The Game the Immortal King Pursued
Jiang Li's words shocked Huo Ling'er and the others.
That white chess piece was clearly the one that flew away from Chen Xuanbei's hand.
Now, however, they are simulating and evolving Small Mountain Village?
The Great Dao roared, and the laws of heaven and earth manifested as a result... all for this!
Unbelievable!
"This chess piece... if I'm not mistaken, should have been used by a legendary Immortal King, perhaps carrying a wisp of his will..."
Jiang Li's expression was complicated as he said:
Even for the will of a Celestial King, the layout of this Small Mountain Village requires... looking up in awe?
He simply couldn't believe it.
It must be known that the Celestial King... was a truly invincible powerhouse.
His use of chess to prove his worth is legendary even among the King of Immortality; it's said he's almost reached a level beyond King of Immortality...
Therefore, even the Immortal Kings in the Immortal Realm flocked to everything he left behind.
A rumor that his chessboard was left behind in the Devil Realm even sparked a war between immortals and demons that lasted for thousands of years!
But now, this chess piece he left behind is simulating someone else's game...
Who would believe that if I told them?
In the realm of chess, is there anything else that he would strive to emulate?
Huo Ling'er and the others had complicated expressions.
The King of Immortality again...
However, they are now more accepting of it.
After all, he had witnessed it firsthand... Li Fan annihilated the King of Immortality's clone with a single stroke.
"Boom--"
Suddenly, the Small Mountain Village that the chess piece had evolved into collapsed with a deafening roar!
The Small Mountain Village it evolved into is almost infinitely realistic, almost a complete reproduction.
However, in the end, all their efforts were in vain!
"Even that being could not devise the layout of this place... Just how terrifying is this Dao that is involved!"
Jiang Li couldn't help but bow down in worship once again!
And at this moment.
Ahead.
Countless avenues still roared.
The chess piece was trembling.
The next instant, the white chess piece shattered!
Turned to dust!
But then a faint human figure appeared.
The figure was like a projection of time, as if it could vanish at any moment.
He was only vaguely visible, wearing a Tai Chi robe, with black and white interspersed, representing the fusion of yin and yang.
That is a Supreme Being!
He came from the long river of time and has been reborn in this life!
At this moment, countless Great Daos trembled and submitted to his presence!
At that moment, he was gazing intently in the direction of the Small Mountain Village!
"In the long river of time, I dreamt of a perfect plan, from which I benefited throughout my life, almost crossing that insurmountable chasm to become an eternal Immortal Emperor... Alas, alas!"
He sighed softly, revealing an eternal regret.
No one knows that he once dreamed of a perfect game, and thus became King of Immortality!
However, because the dream was incomplete, it could never reach a higher realm!
"I am unwilling to accept this, but unfortunately, the me who witnesses this situation today is only the me who has just proving the Dao as King of Immortality, and is not yet capable of unfolding this situation..."
He murmured, then finally sighed softly and said:
"Well, since we're destined to meet again, perhaps we'll meet once more in the future."
"Another, stronger version of myself is waiting in the years; we will meet eventually."
He suddenly turned his head and looked at Huo Ling'er and the others behind him!
His gaze fell on Jiang Li.
At that moment, Jiang Li's body stiffened. He felt as if his very soul had been completely seen through by that gaze!
No thought or idea can be hidden!
"You once studied my way of chess and received my chess etiquette; we can be considered destined. Let this thought linger today, so that if one day you meet another version of myself, I will guide him here..."
Suddenly, the faint figure pointed out with a finger!
A sliver of light suddenly pierced Jiang Li's forehead!
At that very moment, Jiang Li suddenly gained insight into countless secrets and truths buried in the past!
"My wish has been fulfilled, it's time for me to leave..."
That figure, Sole Venerable in heaven and earth, murmured to himself, and suddenly vanished from this world!
He was merely a projection rushing towards the future, an immortal obsession!
"What... what exactly is going on?"
Huo Ling'er, Mu Qianning, and the others were all extremely surprised.
Jiang Li, however, was visibly shaken!
"This is a projection of a King of Immortality... the Black and White Immortal King..."
