Xuanhuan: I'm Really Not a Peerless Expert
Chapter 152

Chess Dao Duel

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If you lose, you die!

Huo Ling'er's words Yijing the entire room.

"Dare you!"

The First Elder, Zhou Wenyuan, immediately spoke angrily, his voice chilling:

Do you want to die?

How dare they speak to the Holy Son like that?!

The elders of the Chess Immortal Sect behind him also subtly released powerful auras!

However, Chen Xuanbei waved his hand, blocking them, and sneered:

"Die? Heh, do you have that kind of power?"

"I agree!"

I agreed!

He was completely fearless!

Having escaped the Black and White Realm, he was already confident that his chess skills were invincible!

Everyone in the celestial realm shuddered!

"Very well, this old man will fight you!"

Among the Three Chess Saints of Tianyan, Bai Yizi is the first to speak, preparing to make his move!

Seeing this, Chen Xuanbei sneered:

"You? You'd better beat my servant first."

He pointed at Jiang Li and said, "Useless trash, go play chess with these ants!"

High above!

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Heavenly Realm was furious and enraged!

This is utterly insulting! Bai Yizi is the head of the Three Chess Saints of Tianyan, a senior at least, yet Chen Xuanbei actually sent his lackey to deal with Bai Yizi?

"You... you! This is outrageous! This is outrageous!"

Bai Yizi was furious.

"Don't get angry. It's not that I look down on you, but you really aren't qualified."

Chen Xuanbei sneered, then looked at Jiang Li and said, "Useless trash, why aren't you going?"

Jiang Li clenched his fist tightly, but could only slowly release it!

His face was pale.

He was humiliated in front of everyone from both realms.

"When I was Holy Son, I never bullied others, never harmed the principles of heaven, and treated people with kindness and compassion. Why has heaven now humiliated me like this...?"

He was deeply saddened.

But all they could do was move forward.

"Senior... please!"

He looked at Bai Yizi.

Bai Yizi, unaware of Jiang Li's identity and assuming he was merely a servant, immediately retorted angrily:

"Fine, fine! I'd like to see where you get the nerve to be so arrogant!"

"Set up the chess pieces!"

The chessboard was set up quickly!

The two sides sat on either side.

Bai Yizi and Jiang Li each took their places on one side of the chessboard.

"As the senior player, please make the first move."

Jiang Li, though deeply insulted. But when he sat down at the chessboard, he calmed himself, forgot his previous humiliation, and adhered to the rules of chess!

However, Bai Yizi remained angry and said:

"You are but a lowly commoner; if I were to make the first move, wouldn't I be suffering an insult from you?"

Jiang Li sighed, said no more, and began to play with the black pieces.

Bai Yizi followed closely behind and began to place its piece.

Within a dozen or so moves, Bai Yizi was startled.

"Wait a minute, this kid's chess skills... seem to be something special!"

He was somewhat surprised.

As the game progressed to its twentieth move, Bai Yizi felt extremely solemn!

Because the opponent's moves were so connected, they seemed poised to swallow mountains and rivers!

On the twenty-fifth move, Jiang Li reminded him:

"Senior, please be careful, I am about to leave the Central Plains."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yizi felt a sudden surge of tension. Looking around, he saw that the other side... had indeed already occupied most of the territory!

"No..."

He was unwilling to give up and racked his brains to defend desperately!

But, on the thirty-second move, he finally had no other choice but to abandon his piece and stand up, saying somewhat shakily:

"I... I lost!"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood!

He never imagined that one day he would be cornered by a junior player who had played thirty-two moves!

This... this is an utter disgrace!

"I was fortunate! Please don't be angry, senior..."

Jiang Li couldn't help but get up, wanting to comfort Bai Yizi.

But Bai Yizi staggered back and said:

"Get out of my way! You're nothing but someone else's slave... I've lost, but you can't possibly humiliate me!"

Behind him, the remaining two old chess masters hurriedly helped him up.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li's face twitched slightly, and he felt a pang of embarrassment, but he said nothing and sat down silently.

Chen Xuanbei looked coldly at Jiang Li and said:

"You dog of a lackey, don't flatter yourself. Don't think I can't see through you. With your chess skills, you've at least given this ant a nine-move handicap. If you dare waste my time again, I'll kill you."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Heavenly Realm was somewhat shocked.

Just now, Jiang Li actually gave Bai Yizi a nine-move handicap?

Is it true or false?

If it's true, that would be terrifying...

One of the three chess masters looked at Mu Chenxi:

"Miss Mu, among the three of us, Brother Bai is the most skilled at chess. He is no match for the opponent, so we don't need to participate. Please take care of the rest."

Mu Chenxi nodded and said:

"I have only a superficial understanding of Formation and chess, but I will certainly do my best."

She immediately stepped forward and played chess with Jiang Li.

"Ladies, please make the first move—"

Jiang Li continued speaking, adhering to the proper etiquette of chess.

This time, Mu Chenxi didn't hold back.

She placed a black piece, occupying the star position in the upper right corner.

Jiang Li then made his move.

This time, when the two sides had fought to the forty-first move, Jiang Li finally spoke:

"Your chess skills are already quite profound, young lady. I'm honored to concede."

After saying that, he placed his last piece.

Mu Chenxi studied the chessboard for a long time, then could only sigh deeply and say:

"I lost."

She stood up and withdrew.

Another loss!

Everyone in the celestial realm is under immense pressure!

