Chapter 93

Sheng Tian Ban Zi?

Boom!

Just four characters, but they sounded like a thunderclap in their ears, making Lin Mufeng and the others' brains explode, standing still in shock.

In their minds, the four characters "Sheng Tian Ban Zi" were repeatedly echoing, causing goosebumps to rise all over their bodies.

That's heaven!

What does it mean to surpass heaven?

This story doesn't need to be explained in detail; just these four characters made them imagine countless scenes.

We cultivators are beings who refuse to accept our fates. From the moment we start cultivating, we are fighting against heaven!

Now that the path to immortality is cut off, and becoming a仙 (xian) is hopeless, why not risk our lives?

Sheng Tian Ban Zi, Sheng Tian Ban Zi!

Isn't this something all cultivators dare not think about but deeply desire?

At this moment, they felt an unparalleled admiration for the characters in Li Nianfan's story. Such a person must be from the same era as Young Master Li, and is definitely a top-tier figure!

Tianyuan Daoist's gaze lost focus, standing there in a daze, feeling as if he had finally found his idol after searching for a thousand years.

His heart was surging, his breathing rapid. Could he, too, surpass heaven by half a move in chess?

After a long while, Lin Mufeng sighed, "The characters in this story are truly awe-inspiring."

Li Nianfan nodded. When he first heard this story, he was equally shocked. The story wasn't about any particular skill or principle, but a spirit!

This spirit would never become outdated in any world!

He looked at the sky and said, "It's getting late. Why don't you three stay for dinner?"

Lin Mufeng and Sun Qianshan were delighted, just about to accept, but to their surprise, Tianyuan Daoist was faster, "No, we don't want to trouble Young Master Li."

Lin Mufeng and Sun Qianshan felt a surge of frustration, almost spitting blood on the spot.

They looked at Tianyuan Daoist with extremely complex expressions.

Idiot, troublemaker, pig teammate!

Do you know what Young Master Li eats?

Do you know what a great opportunity this is?

Do you know how foolish you just were?

If it weren't for Young Master Li, they would have really wanted to dissect Tianyuan Daoist's brain.

"Are you sure you won't stay?" Li Nianfan continued to invite them.

"Uh... this, that, we..." Lin Mufeng's mind was racing, trying to find the right words. He gritted his teeth, ready to accept with a thick face.

But then Tianyuan Daoist spoke again, "Young Master Li, no need. We have troubled you enough today."

Li Nianfan nodded, "Oh, then that's settled."

Lin Mufeng and Sun Qianshan's faces stiffened. They could only stand up and say, "Hehe, Young Master Li, we'll take our leave then."

Tianyuan Daoist had blocked their path, and there was no way to reverse it.

"Alright, no need to see you out."

...

As they walked out of the courtyard, Lin Mufeng and Sun Qianshan's faces turned dark, looking at Tianyuan Daoist with deep resentment, making him feel extremely embarrassed.

"What's wrong?" Tianyuan Daoist couldn't help but ask.

"Have you always been a pig? Who is Young Master Li? The food he eats is not ordinary. I've been enduring to this point, hoping to taste just a bit of his divine cuisine. Such a small wish, and you've ruined it!" Lin Mufeng was filled with resentment, pouring out his frustration on Tianyuan Daoist like a waterfall.

Sun Qianshan was almost in tears, "Last time I only got to eat a bit of leftovers. I thought this time I might get a proper meal, but now it's gone!"

"I'm sorry." Tianyuan Daoist said with deep regret.

He paused and continued, "I just felt that Young Master Li's words were profound, but I couldn't quite grasp the meaning. I was so eager to leave to think it over."

"Profound?" Lin Mufeng and Sun Qianshan's eyebrows raised, immediately falling into deep thought.

Since entering the courtyard, they had maintained a reverent attitude, listening to Li Nianfan's story. Though deeply moved, they hadn't taken the time to deeply reflect.

Now, reminded by Tianyuan Daoist, Lin Mufeng's heart skipped a beat.

How could I forget this?

Every word from Young Master Li is profound, especially this story he told us. It must have a hidden meaning!

I need to think about it carefully.

Suddenly, Sun Qianshan's pupils dilated, and he said with reverence, "Could Young Master Li be trying to emulate the person in the story, to surpass heaven by half a move?!"

Sss—

Lin Mufeng and Tianyuan Daoist simultaneously drew a sharp breath, breaking out in a cold sweat.

This possibility... is very high!

After the shock, Lin Mufeng's voice trembled, "If that's the case, could Young Master Li mean for us to be his pawns in the game against heaven?"

In the story, the person used his life as the final pawn to surpass heaven by half a move. Young Master Li would naturally choose pawns!

He trembled not out of fear, but excitement!

Playing against heaven, just thinking about it makes one's blood boil.

He knew his own limits; he could never play against heaven in his lifetime. But... if he could be Young Master Li's pawn, wouldn't that mean he was part of the game against heaven? Even as a pawn, it would be a glorious role!

This is the highest honor for me!

Sun Qianshan's face was also filled with excitement, exclaiming, "So, Young Master Li is... acknowledging us as his pawns?"

"Most likely." Lin Mufeng pondered for a moment and said, "It's very possible that our mission to retrieve the fridge was recognized by a great person, giving us the资格 (zige) to become pawns. This means we've passed the test."

Sun Qianshan laughed, "Hahaha, that's great. This means we are now part of a great person's circle."

Lin Mufeng immediately became serious, "Remember, don't be arrogant. We are just pawns. How could Young Master Li's pawns be limited to us? We must perform even better in the future."

"Very true!" Sun Qianshan and Tianyuan Daoist nodded in agreement.

Sun Qianshan and Lin Mufeng felt refreshed, but Tianyuan Daoist's frown deepened, muttering, "I still feel like I'm missing something."

Lin Mufeng smiled and reminded him, "Every word from a great person has profound meaning. Why don't you recall every word he said, maybe you'll discover something."

Tianyuan Daoist took a deep breath, his mind racing, trying to recall every word and every character spoken by the great person.

When he remembered the great person refusing to take him as a disciple, his face showed a hint of sadness again.

But the next moment, a flash of insight crossed his mind, and his eyes lit up.

Li Nianfan's refusal echoed in his heart again, "You are a cultivator, chess is just a hobby. How can I take you as a disciple?"