The Supreme Chess Game

Li Hao was slightly taken aback, wondering if he had misheard. He had thought the other party would make other demands, perhaps even asking him to hand over the Imperial Hall Inheritance or leading him to the Tian Yang Pseudo-World.

But to my surprise, the other party's request was to take me as their apprentice?

He was somewhat puzzled, gazing at this Supreme, feeling that he couldn't quite figure him out.

At the same time, he suddenly thought of another situation.

Since the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor betrayed the realm and committed such a grave Criminal Charge, why is the Tian Yang Pseudo-World still preserved?

If the Pseudo-Realm is hidden in the Ancient Demon Habitat, and they are unwilling to expend their energy to set foot there, then that can only be barely Past.

However, after he met Chi Ying, the latter led the Heavenly Palace generals to the Tian Yang Pseudo-World to exterminate demons, which is enough to show that the latter has the ability to open up the Ancient Demon Battlefield!

It should be noted that Chi Ying is only at the Immortal Lord Realm, which is not considered a high-level realm. With the power of the Heavenly Palace, it would be easy for them to send out several top Immortal Lord Realm, or even several Immortal King Realm!

Around the territory of that Tian Yang Pseudo-World, the Immortal King Realm was more than capable of sweeping through.

Moreover, if they were unaware that it was the Tian Yang Pseudo-World before, then Chi Ying's subsequent visit there should have been reported to the Heavenly Palace long ago, yet the Heavenly Palace still has not taken any action against it.

Such a strange occurrence, as the saying goes, must have a reason. However, Li Hao had too little Intelligence to be sure, so he was only puzzled. But then he suddenly thought of some other possibilities.

This association stems from the fact that he himself is an Angler.

Perhaps, this Supreme already knew about that Tian Yang Pseudo-World.

Since the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor's sins are so grave, and he has now been recognized by them with irrefutable evidence, then the preservation of the Tian Yang Pseudo-World is somewhat terrifying to contemplate.

Perhaps, that was bait.

The bait, however, was used to Angling other people.

As the other party said, many powerful clans and forces were implicated in the matter of the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor, and in the end, they all disappeared, were executed, or were exterminated.

But, was it really cleaned up?

Perhaps not, therefore, that Tian Yang Pseudo-World became bait.

If those powerful clans were to find the Tian Yang Pseudo-World, establish themselves there, and secretly develop their power, they might face annihilation by the Heavenly Palace...

Thinking about all this, Li Hao suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

He himself was both the Fishing Hand and the Chess Player, and at this moment, he felt more and more that the Tian Yang Pseudo-World was a bait, a huge bait.

Using a Heavenly Dao Pseudo-Realm as bait, and at the same time, as a Chess Piece.

That was a setup!

The more Li Hao thought about it, the more convinced he became. This wasn't just his wild imagination scaring himself; rather, it was the various anomalies and contradictions that led him to have such suspicions.

He himself is Eleventh Level Chess Player, Transcendent Entering Immortal, with the ability to set up the game, as well as the ability to observe and break through the game.

However, he was now deeply entangled in a game, and the game was extremely complex; he felt that he might have become a Chess Piece!

Since the Tian Yang Pseudo-World was bait, and the Supreme just mentioned that Chi Ying had reported the situation to the Heavenly Palace, then this Supreme already knew their identities.

But the other party did not seek him out... Now, for various reasons, he has come to the Southern Region Assembly Battle again, and has come before this Supreme being.

All of this seemed to be going smoothly, but Li Hao suddenly felt that there was a dark hand pushing things from behind.

The reason he was brought to the Southern Region Assembly Battle was the Great Dream Nine Abyss Sect, but Li Hao believed it was definitely not due to the Dream Master's influence. On the contrary... Li Hao's gaze swept over and looked at Emperor Chu.

As the Imperial Emperor of the Ancient Immortal Dynasty, would the other party not guess his identity?

I had previously displayed the Azure Sky Sword Technique in the Ancient Immortal Realm, defeating Chu Tianzheng in full view of everyone. Wouldn't he have any connection to that?

However, the other party did not mention this matter at all. Instead, they betrothed their own children to him in the Marriage Alliance, seemingly wanting to win him over to the Yan Chu Imperial Family and have him serve Yan-Chu.

Li Hao considered two possibilities.

One possibility is that the Emperor Chu was indeed numb and did not connect those distant events to reality.

Another possibility is that it was done intentionally.

But what is the reason for the second possibility?

The other party wanted to kill him; it would be as easy as snapping a finger.

Or is it that the other party intentionally offered themselves to the Supreme in order to curry favor with Supreme?

That possibility seems unlikely. As Imperial Emperor of the Immortal Dynasty, Peak of Immortal King Realm, or even Half-step Emperor Lord, having already stepped one foot into the Immortal Emperor Realm, why would he need to be so humble and obsequious?

Li Hao's eyes flickered, unable to figure out the reason, unless there was only one possibility left: the other party deliberately sacrificed himself to intentionally sever ties with the Tian Yang Immortal Emperor.

