Many gamers followed [AliveAfter500Years]. As Fang Zhao's reputation rose, the number of people following his game ID increased as well. However, Fang Zhao rarely logged on nowadays. He logged on privately once in a while for SilverLight training sessions and publicly for invited events.
Furthermore, Fang Zhao hadn't participated in public global Esports events in a long time. That was the reason some people said that Fang Zhao had retired. Many gaming athletes thought this was the case as well.
Many teams had made inquiries about Fang Zhao before the commemorative map was opened. They were mostly relieved upon learning that Fang Zhao would be secluding himself to compose. There were also a few top teams that made contingency plans for every situation. What if Fang Zhao decided to participate?
Of course, not a single Esports club wished to resort to such plans.