Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 521 A Sword Cuts Through the Illusion of the Heart
Everyone had their own thoughts upon hearing Wu Ziqing's words.

But everyone's thoughts were similar: a legacy coveted even by top experts must be extraordinary.

"You...you..." Mu Ye was trembling with anger. Wu Ziqing's single sentence had turned his painstakingly constructed scheme into nothingness.

He could see, of course, that once he said that, most people fell silent.

Li Qingying tugged at Chu Danqing's sleeve, and Chu Danqing immediately understood what she meant.

That means she wants it.

This puzzled Chu Danqing. Was the Shouyi Xinjing (守一心经) really that famous?

How come he's never heard of it?

However, since Li Qingying wanted it, Chu Danqing, as an ally, would certainly fulfill her request.

What's more, it can also get rid of this annoying guy.

"Senior, you want to choose a successor through chess, right?" Chu Danqing chuckled and said, "Then let's begin. My little sister here can't wait."

As soon as he said this, everyone's eyes fell on Chu Danqing.

A group of people just thought he was talking big.

However, there were exceptions. Master Huiying of Shifang Zen Temple stepped forward, chanted a Buddhist prayer, and then said, "Benefactor Wu, you have betrayed your master and ancestors and now you want to seize the inheritance."

"This act is outrageous and contrary to the principles of Heaven."

"Now that your martial arts skills have reached their peak, why bother?"

Before Master Huiying could finish speaking, Wu Ziqing found it annoying and was about to take action.

He discovered that Da Bao was eyeing him covetously, and if he made the slightest move, Da Bao would probably join in.

Therefore, they had no choice but to stop for the time being.

"You bald monk, you dare to spout nonsense here. Once you're out of support, I'll wipe out your entire family," Wu Ziqing threatened viciously.

Hearing this, Master Huiying fell silent. He did not refute but proved it with his actions, simply leading his disciples to block Wu Ziqing's path.

Despite Da Bao's intimidation, Wu Ziqing dared not take any further steps.

Seeing this, Mu Yehou said with concern, "Miss, your chess skills are not bad, but your mastery is lacking."

"The Rotten Chess Game is wondrous, requiring not only skill in chess, but also true spirit and mental fortitude."

"The young lady has absolutely no chance; I think she should give up such thoughts."

The woman beside the mysterious young master Yuwen He, who resembled Li Qingying, said, "Cousin, do not underestimate this Master Nanshan. His true energy is extremely powerful. Even the Mandala Poison Venerable's true energy is less than one-hundredth of that."

The voice wasn't loud, but everyone present heard it clearly.

"This person even protected his body with his true energy, and no matter how hard everyone present tried, they couldn't hurt him."

Upon hearing the woman's words, everyone finally noticed Chu Danqing.

To everyone else, this person had no martial arts skills whatsoever.
Upon hearing this, some people immediately wanted to object, arguing that someone who knew nothing about martial arts could possess such powerful internal energy.

But someone stopped him, because Wu Ziqing didn't refute, but instead remained silent.

No wonder when Chu Danqing spoke, Wu Ziqing only dared to address Shifang Zen Temple.

That's because there are two top experts on the other side, one of whom possesses such powerful true energy that even Wu Ziqing is extremely wary of him.

Upon hearing this, Xuanji Gongzi was both annoyed and furious.

I've been made a fool of.

Furious, he immediately stepped forward and said, "Senior, this young lady is no good. How about I be the first one to start?"

Since the other party wanted to guard the One Heart Sutra, he would not let them succeed.

He considers himself to be among the best of the younger generation in the world in terms of skill, mental strength, and even chess ability.

What's so difficult about a mere game like the Rotten Axe Game?

Upon hearing this, Kinoko's expression brightened with delight.

If this mysterious young master can truly break the deadlock, his chances of becoming a top expert will greatly increase, and he will also have a chance to take revenge.

"Young Master Xuanji, please." Mu Yehu hurriedly finished speaking, but returned to a stone chessboard and began to set up the pieces.

Chu Danqing was very dissatisfied upon hearing this.

He initially had a favorable impression of Mu Yehu and his willingness to instruct Li Qingying in chess.

However, Chu Danqing did not particularly like his behavior.

He offered Mu Yehou a way out, guaranteeing that the Rotten Axe Game would proceed smoothly.

This was just to let Li Qingying try it first, but the other party didn't give her any face at all and directly said that Li Qingying was not good enough.

But when it was Yuwen He, the other party went there eagerly.

Muye Fox is currently preoccupied with making Xuanji Gongzi his successor and has completely disregarded these matters.

Having traveled to the Western Regions for many years, Wu Ziqing naturally knew about human relationships and worldly affairs, so he scoffed.

As for why he lacks social skills now? That's because he's a top expert and doesn't need them at all.

He alone cannot deal with a country, but if he wants to leave, unless several top experts surround and intercept him, he can escape even if a large army surrounds and annihilates him.

Therefore, there is absolutely no need to concern oneself with so-called social etiquette.

If a first-rate master still needs to be mindful of interpersonal relationships, and even a top-tier master still needs to be mindful of interpersonal relationships, then wouldn't all his skill improvement have been in vain?

Muye Fox set up the Rotten Chess Game, and the two began their game, with black and white pieces clashing and fighting on the chessboard.