But Past 100,000 years, is such deliberate effort necessary?

Li Hao pondered more and more deeply, and unconsciously drifted into a reverie.

What are you thinking about?

At this moment, a cold voice rang out. Mingyue frowned and said to Li Hao, "My Master is speaking to you. Didn't you hear him? This is extremely rude! Standing before you Southern Region Supreme, the emperor of All Immortals and Gods!"

Li Hao snapped out of his reverie. Hearing the other person's words, he looked at the others. At this moment, looking at these Ancient Immortal Dynasty Imperial Emperor again, Li Hao suddenly read something else in their inscrutable faces: pity? Regret?

Li Hao felt a chill run down his spine. It seemed that these Imperial Emperors had already seen through his identity and realized that he was deeply entangled in the situation.

However, he himself was unaware of the situation before, and was a pawn in the game without realizing it.

Now, he barely understands that he is in the middle of a larger game. One side of the players in this game is the Heavenly Palace Supreme, and the other side is unclear, but it could be the Emperor Chu, or it could be more than just the Emperor Chu.

He took a deep breath and said to the Heavenly Palace Supreme, "These Immortal Arts are powerful, why should they be abolished? Immortal Arts are innocent, just as swords are innocent."

"How dare you speak to your Master like that?"

Mingyue roared angrily.

Li Hao ignored her and stared at the Heavenly Palace Supreme. But as soon as he touched her eyes, he felt dizzy and as if he were falling. He had to quickly turn his gaze away, but he felt a strange feeling in his heart.

"The world is not lacking in such immortal Immortal Arts; there are other immortal Immortal Arts that can replace them."

The Heavenly Palace Supreme did not answer Li Hao, but instead said, "If you can pass the test and become my disciple, I will teach you even stronger Immortal Arts. Are you willing?"

Upon hearing his words, countless eyes turned to Li Hao.

In the distant Starry Sky, Looking at Mountains and Rivers, who was chasing stars and the sun on his journey, also changed his expression. The Heavenly Emperor had actually openly snatched the master's disciple.

A hint of tension flashed in his eyes. After all, the Immortal Emperor had already fallen, while the Heavenly Emperor before him was alive and well. The choice between the two was self-evident.

Elsewhere, a figure in Teal-Blue Garment raced swiftly through the Starry Sky, her figure shimmering with Seven-Colored Iridescence light. She glanced at the reflected scene, then pursed her lips slightly before hurrying on.

She could glimpse Past Future, and already knew what the boy was about to face. She had also already seen this scene, so she was not surprised.

Heart Questioning Floating Pagoda City.

On the hillside, Old Han picked up his wine jug, took a sip, and gazed quietly at the young man in the Cloudmist, waiting for his reply.

His lips curled slightly, his eyes were indifferent, and there was a hint of self-mockery in them.

Kid, it seems we'll be going our separate ways from now on...

He thought about the things he had given away, realizing that he had acted impulsively. Once the boy became a disciple of that person, the other party would surely be able to find out that the boy's Dao Heart was not just a simple Eternal Dao Heart, and would also see through his handiwork. At that time, the other party would most likely come to visit again.

A cold smile crept across his lips. If it had to happen again, then so be it.

Within the Yan-Chu Earthly Territory, in the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities.

Standing in secluded spots in various Immortal City, the figures with sorrowful faces clenched their fists, their expressions filled with grief, indignation, and rage. But they were helpless and could only face it.

They had seen and endured such humiliation many times before.

Now, it's simply a matter of enduring it one more time.

Endure, endure, endure... I've endured for ten thousand years, how could I possibly give up now?

Many people gritted their teeth and clenched their fists until they bled, but in the end, they could only endure it.

With all eyes in the Southern Region focused on Li Hao stood on Cloud End, seemingly unaffected. He merely narrowed his gaze slightly and said:

What would happen if I said I didn't want to?

Upon hearing his words, an uproar erupted on the Mountain Summit.

Countless people thought that Li Hao would agree without hesitation, abandoning darkness for light. Moreover, compared to the fallen Immortal Emperor, the Supreme before them was alive and well. It was obvious to anyone with a toe what to choose.

But Li Hao's hesitation was unbelievable.

In the Starry Sky, Looking at Mountains and Rivers, froze, and then his eyes became moist as if he were crying blood.

Even if Li Hao eventually succumbs to the majesty of the Heavenly Palace Supreme and becomes his disciple, this rhetorical question makes all those games of chess they played in front of that Thatched Cottage worthwhile!

Another azure-blue figure soaring through the Starry Sky remained unmoved. She had already seen the boy's answer; she had even seen everything about him from birth to the present, and had watched it countless times.

Perhaps the other person had an ordinary impression of her, but she was already extremely familiar with that boy, even as familiar as with a family member.

Within the Yan Chu's Nine Thousand Immortal Cities, numerous figures wore sorrowful expressions, all bearing bitterness. Some had tears welling in their eyes, muttering to themselves:

"Very well, very well, after a hundred thousand years, there is still someone who dares to question him. Truly worthy of being the disciple chosen by the master!"

