I am the snake demon!

"In the final chess match, Xu Yanque challenges the Prince of Zhenbei!"

The melodious sound announced that this most grand yet most hastily organized Zhenlong Chess Tournament in history had directly entered its final stage.

The emcee dared not call Bai Xuan by his name directly, nor did he dare to say "exchange of skills," but rather "challenge."

Although Xu Yanque had expected this, he still couldn't help but feel a little resentful. He surged with true energy under his feet, rose into the air, and stepped across the void as if walking on flat ground.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding audience erupted in gasps of amazement, marveling at Xu Yanque's strength and feeling that their trip to see the show was truly worth the ticket price.

"Entering the Dao at the seventh rank, and engaging in battle of wits with nine seals, Brother Xu, your Xu family has produced a promising young talent." Zhang Huan chuckled.

"Brother Zhang, you flatter me. It's just that young people like to show off," Xu Zhao said with a light laugh, but inwardly he was a little anxious. Could this kid not be able to resist?

"That's a good thing. It would be a pity if young people didn't even have this much youthful spirit," Zhang Huan said with a smile.

Xu Yuhua fell silent upon hearing this. If Xu Yanque was unwilling to cooperate, would her third brother be able to?

Xu Yanque soared into the air, enjoying the cheers and amazement of those around him, and landed gracefully on the ground, displaying his elegance.

Bai Xuan sat down and chuckled, saying, "The Eagle Crossing Void technique of Azure Eagle Fortress is quite good. If you join the army in the future, you can be a spy."

Xu Yanque's smile froze instantly. He felt Bai Xuan's condescending attitude, his natural superiority, and that he was nothing more than a plaything to be manipulated by him. A surge of anger rose in his heart, and he said, "Thank you for your praise, Your Highness."

"You do have some skills, I'm not exaggerating. Let me see your abilities. If you perform well, I'll allow you to join the Flying Eagle First Battalion," Bai Xuan said.

Sensing the confidence in Bai Xuan's words, Xu Yanque felt a surge of humiliation. He thought to himself, "Xu Shi'an, you're nothing but a spoiled brat who relies on his family background. You're utterly useless. If you weren't born into wealth, what right would you have to stand in front of me so arrogantly?"

"Place your piece." Bai Xuan picked up a black piece and placed it on the center.

Xu Yanque sat down with a gloomy expression, then picked up a white piece. Unlike the others, he didn't place it in the center to fight Bai Xuan, but instead placed it in the star position in the lower left corner of the board.

Upon seeing this, everyone's expression changed.

The audience looked surprised and chattered amongst themselves, unable to believe that Xu Yanque would not directly confront Bai Xuan.

"The Xu family is so cowardly that they don't even dare to confront the prince head-on."

"That's right, he's not even as good as the other players; he's so timid."

"Hiding in one place, isn't that the same as before, which is also meaningless?"

……

A group of spectators, unaware of the situation, discussed the matter with dissatisfaction.

However, those who knew their stuff, such as Xu Yuhua, on the high platform, had a change of expression.

Falling into the star position means that Xu Yanque really wants to play the next round.

Xu Yanque is at the ninth seal level, just one seal away from entering the Sitting Illumination Realm, making him a formation master who is half a step into the Sitting Illumination Realm.

Furthermore, they should occupy advantageous positions and take control of the terrain.

Bai Xuan is unlikely to win.

Xu Yuhua frowned slightly, sizing up Xu Yanque, thinking to herself, "What audacity!"

We might really need to use the money-counting system for a while first.

Xu Zhao's expression was the most unpleasant; Yan Que was truly spoiled!

The Crimson Blood Wolf Riders have arrived, yet they still don't know when to stop!

"Please make your move, Your Highness!"

Xu Yanque stared intently at Bai Xuan, his eyes filled with determination!

The Xu family cannot provide three million taels of silver.

Moreover, he absolutely must not lose in front of everyone to a useless person who only knows how to manipulate power!

He wants to win.

As for the Crimson Wolf Riders...

Could it be that Bai Xuan, the dignified Prince of Zhenbei, would really wipe out everyone in Zhenlongxuan just because he lost a game of chess?

If he were to actually do that, he would have no shame whatsoever.

Those who lack magnanimity will inevitably become a laughing stock.

Moreover, if they really did that, the worst that could happen was that the Xu family would completely submit to Xu Wenzheng.

If Bai Xuan had any sense, he wouldn't have done that.

Therefore, it's not that Bai Xuan wants to take away the three million taels from the Xu family, but that the Xu family wants to take away three hundred thousand taels, and that Xu Yanque will become famous in one battle, stepping on the new Zhenbei King and becoming famous throughout the world.

"You seem to be quite resentful of me." Bai Xuan looked at Xu Yanque, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"I dare not. I am a citizen of the Northern Border, and naturally I am loyal to Your Highness. Please enlighten me, Your Highness," Xu Yanque said with a smile.

"Let me instruct you? It's not that I can't, but you expect me to instruct you just by talking? Is this how the Xu family teaches you?" Bai Xuan asked, looking at Xu Yanque.

Upon hearing this, Xu Yanque's expression changed, and he cursed Bai Xuan inwardly for being shameless. Did he really think he didn't know his own abilities?

Money makes the world go round.

You only started learning formations after you were brought back.

It didn't even last a few months in total.

Furthermore, since Master Hansu is still alive, it means that she did not bestow any empowerment upon you, and your spiritual power growth is limited.

You think a few months of cultivation can surpass my more than ten years of non-stop cultivation?

That's a joke!

If it weren't for the fact that you are the Prince of Zhenbei, someone like you wouldn't even be qualified to stand before me.