However, Yuwen He felt as if he were on a battlefield, with the sounds of clashing swords and galloping horses ringing in his ears, as he had gone from dealing with the initial difficulties to the current predicament.

He placed the piece with great difficulty, then suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood before regaining his senses.

Upon closer inspection, he realized he was in a dead end.

"Young Master Xuanji, your mind is not strong enough." Mu Yehou sighed. His internal energy and chess skills are not bad, but he lacks mental fortitude.

Upon hearing this, Xuanji Gongzi's expression turned cold, and he got up and left without saying a word.

Seeing this, none of the others dared to go up.

Even Xuanji Gongzi is no match for them; how can they compare?

"Qingying, go." Chu Danqing said.

"Huh? My skills aren't good enough." Li Qingying didn't quite understand.

"You just focus on playing chess, I'll handle the rest," Chu Danqing said bluntly.

His words caused a change in everyone's expression; they realized he was about to cheat openly.

"Young hero, you..." Mu Yehou wanted to refuse.

But Chu Danqing interrupted him directly: "I'll just stand here and watch, I won't make a move."

"Go ahead," Chu Danqing said to Li Qingying.

Li Qingying trusted Chu Danqing, so she immediately set off to play chess.

As for Mu Yehu? Chu Danqing didn't care about him at all.

He defended the other party, gave them face and a way out, and then turned around and chose Yuwen He as the one who wronged Chu Danqing.

It should have been a two-way street, but he ended up using people only when they needed them and not when they needed them back.

Chu Danqing naturally used whatever methods were necessary.

In his view, the only person who could openly and honestly break the so-called Rotten Chess Formation was that ugly monk in the Ten Directions Zen Temple, who was also the 'Yaksha' in the trial mission.

People like Wu Ziqing and Xun Chou can rely on force, but they absolutely cannot get through the Rotten Axe Game.

Feeling helpless, Kinoko could only silently set up the pieces and start another game.

Upon seeing this, Chu Danqing decisively activated the Mountain and River Alliance.

[You summoned Covenant Target No. 1. This time, you consumed Paradise Points x 10.]

[Covenant Partner #1 has responded]

As Longmen Pass appeared, everyone present couldn't help but narrow their eyes. Wasn't this Martial Prime Minister a bit too exaggerated?

[Silent Poem: @Covenant Partner #1, Brother Guo, situation.]

Chu Danqing explained the whole story clearly through the team channel.

He simply assigned a level 4 sword cultivator to handle what was a level 2 trinket.

Guo Ming smiled upon hearing this: "If you ask me, Brother Chu, with your status, why bother with such a country bumpkin?"

When everyone heard this, they thought a magnanimous person had arrived.

However, Guo Ming changed the subject and said, "In my opinion, we should just kill him with one sword."

Unexpectedly, something even more ruthless came along.

"It's just a mind-controlling illusion." As Guo Ming spoke, the spirit of the Su Nu Sword appeared. With a light touch, a sword aura instantly landed on Li Qingying's head.

The chaotic images and sounds before Li Qingying's eyes shattered instantly. There was no forced marriage or national annihilation; what she saw was merely a chessboard.

Looking at Li Qingying who had broken free from the illusion, Mu Yehou felt helpless.

At the same time, a large crack appeared on the stone chess table. If he hadn't held it up, the entire stone chess table would have fallen apart.

This stone chess table is the key to the illusion.

While breaking Li Qingying's illusion, the spirit of the Plain Maiden Sword also destroyed the key element, preventing him from casting it a second time.

Chu Danqing himself did not do it, but he hired someone to do it.

There are only two ways to break this illusion: one is to suppress it with overwhelming mental strength, and the other is to fight it with true energy.

Now that the situation is beyond our control, Mu Yehou has no choice but to accept it.

Fortunately, there is a solution: you just need to win the game.

He had been immersed in this game of chess for over a decade, and his skill level far surpassed that of his opponent.

On the board, Li Qingying had been forced into a desperate situation and was about to kill the large group of stones.

But Li Qingying remained calm and a smile appeared on her face.

After placing a piece, he said, "Put yourself in a desperate situation, and you will survive."

After he finished speaking, Mu Yehou's original great advantage on the chessboard instantly turned into a killing intent, causing him to lose the entire game on the spot.

"This...this is impossible!" Kinoko was utterly shocked.

“I won, this inheritance belongs to me now,” Li Qingying said.

Kinoko asked unwillingly, "You actually broke the Rotten Axe Formation, you..."

“This is my skill. Even though my chess skills are not as good as yours, I still won.” Li Qingying interrupted her.

She couldn't solve this impossible puzzle, but her grandmother could.

As for whether this is unfair? The other party didn't even consider fairness.

Kinoko is unaffected by the illusion, while the players not only have to contend with difficult endgames and mental and physical pressure, but also have to deal with Kinoko, who has the advantage on the board and superb chess skills.

The opponent has all the advantages, while our side has all the disadvantages; how can you talk about fairness?

As for whether this is a method for selecting a successor? That's Li Qingying's solution.

"This way, please." Although Kinoko was unwilling, he kept his promise and did not renege on his word.

The situation was settled, but some people were still unwilling to accept it, so unexpected changes occurred.

(End of this chapter)