Tianwei Chapter 323: Starry Chess Game (2)
Under the black light, the figure seemed a little blurry and it was hard to see the face clearly. But my heart sank because one of my people had disappeared.
The chess master said that those who are not involved in the game will die with the game. Does this mean that those who are standing here and are not playing chess will die immediately if they die once?
It is very likely that...
I began to believe that what the chess master said was true. This place was too bizarre, and compared to the fact that life and death were determined by a chess game, the failure of the Eight Ropeways Method was more difficult for me to accept.
Although the power of Taoism comes from my own body, the power comes from heaven. Even when I was in the Wudian space and Kunlun territory, I was never restricted like this.
Could it be possible that the chessboard of stars could completely separate heaven and earth?
The black piece falls, and it's my turn to be the next one.
But I know nothing about Go. Not only can I not win, I can't even make a move.
what to do?
If I continue like this, the people around me will disappear one . In that case, what's the difference between that and losing directly?
This is a desperate situation!
Unable to retreat, unable to advance, it’s a completely hopeless situation!
There is absolutely no way out of this situation.
I wonder what the old Taoists would think? They should know a little bit about this, right?
What worries me most is Fan Ran. This girl is not good at playing chess and has a bad temper. How will she react to something like this?
She might try to solve the problem with violence. She might even tear down all the "illusions" around her before the game is over.
Since there is no other way, we can only take it one step at a time. Now I finally understand why Taoists rarely make detailed plans, because there are too many variables and too many helpless things. No matter how detailed the plan is, it cannot withstand the arrival of difficulties.
As I thought about it, a familiar figure beside me turned into white light and disappeared. The next moment, he appeared at a point in front of me.
Then, another figure surrounded by black light appeared.
The chess master obviously has some knowledge of Go, unlike me who is a complete novice. He makes moves very quickly, as if without any consideration.
Since I had decided to delay the game, I naturally moved my pieces very slowly. Half an incense stick was about an hour, and I calculated the approximate time in my mind while thinking of ways to break the deadlock.
However, several hours passed without any clue. There were more and more "stars" on the field, and every time a black light came on, I felt a sense of fear.
The chessboard is so scary and magical. Although there is a starry sky under your feet, you feel like you are standing on solid ground. And whether you move forward or backward, your position never changes, just like standing still.
When I first saw this place, I thought it was very novel, but after looking at it for a long time, I felt that it was just like a tomb.
It was empty, and those star dots looked like deceptive phantoms, so unreal.
At this moment, a white light suddenly appeared in front of me. I was stunned and didn't know what was happening.
Then, the voice of the Xingluo chess master was heard again: The seven pieces have no energy and will be destroyed.
As soon as the words fell, the white light dissipated. When I saw everything clearly in front of me, I felt my heart stop. The area where the white figures were standing was now blank, with only the black figures around it.
What is this? Is this the same as being torn apart?
The chess game was obviously different from the normal way of playing Go. Those disappeared figures never came back, as if they had been blown away by the wind. I felt a chill all over my body. What should I do? Should I just watch everyone being destroyed?
As I wandered and felt helpless, the "stars " fell one by one, and the white light dissipated piece by piece. Gradually, most of the starry sky was occupied by black figures. From a distance, they looked like evil ghosts seeking death, and the impermanence of souls, so eerie and terrifying.
I just felt a daze in front of my eyes, and I didn't know what to think or do.
The chess master's voice was calm, as if all this was normal.
But I just couldn't figure out why the Eight Ropes Method couldn't ? Was there no solution to all this?
Is it possible that there is something in the world that is completely unbreakable?
Even Chengtian's Eight Ropes are restricted, so why is there no restriction on Xingluo Chess?
It definitely has weaknesses!
There is nothing 100% perfect in the world because the laws of nature do not allow it!
I will definitely be able to come up with a solution! I re-assured myself and kept thinking.
The words of the Star Chess Master echoed in my mind over and over again. I kept thinking about what he said, trying to find a solution to the dilemma.
At this time, another figure flashed beside him and landed on the chessboard.
I was numb to this phenomenon, but when I glanced at it, I felt that the figure was very familiar. When I looked closely, I was almost scared to death. This time, it was Fanran who landed on the chessboard!
I subconsciously took a step forward and ran, but no matter how I took steps, I remained motionless.
The chessboard was suddenly full of life, no longer lively and youthful as before. She stood like a puppet beside the many black figures.
Only then did I realize how terrified I was.
That feeling is like the heart sinking into the abyss, never to see the light of day again.
