Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

The God of Judgment was furious. He swung his long sword, causing waves of snow to surge.

The Yellow Springs Silver Spear moved with the force of a raging dragon emerging from the sea, each strike aimed at taking a life.

Looking at Ao Yin's side, the cold light of Cui Luo's sword surged like a tide, endless and relentless, forcing Ao Yin to scramble and panic.

Inside the palace, Lan Dengzi protected Prince Heng and Crown Prince Jin Ou Lian Guan, while several courtiers cautiously observed the situation.

The Jin'ou Heavenly Dynasty was founded by the Heng brothers who started their business by traveling around. It was not until they unearthed ryukin that they officially established the country.

Apart from a hastily assembled imperial guard, the Jin'ou Heavenly Dynasty had no military force, which is why Prince Heng hired the Demon Market to take over.

When the demon market army attacked, King Heng angrily questioned Master Feng, only to find that he had already escaped.

Luo Hou observed for a long time, and the troll god gradually destroyed the army, but it also caused damage to the houses in the city, and several civilians and merchants who did not have time to escape perished in the lightning and fire.

The outcome is no longer in doubt.

This war may not be a bad thing. The Golden Kingdom will become more dependent on the Heavenly Capital, and future cooperation will not only be reflected in trade, but also in the field of security.

The maritime trade route is established; once the pieces are in place, there will be no blame.

Luo Hou returned directly to Tiandu, where Ji Xiashang was waiting for him.

"Wu Jun, Jun Haitang is dead."

"Ok?"

Ji Xiashang held a black wooden box: "She fought Yu Qingjue to the death, but was defeated and died. I dug up her grave and retrieved her heart."

The box was devoid of warmth, making it impossible to associate it with that unparalleled vixen.

"You are very sad."

Ji Xiashang did not hide his emotions: sadness, self-blame, confusion...

“I actually had the opportunity to save her, but I avoided it because of her emotional entanglement with Yu Qingjue. Back then, my junior sister argued with Master because of Qing Haichao, and I also chose to avoid suspicion and left Yizong, which led Master down a path of no return.”

"You believe that it was because you shirked your responsibilities that such a tragedy happened to Ji Zhongliu and Jun Haitang."

“I could have changed all of this.”

Whether or not he could change a person's ultimate fate, Luo Hou did not know.

Luo Hou believed that character determines destiny, and when he sent Ji Xiashang to the shores of Chaoxin Lake, he was already giving Jun Haitang an opportunity.

However, a person accustomed to darkness does not believe in the sudden appearance of light. Jun Haitang needs someone to burn their life for her in order to ignite the light in her heart, but the person she chose was wrong.

The consequence of misplaced trust is death.

She used her death to ignite her own light, searing the pain of everyone connected to her.

"To give her complete peace."

Luo Hou drew out Ji Du, and the light of the five chaotic energies shone brightly, turning the box and the flesh and blood inside into dust.

This slash cuts through this life, leading to the next. It cuts through all the hindrances and evil spirits of this life, so that in the next life, one's body may be like crystal, clear and bright within.

"Come with me to see that chess player."

Zongheng Peak is the place where the chess master Zonghengzi lived.

A fiery red maple tree stands halfway up the tree, its color as vibrant as fire even in this winter season.

On the opposite mountain wall, a cloud waterfall cascades down, using clouds as water and the mountain peaks as its home.

Amidst the swirling clouds and mist, several large characters formed: "Let Heaven and Earth lead the way."

At this time, the strategist had already made his move and was about to begin his plan to rebel against the Three Teachings, unaware that he was already part of someone else's scheme.

As Ji Xiashang said, all of this could have been changed, so why not give it our all?

When the two arrived, Yu Qingjue was sitting by the Cloud Waterfall, drinking heavily from a jar, filled with regret and loneliness.

Upon seeing Ji Xiashang, Yu Qingjue suddenly stood up: "Was it you who built Haitang's grave?"

"Yes."

"Suffer to death!"

Yu Qingjue roared in extreme anger, his five fingers forming a string that could shatter the heavens and split the earth.

Luo Hou waved his hand indifferently, dispelling the murderous melody.

So easily he deflected Yu Qingjue's attack, causing Zonghengzi, who was watching from the sidelines, to step forward quickly: "Friend, wait a moment."

He then asked Rahu, "Who are you?"

"Tian Du Luo Hou, come and play a game of chess with the Chess Demon."

What is the stake?

"If you lose, stop everything you're doing right now. If you win, the heavens will grant your wish."

Zonghengzi laughed loudly: "Martial Lord of Tiandu, what a grand ambition you have! Do you know what I am doing?"

"Divine strategy."

As soon as the words "divine strategy" were uttered, Zonghengzi's expression changed immediately, and a murderous aura spread throughout the entire Zongheng Peak. The maple trees, startled by this, fluttered down their red leaves.

Luo Hou glanced at Yu Qingjue again: "If I lose, I will confess everything about Jun Haitang. If I win, the name Jun Haitang will be irrelevant to the Qin Master from now on."

"Fuxi Shentianxiang will make you reveal the truth."

"Your internal energy can no longer suppress the accumulated strength. I can guarantee that if you use the Fuxi Divine Heaven Echo in front of me, there will only be one outcome: immediate death."

