True Lord Linglong

On the cliff face.

As the Exquisite Chess Game was destroyed, a phantom slowly emerged.

Soon, the illusory image solidified.

He is an experienced man.

With snow-white hair, he stood in the void, looking like a Daoist immortal.

"This humble Exquisite True Person, greets fellow Daoist."

The appearance of Exquisite True Person astonished countless people.

However, his gaze fell on Lu Changsheng, his eyes filled with admiration.

"Greetings, senior."

Lu Changsheng spoke, and his manners were impeccable.

"There is no such thing as a senior. Fellow Daoist was able to solve my Exquisite Chess Game. In terms of Daoist arts, you have already surpassed me. You are just a little older, so you cannot be called a senior."

Exquisite True Person spoke, saying that this was not an ordinary Primordial Spirit phantom, but a Primordial Spirit phantom with intelligence.

As soon as Exquisite True Person finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in cheers once again.

Because they didn't expect that Lu Changsheng would actually solve the game.

"Senior Linglong, is the chess game really that easy to solve?"

Green Wood Daoist looked at Exquisite True Person as if he were in a daze, and asked this question with his eyes full of resentment.

However, Exquisite True Person glanced at the latter and couldn't help but sigh.

"In the past, I entered the world of Go through the art of Go. In order to create a game full of infinite possibilities, I Qi Deviation and developed terrible obsessions and inner demons, which ultimately led to the creation of the Exquisite Chess Game."

"What this fellow Daoist said is correct. White represents the self, and black represents the inner demons. This game is not played against others, but against oneself."

"I believe that as one's realm of cultivation increases, one's obsessions also grow stronger. Therefore, in the Exquisite Chess Game, only entering the game determines life or death, because the more one tries to solve the game, the more difficult it becomes. This is inherently an unsolvable game."

Exquisite True Person spoke, revealing the cruel truth to everyone.

At that moment, everyone fell into a deep silence.

No one would believe that the Exquisite Chess Game is unsolvable.

"This is impossible, this is impossible. This is not an unsolvable situation, this is not an unsolvable situation. I see hope, Senior Linglong, I see hope. It's just a matter of time, it's just a matter of time."

Green Wood Daoist said loudly, he did not believe that this was an unsolvable situation.

Because he truly saw hope; just a few more steps, just a few more steps, and the problem would be solved.

However, Exquisite True Person sighed, and a look of guilt appeared in her eyes.

"In fact, all of this is an illusion. Once you enter the game, the player is yourself and your inner demons. You may seem to have a glimmer of hope, but it is actually an illusion given to you by your inner demons. The white pieces represent the dragon, which is your confidence, and the black pieces represent the tiger, which is your obsession."

"You are confident that you can solve this game, which is why the white pieces are getting stronger and stronger. Your inner demons also believe that you can solve this game, which is why you can see hope. Once you enter the game, you will always think that you can solve this game in your mind."

"In fact, when you are deeply trapped in it, if you know how to let go and give up, that is the real way to break the deadlock."

"We cultivators dedicate our lives to the path of immortality, but in reality, there are countless wonderful things in the world waiting for us! Let go of your attachments, put down the pieces in your hand, and experience the joys and sorrows of life. This is the way to break the deadlock."

Exquisite True Person spoke calmly, leaving countless people speechless.

No one would have imagined that the true meaning of the Exquisite Chess Game would be so profound.

However, some people remain obsessed, and Green Wood Daoist has completely fallen into the trap.

He was unwilling to accept this fact.

He sat in meditation for seven thousand years.

Seven thousand years.

In the end, all you get in life is the chance to let go.

This makes it impossible for people to truly remain calm; madness is inevitable.

However, at this moment, Lu Changsheng's voice slowly rang out.

"Senior Aoki, isn't life itself a game of chess?"

"Heaven and earth are the chess pieces, and the mortal world is the game of chess. Everything in the world is nothing more than picking up and putting down. No matter how deep the obsession in your heart is, you can wake up. What is the point of sitting in meditation for seven thousand years? If you can understand it, ten years is better than a thousand years. If you cannot understand it, a thousand years is like a day."

"Gentlemen, let go of your attachments, put down the pieces in your hands, and forget the chessboard in your hearts."

"The path to immortality has been broken; when life is good, one should enjoy it to the fullest and not let the golden goblet stand empty before the moon."

"The saying goes, 'You have to give to receive.' If you don't give, how can you receive?"

