreed, and immediately felt some sympathy for Shi Feng.

Shi Feng thought that showing Stone Forest City to Uncle Yuan would change his mind, but he didn't know that Uncle Yuan was simply using a ploy to make Shi Feng understand how futile his struggle was.

Just as Yuan Tiexin and Zi Qiong were secretly chatting, Shi Feng also unlocked the temporary teleportation permissions for Yuan Tiexin and Zi Qiong to Stone Forest City.

"I've already taken care of it for both of you. Let's go over now." As Shi Feng spoke, he took out a teleportation scroll to the Stone Forest City guild residence from his bag and directly began to activate it.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Tiexin and Zi Qiong also took out the teleportation scrolls to the Tianji Pavilion's temporary residence in Stone Forest City from their bags and teleported to Stone Forest City with Shi Feng.

Three streaks of white light flashed and disappeared in the hall, completely vanishing from the hall.

Cold Spring Canyon, Stone Forest City.

As two rays of light landed from the teleportation magic array to the Tianji Pavilion's temporary residence in Stone Forest City, Yuan Tiexin and Zi Qiong also appeared in the Tianji Pavilion's temporary residence.

After Yuan Tiexin and Zi Qiong stood in the temporary residence, they were both stunned.

"How is this possible!" Yuan Tiexin almost exclaimed.

Although Stone Forest City was still the same as before it was moved, and even the magic density had decreased slightly, the moment he entered Stone Forest City, he suddenly felt his body relax a lot, and even his five senses became more acute.

He and Zi Qiong had explored the level 100 neutral map for a while before. Because of the chaotic energy erosion of the level 100 neutral map, even if their physical and mental strength were very strong, they had to return to the city to rest in order to eliminate the fatigue brought to their bodies by the erosion energy.

He and Zi Qiong had rested in the npC city for a long time before. Even though their bodies and minds had fully recovered, the chaotic energy in their bodies was eliminated very slowly.

But now, he was only standing in Stone Forest City, and this sense of fatigue was rapidly disappearing. He was afraid that all the chaotic energy in his body could be eliminated in just a few hours.

"Uncle Yuan, this body recovery speed is at least twice as fast as before. If we can recover here, the time we can spend exploring the level 100 neutral map can definitely increase by more than 30%." Zi Qiong roughly estimated, with unconcealed shock in her eyes.

Now, the most troublesome thing for the various super forces exploring the level 100 neutral map was the ubiquitous energy erosion in the map, which forced them to spend a lot of time resting to eliminate these eroded energies, otherwise they would not be able to continue exploring the level 100 neutral map.

But if they recovered in Stone Forest City, the time they could spend exploring the level 100 neutral map in a whole day would be at least 30% more, plus Stone Forest City itself was in the level 100 neutral map, saving a lot of travel time.

This meant that as long as they were in Stone Forest City, players could spend at least twice as much time exploring the level 100 neutral map in a whole day compared to players outside...

With so much time, leading the various super forces in the level 100 neutral map would not be a slight advantage, but completely different dimensions.

Just as Yuan Tiexin and Zi Qiong finished experiencing the special features of Stone Forest City, the two of them walked towards the central square of Stone Forest City. Along the way, Stone Forest City was still the same as before, except that there were suddenly some neutral race npCs on the streets, and some were setting up stalls and hawking on the streets.

Yuan Tiexin just walked over and took a look, and his whole body was not well.

Because these neutral race npCs were actually selling level 100 weapons and equipment, and the quality was very good. There were even Mithril-grade weapons among them, but the price was not cheap and some special materials were needed to trade. However, it was not difficult for a Tier 2 expert player to obtain these things.

Level 100 weapons and equipment!

For the forces that have not yet explored the level 100 neutral map, they don't feel anything, but it is different for those who are exploring it every day.

In the level 100 neutral map, not to mention level 100 Mithril-grade weapons and equipment, even Bronze-grade ones are difficult to obtain, but now Stone Forest City is openly selling and hawking...

"Uncle Yuan, what should we do next? We have already rejected Black Flame's proposal." Zi Qiong was also surprised by the weapons and equipment on the stalls. She didn't expect the new Stone Forest City to be so powerful.

If their Tianji Pavilion could operate in Stone Forest City, they would definitely be able to outpace the various super forces in terms of the speed of advancing to the Tier 3 class.

"Don't worry, since Black Flame let us come, he will definitely take the initiative to ask if we want to continue cooperating. We will talk about it carefully then." Yuan Tiexin didn't expect Stone Forest City to have so many benefits. He said calmly, "Let's buy some of the weapons and equipment here first."

While Yuan Tiexin was frantically exploring the square, Shi Feng also finished arranging the assembled Knights of the Round Table.

"The things I have to do in Stone Forest City are finished. I have other things to do next, so I can't keep you company." Shi Feng said to Yuan Tiexin, who was frantically buying items.

Now that Stone Forest City has taken care of everything, all that's left is to have the experts of the Zero Wing Guild constantly transfer to Stone Forest City. At that time, the development speed of Zero Wing will also reach a new height.

As he spoke, Shi Feng took out a city return scroll to White River City from his bag, preparing to return to White River City. Yuan Tiexin, who was standing aside, was stunned. He didn't expect Shi Feng to be so indifferent about this. He didn't even ask about their feelings. He was completely playing by his own rules.

"Guild Leader Black Flame, please wait!" Yuan Tiexin couldn't help but shout as he looked at Shi Feng unfolding the scroll.

"Elder Yuan, is there anything else?" Shi Feng asked strangely as he looked at Yuan Tiexin, who hesitated to speak.

"It's about the conditions you mentioned, Guild Leader Black Flame." Yuan Tiexin said speechlessly, "We can actually discuss this matter carefully. If Zero Wing can give up more shares of Stone Forest City, it's not impossible for us to agree with you, Guild Leader Black Flame."

"I'm afraid that won't work. Our Zero Wing won't give up any more shares of Stone Forest City. If the Tianji Pavilion doesn't think it's feasible, I'm very sorry." Shi Feng refused directly.

Now that Stone Forest City has a magic array enhancement, the development speed of the guild will increase a lot. Even if it can't break a leg off Star Ring right now, as long as Zero Wing is given some time, it won't be difficult to cause some damage to Star Ring. Naturally, it's impossible to share the benefits of Stone Forest City.

"Okay, you win. Our Tianji Pavilion can agree to cancel Star Ring's membership." Yuan Tiexin looked at Shi Feng, who refused without hesitation. He understood that it was impossible to fight for more benefits. He then said, "However, our president hopes that Stone Forest City will be open to the members of our Tianji Pavilion within two days."

"That's no problem," Shi Feng nodded.

As a beginner city, Stone Forest City needs a lot of garrison members. In the past, there were npC guards who could help, but now they can only rely on themselves and the Knights of the Round Table. However, the Knights of the Round Table's duty is to guard the entire territory, not just Stone Forest City. If they only rely on Zero Wing's experts to guard Stone Forest City, it's not enough. If they want Stone Forest City to operate well, the experts from the Tianji Pavilion are absolutely essential.

Soon after, shocking news spread throughout the Tianji Merchant Firm.

The Star Ring Guild has officially been removed from its membership by the Tianji Merchant Firm!