boyutpedia Chapter 301 Amazing
Chapter 301 Amazing
Chapter 301 Amazing
The scene that unfolded at Mingtai Tower caused an uproar among the crowd. Looking at the astonished gazes, Ye Ru felt a sense of helplessness, and then said to Mr. Xiu:
"This chessboard requires careful calculation of every move. Sir, you may move first, taking the white pieces."
"So this is what they mean by 'calculating three steps in one move'? They truly possess extremely powerful talent. If they were to unleash all the talent on this chessboard, even I would probably feel a chill."
Mr. Xiu sighed when he saw the chessboard. He loved chess by nature and was extremely fond of Wenbao chessboard and pieces. When he was young, he had seen a chessboard, but it was far less powerful than the talent contained in this chessboard. He never expected to find it here again.
"Sir, you flatter me. If you hadn't asked me to play chess, this chessboard might not be here with me. Or perhaps one day you would have solved this game and made it your own, becoming a chess master."
Ye Ru shook his head and said with a smile.
"No need. Rare and precious materials should be reserved for those who are destined to possess them. I have no reason to take what belongs to others. In that case, I will leave first."
Mr. Xiu looked at the chessboard, took out a chess piece, and gently placed it in the very center of the board:
"This chess piece is the Celestial Chess. I'll give you a chance. If you can beat me, I'll give you this Celestial Chess to match this 'One Move, Three Calculations' set. How about it?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru gave a wry smile and said:
"Sir, please don't flatter me. Your chess skills are superb; I'm afraid no one of equal literary rank can rival you. I, on the other hand, am merely a junior student, and my Go skills are only mediocre at best. I am utterly incapable of reaching your level. But the way you play..."
Ye Ru gave a wry smile and said, but then looked at the chess piece in the very center and was speechless for a moment. Although he relied on the Siku Quanshu (Complete Library of the Four Treasuries) to play chess, he also knew that placing a piece in the very center of the chessboard was tantamount to suicide.
"Don't worry, everything that exists has its reason. I've already gained the upper hand by going first. I wouldn't have placed my piece in the very center unless I was absolutely certain."
Before Ye Ru could finish speaking, Mr. Xiu said calmly, his face becoming extremely solemn, as if he only had the chess pieces in his eyes.
"OK then."
Looking at the former's expression, Ye Ru sensed that the other party was not just playing around. From his face, Ye Ru felt an inexplicable pressure.
Looking at the chess piece in the middle, Ye Ru suddenly didn't know where to start.
Those below, witnessing this scene, all sneered in disdain.
"It turns out he's all bark and no bite. Mr. Xiu only made the first move, and this boy doesn't know how to play next."
One of them spoke in a low voice, causing both Zhao Mingcheng and Chen Tianjian to frown.
"Xiu Hanlin's famous chess move is this one. It's clear that he already considers Ye Ru an opponent of equal status, otherwise he wouldn't be so serious. But if Ye Ru makes a rash move, he will fall into Xiu Hanlin's trap. This game is a bit risky."
Zhao Mingcheng was also a master of Go, so he naturally knew some skilled players. Moreover, he had played Go with Xiu Hanlin before, and Xiu Hanlin had used this tactic to defeat him by half a point.
"Who will emerge victorious remains to be seen. Xiu Hanlin is one such person, but Ye Ru also has his own plans. Let's continue to observe from here."
Chen Tianjian watched the two playing chess with great interest, showing no sign of worry whatsoever.
"Is Ye Ru's chess skill really that high...?"
Zhao Mingcheng looked at Chen Tianjian and muttered to himself, but then looked up again.
At this moment, Ye Ru and Xiu Hanlin had already played ten pieces, but Ye Ru increasingly felt the sharpness of Xiu Hanlin's chess style. When attacking, Xiu Hanlin was aggressive and fierce, and when defending, Xiu Hanlin was impregnable. Ye Ru tried to capture Xiu Hanlin's pieces several times, but he felt that he had no way to start.
"It seems that the great dragon of the gentleman is almost complete."
Ye Ru frowned. Once Xiu Hanlin's great dragon formation was complete, he would have no chance to turn the tables.
"What should you do now?"
"We need to find a way to take care of this giant dragon."
Ye Ru muttered to himself, then looked at his own pieces. Now that the opponent had the initiative, he had to turn the tables.
Having made up his mind, Ye Ru took a deep breath and suddenly placed the black piece in his hand on a star position, which precisely blocked the formation of Xiu Hanlin's dragon.
This scene caused Xiu Hanlin's expression to change. This move was quite subtle, but unexpectedly Ye Ru saw through it.
"This move is truly ingenious. All my previous efforts have been in vain. No wonder you are someone who can calculate three steps in one move."
Xiu Hanlin's expression shifted from shock to calm. He took a deep breath and said...
As the saying goes, "one is influenced by one's company," he could sense the power of this move. First, it blocked the formation of his own large group of stones. Second, it put the opponent in control. It would take him ten more moves to rebuild his large group, while the opponent only needed three moves to build his own game. As a result, he could only defend.
"I just stumbled upon it by chance, sir, please don't flatter me."
Ye Ru said with a smile that he hadn't thought that much about it; he was just playing according to the chess manual, and that's how he accidentally figured out his opponent's strategy.
"Life is like a game of chess. Whether it's a lucky break or a carefully planned move, once a move is made, there's no going back. So don't dwell on past mistakes; focus on the present."
Xiu Hanlin said calmly, having gained a deeper understanding of Ye Ru.
The two then continued playing, and time passed little by little, with more and more pieces appearing on the chessboard.
"You're right, Ye Tongsheng is indeed very skilled. If I had placed it on the star position back then, I probably would have won that game."
Zhao Mingcheng stared at the chessboard in astonishment for a moment, then clapped his hands. This exaggerated gesture drew the attention of everyone around him, but when they saw that it was the city lord, they fell silent.
"Hmph, I didn't expect Ye Ru to be able to keep up with the teacher for so long. I really underestimated him. But no matter what, it's just a last-ditch effort. He's bound to lose!"
Yang Li watched coldly from the side, thinking maliciously to himself.
"There are fifty pieces left. You are the only one who has been able to persist for so long at a lower position than me. I must say, you have a real talent for the way of Go."
Xiu Hanlin looked at the chess pieces on the board and then said in a deep voice.
"No need for that. Right now, I'm only focused on studying Confucianism. I'll leave everything else to fate. Becoming a half-saint and defeating the demon race is my lifelong ambition."
Ye Ru shook his head. Although chess is very useful, he still needs to study the classics of the sages first, and at the very least, finish the provincial examination.
"A demigod, huh..."
Xiu Hanlin raised his head and said calmly:
“I think you can become a sage like Confucius.”