"Poor child, you're only a hundred years Soul Lifespan. You shouldn't have been dragged into this. Others may not believe those three IOU, but we do!"

"Child, don't be foolish."

The Anger that had been suffocating them seemed to find immense relief in the boy's soft question, bringing tears to many eyes and transforming their anger into Anger and affection for him.

In the Cloudmist, Sword Heart and Mingyue's expressions Solidification slightly, then their faces darkened.

The Heavenly Palace Supreme's expression remained calm, carrying an air of majesty that looked down upon all living beings. His voice was neither hurried nor slow as he spoke:

"If you are unwilling, I will spare your life to fight for the Southern Region. After all, our Human Race is currently lacking in talent."

Upon hearing his words, countless people came to their senses and shouted that the Supreme was infinitely merciful.

Li Hao breathed a sigh of relief, but knew things weren't that simple. He asked, "If that's the case, I thank Your Supreme for your kindness, but I already have Master. Regardless of who I become your disciple, as long as I see Ancient Demon, as long as Ancient Demon breaks the rules, and if there's anything I need, I'm willing to fight!"

His words were forceful and came from the heart.

Besides the fact that the Ancient Demon Meat could enhance his Primordial Spirit, he also vividly remembered the scenes of the Ancient Demon Tian Yang Pseudo-World Calamity, and he did not want such tragedies to spread throughout the world.

If a great calamity were to strike, he would naturally not back down, for when the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken.

Hearing Li Hao's refusal, countless people were in an uproar. Faced with the Supreme Being's invitation to take him as a disciple, Li Hao actually refused!

You must understand, this is the status of Personal Disciple, how prestigious! They can walk sideways throughout the entire Southern Region!

Simply put, if Sword Heart and Mingyue were to get into trouble in any Immortal Dynasty in the Southern Region, the entire Immortal Dynasty would have to give an explanation to the Heavenly Palace!

"He actually..."

Many of the participating disciples were also somewhat stunned at this moment, their eyes filled with shock.

This included Immortal Lord Realm from various Immortal Dynasty, such as Chu Tianhuang, Boya Xuejian, and other Immortal Lord Realm from major clans of other Immortal Dynasty, all of whom were stunned.

They came here to participate in the battle not only to make a name for themselves and compete with other geniuses of the same Heavenly Prodigy, but also to become disciples of powerful figures.

Now, this greatest opportunity is right in front of Li Hao, yet Li Hao refuses it.

This is an opportunity that so many people long for!

"What was he thinking?"

Chu Yueli was somewhat bewildered. When she first heard that the Heavenly Palace Supreme wanted to take Li Hao as her disciple, she was overjoyed and excited. If her husband was the Heavenly Palace Supreme's disciple, with the same status as Sword Heart, then her status in the Yan Chu Imperial Family would rise to surpass all other Imperial Clan. Even those Prodigy Older Brother and sisters would no longer be a threat to her.

No matter how many factions the other party had within the court, they were no match for her husband alone.

But Li Hao actually refused?

After she realized what was happening, she was so angry that her face turned ashen, and she wanted nothing more than to rush up and question him loudly.

Amidst the shock and murmurs of the entire audience, the Heavenly Palace Supreme remained calm and said:

"Although I can spare your life, you carry too many burdens you shouldn't have, and the Disciple Imprint on you must be erased. In other words, I will preserve some of your memories and find you a Reincarnated Body. Are you willing?"

Li Hao's expression changed slightly; he knew it wouldn't be that simple. Searching for Reincarnated Body again?

Doesn't this mean we still have to kill him?

Furthermore, if only partial memories are retained, will the person reincarnated still be the same person?

As a Supreme, he was breathing so heavily as to speak. Li Hao's face darkened; this was tantamount to giving him no choice.

The words of the Heavenly Palace Supreme did not surprise many present. After all, given Li Hao's status, if they did nothing and let things slide, what would happen if more Human Race betrayed them and sided with the Ancient Demon? How could they maintain public order?

So, I had no choice.

Li Hao asked, "What is the test for becoming an apprentice?"

The Heavenly Palace Supreme said calmly, "It's very simple. If you can withstand three moves from Sword Heart, you pass."

Upon hearing his words, everyone's gaze turned to Sword Heart.

Sword Heart was also slightly taken aback, then his eyes turned cold and sharp.

Immediately, the voice transmission from his Junior Sister Mingyue echoed in his mind, "Senior Brother, please give it your all. I don't want to be fellow disciples with this kind of guy."

"Don't worry, I didn't want to either."

Sword Heart responded telepathically.

Mingyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief, a cold smile appearing in her eyes as she looked at Li Hao.

If one loses and cannot Master's Sect, the other party's fate will certainly not be good.

Given his appalling attitude and repeated disobedience towards his Master, she wished she could defeat or even kill Li Hao with her own hands.