"Throughout his life, he pursued the perfect outcome, thus leaving behind different projections at different stages, hoping to encounter the perfect outcome in the future..."
He murmured, looking towards the Small Mountain Village, and said:
"This is the perfect scenario that the Black and White Immortal King dreamed of when they were in the Immortal Realm. Unfortunately, their dream was incomplete, so they could only proving the Dao as King of Immortality, but could not ascend to a higher realm!"
Upon hearing this, both Huo Ling'er and Mu Qianning were stunned into silence.
"Only... only?"
Mu Qianning subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva!
Oh my god!
He only dreamt of a game of chess, and he could actually proving the Dao as King of Immortality?!
Jiang Li is now only using the word "can only," seemingly still feeling regretful!
"Unfortunately, the one who encountered the perfect formation today is a projection left behind by the Black and White Immortal King when they first proving the Dao as King of Immortality. Therefore, he is unable to successfully evolve this perfect formation..."
He pondered this, which was why the other party had left a mark on him!
When one encounters the other projections left behind by the Black and White Immortal King, those projections will know everything that happened today and will then seek him out...
He had mixed feelings!
"I understand now. Senior Li's achievements are probably the highest peak in the long river of time... He represents the end of the way of Go!"
He looked up at the Small Mountain Village, his heart filled with unwavering determination.
"I must become Senior Li's disciple!"
Huo Ling'er and the others then continued on their way.
They arrived at the Small Mountain Village before entering it.
Upon entering the Small Mountain Village once again, Huo Ling'er Mu Qianning both wore complex expressions, their hearts surging with emotion.
It turns out that the Small Mountain Village they had visited countless times was actually so terrifying.
Even the King of Immortality had to search for countless years, leaving behind so many projections!
The thought that every step they took was perfectly executed caused their delicate bodies to tremble slightly.
And at this moment.
In the Small Courtyard.
Li Fan was drinking tea, feeling rather bored.
I wonder how Huo Ling'er and the others are doing.
He was quite confident in his chess skills, after all, they were honed under the "torture" of the system.
"Qian Ning and the others have come to report."
Just then, a knock sounded on the door.
Mu Qianning and the others are back!
Li Fan's face immediately lit up with joy, and he said, "Come in."
Mu Qianning, Huo Ling'er, and the other two finally pushed open the door and entered.
Seeing that they were unharmed, Li Fan finally felt relieved and said:
"It's good that you're back. How did this chess match end?"
Upon hearing this, Huo Ling'er bowed deeply and said:
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Li. Young Master Jiang Li has defeated Chen Xuanbei!"
"Unfortunately, Chen Xuanbei escaped."
Li Fan was somewhat gratified upon hearing this.
After all, Li Fan had a decent relationship with Huo Ling'er and the others, and he couldn't bear to see them lose to the enemy.
"Reporting to Senior, Jiang Li ultimately... manifested that killing formation!"
Jiang Li, however, spoke with utmost respect!
Li Fan nodded and said:
"It's alright, let it evolve as it may. The way of chess is to uphold the spirit of not seeking victory or defeat, but also to have the ability to defeat the opponent."
In short, a compassionate heart but ruthless methods.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Li seemed to be deep in thought. This senior had unintentionally given him some pointers!
He couldn't help himself and knelt down with a thud, saying:
"Senior, my resolve to pursue the Way is unwavering. My entire life's work is dedicated to the Way of Go. Please, senior, take me in..."
"As long as I can serve you, senior, morning and night, Jiang Li will have no regrets even if I die!"
He was incredibly sincere!
Now, he understands more and more clearly what kind of being is before him!
Senior Li represents the pinnacle and ultimate pursuit of the way of Go that he has dedicated his life to!
Seeing this, Li Fan smiled as well.
Jiang Li's talent in chess is, after all, barely passable.
Moreover, I'm short of disciples!
He immediately nodded and said:
"It is fate that we meet. Since your heart is so determined in the way of Go, then I shall teach you the way of Go!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Li was instantly overjoyed and incredibly excited!
This senior... granted his request!
That's great! That's great!
He couldn't help but tremble with joy, and kowtowed deeply to Li Fan:
"Thank you... Master, thank you Master!!"
