I really don’t want to play Go!

Chapter 381 Life and Death Game
The second game of the best-of-three series of the National Masters Tournament came to an end at a speed that no one expected. After the game, only a deep and eerie silence remained.

Then--

The pent-up emotions, like a flood bursting its banks, finally erupted completely!
The internet instantly erupted in a frenzy, with everyone venting their emotions!
Shocked!

Everyone was stunned by this game of chess!

Some were awestruck by every killing move made by White in this game.

Some perceptive individuals vaguely sensed the difference between Yu Shao and the past, and were shocked by this seemingly subtle yet earth-shattering change!
Almost every moment online, people are sharing their analysis of a game of chess, dissecting every move made by both black and white!
Many people initially thought that Yu Shao, as a genius, would likely be discouraged and give up after his first defeat, as they had seen far too many similar examples.

However, Yu Shao's performance in this game was undoubtedly a slap in the face to them!

In this game, White was extremely decisive, showing its killing intent from the very beginning of the opening, and ultimately crushed Black with unstoppable momentum, without any hesitation!
Every move was shockingly powerful, and the battles on the most complex board were even more ferocious and chilling. Every move throughout the game was permeated with a coercive pressure!

It was the same game of attack and kill, and the same game of overwhelming the opponent with calculations on a complex board. However, this game seemed to be slightly different from Yu Shao's previous games!
Amidst widespread online discussion, trending topics such as "Second Battle of the National Masters Tournament," "National Masters," and "Deceiving the God of Go with a single move" surged to the top of various trending search lists almost without warning!

In the second match, both sides finished with one win and one loss, resulting in a draw.

In other words, the two sides will face off in a final battle for survival in a week!
The final battle will take place at the Nambu Go Academy in Gangneung!
This game will determine the final winner of one of the seven national titles!

What will happen in this game?

Although the second game has just ended, discussions about the third game have already begun online!
Meanwhile, around 7 p.m., Jiang Changdong finally returned to the luxurious five-star hotel arranged for him by the chess academy.

Jiang Changdong's face was pale, and his expression was extremely unpleasant. After entering the room, he walked to the bed and sat down in a disheveled manner.

"call……"

He took a deep breath and tried his best to calm himself down.

However, every move Yu Shao made in that afternoon's game of chess still stubbornly lingered in his mind, and the sound of the pieces being placed seemed to still echo in his ears.

It's not that he can't accept losing a game; he's lost quite a few. But to be forced back by every move of his opponent and finally be defeated in one fell swoop—to resign in this way is a great disgrace!

Jiang Changdong gritted his teeth, took out a cigarette case from his pocket, and pulled out a cigarette.

"Click."

Jiang Changdong lit the cigarette with a lighter, took a deep drag, and under the strong stimulation of nicotine, his expression finally calmed down a little. Even so, his mind was still in turmoil.

"Ding-ling-ling!"

Just then, Jiang Changdong's cell phone rang.

Jiang Changdong frowned slightly, picked up his phone, glanced at the caller's name, and after a moment of silence, finally answered the call.
"Hello? Professor Jiang Changdong?"

Chu Jingfeng's voice came from the other end of the phone.

He seemed to want to say something, but hesitated and ultimately couldn't utter the words.

"What do you want to say?"

Jiang Changdong noticed this and asked.

"Teacher Jiang Changdong, I have watched today's game."

Chu Jingfeng hesitated for a moment, then paused halfway through his sentence, seemingly pondering his words.

"I lost."

Jiang Changdong spoke directly and calmly.

Hearing Jiang Changdong's calm tone, Chu Jingfeng on the other end of the phone was clearly taken aback and didn't know how to continue speaking for a moment.

"I don't need your comfort."

Jiang Changdong exhaled a smoke ring and said slowly, "It's just losing a game of chess. I can afford to lose."

"I was just careless today; I made a wrong judgment."

Jiang Changdong's tone remained calm, but if Chu Jingfeng were in the hotel at that moment, he would have seen Jiang Changdong's teeth clenched tightly once again!
"it does not matter."

As Jiang Changdong spoke, he couldn't help but recall the game of chess. Facing Yu Shao, he was almost entirely on the defensive, completely powerless to fight back, and a fierce look appeared in his eyes!

However, his tone remained calm, as if he were completely unaffected by today's defeat.

