"This is a [ Spirit Treasure ]."
Seeing the strange expression on Lu Guan's face, Chen Jingchou stepped closer and explained in a low voice:
"It is said to have been obtained by Governor Wei during his youth through a fortuitous encounter outside the Great Li border. Once activated, it can create a protective barrier."
"You should know that so-called [ Spirit Treasure ] are extremely rare even among cultivation Aristocratic Clan abroad, let alone the fact that yours is of the highest Higher Vehicle among Spirit Treasure."
"Its full name is [ Heaven and Earth Chessboard ], which is divided into [ Heaven Board ] and [ Earth Board ]. The governor is currently holding the [ Heaven Board ]. Only when the two are combined can the barrier be activated."
Lu Guan frowned.
He stared at the chessboard suspended between heaven and earth in the distance. Five-colored light flowed endlessly, and faint images of mountains and rivers wandered among the crisscrossing lines. No matter how you looked at it, it was an extraordinary treasure.
But he asked, "Since it was obtained by the governor through a fortuitous encounter, how did a chessboard end up in the hands of a demon?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jingchou gave a wry smile, "Otherwise, why do you think the demons would agree to fight us instead of choosing to directly plunder You Province?"
He sighed and continued, "You know, this once-in-a-century Dharma Duel Arena is unique to You Province. Where else in the other states can you find something like this? Why would they follow the rules? It's all because there's something to gain."
"It was precisely because the governor offered [ Earth Board ] as a bribe that Yin Jing, the demon Yin Jing of Ailao Mountain, agreed to the magical duel."
"The price is that whichever side loses five games first must hand over the other chessboard to the other side."
"So far, our You Province has only won one battle, and it was this one that saved fifty cities from devastation."
"But ultimately, it was Demon Yin Jing who coveted this Spirit Treasure, which gave You Province a chance to maneuver. Otherwise, they wouldn't even bother to negotiate with you."
Lu Guan then realized what was happening and nodded.
The situation in You Province was worse than he had imagined.
How could they be bullied like this by demons? What on earth is the Great Li Dynasty doing?!
A whole state, yet demons are besieging it at its doorstep.
It was astonishing that even a governor had to stake his own Spirit Treasure to secure this brief respite.
Before he could think too much, Lu Guan felt a blur before his eyes, and as if he were being lifted up and pulled down by an invisible hand, he was instantly swept into the barrier.
The valley vanished in an instant.
Only one chessboard spans the heavens and earth, radiating a five-colored mystical light.
Wei Xianwu and Yin Jing at each other across the chessboard, silent, their only thought being murderous intent.
When I came to my senses, all I could see was a vast expanse of gray fog.
Lu Guan looked around and found himself in a mysterious space, somewhat similar to the Martial Tree Space connected to the Heaven-Character Secret Vault.
There was no sky or earth on all sides, no distinction between up and down, only endless gray-white mist surging and flowing.
Due to the influence of the fog, visibility was extremely low, and Lu Guan could only see things within a radius of three meters.
If it's any further away, then you can't tell the difference between humans and animals; whether the person standing there is a human or a dog is just a guess.
However, he was not merely a martial artist; he had at least embarked on the path to immortality.
Since it's invisible to the naked eye, he has other methods.
Lu Guan then tried to extend his Divine Thought outwards, and after a few breaths, he also concluded that he could only scan an area of three meters in radius.
The gray fog not only obscures vision, but it also completely obscures your Divine Thought.
He simply ignored the gray fog and lowered his eyelids, only to see crisscrossing lines beneath his feet.
Each line, one after another, is like being on a chessboard, with each line subtly shimmering.
Lu Guan immediately understood.
At this moment, I have become a pawn on the chessboard.
Just then, the gray fog in the sky dissipated, revealing a gigantic human face that blotted out the sky.
Between the rise and fall of that person's face, one could vaguely make out the likeness of Governor Wei.
The eyebrows and eyes were magnified a million times, pressing down on the sky like a mountain.
"I am Wei Xianwu. Due to the restrictions imposed by the gray fog within the Heaven and Earth Chess Realm, I am now in command of you."
"From now on, my Divine Thought can only command one person at a time. The others, when not receiving my Divine Thought, should prioritize self-preservation and try their best to save their lives."
"Of course, if you have the advantage in cultivation level, kill as many demons as you encounter."
As the words fell, the face vanished, and the gray mist once again shrouded the sky and earth in gloom.
After a moment's thought, Lu Guan chose to sit cross-legged.
If he guessed correctly, demons would soon come looking for him.
After all, the Demon Yin Jing had deliberately glanced at him just now, his eyes filled with undisguised killing intent.
It seems I'm ranked very high on their blacklist.
Moreover, he deliberately left his mark so that demons could easily find him.
The bait is all on now, we're just waiting for the fish to bite.
Thinking about this, he stopped being in a hurry.
After about a dozen breaths, a unique, pungent stench of demons filled the air.
Lu Guan's spirits lifted.
'Here they come!'
"Roar--"
A ferocious tiger's roar resounded.
Within the gray fog, two scarlet vertical pupils suddenly appeared, like two hanging red lanterns.
Immediately afterwards, a pure white tiger demon appeared in front of Lu Guan.
It was a size larger than the Fourth Master Yin that Lu Guan had seen before, with glossy fur and claws that made a metallic sound when they stepped on the ground.
Second Master Yin strode closer with an air of ruthlessness, baring his teeth, revealing two fangs, and a sinister grin on his lips.
"You don't seem surprised?"
Lu Guan did not answer, but simply stood up, drew his sword, and sized up the other man.
It's safe!
His aura was not as strong as Chen Jingchou's, and his cultivation level was probably around the Inner Landscape Seventh Heaven.
Thinking of this, Lu Guan immediately decided to add more points.
The limit I simulated was over four hundred years. It would be very difficult to break through to the Inner Landscape Eighth Heaven, but the seventh level wouldn't be a problem.
Once I reach the seventh level of cultivation and can stand on equal footing with this tiger demon, what's there to be afraid of?
Moreover, he was a esteemed cultivator of the Grotto-Heaven Method, and among those of the same realm, the opponent was most likely no match for him.
However, he stopped moving the next second.
Lu Guan suddenly thought of something.
In this gray fog, being able to find oneself immediately is probably only partly due to the presence of the markings.
After all, the gray mist can even obscure Divine Thought; how could it possibly find us so precisely with just a mark?
Considering that Wei Xianwu could only contact one person at a time, the demons on the other side were probably in the same situation.
'So... the Divine Thought of that Divine Treasury Realm Demon King is currently attached to this tiger demon!'
So it turns out the opposing team is a father and son working together, with the father directing from behind the scenes and the son doing the work.
Realizing this, Lu Guan narrowed his eyes slightly, and a thought suddenly popped into his mind.
'Want to go all in?'
After only a moment's thought, Lu Guan immediately made up his mind.
Let's do it!
He changed direction and continued adding points to the panel.
However, instead of choosing to cultivate the True Spirit Indestructible Scripture, it was --
' Celestial Person One Saber Slash, add points!'