When Fang Shihan finished speaking, a moment of silence enveloped the entire room.
âBlack Flame?â
âHeâs that Black Flame?â
Standing behind Fang Shihan, Matt and White Feather gaped at Shi Feng in incredulity.
By this time, there was most likely nobody among the superpowers that did not know the name Black Flame. In fact, this name was even feared among them.
After all, Black Flameâs individual strength was simply too astonishing. He had relied on his own strength to develop Zero Wing to its current scaleâa feat that had already become a legend on the eastern continentâwhich made him an existence that countless players looked up to and worshipped.
However, Black Flameâs identity was incredibly mysterious. Even now, nobody knew Black Flameâs true identity in the real world. Many powers and players suspected that Black Flame possessed an incredibly powerful origin and that the power behind him was even more mysterious. Some people even believed that, despite Black Flameâs in-game appearance, his actual age exceeded 35 already. He definitely wasnât as young as he looked in the game. After all, it was possible for players to adjust their appearances when creating their game characters in Godâs Domain. It wasnât strange for someone to look a decade or two younger.
However, Fang Shihan was saying that Shi Fengâsomeone who was still in his early twentiesâwas the legendary Guild Leader of Zero Wing, Black Flame. This was incredible.
Meanwhile, when Liang Jing, beside Shi Feng, heard Fang Shihanâs words, she couldnât help tensing up inwardly. Shi Fengâs true identity was a core secret of Zero Wing that only the Guildâs core upper echelon knew. She was apprised of this secret only because her responsibilities required her to know about it.
Zero Wing was able to develop to its current state due largely to the mystery behind Black Flameâs identity. Many superpowers had guessed that Black Flame actually had a powerful backer. Otherwise, he couldnât have become so powerful. However, as the various superpowers were unable to uncover any information regarding Black Flameâs real identity, no matter what, they had never dared to take any drastic actions against Zero Wing.
Now that Fang Shihan had discovered Shi Fengâs identity as Black Flame, the consequences for Zero Wing would be unimaginable.
However, Liang Jing quickly suppressed the urge to refute Fang Shihanâs words. She knew very clearly that if she were to show any signs of panic or rebuttal now, she would only confirm Fang Shihanâs deduction. The only thing she could do now was remain silent and let Shi Feng handle the problem.
As Matt and White Feather stared at Shi Feng, Shi Feng sighed.
âThatâs right. Miss Fang is indeed correct. I am Zero Wingâs Guild Leader, Black Flame,â Shi Feng said, nodding.
Upon hearing Shi Fengâs acknowledgment, both Matt and White Feather goggled involuntarily, immense shock flooding their hearts. They never dreamed that Fang Shihanâs deduction was actually correct.
Liang Jing also could not help growing anxious in this situation. She hadnât thought that Shi Feng would come clean without hesitation. This was simply insane.
âYouâre actually not even going to try to refute me?â Fang Shihan was a little surprised at Shi Fengâs response.
In her opinion, Black Flameâs identity was pivotal to Zero Wingâs development. The situation inside Godâs Domain aside, just the various superpowers and corporations keeping a close eye on Zero Wing in the real world would be more than enough to land the Guild in serious trouble. After all, with Black Flameâs identity exposed, the various superpowers and corporations would no longer fear Zero Wing.
âI doubt it would matter even if I tried to refute you. After all, I suddenly got stuck inside my virtual gaming cabin and lost contact with the outside world for so many days. With you constantly probing the situation inside Zero Wingâs main headquarters, itâd be difficult for me to avoid suspicion,â Shi Feng said.
Ever since he left the space-time maze, he had a feeling that his identity as Black Flame had already been exposed. After all, many of Zero Wingâs matters in the real world required his, or to be precise, âShi Fengâsâ approval and input to proceed. Be it in Godâs Domain or the real world, Zero Wingâs management had fallen into a state where it lacked a unified command with both âShi Fengâ and âBlack Flameâ unavailable. It was very easy for others to suspect his identity in such a situation.
âAs expected of Guild Leader Black Flame. You were able to guess immediately why I suspected you to be Black Flame,â Fang Shihan said, smiling. âTruthfully, if not for the unexpected incident this time, I would have difficulty confirming youâre Black Flame. After all, who would ever think that an unknown young man who just graduated from university recently and never received the standardized training of a superpower is actually an expert ranked within the top 30 of the Godâs Domain Experts List?â
In Godâs Domain, any expert capable of ranking within the top 30 of the Godâs Domain Experts List either came from a superpower or was an expert that had mingled in the virtual gaming world for several decades already. As for the young experts that were currently shining in Godâs Domain, while their talent was part of the reason why they had managed to achieve their current success, a larger part of the reason was their powerful backers. Otherwise, how would they obtain the large amount of resources and training they needed to grow?
However, what about Shi Feng?
Despite his youth and lack of backing, he had managed to climb his way into the top 30 of the Godâs Domain Experts List. In fact, he mightâve entered the top 10 already. Who could possibly believe this?
Matt and White Feather fell into deep thought, pondering this situation.
If not for their great trust in Fang Shihan and their knowledge of Fang Shihanâs personality and how she wouldnât do anything that was unlikely to succeed, they wouldnât have dared believe that Shi Feng was actually Black Flame. This was especially true for White Feather, who had personally witnessed Black Flameâs strength before.
After watching Black Flame fight, White Feather was certain that he wasnât some virtual gaming greenhorn. The ferocity and decisiveness that he had displayed in his actions, as well as his wealth of combat experience, was something not even she, someone who had been with Mythology for more than a decade, could achieve. However, she was now hearing that an unknown, fresh university graduate was behind the character of Black Flame.
âMiss Fang, you arenât here for only a small matter as verifying my identity, right?â Shi Feng asked calmly as he looked at Fang Shihan, who had a slightly excited expression on her face.
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âA small matter? Guild Leader Black Flame, do you know how much trouble Zero Wing will be in if the various powers find out about your identity?â White Feather could not help but remind Shi Feng when she saw his nonchalant attitude. âEven if Mythology doesnât do anything, so long as we spread this information, Zero Wing will instantly be devoured by the various powers, leaving nothing!â
If the various powers were to learn of Black Flameâs true identity, they wouldnât stop at just harassing Zero Wing, yet Shi Feng actually placed no importance on this matter whatsoever.
âFeather, thatâs enough. I am indeed here for more than just this matter,â Fang Shihan said as she gestured for White Feather to stand back. She then turned to Shi Feng and continued, âSince you are being so straightforward, Iâll just go straight to the point, Guild Leader Black Flame. By this time, Iâm afraid Iâm not the only person to have realized your identity. I believe it wonât be long before this piece of information spreads to the various powers, as well. When that happens, Iâm sure you know what kind of outcome awaits Zero Wing.â
âWhat are you trying to say, then?â Shi Feng asked, a smile forming on his face.
âStone Forest City and the method to grasp the Spiritualization Realm!â Fang Shihan said. âSo long as Zero Wing hands these two things over, Zero Wing will be able to avoid all those problems. Moreover, Mythology will also supply Zero Wing with some S-rank Nutrient Fluids and Life Potions. I believe these should be things Zero Wing urgently requires right now, correct?â