Under Xuan Mo's guidance, Fang Xu had fought a fierce battle against a zombie. Although he had ultimately failed to defeat his opponent, both his combat experience and control over spiritual energy had improved significantly. When he returned to the cultivation grounds, Fang Xu felt that his mind seemed sharper because of the battle.
A few days later, Fang Xu decided to try playing Go in his spare time between cultivation sessions, to see whether his mental abilities had truly improved. He sat before the board, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath, letting his mind reach a state of tranquility. He knew that Go was not merely a game, but also a test of mental ability and strategy.
Fang Xu's opponent was his good friend, the renowned Ninth Dan Go player Lin Li. In the past, Fang Xu had usually lost more often than he won when playing against him. Today, however, he felt that his thoughts were clearer, and that he could seemingly anticipate his opponent's next move with every stone he placed.
The game began, and Fang Xu's opponent played first, setting up a common opening. Fang Xu did not rush to attack. Instead, he played steadily, and every move seemed deeply considered. His opponent quickly noticed that Fang Xu's style had changed significantly. He was no longer as impulsively aggressive as before, but had become much calmer and more calculating.
As the game progressed, Fang Xu began to demonstrate his improvement. Not only could he quickly analyze his opponent's intentions, he could also ingeniously set traps, causing his opponent to fall unknowingly into his strategy. His opponent began to feel the pressure, and every move became cautious.
Fang Xu's improved mental abilities allowed him to thrive in the game of Go. He could calculate various