The Return of the Sword God

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In the middle of the night. In Green Bamboo's upscale neighborhood, Jin Hai City.

Shi Feng held the document map while sitting quietly on the leather sofa. Gazing at the pool outside through the French window, Shi Feng was filled with frustration and unwillingness.

He was the captain of [Shadow], one of the four best people in Jin Hai City. He had led a guild consisting of tens of thousands of people. Moreover, he was a famous expert in Jin Hai City; he was a Sword Witch. However, now the only thing he could do was to dispel his grief inside his house.

Ten years, he spent in gaming.

Ten years, he had fought in a blood-soaked battle.

He experienced countless trials and tribulations. Under his leadership, Shadow had successfully established ten City States. They were finally able to rival a First-rate Guild. However, before he could enjoy that endless glory, one document had turned everything into smoke; once lost, he would never return again.

Shi Feng had never expected his efforts for ten years to be in vain. He sacrificed so much just for his game, yet all he did was pave the way for others to the end. All of this culminated because he was against Shadow's decision to join the Super-Guild, [World Dominator]. Not even the next day, Lan Hua Financial Group gave him a reply. He had to remove his Level 200 Sword King, the account he had spent ten years full of blood and sweat, and to take his repayment check from the finance department.

All he received was 5,000,000 Credits and one mansion. When compared to the ten City States already established within the money-making virtual kingdom, this city could not even be considered a drop in the ocean.

Shi Feng thought about how great his contribution to Shadow was. He thought about how his efforts had turned the Lan Hua Group into a large financial group. Then, he thought about how they still threw it away, as if he was no different from trash; shi Feng swore he would take revenge for their actions.

"I won't let this pass you by. At worst, I'll start over."

Shi Fengs eyes shone with confidence and determination; his hands tore the termination contract into small pieces. Grabbing a bottle of wine from the table, he gulped down a few mouthfuls.

Even if he no longer had the Sword King account, even if he no longer had the support of his team, the skills and knowledge he had gained from the game would not betray him. As long as his skills were still around, he could still rise once more within the domain of a God; he could rebuild his own virtual kingdom.

Early morning. The sun just came up.

On! On! On!

The phone alarm goes off continuously.

Shi Feng woke up irritated. He helplessly grabbed his phone by the bedside; the impact of yesterday's drinking still loomed over him.

"Hi how are you?"

"Brother Feng, it's me, Blackie. You still ask what's up? Didn't we agree to be professional gamers? Shadow Workshop is recruiting at our school today. Didn't you always want to be a core member of Shadow?"

Shi Feng was a little confused.

Lan Hua Financial Group had just fired him, so why was he attending the Shadow exam?

"Brother Feng? Brother Feng? Can you hear me? They're testing at ten. If you're not fast, you won't make it!"

"Blackie, stop joking; I just got fired from Shadow."

"Fired? Brother Feng, how much did you drink yesterday? Even now, you still haven't woken up? How can you be fired if Shadow hasn't recruited anyone until now? All right, come quickly."

Blackie had disconnected the call before Shi Feng could answer.

When Shi Feng looked at his phone confusedly, he discovered that this old, damaged iPhone 6 was not his phone. The phone is the latest iPhone 12.

Immediately, Shi Feng inspected his surroundings.

What caught his attention was a messy room, no more than fifteen square meters. All around, there are many books on game strategy. In the corner of the room, on the study table, there was a laptop that was very outdated. In the closet near the wall, there were clothes piled in a mess. Inside the closet, there was a mirror; a mirror that was currently showing a familiar face.

Shi Feng jumped in shock when he saw this extremely familiar face.

“How can I be young again?” Shi Feng immediately walked towards the mirror. Only after looking into the mirror, at the reflections seen in the mirror, repeatedly, Shi Feng confirmed that he had indeed become young again.

She slept in her luxurious and spacious bedroom yesterday but now she was in this broken place after waking up. Not only that, he was also young again.

Shi Feng could still recall some memories of this place. He lived here ten years ago. For over six months, Shi Feng rented this place reluctantly, all so that he could play Gods Domain while attending college. Only after he had earned some money in Gods Domain did he rent a large apartment.

Shi Feng thought back to those difficult years. His family was not in good condition at the time. In order for Shi Feng to go to college, his parents had a certain amount of debt. Even so, Shi Fengs parents still made sure to send him sufficient living expenses each month, in return for them alone bearing his suffering.

Shi Feng wholeheartedly wanted to change the state of his family. However, finding a high-paying job when the streets are filled with university graduates is very difficult; so he thought of the very profitable Virtual Reality game. Setting professional gamers as his goal, he even bought a Virtual Gaming Helmet, training hard in the game to improve his skills.

