Ye Futian looked at those who were celebrating. Liu Zong was, after all, a descendant of a sacred ground of the Eastern State, a genius taught by the three saints of Xihua Sacred Mountain.
It was expected that he would break the Celestial Dragon Chess Game.
Everyone was happy for him.
Ye Futian did not know what to think. The art of chess was never absolute. There were many options for every move, and there was no way he would step out and point out that Li Kaishan gave up.
There was no regret in playing chess. A win was a win, and a loss was a loss. Even if he were to step out and point out a better place to place his piece, it would only prove that the spectators had a clearer view of the game. His skill at chess was just as good, and it did not mean that Li Kaishan gave up his piece when he placed it.
Ye Futian was not the only one who understood that. Yang Xiao and the others understood that as well.
The Celestial Dragon Chess Game was broken. Even if he were to say that Li Kaishan could have chosen not to place that piece back then, that would have only meant that his Second Brother's skills were lacking. Could it be that the game that Liu Zong broke did not count?
Yang Xiao and the others took a long look at Li Kaishan. If it had been any other chess master from the Chess Saint Villa who placed that piece, they would not have thought anything wrong with it. However, it was Li Kaishan, Yang Xiao's second brother and everyone else's second brother. His level at chess was something that everyone else knew very well.
The eighth and ninth brothers might have made some minor mistakes, but as the second student of the Chess Saint, Li Kaishan, such a situation should not have happened to him.
Yang Xiao turned his eyes to Liu Zong and said with a smile, "The Celestial Dragon Chess Game has been broken. Congratulations."
Even though Li Kaishan had given him a handicap, Liu Zong's skill at chess was, in a sense, extraordinary. As an individual, he was no weaker than any of them. The fact that he had led nine others to break the Celestial Dragon Chess Game was an astonishing feat in itself.
As such, Liu Zong was indeed the best candidate.
"You're too kind, senior. I was just lucky," Liu Zong said, showing no signs of pride.
On the contrary, some people around him were rather excited, such as Zhou Ziyi. She smiled and said, "Liu Zong, the Celestial Dragon Chess Game is incredibly intricate. I'm afraid that you're the only one in the Eastern State below Saint Plane who can break it."
"There are many capable people in the world. You're exaggerating." Liu Zong shook his head.
"Liu Zong, you are too humble." Han Jing said as well. He truly felt how terrifying the Celestial Dragon Chess Game was through that game. If it had not been for Liu Zong taking control of the situation, he would have broken down and lost a long time ago. At that moment, he was just like Zhou Ziyi, drenched in sweat.
The surrounding people praised him one after another, and they were not stingy with their praises.
The Celestial Dragon Chess Game was finally broken after more than two months. Everyone felt rather excited. Liu Zong's name would be added to the legend after breaking the game.
Yang Xiao turned his eyes around and looked at the crowd. The Celestial Dragon Chess Game had been broken, and everything should have ended there.
However, at that moment, he seemed to have sensed that someone was watching him. His gaze shifted back and landed on a face. It was Ye Futian.
"Palace Lord Ye, do you have something to say?" Yang Xiao asked.
Ye Futian nodded lightly. "To tell you the truth, I had intended to attempt the Celestial Dragon Chess Game today as well. However, the game has been broken, and I should not have disturbed you. However, if I were to leave without trying, I would have regretted it. With the current situation …"
He smiled bitterly and shook his head as he spoke. He had been preparing for so long, yet in the end, he did not even get the chance to try. It was indeed rather regretful.
The Celestial Dragon Chess Game was incredibly intricate. He had been working hard on his way of chess, and it was not just to get what the Chess Saint left behind. He had also developed an interest in chess.
The Celestial Dragon Chess Game, from a certain perspective, was the pinnacle of chess at his level.
Yang Xiao smiled and said, "Since Palace Lord Ye has been preparing for so long, there's no harm in giving it a try."
"Brother, since the game has been broken, there is no need for the Celestial Dragon Chess Game to exist anymore. Why waste so much effort?" Li Kaishan said calmly, showing no emotion.
"Second Brother, you are a guest from afar. Palace Lord Ye has been preparing for the Celestial Dragon Chess Game for a long time. Regardless of whether you can break it or not, you should at least be given a chance. One game won't take much time," Jiu Gongzi said.
Li Kaishan did not say much after hearing that. He looked at Ye Futian and nodded faintly.
"Please, Palace Lord Ye." Yang Xiao waved and smiled. Light shone on the chessboard.
"You're too kind, senior." Ye Futian stepped forward. Eight others stepped onto the chessboard with him. It was apparent that they were planning to break the game with nine people, just like Liu Zong.
Liu Zong looked at the chessboard with interest. He knew that Ye Futian's skill at chess was astonishing from the chess battle between Ye Futian, Mo Jun, and Zhou Ziyi. He wondered if Ye Futian had been able to comprehend anything in the past few days.
The lineup that stepped onto the chessboard with Ye Futian was incredibly powerful. The Sword Saint, Gu Dongliu, Zhuge Mingyue, Hua Jieyu, Yu Sheng, Huang Jiuge, Xu Que, Ye Wuchen, and some others did not step up. Those were the lineups that Ye Futian had picked out to be suitable for the Celestial Dragon Chess Game.
The game was like a chess battle. It was a battlefield, and the chess pieces were formed from the power of rules they wielded.
The nine of them stood on the chessboard. Gu Dongliu and Yu Sheng were at the front, while Huang Jiuge and Ye Wuchen were at the left and right.