Nan Feng and the others smiled upon seeing this.
Another junior brother has joined us.
The disciples under Master's tutelage are becoming increasingly lively.
At this moment, Wu Dade, who had come with Jiang Li and the others, was stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly knelt down on the ground!
"Um... senior, I... I also want to become your disciple, please accept me!"
He pleaded!
Although his cultivation level was truly low, and he couldn't discern the depths of this place, nor could he sense Li Fan's terrifying power, he understood that this was definitely an invincible being.
It's unimaginable that Jiang Li could defeat Chen Xuanbei in a single game of chess!
Even within the Chess Immortal Sect, you won't find such a powerful backer!
So he quickly hugged it to death!
Upon hearing this, Li Fan asked in confusion:
"Oh? You like Go too?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Dade looked somewhat embarrassed and said:
"Reporting to you, senior... I... I don't know how to play chess..."
"All I know how to do is raise animals, pigs, dogs..."
He was afraid that this person wouldn't accept him, and seeing the white cat in Li Fan's arms, he hurriedly said:
"I can also raise cats, senior! I'll definitely help you raise this cat to be plump and healthy!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaoqing, who was in Li Fan's arms, was completely stunned.
Raise, raise a cat?
Fat and strong?
Meow... please don't!
She quickly nuzzled Li Fan with her head, licked Li Fan palm with her pink tongue, and blinked her eyes pitifully at Li Fan.
Li Fan smiled gently.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid."
He patted Little White's head, deep in thought.
In fact, the system had previously given him many animals to raise.
He also raised some animals, such as free-range chickens and goldfish, mainly for tasks assigned by the system that he had to complete.
However, some of the other animals that the system rewarded him with were not mandatory to keep. He always felt that he didn't have time to take care of them, so he pretended not to see them and kept them in the system.
For example, there are several golden birds that look quite appealing, rather beautiful butterflies, and some strange and unusual things, such as silkworms!
There's no pig... but there is a dog!
A little black dog!
Jiang Li looked at Li Fan nervously and anxiously, thinking, "Oh no, Master must be angry!"
He couldn't help but grit his teeth and say:
"Master... Junior Brother Wu Dade only left the sect because of me. He had no intention of offending you. Please allow him to live in the village, even as a beggar..."
Even at the risk of offending their master, they could not disregard Wu Dade.
After all, Wu Dade had saved his life before.
Upon hearing this, Li Fan smiled and said:
"How could it be considered offensive... As the saying goes, education should be provided to all without discrimination. Regardless of one's interests, whether it's raising pigs or dogs, or playing musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, or painting, there is no distinction between high and low."
"I have a puppy that has been neglected. Why don't you keep it and let me take care of it?"
Anyway, let's collect all the system tasks first!
Let's get someone in first!
The main problem is that it's too difficult to take on disciples. In a world of cultivators, anyone with a bit of ambition goes on to cultivate immortality.
There are very few people willing to come to this remote and impoverished place to become my apprentice!
Even if there are, they are people like Lu Rang and Long Zixuan, who have rather unique hobbies!
This Wu Dade certainly has some unusual interests!
Upon hearing this, Wu Dade immediately kowtowed!
"Thank you, Master! Thank you, Master!"
He was ecstatic!
Jiang Li was overjoyed upon hearing this; he had never expected that his master would actually agree!
Very good!
"Thank you, Master!"
They all spoke up one after another!
Li Fan smiled and said:
"No need for formalities, please get up."
"Dade, please wait a moment while I go and fetch the dog for you."
He got up and went back to his study.
After all, his disciples were all mortals, and he didn't want to scare them by showing them a dog in public.
With a thought, a small black dog appeared at his feet from the system.
The puppy still had a chain around its neck.
"Waaaaah~~~"
As soon as the puppy appeared, it immediately lay down at Li Fan's feet, licked Li Fan's shoes with its tongue, and wagged its tail constantly to show its piety and loyalty!
"Come with me."
Li Fan smiled, took the puppy, and walked out of the study.
"Dade, come here. From now on, you will raise this dog for your master!"
Upon hearing this, all the disciples in the Small Courtyard turned to look.
When they saw the little black dog... everyone was instantly shocked!