At that time, bread and instant noodles became his daily meal. To save money, she also avoids participating in social gatherings held by her classmates, causing her to become invisible in her class. Boys will look at her with disdain, while girls will distance themselves from her. Every time Shi Feng went shopping for cup noodles, his wallet was no more than 10 Credits. He did not even dare to buy ham sausage which cost only one credit. Unfortunately, the female salesman there offered her ham sausage at a discount. However, the feeling of his empty wallet made Shi Feng refuse very reluctantly.

"Is anyone playing me?"

Shi Feng stared at his younger self through the mirror and familiar surroundings. Shi Feng could not help but shake his head, denying such a conclusion.

Even America, as the most advanced country in the world, does not have such a refreshing technology. After all, who would want to joke around with a poor old uncle like him?

Shi Feng looked at the time on his phone.

19-adr-2129.

“Don't say I've reincarnated?” Shi Fengs face showed a bitter smile.

He remembered today was August 5, the year 2139. It can't be April 2129, the year he was in college.

Shi Feng shook his head, trying to wake himself up. However, deep down, he still held a thread of hope, hoping to reincarnate, going back to ten years ago. He walked towards the table, turned on the laptop.

Even if the time on his phone could be faked, the information on the internet definitely could not.

After browsing the web for a few minutes...

“I have truly been reincarnated! Did I really go back to ten years ago?” Shi Feng sternly stared at the news report about Gods Domain, emotional tears flowing from the corner of his eyes.

Shi Fengs feelings were hard to explain at that moment. He felt regret, sadness, and joy.

It was as if everything before him was just a dream.

However, the chirping of insects and the cold wind that blows from the AC says otherwise, that everything is real.

Looking at his phone, on the family photo he took when he entered university, Shi Feng never realized that his parents were white-haired. The corner of his mother's eyes even had a frown. They were no longer as lively as before; they were already really old now.

A year and a half had passed since Gods Domain was released when Shi Feng realized how old his parents were. Huge debts, excessive hard work, and stress caused both parents to fall seriously ill. Healing them required millions of Credits but, at that moment, Shi Feng was merely a captain of the troops in Shadow. The money he earned was far from enough to bear such expensive expenses.

Shi Feng tried everything to raise enough money, yet it was still not enough. Even after trying his hardest, Shi Fengs parents still abandoned him a few months later.

In his previous life, he failed to take good care of his parents. How can he know his pain and suffering?

After Shi Feng earned millions of Credits, this pain remained in Shi Fengs heart forever.

He never thought fate would play tricks on him. He suddenly returned to the starting point, restarting from zero.

"Good! This is awesome! Ahaha! Ever since I reincarnated, I had to change everything. I'll get enough money to heal mom and dad and I'll let them live their lives without worry." Shi Feng silently swore to himself while wiping away his tears.

Just as Shi Feng was planning his future, Blackie's phone rang again, continuously urging Shi Feng to immediately go to university for the exam.

However, Shi Feng was in no hurry. He dressed casually, tidied himself up before heading to Jin Hai University.

He was very familiar with Shadow.

Shi Feng still remembered. While he was still in college, Lan Hua Group's precious son, Lan Hailong, started the Shadow Workshop to enter the Gods Territory. Lan Hailong also invested considerable funds for the recruitment of Jin Hai University expert students. Shi Feng participated in the Shadow examination at that moment, successfully becoming a core member of the Workshop; whereas Blackie became an outside member. Shi Feng felt happy for some time after that incident.

After three years of being under Shi Fengs leadership, Shadow Workshop allowed Lan Hua Group to gain a huge advantage from Gods Domain, quickly becoming a large financial group. However, Shi Feng would never have thought that Lan Hailong would be the one to fire him personally.

Ever since he reincarnated, he had an absolute advantage in Gods Domain that no one else had. Of course, he would not join Shadow to become a tool that benefited others. He wanted to take a different path; a path in which he fought not for others, but for himself. He wanted to eliminate the need for his parents to send him living expenses. He wanted to repay all the debts they had accumulated. To do that, he wanted to venture out, start his own Workshop, start his own company, and build his own virtual empire.

As soon as Shi Feng arrived at the 1st Teaching Block, he saw a thin and tall figure in front of the building. The sapodilla-skinned youth paced the hallway in panic; this person was Blackie.

“Brother Feng, you have finally decided to attend. Fortunately, registration is not yet closed, so let's quickly log in and sign up.” Blackie said anxiously after seeing Shi Feng.

Shi Feng shook his head, then said seriously, "Blackie, I will not join Shadow; I will open my own Workshop. Will you join me?"