"I, Yu Qingjue, am ready to learn from you."

With a resounding clang, the divine zither appeared, and the clouds and mist on Zongheng Peak instantly dispersed, and the waterfall stopped flowing.

Zonghengzi stopped Yu Qingjue again: "Friend, it's not too late for you to make your move after I lose. Let me first experience Wujun's chess skills."

Wu Jun's great sword is famous throughout the world, but Wu Jun's chess skills have never been heard of.

With a flick of his sleeve, Zonghengzi revealed a giant chessboard atop the mountain, its black and white pieces clearly defined and its lines straight.

"Go to the game of chess."

Upon hearing "Heaven and Earth Chess," a hint of astonishment flashed in Zonghengzi's eyes.

The Chessboard of Heaven and Earth, a magical place of creation, is connected to another, even more mysterious place, the Xuanmo Realm, where Zonghengzi and another person play chess.

They used the world as a chessboard, and the world as a gamble.

The world of Zonghengzi and that person did not take the heavens into account. Now, Luo Hou himself has jumped into the game, just to change this situation.

The two sat down separately, remained silent for a moment, and Luo Hou, playing black, made the first move, opening with the three-three, star, and center points.

He remained calm and composed, placing a piece at the far corner.

Luo Hou seemed to have no need to think, placing his pieces like the wind, pressing forward relentlessly, and within a few moves, he was already showing signs of attacking the center.

Such a fast and fierce attack made Zonghengzi's eyelids twitch. He had already fallen into a passive state, unless he sacrificed a piece, but he did not want to sacrifice one.

After several struggles, Zonghengzi abandoned several pieces in the center, dragging the battle between the two sides to the upper left corner of his initial layout.

Another fierce battle ensued. On the 80th move, Zonghengzi had no choice but to unleash the "Knockout" attack.

On the 120th move, the player with the Horizontal and Vertical Pieces resigned.

Luo Hou said calmly, "You could have lasted until the 176th move."

This was the second game in the previous five-game match between AlphaGo and Lee Sedol. AlphaGo's greatest advantage is that it doesn't make mistakes, and Rahu, who played according to the game record, naturally wouldn't make any mistakes either.

As the game of chess came to an end, a slight disturbance came from the depths of the silent room, and the person who had been spying left.

Luo Hou played this game of chess for Zonghengzi, for Yu Qingjue, and even more so for the person behind the scenes. He didn't have the secret technique to defy the passage of time, nor could he travel through the past to change the future. All he had was this sincerity towards people.

Changing one person's mindset can change the fate of many people.

Zong Hengzi's face turned ashen. He stood up blankly and said, "Your game? It's too strange, unlike anything in the human world."

"Your world has become a maze of confusion, you have lost your original intentions, and you have tainted the truth."

"Is it the sea of ​​enlightenment, the maze of confusion?"

Luo Hou concluded by saying, "Doubt, evil, anger, ignorance, pride, and greed are the six root causes of suffering for chess players, leading them to sink into the sea of ​​misery. For chess players, once a move is made, there is no going back; one must be careful when placing a piece."

"I have learned a lot from you, Master Zongheng."

Whether it was because the game of chess was too long, which calmed Yu Qingjue down, or because Fuxi's strength had prevented him from exerting his full power, Yu Qingjue did not stop Luo Hou and the other two from leaving.

A game of chess has ended, and the world is now divided into black and white.

Chapter 314 End of Volume: Though My Path Is Lonely, There Are Still Those Who Walk It.

The green mountains are faintly visible, and a long corridor leads straight to the sea of ​​clouds. A gentle breeze blows away the mist, revealing exotic flowers and plants everywhere, their fragrance filling the air.

This place is like a celestial palace, the very void where Shang Qingyi resides.

Luo Hou stepped into the long corridor, and the celestial aura dissipated, revealing an exquisite house.

"Excuse me for disturbing you, but is Feng Gu here?"

The master's voice quickly rang out: "So it is Lord Wu who has arrived. Shang Qingyi is late in welcoming you."

Along with Shang Qingyi, Jin Ranyi and Ye Chenxiu, the third disciple of the Great King, also came out to meet him. Seeing these three people who were destined to die appear at the same time, Luo Hou felt quite gratified.

"The Realm of Nothingness is indeed like a paradise. I hope my feet have not brought any dust with them."

"Haha, my humble abode is too simple to withstand the wrath of the Martial Lord."

After exchanging greetings, Shang Qingyi led Luo Hou to admire his secret garden, where hundreds of flowers were in full bloom, vying for beauty, and among them were many exquisite specimens, truly the pinnacle of human scenery.

After admiring the exotic flowers and plants, Luo Hou explained his purpose: "Mr. Feng Gu, and Miss Xiang, I have come here to borrow an item from you."

"What does the Martial Lord need?"

"Lingxiao Man".

Shang Qingyi and Xiang Ranyi exchanged a glance, their expressions showing surprise: "Lingxiao Man was indeed just captured by me and Young Master Xiang. I wonder how you, Martial Lord, know this?"

“I will also send people to track this thing.”

"understood."

The trumpet creeper has a peculiar growth habit. Shang Qingyi and Xiang Ranyi tracked it for a long time before finally waiting for it to bloom. They only managed to catch it a few days ago.