Chapter 100: Layout and Breakthrough

Two people were diligently sweeping the snow.

In the courtyard of the small pavilion, Yun Wu and Gao Ziqi took turns placing their pieces on the crisscrossing chessboard, the sound of metal and stone clashing echoing continuously.

Gao Ziqi's chess style was free and easy, shrouded in mist and clouds, making it hard to fathom. Each casual move was a profound layout, carrying a sense of ancient elegance and unrestrained wildness, leaving much to ponder.

This time, Yun Wu's game with Gao Ziqi was vastly different from the previous day. She was fully focused, each move filled with emotion, entwining and intertwining, her will resolute. Looking at the chessboard, it was clear that she was determined to break through Gao Ziqi's deep layout, no matter the cost.

The black and white pieces fought fiercely, even Gao Ziqi couldn't help but frown repeatedly. One was laying out the game, the other was breaking it.

Gao Ziqi intended to set up the game, but Yun Wu had no intention of breaking it. She was fully immersed, playing for one person.

On the chessboard, rainbow light clashed, the chess aura filled the air, and the two were locked in a tight struggle, which continued.

Until Xu Daoyan and Tian Tian returned from sweeping the snow, they were still playing, both exuding a certain aura.

Tian Tian, who had some knowledge of chess, glanced at the board and saw that the two sides were evenly matched. What shocked her more was the extraordinary chess aura flowing from Yun Wu's moves, carrying an extremely strong personal will.

It was clearly telling Gao Ziqi that no matter how powerful he was, no matter how he tried to block her, and no matter what the final outcome, she would do everything in her power.

Yun Wu placed a piece, and a crisp sound echoed, capturing a small cluster of black pieces, instantly gaining the upper hand. Meng Ziyang, watching from the side, was thoroughly engrossed, savoring the subtle charm.

This game was hard for ordinary people to appreciate. The skill was secondary; the key was the realm. Meng Ziyang was savoring it, feeling very pleased.

At this moment, a trickle of blood appeared at the corner of Yun Wu's mouth, and she was drenched in sweat. Xu Daoyan was greatly alarmed and rushed over, "Miss Yun Wu, what's wrong?"

Yun Wu waved her hand, too weak to speak, signaling Xu Daoyan not to worry.

"Junior Brother Daoyan, don't be anxious. She is fully focused, her mind and spirit concentrated, pouring her heart and soul into the game. There's no serious problem!" Meng Ziyang cast a gentle light, which spread into Yun Wu's body, helping her recover somewhat.

"Uh, Miss Yun Wu is a junior, so let's leave this unfinished game for now. We can continue when you recover!" Gao Ziqi's chess skills, while not comparable to Meng Ziyang's, were still quite good. Yun Wu could play to this level solely because of her determination and spirit.

"Alright!" This game had left Yun Wu exhausted, her lips pale.

She stood up from the chessboard, but her body swayed, and Xu Daoyan quickly supported her, worried. "Senior Brother Ziyang, what should we do?"

"Take Miss Yun Wu back to her room. In a few days, she will recover and her strength will improve dramatically. It will be beneficial for her, don't worry!" Meng Ziyang waved his hand. Honestly, he also admired Yun Wu.

"Alright!" Xu Daoyan felt relieved and immediately helped Yun Wu back to her room.

Tian Tian watched the two leave, her feelings complex. At this moment, she wasn't angry. Looking at the chessboard, she felt a deep admiration for such a woman. People can be fake, but the heart cannot. If Yun Wu didn't have a sincere heart, she couldn't have played this game.

Gao Ziqi walked to Tian Tian's side and said calmly, "Although my chess skills are not the best, there are very few among the younger generation who can play like this. Girl, you grew up in Youzhou, getting whatever you wanted, with everyone indulging you. You are talented and have a clear mind, which is rare. Your Senior Master Ziyang and I have been lenient with you, leading to your arrogance. Yun Wu is sincere and open, having seen the world's cold and warmth, and she values people like Junior Brother Daoyan. She challenged me to a game to express her feelings, not backing down. She is as strong as you, if not stronger. If you truly like Junior Brother Daoyan, you should let go of all unnecessary things and not be intoxicated by your identity as a princess. That will only harm you!"

"..." Tian Tian didn't argue, clearly agreeing. Honestly, she had excelled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting since childhood. She could see the difficulty and the effort Yun Wu put into the game. This game had pushed her to her limits, but she believed Yun Wu would make a significant breakthrough. Tian Tian wouldn't be content to fall behind: "Master Ziqi, train me!"

"That's the best attitude. I hope you can be more determined. Let's go!" Gao Ziqi was pleased. This was the best time for Tian Tian to be tested, with her liking Xu Daoyan and Yun Wu's appearance. Only in such moments could her will be strengthened and her potential fully unleashed.

Xu Daoyan took Yun Wu to the bamboo house and sighed, "Just a game of chess, was it necessary? She played until she was bleeding."

