Abyss Walker

Chapter 208 Life is like chess

"Really? That's amazing... So where are we going next?" Dugu Jianling clearly didn't believe Yun Muhan's words. Even when it was to send off the God, the entire Nine Provinces might not be needed, let alone the Ten Domains of the Nine Provinces.

"There are still a few powerful figures in Tianzhou who haven't appeared yet, and they are also my targets for coming to Tianzhou."

Dugu Jianling: "There are still experts? The Heavenly Kingdom and the Earthly Kingdom have both been destroyed. What's left are just remnants of defeated soldiers. How could there possibly be any strong individuals left?"

Yun Muhan explained, "Experts often hide in the shadows! The one who could cause such a disaster in Tianzhou and yet remain silent... you know her too."

Dugu Jianling exclaimed in astonishment, "I know him too? Tianzhou... someone we know... someone who survived, from the Yuan Kingdom? It can't possibly be Shuiying."

“When we first arrived in Tianzhou, the planning had already begun, and the chessboard had already been set up, wouldn’t you agree… Miss Liu Qing?” Yun Muhan summoned Dugu Sword and pointed it at Liu Qing, who had appeared behind him at some point.

"Oh my! As expected of you, your reasoning ability is truly terrifying. However, it's a pity that with your mid-stage Nascent Soul strength, you are far from enough to contend with my meticulously arranged chessboard." Liu Qing raised his hand, and Yun Muhan's figure instantly disappeared, appearing in a huge chessboard.

Yun Muhan looked around and found himself on a chessboard made of black and white pieces. Each piece exuded a powerful aura, as if it could materialize at any moment and attack him. Every corner of the chessboard contained invisible pressure, making him feel suffocated.

Startled, but remaining outwardly calm, Yun Muhan analyzed the situation with composure. He knew he had to find a solution quickly.

Dugu Jianling pondered silently in his heart: Is this the strongest person in Tianzhou? The inheritor of the ancient chessboard, treating all living beings as chess pieces, and life as a grand game of chess.

Yun Muhan: As expected, I guessed right, Liu Qing is a woman.

"Miss Liu Qing, your chessboard is cleverly arranged, but do you think it can trap me?" Yun Muhan's voice carried a hint of provocation, and his eyes flashed with an indomitable light.

Liu Qing chuckled softly, her figure appearing at the other end of the chessboard, her green robes fluttering in the wind, exuding an ethereal aura. Her voice carried a hint of amusement: "Yun Muhan, you are indeed clever, but the battle on the chessboard cannot be won by cleverness alone. In my eyes, your strength is nothing more than an ant."

"Is that so?" Yun Muhan's lips curled into a confident smile, his eyes gleaming with a challenging light. "Then let me see just how capable your chessboard really is."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yun Muhan's figure flashed, transforming into a streak of light as he rushed towards Liu Qing. His speed was extremely fast, like a bolt of lightning slicing through the sky. He knew that in this game of chess, only by defeating Liu Qing could the game be broken.

However, just as he was about to approach Liu Qing, an invisible barrier suddenly rose up, repelling him. Yun Muhan steadied himself, his brows furrowed. He could sense the power contained within the barrier, far beyond his ability to resist.

“It’s no use, Yun Muhan.” Liu Qing’s voice carried a hint of amusement. “On this chessboard, I am the rule-maker. Every move you make is under my control.”

Yun Muhan took a deep breath. He knew Liu Qing wasn't lying. He needed a plan, a plan that could break the rules of this game.

His eyes gleamed with determination, and his voice revealed an indomitable will: "In that case, let me finish this game with you."

He began to move cautiously across the chessboard, each move calculated with absolute precision. He wasn't attacking Liu Qing, but rather engaging in combat with the pieces on the board.

With each encounter, he gained insights into the rules of the chessboard. Yun Muhan's actions were no longer blind, but full of strategy and wisdom.

As time went on, Yun Muhan's movements became faster and faster, his figure darting across the chessboard like a series of phantoms. He gradually adapted to the rules of the chessboard and even began to use them to counterattack.

His movements became more fluid, each move seemingly synchronized with the rhythm of the chessboard, each strike seemingly guiding the power of the board.

Liu Qing's expression gradually became serious. She hadn't expected that Yun Muhan could adapt to and utilize the rules of the chessboard in such a short time.

A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by seriousness. She knew things couldn't continue like this; she had to take action.

Liu Qing's figure began to move on the chessboard. Her movements were elegant and swift, and each move was full of profound meaning.

She began to manipulate the chessboard more actively, attempting to regain control of the situation. The pieces on the board moved according to her will, forming complex formations in an attempt to trap Yun Muhan.

The game of chess is ever-changing.