I really don’t want to play Go!

Chapter 415 With such an opponent, I have no regrets in this life.

Yu Shao stood up, quickly went to the door of the game room, pushed it open, and walked out.

Su Yiming followed closely behind and left the game room, walking side by side with Yu Shao toward the reporters' interview room.

"As expected, I still have a long way to go to catch up with you..."

After walking a short distance down the corridor leading to the press room, Su Yiming suddenly spoke up.

Upon hearing Su Yiming's words, Yu Shao was slightly taken aback, stopped in his tracks, and turned to look at Su Yiming.

"why do you say so?"

Yu Shao shook his head, took another step, and said with a smile, "To be honest, I was sweating profusely during this game. I thought I had won, but I never expected that you would actually be able to play a four-ko cycle in the end."

Thinking of this game of chess, even Yu Shao couldn't help but be moved. The final four-knock cycle was a battle worthy of being called a god, turning yin and yang upside down.

Su Yiming's talent was so astonishing that he turned the impossible into the possible. Every move he made, overflowing with genius, was so impressive that even someone who had lived through the AI ​​era couldn't help but be amazed.

"It is precisely because I know how difficult it is to do this, and it is precisely because I finally experienced the Four Tribulations Cycle, that I can see the gap between us more clearly."

Su Yiming stopped in his tracks, stared intently at Yu Shao, and said, "In the fight, I was overwhelmed by you."

Upon hearing this, Yu Shao froze, stopped in his tracks, and looked at Su Yiming. Their eyes met in mid-air.

"If I were to play another game, I would most likely not be able to perform at the same level as in this game. This is the best game I have ever played in my life, and I will remember this game for the rest of my life."

Su Yiming said frankly, "However, this game was just your normal level. It's clear that your desire to win is far less than mine."

"Although you don't want to lose, you don't have that desperate, all-or-nothing mentality. If you did, I would still lose this game."

"Even so, this game was the result of my best efforts, so if there is another game, I will definitely lose."

"You... are far stronger than I imagined."

The desire to win?

Upon hearing this, Yu Shao was momentarily lost in thought.

"You lack that fighting spirit that makes you absolutely determined to win."

Su Yiming looked into Yu Shao's eyes and continued, "Or rather, you've never thought you'd lose, and even if you did lose, you wouldn't really care."

"You're just following the rules and making a well-thought-out move. You think that man proposes, God disposes."

"But I'm different. What I'm thinking is—"

Su Yiming paused, then said in a clear voice, "If Heaven doesn't allow me to succeed, then I will defy Heaven."

If Zhou De had said the phrase "winning by half a move against Heaven," Yu Shao would probably have immediately started criticizing it.

But when these words came from Su Yiming's mouth, Yu Shao was at a loss for words.

"It may be inappropriate for a defeated general like me to say these things, but to be honest, Yu Shao..."

Su Yiming paused, then continued, "I find it strange that you lack fighting spirit, or rather, you lack the fear that a chess player should have."

"To chase after something with a trembling body and to challenge it with a heart full of awe—only in this way can a chess player grow."

"If you are certain of winning, then it's easy to understand why you lack fighting spirit."

Su Yiming looked puzzled and asked, "But why is it that even when you're in a situation where you might lose or have no chance of winning, you don't seem to have much fighting spirit?"

Su Yiming's question made Yu Shao's mind buzz, and he froze on the spot.

He truly lacks fear.

Because he had witnessed the greatest fear, and faced an opponent he was destined to never defeat in his lifetime, he would never feel fear towards anyone again.

He certainly lacks fighting spirit.

Because that greatest fear had already extinguished his fighting spirit, his goal in this life was merely to surpass his previous life, and he never dared to hope to reach AI.

Since the emergence of AI in his previous life, he had completely lost his spirit.

He originally stood at the pinnacle of Go, but after the emergence of Go AI, he fell from his peak. Later, he rallied, continued to learn, and once again stood at the top of the Go pyramid.

But in the end, it was no longer number one, only in the top five. Perhaps this is already a remarkable achievement, but compared to before, it is far inferior.