This emotion became even stronger when I stopped and looked at the old Taoist priest, Wei Qingcang, and Gamu who were standing quietly beside me.
We can't go on like this, we must find a way out!
The master of Xingluo Chess said that this Xingluo chess game is about people as chess pieces, and people as the game. I instinctively felt that if the game could really be broken, it must also be related to "people". But for the time being, even if I racked my brains, I couldn't figure out the connection between the two.
As time passed, the white light emanating from Fanran's body was gradually covered by the black figures. More and more people gathered around her. Although I didn't understand Go, I knew that once she was completely surrounded by black stars, the chess master would take her out.
Those who have not entered the chess game will not be directly scared to death because of the chess piece, but according to the chess master, every loss will have an impact on those who have entered the game.
Although he didn't explain it clearly, I guess that our souls were probably divided into five parts by a strange rule. If one of us loses, we will lose one fifth of our soul.
Lose all...There is only one answer.
Chess game, chess game!
How to break the deadlock?
It would be great if we could use the eight-cable method!
I grabbed the jade pendant hanging on my chest with one hand. There was no familiar warmth on it, but a chill, like a loss of vitality. The star realm separated the heaven and earth, and it seemed to have severed the connection between the jade pendant and the heaven and earth...
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This place... is completely isolated?
If the Eight Ropeway Method cannot be used internally, what about the outside world?
If she uses the Eight Ropes Method, can she find me? And can she use the Palm of Determination to figure out what happened to me?
I think the answer is most likely “no”!
So...
Do I have a chance to break the trap she set?
I once asked Grandpa Shi, if I died and destroyed this body, would her plan automatically collapse?
Grandpa Shi answered yes, but he also said that she would not allow me to do this. If I did this, she would definitely appear to stop me.
But what about now?
If the astral realm can really isolate everything, does that mean I can accomplish my previous idea?
It is easy to decide to die, and most people can do it. But when it comes to death, almost everyone will be afraid. It is an instinct because we all want to live.
But if I die, her plan will be shattered, and the rebirth of heaven and earth will be like a mirage.
But can I really make up my mind?
More importantly, how do I die?
There is nothing else in the star world except the chessboard and the "stars". And in my hand, there is only a jade pendant that can lead to the underworld.
Should I strangle myself to death? This is impossible.
I suddenly realized that the dilemma I was facing was not just that the people around me were going to die. Even if I wanted to die, it was now difficult for me to do it.
Since when has even death become a luxury?
This is the greatest sorrow in the world, and it makes people feel sad.
At the same time, I thought of one more thing.
If the star does not fall, it will be destroyed. What if I, the opponent, am not here?
The Xingluo chess master said that the rules are formed by the vertical and horizontal movements, and the chess game is formed by the two people playing against each other. Only when two people play chess can the chess game be formed. If I die, will the chess game be automatically solved? At the very least, I should not be considered a loser, right?
My thoughts suddenly became clear, and in an instant, I seemed to understand everything.
This may be the only way to crack the chess game.
If the stars are not destroyed, the chess game will collapse on its own, and only I, who am in the game, will disappear.
Without playing chess, there is no chess game!
It turns out that there are so many benefits if I die. Does this mean that death is more important than Mount Tai?
After understanding this, my overall thinking changed from how to crack the chess game to how to die.
Has anyone done this before? I think most people can't do it. It's like knowing that shit tastes bad, but still thinking very carefully whether to braise it directly or steam it first.
So disgusting!
How should I die? I felt around my body, but there was nothing sharp. The jade pendant was smooth and round, and a fly would be split into two pieces if it flew over it. Using it to cut my neck was no different from chopping down a tree with my hands.
I scanned the people around me, and after careful observation, I realized that the power of the astral world was stronger than I thought. It not only copied people, but also pulled all the items on them.
Because of its reality, I believe that everyone is not an illusion. And because of its reality, I have the possibility to complete my plan.
On a stranger-looking man, I found a knife.
Strictly speaking, this is not a knife, just a small dagger.
It was no more than ten centimeters long, but it was very sharp. I rubbed the blade with my hand and felt its sharpness.
Looking at the knife in my hand, I looked at the old Taoist priest again, and suddenly I felt extremely sad. This was an inexplicable emotion that came for no reason.
At this time, the figure of the chess master appeared in the distance. He looked at me and asked in surprise: What are you going to do?
I looked at him, but didn't answer. I was afraid that if I opened my mouth, I would lose my courage. I no longer had any thoughts in my mind. The sharp blade went straight into my throat.
The movement was fast and fierce. The hand holding the dagger slid to the side suddenly before the pain could be transmitted according to the force previously imagined.
