Chapter 1653 The Three-Star Guild's Influence

White River City, Adventurer's Association.

Shi Feng, cloaked in black, had just descended from the second floor when he noticed the first floor hall of the Adventurer's Association was packed with players. These players shared a common trait: they were all guild members with respectable levels and equipment.

"What are they doing?" a new player, having just reached level 10 and arrived to register, asked in surprise.

"Isn't it obvious? They're all here to leave their guilds," a level 30-plus Shield Warrior sitting by the entrance, drinking Black Iron Beer, explained.

"Why?" The newcomer was even more puzzled.

Guild members leaving guilds wasn't unusual, but witnessing such a grand exodus was a first.

It could only be described as a sea of people.

"You're new, so it's normal you don't know. They're all leaving their original guilds to join Zero Wing," the Shield Warrior said, watching the departing players with envy. "Zero Wing is just too awesome right now. The newly emerged three-star private space allows you to store 30% double experience points by resting inside for 24 hours. And then there's the employment center, which I hear is built magnificently, split into two floors. The first floor offers high-level and normal quests, while the second floor offers large-scale guild quests. The rewards for those are even more generous than the high-level quests."

"In other guilds, even elite members struggle to get a high-level guild quest. But now, even ordinary Zero Wing members have a chance to get high-level guild quests, and elite members can even take on large-scale guild quests. The leveling speed is insane! Plus, as long as guild members have enough guild contribution points, they can upgrade their guild badge to the Bronze level, boosting their stats."

"You're a newbie, right? Joining Zero Wing now is perfect for you. I hear the newly built training room allows guild members to receive guidance from NPCs by spending guild points, learning basic combat techniques and the fundamentals of skill usage. It can help you quickly become a master."

The Shield Warrior's words immediately sparked interest in the newcomer.

These new players entering God's Domain were finding combat with monsters a real headache, forced to rely on their own experimentation. They were incredibly envious of players who could easily take on two or three ordinary monsters at once. The prospect of a place to improve their combat skills was naturally appealing.

"Excuse me, where can I join the Zero Wing Guild?" a pretty level 10 female Priest asked excitedly.

The Shield Warrior pointed at the departing players. "It's simple. Just follow those people leaving. They're all heading to the Zero Wing Guild to register for the assessment."

Hearing this, the new players immediately followed the departing players out of the Adventurer's Association.

Shi Feng was stunned by the sight.

He hadn't realized the influence of a three-star guild was so immense.

In such a short time, it had caused so many guild elites to choose to leave their guilds and join Zero Wing.

Unbeknownst to Shi Feng, in that short while, the area in front of Zero Wing's Residence was packed with players waiting to take the assessment. Some guild members had even come from other cities.

The scene was so grand that even Zero Wing's own guild members were having difficulty leaving the Residence. And it wasn't just the Zero Wing Residence in White River City; the same was true for Stone Forest Town. However, unlike White River City, where most applicants were guild members, the majority of applicants in Stone Forest Town were free players.

The reason for joining Zero Wing wasn't solely due to it being a three-star guild. A major factor was the dramatic changes in Stone Forest Town.

The mana density in Stone Forest Town was simply amazing. Coupled with the town's reconstruction, the influx of NPC merchants, and the newly opened arena, it was simply irresistible.

Just being a member of the Zero Wing Guild, even an ordinary one, allowed you to easily travel back and forth to Stone Forest Town. Your leveling range was no longer limited to the Stoneclaw Mountains, and you didn't have to wait long to enter the arena. For players who enjoyed combat, adventure, and improving their skills, it was paradise.

Another crucial factor was the new regulations Shi Feng had implemented in the Adventurer's Association regarding Stone Forest Town.

Specifically, the sale of private housing in Stone Forest Town!

In its early stages as a beginner town, Stone Forest Town's area was too small, barely enough for the guild's own development. But now, after being upgraded to an intermediate town, its area had increased many times over. For the town's future development, Shi Feng had set aside some space to build private residences.

A small portion of these private residences would be sold to outsiders, while the rest would be reserved for guild members as a form of guild welfare. As long as you became an elite guild member, you would be eligible to purchase one, and the price would be much lower than the price for outsiders.

Private residences were already a dream for many players in God's Domain, let alone residing in Stone Forest Town, a place with such high mana density. Just showing off a private residence would make countless people envious.

This was especially appealing to many free experts.

The matter of private residences had become the talk of the town among all players in Stone Forest Town.

"Zero Wing is too stingy, only selling a hundred houses to outsiders. There are so many free players coming to Stone Forest Town, how is that enough?"

"I don't know if it's enough, but Zero Wing is too greedy. Even the smallest and cheapest house costs 400 gold. That price rivals shops in the outer districts of NPC cities. These days, even powerful free experts can barely scrape together 100 gold. How many people can afford such expensive houses?"

"Yeah! But our adventurer team is planning to pool all our resources to buy one. That way, our team will have a gathering point, and we won't have to waste time in inns anymore."

"Then your team leader will be in luck. As long as you become a two-star adventurer, you can buy a fixed-point teleportation magic array from the Adventurer's Association and install it in the house. Then you can teleport directly back to the house, which is even better than joining the Zero Wing Guild!"

"But this time, with the sale of private residences, I bet many houses will be bought up by the major guilds."

"Probably not. Zero Wing has already stated that these houses for sale are not available to other guilds, and you have to sign an agreement before buying. Even if people from major guilds want to buy them, it's impossible."

...

Just as Shi Feng arrived at the Candlelight Trading Firm in a high-grade carriage, ready to store the Bronze Tablet in the warehouse, Aqua Rose suddenly contacted him.

"Guild Leader, Echoing Sunset has suddenly contacted me, saying they have important matters to discuss with you," Aqua Rose said, looking pleased on the screen.

"It wouldn't be Glory Echo, would it?" Shi Feng frowned slightly.

He didn't have a good impression of Glory Echo, but in his heart, he was still quite grateful. If it weren't for Glory Echo, Aqua Rose wouldn't have joined the Zero Wing Guild and managed it so well.

"No, Glory Echo has been dismissed by the Council of Elders, and my uncle has taken over to manage things temporarily," Aqua Rose shook her head.

"That's good then. I have things to do. Let him wait at the guild residence."