Lu Changsheng has come to a complete understanding.

It wasn't a sudden epiphany.

Rather, beneath the surface of the game, he saw the true nature of humanity.

I saw those people who looked just like the Green Wood Daoist.

They embraced persistence, yet could never let go.

The more you can't let go, the deeper you get into the game.

In fact, they had already solved the Exquisite Chess Game; they were simply playing a game against their own inner demons.

"It's easy to pick up, but how easy is it to put down? I understand, but I haven't grasped the meaning yet. I comprehend, yet I don't want to understand. I understand, yet I can't let go. The game is always in my heart. What I can't get past is my own heart, and what I can't overcome is myself."

Green Wood Daoist laughed loudly and bitterly.

He sat cross-legged at the foot of the cliff, his eyes filled with sorrow.

Soon, beams of light emanated from his body.

This is the Dao.

He ultimately didn't take that step.

The obsession in one's heart has become a game of chess that can never be solved.

Even if someone tells him that it's just your obsession.

But he's already in the game, and unless he realizes it himself, he won't listen to anything anyone says.

Even if Exquisite True Person appeared, he wouldn't believe it.

It wasn't just him.

Below the cliff, the thousands of people sitting there mostly remained silent, and eventually they closed their eyes.

Chessboards reappeared in their minds.

Whether it's the Exquisite Chess Game or not is irrelevant now; they're too attached to it. Once they've picked it up, they can't bear to put it down.

However, some people stood up, even though they had not yet fully understood.

But he didn't choose to continue playing chess.

They gazed into the distance, feeling the warmth of the Jin Yang, shook off the dust from their clothes, looked at Lu Changsheng, and bowed deeply.

"Although I haven't fully understood it, I still thank you, fellow Daoist!"

"Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist."

"The game is already in my mind, and it is difficult to solve. But what you said is very profound. Isn't life also a game of chess? Thank you, brother."

They all spoke, and then gradually left the Exquisite Holy Land.

Nobody knows where they went.

Nobody knows what they're thinking.

But at least they chose another way to break the deadlock.

"It is my fault! I never thought that I would harm you all. I am ashamed."

Seeing all this, Exquisite True Person felt extremely ashamed.

"The senior is not wrong. If one has obsessions in their heart, they have nothing to do with the game of chess."

Lu Changsheng shook his head.

He did not believe that Exquisite True Person was wrong.

"Alas! Fellow Daoist is so young, yet he has already reached this level of understanding. I am ashamed. However, since you have already broken through the impasse, I have nothing of value to offer and do not know what to give you. This is the Exquisite Chessboard, my most cherished treasure, so I will give it to you."

Exquisite True Person said this.

Then a chessboard emerged from the cliff face and fell into Lu Changsheng's hands.

The chessboard is crystal clear and is a remarkable celestial artifact. But what is terrifying is not the chessboard, but the chess pieces. Each and every chess piece is also a celestial artifact!

That's right, every single chess piece is a divine artifact.

There are a total of 361.

This is truly an unparalleled treasure.

"This is the Exquisite Chessboard, a treasure I have crafted with my life's work. In battle, the chessboard can transform into an array, and each chess piece can evolve into a Heavenly Soldiers and Generals. If you, fellow Daoist, understand array formations, you can activate the Heaven and Earth Chess Array within, which can slay immortals."

Exquisite True Person said this.

In an instant, it attracted countless envious glances.

"Fellow Daoist, if fate allows, we shall meet again in the Immortal Realm."

Exquisite True Person's voice gradually faded away.

His figure gradually disappeared.

Soon, below the cliff.

Everything returned to calm.

The Exquisite Chess Game will never be played again in this world.

But then he glanced at the people below the cliff.

Lu Changsheng remained silent.

The person who created the Exquisite Chess Game is no longer here.

The Exquisite Chess Game is also gone.

But everyone has a game of chess in their heart.

Lu Changsheng remained silent.

He didn't speak, he just watched all of this quietly.

I don't know what I'm thinking.

Exquisite Holy Lord did not speak, but simply looked at Lu Changsheng quietly.

But soon.

Unsurprisingly, the news spread quickly.

In less than half a day.

The world was once again shocked.

Exquisite Chess Game that has remained unsolved for hundreds of thousands of years.

Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng cracked the code.

However, it happened late that night.

There is one thing.

But suddenly, it caused an uproar in the Central Province.