The Events of That Year!
The black stone on the chessboard had been placed in the upper-left corner by Lin Bai himself.
Just now, when the Imperial Advisor had waved his hand, all the other black and white stones had turned to ash. Only this black stone had stood firm as Mount Tai from the moment Lin Bai set it down.
"I'll give you two choices!"
"First, give up the black stone and follow me in cultivation. I guarantee that I'll help you break through to the Dao Realm. When the time comes, I'll send you into the Ancient Immortal Sect!"
"Second, take the black stone. From this day onward, I will no longer have any pity for your talent!"
The Imperial Advisor gazed solemnly at Lin Bai, his eyes seeming to brim with hope that Lin Bai would choose the first option.
Lin Bai was stunned for a moment. He reached out and picked up the black stone from the chessboard, then asked sharply, "Imperial Advisor, are you certain this black stone contains the answer I want to know?"
Seeing Lin Bai pick up the black stone, the Imperial Advisor understood the choice he had made. He could only let out a helpless sigh, close his eyes, and nod. "Yes. The answer you seek is all contained within this black stone!"
"Do you know why I came, Imperial Advisor? Are you really going to tell me all this so easily?" Lin Bai clenched the black stone in his hand and asked the Imperial Advisor as realization dawned on him.
"Lin Duo was once a man whom Gu Zhou and I valued highly. We both thought he was absolutely certain to reach the Dao Realm, but alas... fate plays cruel tricks!" the Imperial Advisor said in anguish. "I'm tired. You