"Of course, some people can die for a game of chess. It represents their will and spirit, not just the game itself. You'll understand in the future." Yun Wu smiled faintly and said, "Playing a game with Master Ziqi has taught me a lot."

"Rest well, I won't disturb you!" Xu Daoyan nodded, understanding the deeper meaning, and left the bamboo house.

"Senior Brother Ziyang, what's going on?" Xu Daoyan walked to the chessboard and asked Meng Ziyang, who was still focused on the game.

"Ha ha, Junior Brother Daoyan, what do you think of Miss Yun Wu?" Meng Ziyang's gaze remained on the chessboard, feeling the intense emotional aura, which reminded him of the past, a smile on his lips.

"Very good, beautiful, kind, humble, well-informed, knowledgeable, and she saved my life..." Xu Daoyan praised her.

"Remember today. When you grow, looking back will be beneficial." Meng Ziyang waved his hand, signaling him to leave.

"Alright, Senior Brother Ziyan, I'll go train." Xu Daoyan, though puzzled, remembered everything and returned to the bamboo house.

Bai Shi was immersed in training, and Xu Daoyan didn't say much. He took out the ten-thousand-year-old spirit copper and continued to draw its power, infusing it into his lungs.

Days passed.

Yun Wu didn't recover quickly, and Tian Tian had gone to train with Gao Ziqi.

Shi Yun and Sun Ling had been taken by Chu Lan to train elsewhere.

Xu Daoyan only occasionally stopped to chat with Meng Ziyang in the courtyard before continuing his training.

Finally, on the fourth day, he cultivated his lungs to the Great Perfection stage, extending his lifespan to 48,000 years.

He reached the Middle-grade Celestial Immortal realm, and his spirit copper body was at the peak of the initial stage. Just one more step, and he would reach the Small Success stage!

The power of the ten-thousand-year-old spirit copper was indeed formidable.

Xu Daoyan continued to draw its power. Shi Man had said it contained a thread of spiritual light. If he could capture it, he would gain significant benefits.

He looked at the ten-thousand-year-old spirit copper and continued to draw its power, refining his skin and pores, feeling the flow of power in his body, and practicing the golden immortal aura in his lungs.

Suddenly, the ten-thousand-year-old spirit copper trembled, and a beam of light, along with the spirit copper aura, entered Xu Daoyan's body.

He suddenly remembered the sword strike of the Xiong assassin from that day.

A flash of inspiration, he guided the sword, thrusting it out suddenly. The air exploded, and Bai Shi, who was shocked, opened his eyes.

Xu Daoyan's finger seemed to pierce through everything, leaving Bai Shi amazed.

"Ah, I see!"

Unconsciously, he had mastered a new technique, the Immortal Piercing Finger, which could unexpectedly pierce through an enemy's vital points!

He practiced it repeatedly, trying to perfect it. Each thrust consumed a lot of golden immortal aura, not less than condensing a qi arrow.

Finally, after three days, the power within the ten-thousand-year-old spirit copper was completely depleted, losing its spiritual nature. However, its essence remained, though it could no longer be used as the main material for refining supreme immortal qi.

But it was enough to refine Bai Shi's Black Tortoise Shell, Black Tortoise Shield, and Black Tortoise Bow into celestial artifacts!

Xu Daoyan, delighted with his new technique, left the bamboo house and saw Meng Ziyang still engrossed in the chess game, a true chess enthusiast.

"Senior Brother Ziyang, my strength has improved. How about we spar?" Xu Daoyan said excitedly.

"Oh? If that's the case, let me test Junior Brother Daoyan's strength!" Meng Ziyang stood up and smiled.

"Alright, here I come." Xu Daoyan, bare-handed, struck at Meng Ziyang.

Meng Ziyang, a literary scholar, had extraordinary martial arts at his level. He easily deflected Xu Daoyan's punch with a light palm.

But in the next instant, Xu Daoyan's fist turned into a sword finger, golden light piercing the air, aiming directly at Meng Ziyang's palm, incredibly sharp.

Meng Ziyang was slightly surprised, dodging the Immortal Piercing Finger, and nodded, "Not bad. The sudden burst of power from this finger is immense, and few at the same level can resist it. The only flaw is that it's not fast enough or subtle enough. If you can control the golden immortal aura, it will catch the enemy off guard. This move will be even more powerful when all your organs reach the Great Perfection stage in this realm."

Since Xu Daoyan used his finger, which includes skin, tendons, blood vessels, bones, and muscles, and his kidneys, spleen, and heart had not yet cultivated immortal qi, especially the kidneys and spleen, which are crucial.

If the enemy's defense is extremely strong and your bones are not solid enough, you might even break your finger, like a common sword piercing a mountain.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Ziyang, I will perfect it." Xu Daoyan was overjoyed.

At this moment, the black tablet at his waist trembled violently. Xu Daoyan sensed it and quickly took it out.

"Daoyan, it's me!" Wu Xiaobai's voice came from the black tablet.

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