RPAGF Chapter 337 The Heart of a Book and the Ancient Jade
Chapter 337 The Heart of a Book and the Ancient Jade
Chapter 337 The Heart of a Scholar and the Ancient Jade
Ye Ru's words caused the young man in the radiant light to change his expression, and he then said in a deep voice:
"how do you know?"
He was somewhat surprised that the other party had sensed that he couldn't kill them, and that he hadn't revealed any weaknesses.
"The person you killed in the illusion was a fat man, but now that fat man is still here. You can only blame yourself for being too stupid."
Ye Ru sneered and said.
"However, even if I can't kill them, you will still be trapped here, and these people will die anyway."
Having his scheme exposed, the young man in the shadows turned somewhat cold, and then slowly said.
This is his domain, and he created this game of chess that governs heaven and earth. Therefore, he is confident that he can leave it all here.
"Then let's give it a try."
Ye Ru made a gesture of invitation, then crossed his legs and waited for the game to begin.
"Good, you have guts. Choosing you was the right decision."
The young man with the shimmering light curled his lips into a wicked smile, then with a flick of his sleeve, a chessboard of light and shadow appeared between the two of them.
"This guy actually wants to use us as pawns. We all need to attack him together, otherwise, we'll all die here."
"Yes, this guy is just a spirit. Our Crimson Blood and Loyal Heart power can definitely defeat him!"
A murderous glint flashed in many people's eyes, and they immediately began to write poetry.
After composing their poems, many people simultaneously launched their attacks at the young man in the light and shadow.
The energy of talent swept over and enveloped the entire body. However, when the attack landed on the young man in the light and shadow, it actually merged directly into the air. Although Guan Hai and the others could not feel it, Ye Ru could sense that the young man's spirit body had begun to materialize.
"Could this guy be deliberately luring these scholars to attack him so he can absorb their talent and energy?"
Sensing the energy emanating from the young man, Ye Ru's expression turned serious, and he immediately shouted:
"Don't attack, this guy will absorb your talent and energy."
Unfortunately, no one heard Ye Ru's voice; instead, they relentlessly bombarded the young man with attacks.
“I’ve placed a soundproof barrier around you, so they can’t hear me. It’s not that I can’t kill them, but that I need to absorb the energy to kill them.”
The young man in the shimmering light said calmly:
"So, you have to play chess with me before I finish absorbing their talent energy. If you win, this restriction will be automatically lifted. Otherwise, I will finish absorbing their talent energy and then kill you."
"I see. I'd better hurry."
A solemn expression gradually appeared on Ye Ru's face. He then held a chess piece with light and shadow, looked at the young man, and said.
"Let's guess first, odd or even?"
The young man in the light and shadow, holding some chess pieces, asked a question.
"Double, ever since we came here, it's been nothing but misfortunes."
Ye Ru shook his head and said.
"You're quite interesting, Shuang, you go first."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru slowly placed his chess piece down. He clearly remembered Xiu Hanlin's moves, so he began to play with ease.
"Do you think Ye Ru can help us find a way out?"
Zhuang Xian looked at the composed Ye Ru and lowered his head to ask.
"I don't know. I've never heard of Ye Ru's skill in chess. But judging from what I've seen before, his poetry is quite good."
Mo Xun shrugged and said softly.
"Isn't that playing with our lives?"
Qi Ling's expression changed, and then she said bitterly.
"But there's nothing we can do about it."
Zhuang Xian sighed and said.
"What's this guy like?"
Han Fengxian's expression also changed. Now their lives were all in Ye Ru's hands. If Ye Ru lost, they would all be finished.
"Don't rush. Look at Ye Ru, he doesn't seem flustered at all, and he plays chess with ease. He should be able to do it."
Guan Hai looked at Ye Ru's calm and collected demeanor and murmured.
'I'm afraid he's faking it...'
Han Lu gave a sarcastic laugh, but the worry in his eyes was unusually deep.
People from the Legalist school had witnessed too much torture, and therefore, they were born with a fear of death.
As time passed, the young man's body gradually became more substantial, and the spirit plate was filled with more and more chess pieces.
Compared to Ye Ru's effortless demeanor, the young man in the light and shadow seemed less composed, and his eyes showed a hint of shock as he looked at Ye Ru.
He hadn't expected his opponent's chess skills to be so superb. No matter where he ended up in a dead end, his opponent was able to turn the tables and even swallow a large number of his pieces.
"My lord, this fortune teller doesn't seem like a good person."
In the shadows, the black-robed figure outside the black hole looked puzzled before speaking in a deep voice.
As demons, they naturally knew everything about this ancient palace, and they also knew about the young man's chess skills.
Back then, before this young man died, he had played chess with Lu You, one of the seventy-two sages of the human race. Although he lost by a single move, it established his status as a master of chess.
But now, he observed that the young man was no longer calm and collected, but had become extremely timid and hesitant.
This is the state of losing the game.
"We'll see in a bit. Even without these eight strategists, our plan can still be accomplished. Don't worry, this time we just want to reduce their numbers a bit."
The black-robed man at the head of the group frowned slightly, then spoke in a deep voice.
On the high platform, Ye Ru and the young man with light and shadow exchanged blows, but the young man with light and shadow had fewer and fewer pieces around him, until finally the pieces on the chessboard collapsed.
"Sorry, I won."
Ye Ru picked up a chess piece and gently placed it on a certain point. Instantly, a beam of light shot out into the sky and enveloped the young man in the light and shadow.
"That's impossible! I am a demon chess player, you can't possibly beat me!"
The youth in the light and shadow watched as the chess pieces on his chessboard disappeared little by little, his body gradually cracked open, and finally exploded.
"Let's go. There's no point in staying here anymore. Let's quickly restore the ancient restrictions of the Chenhuang Ancient Palace. When the Demon Saint is resurrected, everyone here will have to be buried alive with him."
The leader of the black-robed men waved his hand, and his figure gradually disappeared from the spot.
Those watching the sea breathed a sigh of relief when the luminous youth disappeared, then turned their gaze towards the high platform:
"Thank you for saving me, Brother Ye."
Ye Ru remained unmoved. He looked at the mottled light spots and a strange feeling suddenly arose in his heart. But then he was surprised to find that the mottled light spots actually began to condense little by little, and finally turned into an ancient jade, which fell into the former's hands.
Looking at the words on the ancient jade, Ye Ru softly called out:
"Ancient jade with a book-like heart?"