Exquisite Chess Game

The next day.

Lu Changsheng did not sleep all night.

It's not that I'm preoccupied with how to seduce the Holy Lord and the Holy Maiden.

The matter of the Immortal Slayers made Lu Changsheng realize for the first time that he had an enemy.

Although it's boring to have no enemies, Lu Changsheng just wants to be an ordinary Eldest Senior Brother.

Therefore, Lu Changsheng could not ignore the appearance of the Immortal Slayers; he felt he needed to do something about it.

Who knows if these Holy Lords are reliable or not? If something goes wrong, I'll be the one who suffers, not them.

"At this critical moment! We can always send them clocks if necessary."

In the end, Lu Changsheng placed all his hopes on that Black Bell.

This Black Bell has a terrifying origin; it possesses the power to destroy the world. When the time comes, none of us will survive; we will all die together.

After figuring this out, Lu Changsheng felt inexplicably much happier.

Then, as the Six Thousand Years' Birthday of the Exquisite Holy Lord was about to begin, before dawn, someone led Lu Changsheng to the place of the birthday banquet.

5:00 AM (卯时).

The Exquisite Holy Land was already bustling with activity, with lanterns and decorations everywhere, creating a joyous atmosphere.

At Chenshi (7-9 AM), the ceremony began.

The ceremonies at the holy site are very solemn, and each step is quite complex.

Although the Exquisite Holy Lord is somewhat unserious in ordinary times, she is very serious when it matters.

She wore a red wedding robe, looking like an empress, with a solemn expression and a majestic aura that gave people a sense of supreme Holy Lord.

She walked step by step up into the main hall.

The disciples then spoke up one after another.

"Wishing the Holy Lord a long life, may the Holy Lord remain forever young, live forever, attain enlightenment soon, ascend to the Immortal Realm, and become a king and ancestor."

A series of sounds rang out, spreading to every corner of the entire holy land.

Outside the Exquisite Holy Land, countless sects sent representatives to present gifts.

Male cultivators are not allowed to enter the Exquisite Holy Land; this is the rule. Therefore, many people can only watch the Exquisite Holy Lord from afar outside the Exquisite Holy Land.

Only at times like these can one catch a glimpse of the Holy Lord's beautiful face.

However, the beauty of the Exquisite Holy Maiden also attracted countless people. It's a pity that the other female disciples of the Holy Land, who were also stunningly beautiful, paled in comparison to these two.

Indeed, people cannot be compared.

However, Lu Changsheng's appearance has also attracted the attention of countless people.

"Why can he go in, but we can't?"

"They were personally invited by the Exquisite Holy Lord, who do you think you are?"

Are you worthy?

"Lu Changsheng is so handsome, I didn't lose unjustly."

"Senior Brother Lu, I hope you will take good care of Junior Sister Yunrou. Don't let her get cold or unhappy, otherwise I will be sad."

"It's hard to love someone, but it's even harder to forget someone. Junior Sister Yunrou, if he treats you badly, you can come to me. I will still love you as always."

Many male cultivators felt inferior and uncomfortable upon seeing Lu Changsheng.

The female cultivators stared at Lu Changsheng in a daze, and when they looked at the Exquisite Holy Maiden, their eyes were filled with envy and jealousy.

The Longevity Feast banquet lasts from Chenshi (7-9 AM) to Wushi (11 AM-1 PM), with a total of ninety-six procedures, seventy-two minor rituals, and twelve major rituals, none of which can be omitted.

After the midday ceremony concluded, thousands of women from the sacred site carried various sacred fruits and wines outside the sacred site for the guests to enjoy.

These women were all incredibly aloof and arrogant, which left some talented young men bewildered.

It's not like this when I go out shopping on a normal day, is it?

Why did you suddenly turn on me like that?

Hey junior sister, didn't you say I'm handsome? Why are you ignoring me today?

Junior sister, you've changed your mind.

During the Longevity Feast banquet.

Lu Changsheng had been sitting there for three hours straight. Although he knew that the Holy Land had many rituals, he did not expect there to be so many.

"Junior sister, how many formalities haven't you finished with?"

Lu Changsheng asked curiously.

If we delay any longer, it will be dark.

How am I supposed to show off at the Exquisite Chess Game after it gets dark?

Who's showing off at night?

As the ancients said, showing off at night is like wearing fine clothes at night.

"Reporting to Senior Brother Lu, all the formalities, big and small, are over. However, there should only be one last greeting left before the banquet can begin."

The other person said with a hint of shyness.

"Oh, there's one last one."

Etc!

Returning a gift?

Lu Changsheng's expression changed.

Yes, that's right, it's about returning the gift.

It was a very exciting part.

Lu Changsheng was a little confused. He had been driving too much lately and was feeling a bit dizzy. Lu Changsheng realized that he seemed to have forgotten the most important thing.

Giving gifts.

It's the birthday of the Exquisite Holy Lord, and as a guest, I can't possibly not bring a gift.

What should I give as a gift?

Lu Changsheng had no idea.