"The national champion match is a best-of-three series, and it's just a draw now. I'm still the national champion."

"Next... there's another game of chess."

At this point, Jiang Changdong, who had been suppressing his emotions for so long, finally couldn't hold back any longer and let a trace of his emotions slip out!
"I will win!"

"I'll kill that kid, leaving him without a single piece of armor!"

Jiang Changdong spoke with extreme intensity, gritting his teeth and squeezing out the words through gritted teeth in an almost vow-like tone: "No matter what!"

……

……

The next day.

Jiangling, Nanbu Go Academy, in the lounge.

"This China-Korea exchange has come to a successful conclusion. I am grateful to Professor Zhuang Weisheng for taking care of me during this time."

An Hongshi put down his teacup and smiled as he spoke to Zhuang Weisheng across from him.

"No need to be so polite. I've benefited greatly from playing against so many excellent young Go players from North and South Korea," Zhuang Weisheng said with a slight smile.

"All the benefits were immense. In the end, only Xu Taiyang won a game, while everyone else lost."

An Hongshi shook his head and said with a smile, "Moreover, although Xu Taiyang won, his legs were so weak after the game that he couldn't even stand up straight."

"Although everyone else lost, they all played very well."

Zhuang Weisheng said with a smile, "Playing chess with them makes me feel younger. Their chess strategies often give me a fresh perspective. Compared to this, the young Chinese chess players who have played against you have also said that they have benefited a lot."

"Hahaha, I didn't expect it either. What was supposed to be a competition and exchange between young chess players from both countries turned into everyone eagerly challenging me."

An Hongshi smiled and said, "This enthusiasm really startled me."

"Everyone wants to spar with you."

Zhuang Weisheng took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "Although they are afraid, they still mustered up the courage to challenge you. After all, isn't it said that as long as you can beat An Hongshi in one game, you are a top player?"

"Does winning a game against Zhuang Weisheng mean you're no longer a top-tier player?" An Hongshi didn't deny Zhuang Weisheng's words, but simply asked with a smile.

Zhuang Weisheng was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and couldn't help but chuckle. "So, you plan to leave in three days?" Zhuang Weisheng thought for a moment, and then asked.

"Yes, it should be in three days."

An Hongshi nodded, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and continued, "They benefited greatly from this exchange trip to China. With the World Championships starting one after another, they are all rushing back to summarize their experiences, hoping to show their skills at the World Championships."

An Hongshi paused, then shook his head and said, "However, apart from Xu Taiyang, the others seem to need more training. If they participate in the World Championship, it will probably just be a formality."

"Xu Taiyang..."

Zhuang Weisheng nodded thoughtfully and said, "He is indeed very talented. Even though it was his first time playing against a foreign player, he was not afraid of the challenge and fought me very boldly. I did not hold back, but in the end he still won."

"Hopefully."

An Hongshi took another sip of tea and said with a smile, "It really surprised me that Xu Taiyang could beat you in a game of chess."

Zhuang Weisheng then asked, "So you've already booked your plane ticket?"

No, not yet.

An Hongshi shook his head and said, "I'll book the plane tickets when I get back later."

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Weisheng fell silent.

After a moment, Zhuang Weisheng suddenly asked, "Now that you're in Jiangling, don't you... plan to stay for a couple more days?"

An Hongshi was slightly taken aback and looked up at Zhuang Weisheng opposite him.

"You probably watched the second match of the National Players Tournament yesterday, right? How did you feel? You must have been deeply moved, just like me, right?"

Zhuang Weisheng took a sip of tea, then looked up at An Hongshi as well: "The third match of the National Championship is conveniently taking place in Jiangling, so there's no need to fly all the way to other places."

"Yesterday's game ended so badly for Black. Knowing Jiang Changdong as I do, he'll probably have to use every trick in the book in his hand next game."

"Although I've fought with him for half my life, I have to admit that sometimes when he goes crazy and makes a desperate gamble, even I'm a little scared."

Zhuang Weisheng looked directly at An Hongshi and asked, "Aren't you going to stay a few more days to see this whole game of chess before you leave?"

……

……

Time keeps moving forward.

Online discussions about the National Players Tournament have never stopped, especially with the decisive final battle approaching. Everyone is eagerly anticipating who will win the National Players title this year.

