Across Two Realms

vIn the Underworld, at Chang Capital, inside the Yi Tian Bureau.

Shadow Body Zhong Shan and NanGong Sheng sat in a courtyard, where a chess game had been laid out.

"NanGong Sheng, this is the Heavenly Tribulation Chess Game from the living world. Give it your all and break it!" Zhong Shan said solemnly.

"This subject obeys!"

"I'll emphasize this once more. Three 'Dao Realm' powerhouses have already attempted to break this game. The first withdrew unharmed after fifteen moves. The second's mind became muddled after twenty moves, and he went berserk. The third lost all control of his body after twenty-three moves, causing his Immortal Essence to run wild and explode!" Zhong Shan looked at NanGong Sheng.

"Rest assured, Sacred King. After obtaining the contents of the 'Earth Book,' my chess Dao has improved once again. This game is indeed difficult, but I am confident I can break it. In fact, I feel as though this game was specially arranged for me!" NanGong Sheng said with a smile.

"Oh? How so?" Zhong Shan asked in puzzlement.

"Thanks to the Sacred King's Opening Heaven and Earth and the blessings that descended from Heaven, all my injuries have recovered. As my realm reached its current level, my cultivation surged upward. After this period of time, I have already reached the peak of the Celestial Immortal Realm. I am only one step away from the Great Immortal Realm. Perhaps this Heavenly Tribulation Chess Game can help me break through in one stroke and charge straight into the Great Immortal Realm!" NanGong Sheng said with utter certainty.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Zhong Shan said "good" three times in succession, his heart brimming with relief. The Great Zheng Sacred Court was about to gain a second Great Immortal?

The first Great Immortal, King Skeleton, had