Chapter 1 The Ice Demon

The Duan family didn't bring many people, only a little over ten, which was fewer than the number of people from the various super forces who had come to watch the competition. However, when everyone present saw the middle-aged man at the head, with his pale face and intense aura of coldness, they all showed a hint of surprise.

"Ice Demon Duan Hanshan! He actually came?"

"This is going to be interesting. The Ice Demon's level is no lower than that of the Hermit, and he's even stronger in a direct confrontation. The Hermit previously maintained a neutral stance, not wanting to interfere in either side's affairs, but Duan Hanshan is different. He's famous for being fiercely protective of his own."

The super forces all looked at the approaching man with an expression of anticipation.

Duan Hanshan was the number one figure of the Duan family's second generation. His position in the Azure Chamber of Commerce was no less than that of the assassin Hermit. He had been fighting battles in the Western Continent for years, and his reputation was even greater than the Hermit's. Although he was known as the Ice Demon, his fiery temper was famous throughout the industry.

After Duan Hanshan appeared, he didn't go directly to the VIP seats in the hall. Instead, he walked to stand in front of Shi Feng, his icy aura causing the Refinement Realm experts from the surrounding super forces to shiver.

"You're the Black Flame who killed Man Hao at the entrance?" Duan Hanshan asked Shi Feng coldly.

The crowd all wore a look of 'as expected' upon hearing Duan Hanshan's question.

Although this was inside the auction house and on the Azure Chamber of Commerce's turf, Duan Hanshan wasn't someone who cared about such things. If Shi Feng responded poorly, Duan Hanshan wouldn't be so polite.

"That's right. Do you have business with me?" Shi Feng nodded, answering Duan Hanshan without the slightest hesitation, as if he didn't feel Duan Hanshan's murderous aura at all.

As soon as Shi Feng spoke, the crowd gasped, looking at him in disbelief.

"Is this guy crazy? He still dares to act tough at a time like this?" The blue-clothed assassin youth, already in the hall on the second floor, stared at Shi Feng with wide eyes.

Who was Duan Hanshan?

He was a god of slaughter in the Western Continent, otherwise he wouldn't have been called the Ice Demon. Even the presidents of the super forces had to give him some face, yet Shi Feng was acting like nothing was happening. He almost admired Shi Feng.

"He probably doesn't know about the Ice Demon. After all, Zero Wing is just a guild developing in a kingdom. I doubt they know much about the Western Continent," Qing Ling said, her lips twitching slightly. "But for him to dare talk to the Ice Demon like that, he's definitely finished this time."

It was normal for the Hermit to maintain a neutral stance in the Azure Chamber of Commerce and not want to get involved in the affairs of both sides, but Duan Hanshan was different.

Just as Shi Feng finished speaking, the killing intent on Duan Hanshan's body suddenly soared, putting immense pressure on everyone present.

"Very good! Young man, you have guts. It seems that if I don't make some moves in the Eastern Continent, people will forget about the Azure Chamber of Commerce." Duan Hanshan's anger surged, and the surrounding mana began to gather, causing the temperature to drop sharply.

"Black Flame is done for this time."

Everyone understood that Duan Hanshan was truly angry. Even Miao Wu Yin and Tian Shou Yun Kai would be helpless. After all, Duan Hanshan's close confidants were all top experts, and it wouldn't be a problem for them to hold off Tian Shou Yun Kai for a short time.

Just as a fight was about to break out, a deep voice suddenly echoed throughout the hall.

"Ice Old Devil, are you planning to break the Chamber of Commerce's rules?"

With this voice, everyone couldn't help but turn their eyes to the source of the sound.

A middle-aged man in his fifties, wearing dark gray armor and with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, walked out of the stairwell. The middle-aged man's sharp aura was no less than the Hermit's. Just standing there, he was like a sharp sword, making the surrounding Refinement Realm experts afraid to approach him.

"Third Uncle, why are you here?" Miao Wu Yin asked in surprise when she saw the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes was none other than Pang Xianglong, one of the leading figures of the Pang family's second generation, and also one of the Chamber of Commerce's elders, Miao Wu Yin's third uncle. However, because he had been focused on improving his combat skills, he hadn't been involved in the Chamber of Commerce's affairs for many years.