He was puzzled by this, feeling that he hadn't studied Go AI enough, and also that his own skill level had declined.

But perhaps the real answer is—

He had no fear, and therefore no fighting spirit, and lost his will to fight.

Although his understanding and knowledge of Go have improved dramatically since the advent of AI, he no longer has that all-or-nothing belief in winning!

It's hard to say whether this is progress or regression.

Yu Shao suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of absurdity.

"When I lost my first game with you, I felt there was a gap between us, but it wasn't that big."

Su Yiming smiled, took another step forward, and said as he walked, "Although I lost the second game, I don't think the difference is that big."

"Later, in the third and fourth games, although I lost both, I felt that the difference in skill level was not that great after each loss."

"Until this Twin Cup."

As Su Yiming walked, he smiled faintly and said, "It wasn't until the Gemini Cup was over that I suddenly realized the gap between us was much bigger than I had imagined."

“In the past, I couldn’t even see the gap between us.”

“But, Yu Shao.”

Su Yiming stopped and turned to look at Yu Shao behind him, saying, "This time, I see things clearly."

"This time, the gap I see is bigger than ever before, but I feel that it won't be long before I catch up!"

Yu Shao watched Su Yiming's retreating figure, his emotions extremely complex. After remaining silent for a long time, he finally took a deep breath, started walking, and followed Su Yiming.

Soon after, the two finally arrived at the door of the reporter's interview room.

At this moment, the interview room was already packed with people. The moment Yu Shao and Su Yiming appeared at the door of the interview room together, all the reporters' eyes lit up instantly!
"I'm coming!"

"Yu Shao and Su Yiming are both here!"

A large group of reporters, like hungry wolves eyeing a piece of meat, with cameras and DSLRs on their shoulders, surrounded Yu Shao and Su Yiming, making it impossible for them to get through.

"Master Yu Shaoguo, hello, I'm a reporter from the Paris Go News, may I ask..."

"Master Yu Shaoguo, I'm a reporter from Go World. Regarding today's game..." "Grand Master Su Yiming, in the final game of the Twin Cup, you played a quadruple ko, a feat rarely seen in the world. May I ask..."

Reporters of all skin colors, microphones in hand, spitting as they bombarded Yu and Shao with questions, making it so noisy that not a single one could be heard clearly.

Nearby, two staff members in charge of maintaining order were sweating profusely and said helplessly, "Don't push, don't push! Everyone's here, what are you worried about? Line up, line up, each person can only ask one question!"

"I was here first, I'm the first one!"

"Bullshit! I was waiting in the press room yesterday. I went to the bathroom when you arrived. How come you were the first one here?"

"I'm the fourth one to arrive!"

The group of reporters started arguing again, and it took a lot of effort from the two staff members in charge of maintaining order during the interviews to finally get all the reporters to line up properly.

The first reporter to speak was a middle-aged man with a full beard. After tidying his words, he immediately said, "I'm a reporter from Go World. I'd like to ask Master Yu Shao, what are your thoughts on the second match of the Twin Cup?"

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, he stared expectantly at Yu Shao, but Yu Shao seemed not to have heard his question and was lost in thought.

"Yu Shaoguo, a national champion?"

The middle-aged man was a little confused, and spoke again.

Hearing this, Yu Shao finally snapped out of his daze, looked at the middle-aged man, and quickly said, "Sorry, I was daydreaming. What did you ask again?"

"Uh……"

The middle-aged man was slightly embarrassed, but quickly chuckled twice and repeated his question: "I'm a reporter from Go World. I'd like to ask Master Yu Shaoguo, what are your thoughts on the draw in the second match of the Twin Cup?"

"A second war?"

Yu Shao thought for a moment and answered truthfully: "Su Yiming played very well. I thought I had won for sure, but I didn't expect that with such a big advantage, Su Yiming would turn it into a four-fold cycle of defeat."

The middle-aged man wanted to ask more questions, but before he could speak, he was pushed aside by the next reporter: "Master Su Yiming, I am a reporter from the Kanto region of Japan."

