Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 314

Lian Chengbi had no idea that with this thought crossing his mind, his life had entered its final countdown…

In the sky, a golden chessboard phantom quietly hovered, and many people emerged from the chessboard space, their faces adorned with satisfied smiles.

This was the joy brought by freeloading!

However, a small portion of cultivators adept in chess emerged with sighs and dejected expressions, as they had witnessed the true gap in skill levels!

The one managing the heavenly chess game was simply unbeatable, leaving them utterly defeated and on the brink of a mental breakdown!

They had thought this celestial opportunity would favor those who were not particularly good at battle but excelled in chess skills.

In reality, the opponent they faced in the game was extraordinarily skilled; their proud chess techniques were completely insignificant!

“Ah, I never expected to encounter a Chess Sage, who has achieved mastery in The Way of Chess, in my lifetime.”

“Comparing people really kills the vibe…”

The speaker was an old man in yellow robes, with an ethereal presence, who spoke to the golden chessboard phantom with a sorrowful tone.

“Could this elderly gentleman be the renowned Master Huang, known for his remarkable chess skills?” one wanderer exclaimed in shock.

“What? Are you saying he is the Master Huang, known as a half-step Chess Sage?”

“That’s a half-step Chess Sage! The closest to a Chess Sage the Central Region has seen in a hundred thousand years!”

“Heavens, even such a chess big shot lost! It really goes to show how unrealistic it is to win in this chess game!”

“Ah, it’s just so much better to snag rewards for free…”

When the cultivators learned that the so-called half-step Chess Sage, Master Huang, was utterly wiped out, they were all greatly shocked.

You have to understand, Master Huang in the realm of Go was like an insurmountable mountain, a respected master known throughout the Central Region.

So what happened?

He was still beaten to the point of questioning life!

How miserable, truly too miserable!

Swish!

Swish!

The chessboard space opened, and two figures stepped out, one after the other: Xuantian Saint Son Lin Duxiu and Yin-Yang Saint Son Ji Baxiao.

“Ugh, that was so incredibly hard, there’s absolutely no hope! I might as well have just freeloaded three rewards instead,” even the proud Lin Duxiu wore a face of helplessness after being steamrolled by the player.

“That old geezer’s chess skills are just terrifying!” Ji Baxiao grumbled in frustration.

Every move from the opponent was flawless and concealed mysteries; by the time he realized it, the chessboard was already in a deadly snare, and there was nothing he could do to turn it back.

Not long after.

The Yao Guang Saintess Qin Ruyan was also teleported out.

Her delicate, translucent face looked like it was covered in frost. She glanced back as she emerged, seemingly still haunted and displaying a strong unwillingness.

Clearly, Qin Ruyan had also lost!

“Qin Saintess, don’t be too down. They say the player we’re up against might be a unique Chess Sage,” Lin Duxiu consoled.

Qin Ruyan fell silent for a moment before softly replying, “There are always people better than you, and higher heavens above.”

Clap, clap, clap~

Rhythmic applause rang out.

Ji Baxiao enthusiastically clapped his hands, excitedly exclaiming, “Whoa whoa! What Qin Saintess said is so profound! I just thought of that, and you said it first! I, Ji Baxiao, bow to no one but you!”

Truly mindless flattery, and it was extremely awkward…

Previously, Ji Baxiao had offended Qin Ruyan with his flippant remarks, and now he sought to make amends, leading to such an embarrassing moment.

Lin Duxiu’s face twitched slightly.

Was this praising or dissing someone?

Ji, maybe it’s better if you just don’t talk; I’m sweating for you!

Lin Duxiu had a good relationship with Ji Baxiao and knew that despite Ji’s inconsiderate mouth, he was a decent guy. It was just that whenever he spoke, things tended to go off the rails, and something perfectly fine could come out sounding wrong!

The “Yin-Yang” Saint Son, truly deserving of the title.

Qin Ruyan shot him a cold glance, her tone carrying a warning, “Shut your mouth!”

Ji Baxiao jumped, nervously swallowing his saliva and nodding like a maniac, not daring to say a word anymore.

At that moment.

Hong Qianye was also teleported out, recalling the scene of his dismal defeat with a face full of indignation, his heart feeling very aggrieved.

“Who the heck was that old geezer? How could his Go skills be so high? Even my best moves were easily countered by him!”

He was utterly defeated, with no room left to maneuver.

If it weren’t for the circumstances, Hong Qianye would have wanted to flip the chessboard right there and then.

What frustrated him the most was that the three rewards he received were utterly unimpressive, far inferior to the rank of those received by Li Wujie!

Thinking about the mockery he’d face soon, the more he thought about it, the angrier he became, his expression dark as water.

Suddenly, a thunderous roar resounded, echoing throughout the entire Sunset Mountain Range:

“How bold, Red Demon! How dare you trespass into Cangmu State!!!”

Boom…

The sky instantly darkened, and the winds roared.

Lian Chengbi, lying in wait, immediately spotted Hong Qianye, his emotions reaching a breaking point as he quickly intercepted his path, his face filled with killing intent.

With his rapidly advancing cultivation, he was eager to show off his latest power.

If he could suppress the legendary Red Demon, he would achieve the ultimate fame and fortune!