Meanwhile, on the side of the Chess Immortal Sect in the Di Ning Realm, seeing Jiang Li win the game, Chen Xuanbei not only showed no praise, but coldly said:

"I warned you not to waste my time. Did you think you could fool me by deliberately ignoring her seven flaws?"

"Guards, slap him! Teach this disobedient lackey a lesson!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Zhou Wenyuan stepped forward and lifted Jiang Li up.

"You dog slave, how dare you disobey the Holy Son's orders!"

He slapped Jiang Li hard more than a dozen times, until Jiang Li's mouth was full of blood, before he let go!

Seeing this, everyone in the Heavenly Realm was shocked and surprised.

"This person won two games for them, yet they treated him like this..."

"It seems it's true. This person really did give the old chess master and Mu Chenxi a lot of moves' freedom? Why would he do that?"

"That man surnamed Chen is going too far with his servants!"

Even the celestial beings, who were on the opposing side, couldn't stand it anymore!

After all, although Jiang Li was an adversary, he possessed the demeanor of a refined scholar and was extremely courteous.

At this moment, one of the three chess masters spoke up:

"Alas, if the opponent is too weak, a strong player should give them a five-move handicap or more to avoid embarrassing them. This is an ancient custom in chess. I never expected that this mere slave would actually abide by this ancient custom... This old man is quite surprised..."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the celestial realm was taken aback.

Is the other party... really giving way?

This time, everyone was extremely solemn!

Jiang Li... is just a slave...

It's actually that powerful...

What level of chess skill does Chen Xuanbei possess?

How can I download it now?

"I'll do it."

At this moment, the Little Chess Saint Lu Xing spoke up!

He had a full head of white hair and a face full of wrinkles, but his eyes were calm as he stepped forward.

"If the Little Chess Saint were to take the field, he might be able to defeat him!"

Everyone looked at Lu Xing with anticipation.

Lu Xing took his seat.

Upon seeing Lu Xing, Jiang Li felt some sympathy and said:

"Brother... have you ever experienced a 'life-or-death ordeal'?"

He could tell that Lu Xing had poured his heart and soul into it!

This kind of situation usually only occurs when one encounters an extremely difficult situation that requires enduring hardship.

"Having experienced it."

There seemed to be a knot of melancholy between Lu Xing's brows, something he couldn't shake off. He reached out and said sadly:

"I am the host, you are the guest, you take the initiative—"

This time, Jiang Li did not refuse.

He was in charge of the black pieces.

Both sides continued to make moves.

Keep going up to forty-five moves!

The two sides fought fiercely and were evenly matched!

By the forty-sixth move, Jiang Li noticed Lu Xing Xingqi's mistake.

However, he hesitated for a moment and did not attack.

He actually created a very favorable situation for himself!

"Damn lackey."

Chen Xuanbei waved his hand, and Zhou Wenyuan immediately stepped forward and lashed Jiang Li's back hard with his whip!

The iron whip left a bloody welt on Jiang Li's back!

"If you give him a hand, you'll get another lash!"

Chen Xuanbei spoke coldly!

However, Jiang Li gritted his teeth and remained silent.

Lu Xing glanced at Jiang Li in surprise.

"Please continue!"

Jiang Li gritted his teeth and spoke.

Lu Xing didn't say anything and continued playing chess.

But then, Jiang Li was whipped hard again!

The third lash!

The fourth lash!

The seventh lash!

The two sides have played over seventy moves!

Jiang Li's back was already covered in blood!

Until the ninetieth move or so, the two sides were almost evenly matched and could no longer fight!

Jiang Li's back was covered in wounds, having endured nineteen lashes!

At this moment, it's a draw!

Looking at the chessboard, Lu Xing took a long breath. This game actually gave him a sense of relief, and the melancholy between his brows faded a little.

He looked at Jiang Li, but couldn't help himself and said:

"Why is that? You had already won..."

"Brother, you are trapped by chess, and your life is nearing its end... If you can find some relief from this game, perhaps you can live a little longer!"

Jiang Li spoke slowly and deliberately, saying, "You and I... are even!"

He opened his mouth, as if to smile.

But then, blood immediately flowed from the corner of his mouth!

Upon hearing this, Lu Xing was deeply shaken!

He gave Jiang Li a deep look, then suddenly bowed and said:

"My chess friend is a saint with a benevolent heart. Lu Xing... I'm convinced."

He meant it from the bottom of his heart!

The celestial beings, witnessing this scene, exchanged bewildered glances!

"This young man... though a slave, he possesses a chivalrous spirit..."

"To uphold the etiquette of Go is a rare sight, but unfortunately, it's because he's an enemy!"

"Alas, such a talented person, why was he born into a ruthless sect like the Chess Immortal Sect?"

Everyone in the celestial realm couldn't help but sigh in amazement!

Chen Xuanbei, at this moment, said even more coldly:

"Kill him!"

"If he wants to die, then grant his wish!"

To Chen Xuanbei, Jiang Li was merely a tool for humiliation, from which he could derive a little pleasure!

At this moment, the other party actually dared to disobey my orders time and time again!

Then let's just kill him!

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wenyuan did not hesitate. He stepped forward, his face filled with murderous intent, and unleashed a palm strike at Jiang Li!

"You brat, you asked for this!"

This palm strike unleashed a terrifying storm, accompanied by a fierce wind and thunder!

Jiang Li is almost certainly going to die!

"Wait!"

At this moment, Huo Ling'er suddenly spoke up, stepped forward, and a phantom image of the Li Tian Divine Palace appeared in her hand, blocking Zhou Wenyuan's attack!

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