Many people, especially after repeatedly watching the first two games of the National Masters Tournament, are even more eager for the third game, wanting to know how the final game will turn out.

Several days have passed, but the popularity of the national team competition remains high, occupying the top spots on various trending search lists.

Although several days have passed since the end of the second game of the National Masters Tournament, the hype is only getting higher as the final battle approaches!

"If the second game is Yu Shao's revenge, will Jiang Changdong, the national champion, be able to get revenge in the final battle?"

"The ultimate showdown has ended in a draw. Who will ultimately claim the national team title?!"

"When two warriors meet on a narrow path, the brave shall prevail. In his second battle, Yu Shao slays the dragon with his sword, his sword aura overwhelming. In his third battle, will national champion Jiang Changdong be able to display his prowess once again?!"

"The final battle is set in Jiangling! Will Yu Shao, at the age of seventeen, seize the national champion title and achieve a stunning feat, or will Jiang Changdong, the veteran champion, prove his worth and cause Yu Shao to shed blood in Jiangling?"

"..."

Online media outlets are constantly generating buzz, with a flood of reports emerging one after another. It can be said that this final game has created an atmosphere of a peak showdown, like the Battle of Huashan, arousing everyone's curiosity!

Three days after the second game of the National Masters Tournament, Yu Shao flew back to Jiangling.

Although he returned to Jiangling, Yu Shao did not go home because the competition was imminent. He stayed in the luxury hotel arranged for him by the chess academy, waiting for the day of the competition.

A week has passed in the blink of an eye!
With everyone eagerly anticipating it, the final battle of the National Players Tournament is finally about to begin!
Early that morning, Yu Shao got up, dressed, and after a quick wash, left the hotel and took a car arranged by the chess academy to the Southern Chess Academy.

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped at the entrance of the chess academy.

Yu Shao got out of the car and walked through the gate of the chess academy. Following the long corridor, he soon arrived at the main hall of the chess academy.

"If Yu Shao can win this game, he will be a national champion at the age of seventeen. My god, that's terrifying."

"Do you think Yu Shao can win today?"

"How would I know?"

"There are so many people today. I feel like all the professional chess players who don't have matches are here. I estimate that the rest room and broadcast room will be packed with people later, and it will be impossible to squeeze in."

"..."

The hall of the chess academy was originally extremely noisy, but the moment Yu Shao appeared, everyone stopped talking and turned their gazes to him.

Yu Shao glanced around the chess academy's hall and quickly spotted several familiar faces.

The closest person was Zheng Qin. He was standing at the front desk of the chess academy. When he saw Yu Shao arrive, he turned his head to look at Yu Shao, but did not go up to greet him. He just watched Yu Shao from a distance.

Today, Zheng Qin was wearing a tracksuit, the same one that Zheng Qin wore when Yu Shao first met her.

Yu Shao's memory was suddenly pulled back to the past, when he had just transmigrated to this world. It was Zheng Qin who pulled him into the Shan Hai Chess Hall, and it was there that he played his first game of chess after transmigrating.

Now, he has reached the title challenge match and is facing the final decisive game.

It all feels like a lifetime ago.

Not far from Zheng Qin, Xu Zijin, dressed in a long white dress, quietly watched Yu Shao.

In front of the vending machine, Wu Zhixuan held the coffee she had just taken out in her left hand. When she saw Yu Shao looking at her, she clenched her right fist, placed it next to her face, and then opened her mouth to make a sound. Judging from the lip movements, she was clearly saying "Go for it!"

There were also Le Haoqiang, Jiang Xiaohua, and even Chen Shan... Almost all the chess players that Yu Shao had met or played against at the Southern Chess Academy were gathered in the academy's hall at this moment.

Yu Shao's gaze swept over all these acquaintances, finally settling on a young man standing on the far left of the hall, wearing a white shirt, with clean short hair and clear eyes.

“Su Yiming…”

Their eyes met in mid-air.

High school Go league, professional ranking tournament, Yingjiao Cup, China-Japan-Korea team tournament...

Everything that happened after I came into this world, all the games played, are now finally connected and brought together by these familiar faces!
After a moment, Yu Shao finally withdrew his gaze and, under everyone's watchful eyes, walked straight ahead, passing one familiar face after another, finally leaving the hall and striding towards the decisive battleground for the title match—

Gameplay Room!
　Asking for a monthly ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)