But in the next moment, as the Exquisite Holy Lord entered the main hall, a series of voices quickly rang out.

"The Azure Wood Sect presents ten thousand catties of Azure Sandalwood, wishing the Exquisite Holy Lord eternal youth!"

"The Taihe Sect presents Ten Thousand Year Gem Coral as a blessing to the Exquisite Holy Lord, wishing her long and immortal life!"

"The White Ram Gate presents ten pieces of the Seven Stars Ancient Jade, wishing the Exquisite Holy Lord to become an immortal and an ancestor!"

The names that could be mentioned were all prominent sects around the Holy Land. Smaller sects wouldn't mention it even if they sent gifts; otherwise, the list of congratulatory messages would be endless.

Half an hour later.

That concludes the list.

The disciple in charge of reading the list put it away and looked at Lu Changsheng, saying, "Senior Brother Lu, your name is still missing from the list. I don't know what you sent, so I can't register it. I hope you can tell me."

She asked that question not intentionally, but simply to follow the rules.

In an instant, many people couldn't help but be curious.

I wonder what treasure Lu Changsheng will give me.

Not to mention them, countless cultivators outside the Exquisite Holy Land were also discussing and wondering what Lu Changsheng would give them.

At the banquet.

Lu Changsheng coughed slightly, a smile on his face, confident and composed, clearly already having a plan.

Standing up, he looked at the Exquisite Holy Lord with a smile and said, "Senior, everyone, I would like to tell you a story called 'Sending a goose feather from a thousand miles away.' I wonder if you would be interested in hearing it?"

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

I plan to tell everyone a story first, and then, as the plot unfolds, everyone will surely become immersed in their own story.

Then, just give them a small gift; that way, it won't seem too frivolous.

However, to Lu Changsheng's surprise, the adorable senior sister in charge of registration was holding a calligraphy brush and said loudly.

"Senior Brother Lu, I present two goose feathers to wish the Holy Lord eternal youth and the attainment of immortality."

The other party said very frankly.

This surprised Lu Changsheng.

Hello!

I'm here to tell a story.

I didn't really send two goose feathers.

Lu Changsheng was somewhat bewildered.

Her voice was loud enough to be heard clearly throughout the entire hall.

The situation inside the main hall was also displayed outside the holy site using Daoist magic. After all, it was Longevity Feast, so it was natural to show it to outsiders. Otherwise, what would be the point of having so many rituals?

Everyone was stunned for a moment.

Send me two goose feathers?

What's the meaning?

Is it the feathers of a fairy goose?

Feeling countless questioning and curious gazes, Lu Changsheng fell silent.

But after a while, Lu Changsheng thought of a solution and immediately spoke up.

"On the occasion of the Holy Lord's birthday, Changsheng will naturally not present two goose feathers. Changsheng has heard that there is a chess game in the Linglong Exquisite Holy Land called the Exquisite Chess Game, which has remained unsolved for tens of thousands of years. Considering that today is the Holy Lord's birthday, Changsheng intends to solve the Exquisite Chess Game as a birthday gift for the Holy Lord. Of course, if I fail to solve the game, I hope that the Holy Lord will not blame me on his birthday."

Lu Changsheng spoke.

To retreat in order to advance.

The game is over, so let's just consider it a favor.

The game wasn't broken, but I did my best.

It's a small gift but a big sentiment.

As soon as he said that, the entire Exquisite Holy Land erupted in chaos.

"Lu Changsheng solved the chess puzzle as a gift? That's quite a generous gift indeed."

"What? A chess game? A betrothal gift? I didn't hear you clearly."

"What? Senior Brother Lu, you broke the Exquisite Chess Game and presented it as a betrothal gift to the Exquisite Holy Lord?"

"My God! Senior Brother Lu has solved the legendary Exquisite Chess Game and presented it to the Exquisite Holy Lord as a betrothal gift, intending to marry the Exquisite Holy Maiden."

"Hiss! Big news, big news! The Exquisite Holy Lord forbids the Holy Maiden from marrying Senior Brother Lu, but the Holy Maiden says that she will only love Senior Brother Lu in this life. The Exquisite Holy Lord finally took pity on her and asked Senior Brother Lu to solve the Exquisite Chess Game. Only if the Exquisite Chess Game is solved will the Holy Maiden be allowed to marry Senior Brother Lu?"

"Hiss! The Exquisite Holy Lord said that if she solves the Exquisite Chess Game, she will marry Lu Changsheng?"

Outside the Exquisite Holy Land, many cultivators were watching. Those with powerful cultivation could clearly hear what was happening in the Holy Land.

However, cultivators with lower cultivation levels can only barely see clearly, but cannot hear any sound.

So another series of rumors emerged.

And within the holy land.

The Exquisite Holy Lord never expected that Lu Changsheng would say such a thing.

She nodded and said, "Good! If my Changsheng, Martial Nephew can really solve the game, then that will be the greatest gift I can receive."

She spoke, her face beaming with smiles.

The Exquisite Chess Game is her obsession of three thousand years.

Naturally, she cared a lot.