A hundred days later, Xuan Mo brought Chu Ying and Fang Xu to the Heavenly Court. He cupped his hands toward Xuanxiao and said, "Old Father, I'm back... This time, the world of Go was pretty fun. For the next world, could you find me another one?"
Xuanxiao's face darkened. "You still want to play? Do you know how exhausting it is to be the Heavenly Emperor? I recently opened a Go Administration in the Heavenly Court. I'll have Fang Xu go work there first. As for Chu Ying, let him rest for a while and have Taibai teach him some spells first. After all, how can he serve as an official in the Heavenly Court without the slightest bit of cultivation?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Ying nodded. "Great White Star? I've heard of him..." Before he could say more, Taibai sealed his mouth with a finger and said, "Come with me first."
Not long afterward, at Great White Star's residence, Taibai set up a Go board and said, "Come, play a game of Go with me first. Let me see how strong the thousand-year Go spirit's skills are."
Inside Great White Star's residence, the Go board had already been set up. The black and white stones lay quietly in their respective bowls, waiting to be chosen and take part in this battle of wits. Chu Ying played black and went first. His gaze was resolute as he gently picked up a black stone and steadily placed it on a star point. Great White Star smiled faintly, seemingly approving of Chu Ying's opening. He then picked up a white stone and lightly placed it on the star point at the opposite corner.
At the beginning of the game, Chu Ying's style was steady without lacking sharpness. The black stones were