"Triple ko cycles are rare, quadruple ko cycles are even rarer, and quadruple kos formed by two groups of stones are unprecedented. It can be described as an amazing game. I would like to ask, how did you finally conceive of it and ultimately play out a quadruple ko cycle?"

Su Yiming smiled and shook his head: "Actually, it's not a concept. The Four Tribulations Cycle isn't something that can be conceived."

"At that time, I was almost certain of defeat, but I wanted to persevere and fight one last time. It wasn't until the move by the white tiger that I suddenly realized there was a possibility of a four-ko cycle."

Su Yiming smiled faintly and continued, "Then, it's time to go all out."

After the second reporter finished his interview, a third reporter quickly squeezed forward, pointed the microphone at Su Yiming, and asked, "I'm a reporter from Longcheng Chess Club. I'd like to know, what's your opinion on Yu Shao?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes immediately turned to Su Yiming, including the two staff members. Yu Shao also couldn't help but look at Su Yiming.

"As for Yu Shao?"

Su Yiming paused for a moment, then subconsciously glanced at Yu Shao beside him. After thinking for a while, he faced the reporters from all over the world and said, "He is... the best gift in my Go career."

"The best..."

The reporter who asked the question seemed a little confused: "A gift?"

He had expected Su Yiming to say that Yu Shao was very strong and that he would work hard to win the next match, but Su Yiming's answer was completely unexpected.

Not only him, but everyone was stunned when they heard Su Yiming's answer, including Yu Shao.

"Correct."

Su Yiming smiled and nodded, saying, "It is because of him that I feel there is no limit to art. I am very fortunate to have him and to be in the same era as him."

Su Yiming paused for a moment, then continued, "With such an opponent, I have no regrets in this life."

The entire room fell silent.

I have no regrets in this life.

These four words are too heavy.

They never dreamed that these four words would come from the mouths of two people who were rivals.

It took a long time for the reporter in fourth place to come to his senses.

He quickly pushed aside the reporters from the Longcheng Chess Club in front of him, then pointed the microphone at Yu Shao and asked, "Master Yu Shao, everyone has high expectations for your performance in the world championships."

"The first Phoenix Cup World Championship will be held in Phoenix Ancient Town. As a national team athlete, you have already qualified to participate in the world championship. I wonder if you will sign up for the Phoenix Cup?"

Upon hearing the reporter's interview, Yu Shao finally came to his senses.

Unlike my previous life, this world has many chess players, and to participate in the world championship, one must meet certain requirements, namely, having reached the main tournament of a title match within the past three years.

Now he has not only made it into the title match main tournament, but has even won the national team title, so he is naturally qualified to participate in the world championship.

As for the Phoenix Cup World Championship, he had heard about it, as it had been making headlines recently.

A month later, chess players from all over the world will gather in Fenghuang Ancient Town to participate in the grand event and compete for the world championship, from the group stage to the final.

Yu Shao nodded and replied, "I don't have any competitions right now, but I'll probably sign up."

Upon hearing Yu Shao's answer, the reporter's eyes lit up. Before the next reporter could even squeeze forward, he couldn't wait to ask, "The World Championship is full of strong competitors. This is your first time participating in the World Championship. Are you feeling any pressure? Are you confident that you can achieve good results in the World Championship?"

"Hey, hey, hey, it's my turn. Each person can only ask one question."

The reporters behind him shoved at him while complaining.

"I look forward to playing against strong opponents from all over the world."

Yu Shao thought for a moment, glanced at Su Yiming, and continued, "As for the pressure..."

"I think they should see how Su Yiming and I played our game of chess."

The moment those words were spoken, the previously noisy interview room fell silent. Even the fifth reporter, who had intended to push away the fourth reporter who was refusing to leave, froze.

Soon, all the reporters' faces flushed, and they were all incredibly excited. They knew very well how much of a sensation this statement would cause once it was reported!

"So, Grandmaster Su Yiming, will you participate in this Phoenix Cup World Championship?"

The fifth-ranked reporter finally pushed aside the reporter in front of him and asked impatiently.

"me?"

Su Yiming glanced at Yu Shao, then nodded and said, "Of course I will participate."

　Asking for a monthly ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)