"Your old man had other things to deal with and couldn't come, so he sent me." Pang Xianglong gave Miao Wu Yin a rare smile, then turned his gaze to Duan Hanshan and said, "Ice Old Devil, today is the Azure Chamber of Commerce's competition. Do you want to start a fight here? Or are you saying you don't care about the Chamber of Commerce's rules anymore?"

Duan Hanshan's face turned cold when he heard Pang Xianglong's words.

"Pang Madman, I'll give you face this time, but your people won't be so lucky next time." Duan Hanshan glanced at Shi Feng, then turned and left.

Tian Shou Yun Kai, standing to the side, let out a deep breath of relief and was speechless at Shi Feng's strong nerves.

Fortunately, Pang Xianglong had arrived. It was indeed against the rules to attack guests on the Azure Chamber of Commerce's territory, and there was no justification for it. However, if the Ice Demon insisted on taking action, no one could stop him.

Pang Xianglong's strength was about the same as the Ice Demon's, but Pang Xianglong had the moral high ground, and the Ice Demon would definitely be punished by the higher-ups.

After seeing the Ice Demon leave, Pang Xianglong also came to Shi Feng.

"Young man, don't be so impulsive next time. That Ice Old Devil is capable of anything." Pang Xianglong warned Shi Feng, then quickly turned his gaze to Miao Wu Yin. "Wu Yin, your grandfather has been missing you. If it wasn't for this competition, he would have made you go back a long time ago. Now that the competition is over, come back with me."

Through the previous scene, he understood that Shi Feng was too impulsive, and if Miao Wu Yin stayed in Zero Wing, something would happen sooner or later.

"Go back? No, I still want to stay here and develop. Anyway, Fen Xiao and Sister Lingyue can handle the Chamber of Commerce's affairs. It doesn't matter whether I go back or not." Miao Wu Yin shook her head. "Besides, I'm doing quite well in Zero Wing."

"Nonsense! Your talent is second only to that girl Lingyue. It was fine before, but after the competition, the affairs of both sides will be completely over. No matter the outcome, you can get the Chamber of Commerce's full support. At that time, your speed of improvement will definitely be much faster than it is now." Pang Xianglong glared at Miao Wu Yin.

What was the Azure Chamber of Commerce?

It spanned two continents, and the resources it controlled were beyond the imagination of ordinary super forces. Miao Wu Yin's future achievements in the Azure Chamber of Commerce were not something that could be achieved in Zero Wing.

Letting Miao Wu Yin stay in Zero Wing was simply wasting her talent. Moreover, the Pang family's third generation needed some pillars, and relying solely on Fen Xiao and Lingyue was not enough.

"Third Uncle, I've made up my mind, and I feel good in Zero Wing, so don't try to persuade me." Miao Wu Yin still shook her head, her mind completely made up.

Just as Pang Xianglong was about to persuade her again, a group of people walked into the hall, instantly causing the players in the entire hall to exclaim in surprise.

Because the super force that had appeared this time was famous throughout the Fire Dragon Empire, comparable to the super guild Overwhelming Empire, and even surpassed Overwhelming Empire in terms of naval power.

Nowadays, naval development was a top priority for all major forces, and the Giant's Heart was very strong at sea, naturally becoming the target of cooperation for all major forces.

The leader of the Giant's Heart this time was none other than Mo Qiubai, the vice president who had been dazzling in the Fire Dragon Empire and was feared by all the super forces. Because Mo Qiubai had the blessing of the Sea God, he had almost invincible strength at sea, which had caused Overwhelming Empire to suffer a great loss a few days ago.

As Mo Qiubai walked into the hall, the high-level members of the various super forces couldn't help but step forward to greet him. Even the Azure Chamber of Commerce's Ice Demon Duan Hanshan and Pang Xianglong took the initiative to speak to Mo Qiubai, wanting to improve their relationship.

However, after Mo Qiubai exchanged pleasantries with everyone for a while, he walked directly to Shi Feng.

"Guild Leader Black Flame, hello. I'm Mo Qiubai, vice president of the Giant's Heart. I've heard so much about you, and I'm finally meeting you today." Mo Qiubai greeted Shi Feng warmly.