Ch. 1761The Three Empty Spots on the Board
Key Plot Points and Events
- The chapter begins with a tense scene at the Fusheng Realm, where a chessboard is the only clear object amidst a bizarre, colorful spectacle.
- "Old" places a black chess piece, causing three white pieces to vanish, signifying great fortune but also the loss of three participants—Longbo War King, Zheng, and "Wang".
- "Zhushi" of Yanxi City and "Lingzhi" of the Innate Religion enter the chess game, placing white pieces and disappearing.
- Fei, a Demon Race cultivator, enters the chess game, placing a white piece and vanishing.
Character Developments
- "Old": Remains silent and stoic, only speaking to indicate whose turn it is to place a piece.
- "Zhushi" and "Lingzhi": Show determination and courage by volunteering to enter the chess game.
- Fei: Demonstrates resolve and understanding of the game's perilous nature, choosing to enter despite the risks.
Significant Themes
- Fortune and Misfortune: The loss of three participants at the start is seen as a sign of great fortune, but also a harbinger of danger.
- Courage and Determination: Characters show bravery and resolve in facing the unknown and potentially perilous chess game.
- The Unknown: The bizarre spectacle and the chess game itself represent the unknown, which characters must confront.
Character Interactions
- The Mahayana cultivators of the Nine Sects argue about who should enter the chess game next, but ultimately agree on the order based on the current situation.
- "Old" does not interact with the other characters but serves as the catalyst for their actions by placing chess pieces.
- Fei, "Zhushi," and "Lingzhi" do not interact directly with each other but share a common goal of entering the chess game.