Ch. 29212918. Confidence
1. Key Plot Points & Events
- Fang Shihan initially doubts Shi Feng’s two old blueprints, thinking Zero Wing is too impulsive to break with several first-rate guilds.
- Upon reading the blueprints—a Mystic Iron Grade airship and a Mithril Grade War Puppet—she is stunned, realizing their massive value.
- Fang Shihan rejects the allied guilds with a blunt, one-word reply: “Scram!”
- The five first-rate guilds and second-rate guilds, angered, ally with Star Ring Guild instead, bringing 1.6 million Tier 3 experts and 60+ Tier 4 players to the Dark Night Empire’s defense.
- Lu Tiandi views Zero Wing’s move as arrogance, believing a Tier 5 player is not enough to win an NPC war.
- Zero Wing steadily develops, recruits newcomers, and increases Tier 3 numbers via the Tower of Secret Pact.
- Fang Shihan introduces a points-ranking system (Bronze/Silver/Gold) granting permanent discounts in Zero Wing’s cities, attracting over 1 million independent Tier 3 experts and 200+ Tier 4 experts to the Twin Towers Kingdom.
- Shi Feng and Candlelight Trading Firm try to manufacture the Azure Thunder Airship and Fire Beast Puppets, but production is extremely demanding—requiring Grandmaster-level skills (e.g., three Forging Grandmasters for the airship).
- Bai Qingxue and Water Rose recover from their previous condition, losing some combat memories but successfully creating Tier 5 Mana Bodies and advancing to Tier 5 classes.
- On the fifth day of preparations, Fang Shihan urgently contacts Shi Feng: the Outer World NPC army has made its move.
2. Character Developments
- Shi Feng: Remains confident and strategic, focusing on long-term war-winning technology rather than immediate manpower.
- Fang Shihan: Transitions from skepticism to excitement and assertiveness; her confidence grows after seeing Zero Wing’s hidden trump cards.
- Lu Tiandi: Displays arrogance and underestimates Zero Wing, believing Tier 5 individuals are insufficient in large-scale NPC warfare.
- First-rate guild leaders: Pride and anger drive them into Star Ring’s camp, believing Zero Wing will regret its decision.
- Bai Qingxue & Water Rose: Recover from their ordeal and regain power through Tier 5 advancement, strengthening Zero Wing’s elite forces.
3. Significant Themes
- Overconfidence vs. Hidden Strength: Many factions underestimate Zero Wing despite its advanced resources.
- Advanced Technology as a Game-Changer: Mystic Iron Grade airships and Mithril Grade War Puppets are portrayed as war-deciding assets.
- Politics of Alliances: Rejection, betrayal, and alignment shifts occur based on perceived power and insult.
- Preparation vs. Impulse: Zero Wing invests in long-term manufacturing and infrastructure while rivals rely on existing manpower.
- Tier/Military Power Balance: The chapter emphasizes that individual strength (Tier 5) is not enough without mass armies and war weaponry.
4. Character Interactions
- Fang Shihan ↔ Shi Feng: She questions the blueprints, then her attitude shifts after realizing their value; Shi Feng reassures her.
- Fang Shihan ↔ First-rate guilds: She harshly dismisses them with “Scram,” triggering their alliance with Star Ring.
- Guild leaders of first-rate guilds: They confer together, fuming at Zero Wing’s arrogance and deciding to support Star Ring.
- Lu Tiandi ↔ Butler Yi Kui: Discuss Zero Wing’s decision, with Lu Tiandi dismissing Black Flame’s chances and approving of the guilds joining them.
- Shi Feng ↔ Candlelight Trading Firm elites: Cooperates on the difficult manufacturing process of the airship and puppets.
- Bai Qingxue & Water Rose ↔ Kele and others: Their successful Tier 5 advancement makes the others envious.