Blackie was someone Shi Feng encountered in other Virtual Reality games and Blackie had quite good skills. The two of them had faced many challenges together and right now they were no different from true brothers. During their time working together in Shadow, Blackie showed exceptional talent in administration, although he lacked talent in gaming. He arranged for a hundred thousand Guild members clearly and regularly. If Shi Feng had Blackie's help this time around, his plan would have been a step ahead. However, he would respect Blackie's decision. It was because Shi Feng had nothing at the moment, and the state of the Blackie family was not so good either. Blackie simply chose to become a professional gamer and joined Shadow to earn a certain amount of Credits for living expenses.

Blackie was speechless hearing Shi Fengs words, lowering his head in silence. It was too sudden. Not only that, the Shi Feng she saw today felt different. In contrast to his usual impatient attitude, Shi Feng was currently giving off an unshakable and confident aura.

After a full minute, Blackie raised his head to look at Shi Feng.

"Brother Feng, stop talking nonsense. Do you know how much a Virtual Game Helmet costs? That means 8,000 Credits. You also need at least six people to start the Workshop. What about work, salary, and more? Just the beginning of the initial fund will require seventy to eighty thousand. There is also continued investment. There are a lot of credits. Do you have that much Credit right now?" Blackie was well aware of Shi Fengs state. He knew Shi Fengs household was not wealthy, so he wanted to persuade Shi Feng away from this kind of crazy thinking.

"You're right. Right now, I don't even have the Credits for the Gods Domain Virtual Game Helmet." Shi Feng nodded his head as a receipt. As Blackie said. Even seventy to eighty thousand is considered a small amount. Shi Feng remembered Lan Hailong had spent over 5,000,000 Credits on the hundred-man Workshop he had recruited. He also spent more money on the later stages to improve the quality and strength of the Workshop.

“Because it is, rather than taking risks, isn't it safer to join Shadow? At the very least, Shadow can give us a Virtual Game Helmet. Otherwise, forget about being a professional player; we wouldn't even be able to play that game." Seeing Shi Feng understand the crux of the matter, Blackie heaved a sigh of relief as he pulled Shi Feng into the teaching block.

Shi Feng brushed off Blackie's hand, staring intently at Blackie before saying in a serious tone, "I still plan to start my own Workshop. I don't want to be controlled by anyone else. So, Blackie, will you join me?"

Shi Feng would not force Blackie because he had no guarantees whatsoever. He also could not reveal the secret that he had reincarnated. He could only hope that Blackie would believe him.

Seeing Shi Fengs serious expression, Blackie felt Shi Feng acting strangely today. This is madness. Everyone knows you cannot earn money during the initial period of virtual gaming. Did Shi Feng have a way to make money in the God Region? Even if they make money, it will happen after a few months. They don't have much time to waste.

After hesitating for some time, Blackie reluctantly replied, "I understand. You're boss. I'll start the Workshop with you, but what about the Virtual Gaming Helmet? We can't play this game without them, right?" ?"

Shi Fengs tensed brows immediately loosened as he happily patted Blackie on the shoulder, saying, "Now, this is my good brother! Don't worry about the gaming helmet. I remembered that Gods Domain had a trial period available to students. Every university has a trial period." Distribution point and, as long as you show them the identity of your student, then, for ten days, you can get a gaming helmet for free. Let's go and see."

“What do we do after ten days?” Blackie's tanned face turned pale, he suddenly felt his future pitch-black. Why should he trust Shi Feng? Could it be because of Shi Fengs confidence and steadiness? There would be no problem venturing with Shi Feng, right?

What can you do with ten days in Gods Domain?

They would definitely miss the recruitment period of the Workshop after ten days. At the end they still have to buy the gaming helmet, but where does the money come from?

Even a professional gamer with a group would not be able to earn 16,000 Credits within ten days of the opening of Gods Domain.

“Send that money problem to me.”

Shi Feng revealed a confident smile as he patted Blackie on the shoulder.

Earning 16,000 Credits in ten days was indeed pure fantasy. However, he had his spirit as a reincarnated person. No matter what the challenge was, he would break through everything and the release of Gods Domain was the starting point of his awakening.

Following which, Shi Feng brought Blackie to pick up the virtual gaming helmet. He then used all his money to buy two large boxes of instant noodles and put them under the table in his rented house. That was enough to last for more than ten days. After briefing Blackie on some matters in the God Region, Shi Feng quietly waited for the opening of the God Region.

April 25th, 9pm. Inside the dark and silent room, several flashes of light twinkled alive.

Shi Feng lay on his bed, gently pressing the start button while closing his eyes.

"God Domain, I'm coming."