They take a few compliments to heart.

Xu Yanque, suppressing his grievance, said, "It was this humble subject's recklessness that offended Your Highness. I wonder what conditions Your Highness deems appropriate?"

"Your Chess Pavilion is supposed to be an elegant place, but in my opinion, it's not much different from a casino. The essence of playing chess is no different from gambling. So, let's gamble again," Bai Xuan said.

"I wonder how Your Highness intends to gamble?" Xu Yanque asked.

"It's simple. Just see how many pieces I win against you at the end. Our families are related, so I can't be too harsh on you. Here's the deal: if I win one piece, you give me one copper coin; if I win two pieces, you give me two copper coins; if I win three pieces, you give me four copper coins; and so on, eight copper coins for four pieces," Bai Xuan said.

"In that case, it's a deal." Xu Yanque agreed without hesitation.

Do you really think you can win?

Furthermore, how much money could four or eight copper coins have?

petty and narrow-minded.

"Very well, since that's the case, I will teach you properly on behalf of the Xu family." Bai Xuan chuckled and calmly placed his black piece.

Please enlighten me!

Xu Yanque, filled with rage, placed another piece.

Within the chessboard, a storm was brewing in an instant.

The Formation of the Wind Eagle.

The Nine Seals Formation.

His most treasured formation.

It ranks among the top in the basic formations, and the Xu family spent a lot of money to acquire it back then.

He didn't believe he would lose.

His mind was focused on the world of the chessboard, manipulating soldiers and employing military tactics.

The army was fierce and brave, and formed a battle formation.

On the one hand, they relied on the terrain to form a natural defense system to resist foreign enemies.

He commanded his soldiers with ease, leading them in a fierce charge.

Combining offense and defense.

On the high platform, looking at this scene, Zhang Huan raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "The attack is the Xunying Formation, and the defense is the Xuangui Formation. Both are nine-seal formations. It is not easy for someone in the Douzhi Realm to defeat him. What level is Your Highness's formation?"

These two formations are top-tier formations among beginner-level spirit formations.

Normally, given Xu Yanque's skill level, he wouldn't be able to control two formations simultaneously.

But the game greatly reduced his mental burden, allowing him to achieve two things that he couldn't do in reality.

Therefore, breaking through the formation will not be easy.

Under his watchful eye, few could possibly defeat Xu Yanque in his current state.

"A battle of wits," Xu Yuhua said.

"How could it be a battle of wits?" Zhang Huan looked at Xu Yuhua in confusion.

This level of achievement is not low for the average person.

But for the Prince of Zhenbei, that was too low.

"My third brother didn't practice formations in the mountains before. I taught him after we came back," Xu Yuhua said.

"So, Your Highness has only been involved with formations for less than five months. To reach the Battle Wisdom Realm in such a short time, Your Highness's talent in formations is no less than that of the late King," Zhang Huan exclaimed, his eyes full of anticipation.

It doesn't matter if we're a little weak right now, as they're still there in the North. As long as we have something to look forward to, that's enough.

"But it's hard to win right now." Xu Yuhua frowned slightly. It would be easy to lose face if they fought in front of so many people.

Since the Prince of Zhenbei will eventually rule the northern border, he needs to save face. He can only say that I, the wicked woman who is the elder sister, disobeyed the Prince of Zhenbei's orders and acted on my own.

My face.

Xu Zhao was even more worried, fearing that Bai Xuan might do something irrational in a fit of anger, and he looked at Xu Yan Que with a look of disappointment and frustration.

Only Xu Yanque was smug and complacent, lost in the fantasy of defeating the Prince of Zhenbei. He placed another piece, pressing forward relentlessly, and looked at Bai Xuan, saying, "Your Highness, be careful!"

With Xu Yanque's unwavering will, a piece was placed, and the wind and clouds within the chessboard surged. A phantom of a majestic eagle, hundreds of feet tall, gathered in the sky and descended to attack Bai Xuan. The Heavenly Wolf Army Soul that Bai Xuan had condensed in the chessboard world was immediately severely damaged, and his figure became illusory.

Xu Yanque was overjoyed to see this and looked at Bai Xuan with smug satisfaction.

I, with my nine seals of wisdom, have reached the half-step realm of enlightenment!

Under my gaze, I am invincible!

You're a good-for-nothing rich kid who only relies on your family background. What makes you think you can beat me?

However, Bai Xuan merely smiled slightly and said, "Three hundred characters, two to the power of two hundred and ninety-nine, how many digits are there again?"

Xu Yanque looked at Bai Xuan with a puzzled expression. "What are you talking about? Are you crazy?"

While Xu Yanque was puzzled, Bai Xuan calmly placed a piece.

In an instant, the winds and clouds changed again. A full moon appeared out of thin air in the sky, and its bright moonlight shone down on the earth. The Heavenly Wolf Army Soul, which was originally somewhat transparent, immediately roused its spirit, its eyes wide open, and its hundred-foot body suddenly grew to a thousand feet, as if it had evolved. Its fur turned silver-white, like a celestial deity descending to earth. With a swipe of its claw, it forcefully tore the eagle apart.

Xu Yanque felt as if struck by lightning, his head throbbing with pain, and he stared at Bai Xuan in disbelief.

Bai Xuan smiled faintly, "Your skill is indeed quite good. Under the influence of the seated altar, you are invincible, but I'm sorry, I am the seated altar."

Also, I've figured it out.

Two to the power of 299 is a 91-digit number, which is approximately 10 to the power of 90.

One tael of silver is equal to one thousand copper coins. Subtracting three times, it is approximately equal to 10 to the power of 87 taels.