Ye Futian was in the middle, with Zhuge Mingyue and Hua Jieyu by his side. The Sword Saint was at the back, and Xu Que was in a corner at the back, looking rather inconspicuous.
Ye Futian activated Freedom Meditation and the Chess Spirit appeared in his Life Palace. The 18 of them stood on the chessboard, displaying the scene before them perfectly in their Life Palace.
The Celestial Dragon Chess Game was a chess matrix with nine consecutive layers. It was not a fixed one, but contained endless changes. Every single move would change according to the changes. As such, Ye Futian needed to run simulations in real time. Of course, it was more important for him to set up the chess matrix for his side so that it would not be devoured by the Celestial Dragon Chess Game.
What came next was the test of his hard work in cultivating the way of chess over the past two months.
"Senior, please," Ye Futian said to Yang Xiao. He was ready.
Countless eyes were on the chessboard at that moment.
Ye Futian and his party looked solemn. The positions they stood on the chessboard formed a simple matrix, giving off a sense of solemnity.
The subtle atmosphere made it seem as if Ye Futian and his party truly intended to break the Celestial Dragon Chess Game.
Finally, Yang Xiao waved and the first chess piece was placed.
The second game of the day had thus begun.
Ye Futian waved his hand and placed a piece as well. It emanated mystical power of rules, as if the space around that chess piece was about to be locked down.
Li Kaishan's piece was extremely sharp.
Gu Dongliu's piece was placed, showing off his abilities.
However, while Gu Dongliu was the one who placed the piece, it was actually Ye Futian who taught him where to place his piece.
Gu Dongliu and his party did not train in the way of chess.
"One person playing chess for nine?" Everyone's eyes flashed as they stared at Ye Futian. Their conjecture was quickly verified. It was indeed Ye Futian playing chess for nine people. However, it was nine different rule powers and nine completely different styles. It was as if it was not one person playing, but nine people playing.
Liu Zong took a long look at Ye Futian. It was apparent that Ye Futian was thinking the same thing as he was. They both understood that the Celestial Dragon Chess Game was not something that could be broken by one person alone.
Only those with a style that corresponded with him would stand a chance.
As one chess piece after another was placed, overbearing power of rules emanated from the chessboard. Just like before, the game burst with might within a short amount of time.
Liu Zong stared at the game and his eyes gradually turned solemn. He did not expect such a genius to appear in the Barren State in this generation.
The pieces placed by the nine people on the chessboard were of nine styles and nine matrixes.
Gu Dongliu's pieces were like a river of swords, possessing boundless might. The pieces placed by Yu Sheng were extremely overbearing. The two of them worked together as one, blocking the attacks of the Celestial Dragon Chess Game at the forefront. Huang Jiuge's chess matrix was like indestructible arrows to the left and right. Every time he placed a piece, one would feel a sense of danger. Ye Wuchen's pieces on the right seemed to be both real and illusory at the same time, combining the real and the illusory. If one were to overlook something, he would be able to deal a fatal blow.
Everyone's way of chess had their own unique style, combining perfectly with their own abilities, as if it was their own way of chess.
And all of this was done by Ye Futian alone. He played the nine corners, displaying nine different ways of chess to fight against the Celestial Dragon Chess Game.
Such ability alone was already at the level of a grandmaster in chess.
Sage Wanxiang looked at the chessboard and his eyes seemed to have a wondrous glow. This was the Palace Lord of the Holy Zhi Palace chosen by the Barren State's collective will. He symbolized the future of the Barren State.
This game would be the first time he truly shone in the Eastern State.
While his plane was still low, it was only a matter of time before the people of the Nine States would know his name. They would not be looked down upon like they were back in Chess Saint Villa.
Yang Xiao, Li Kaishan, and the others all had sharp looks in their eyes. Their expressions grew solemn as they prepared themselves for battle.
They actually felt the pressure. The intensity of this game was no weaker than the last one.
Li Kaishan's word was spoken with overbearing ferocity. It was as if an extremely raging battle-ax was brought down, slicing a line.
"Xu Que, move to the third nine," Ye Futian said. The nine of them did not take turns to place their pieces. Instead, they split the pieces according to Ye Futian's instructions.
The most important part of the Celestial Dragon Chess Game was attacked as soon as Xu Que placed his piece. While he was standing at the very back, he was like a formless assassin who traveled thousands of miles by himself every time it was his turn to place his piece. His killing intent was sharp.
"Matrixes against matrixes."
Yang Xiao murmured and looked at the chessboard. He finally realized what kind of game Ye Futian wanted to play.
The Celestial Dragon Chess Game's Matrix of Nine Nine Chain had appeared on the chessboard at that moment. Ye Futian did not stop the formation of the matrix at all. He did not even have the thought of doing so from beginning to end.
However, when the Celestial Dragon Matrix appeared, the black pieces on the chessboard also formed the Matrix of Nine Nine Chain. Furthermore, there were matrixes within matrixes. Gu Dongliu and Yu Sheng worked as one, Huang Jiuge and Ye Wuchen worked as one, Hua Jieyu and Zhuge Mingyue worked as one, Xu Que and the Sword Saint worked as one, and Ye Futian was in charge of the overall situation.
As such, the situation on the chessboard at that moment was that there was a match against the Celestial Dragon Chess Game.
Attack against attack.
The Celestial Dragon Chess Game had no openings. As such, there was no need to look for openings, but to break it with even stronger matrixes!
(End of Chapter)
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