The Way of the Blind Girl Chess Saint

It's a dead end; there's no hope of winning.

Did I miscalculate?

Having accepted the result, Ji Heiyu put away the chess pieces and silently stood up, while the referee and commentator remained silent as well.

The throne of the strongest young professional Go player was unexpectedly taken by Ji Hongying of the Ji family. This battle shocked the Go world.

The Ji family...

Professional fourth dan, Ji Hongying...

Compared to the current professional Go player "Nuclear Explosion Girl Phoenix Golden Phoenix", her strength is probably less than one-tenth.

However... in terms of the number and variety of chess positions, Hongying is probably a unique genius among professional chess players.

Walking down the dark corridor, Ji Heiyu's eyes seemed to lose focus; a storm of attacks awaited her.

No matter how the media or newspapers criticized her, Ji Heiyu didn't think much of it. Her mind was still filled with the image of Ji Hongying's last move, the ice-blue gate, the flying shield that blocked all of White's chances of survival.

At this point, regretting not having foreseen that move is irrelevant...

"I'm a little tired, a little...exhausted. Fighting alone for so long, and then playing against three people at once, is definitely not easy."

Ji Heiyu held her cheek, which was a little damp.

She stood there stunned for a moment, then tears involuntarily streamed down her cheeks; she cried…

Incredibly, even Ji Heiyu herself couldn't understand why she was crying.

Ji Heiyu, who hadn't cried even when her parents died, surprisingly shed tears in a disheveled state after losing the game.

But why is it that I can't feel the taste of bloodshed in this game of chess? When exactly did I forget how long it's been since I hid in a corner and wept uncontrollably?

Ji Heiyu has lost games before in the professional Go world, but... he doesn't want to lose to players weaker than himself, nor does he want to lose to players less special than himself.

However, if this happens...

Tears streamed down her face, an unstoppable sobbing, like a waterfall bursting its banks... Ji Heiyu wiped away the ever-increasing tears, unable to comprehend what was happening.

She had always longed for a real defeat...

because……

"So this will make you sad? So this will make you cry? Daddy, Mommy!!!!"

Years of pent-up sorrow finally burst forth in tears…

.......

After putting away the chess pieces, Ji Hongying finally breathed a sigh of relief. Her big red eyes closed gently, followed by endless fatigue.

The competition wasn't over yet, and she knew all too well that the next person from the Ke family... was even more outrageous than Ji Heiyu.

Ji Heiyu and Ke Jiuman were ultimately the biggest obstacles to everyone's victory in the Three Lives Cup, and Fengshen was worn down to death in this way.

Even if Ji Heiyu wins against Ke Jiuman with all her might, what difference does it make?

A high-intensity game, a full-on, mind-bending battle—this is the only one left!

Anyone who has watched the Tour de France or even Olympic track and field knows that after a sprint, you can't sprint again, no matter how much energy you have left.

In comparison, a professional Go player only has one explosive moment, and the mental and spiritual exhaustion from it can cause them excruciating headaches.

But it's strange, we haven't won the game yet.

If, like Xia Tianran, she could lose the game gracefully after defeating Luo Dule, could she accept it with a clear conscience?

If that's the case, it's not bad.

but……

The true heights shouldn't be the sky, but the starry sky...?

Ji Hongying's rapid breathing gradually calmed down, letting the sweat drip down her forehead.

One minute later...

A black-haired girl dressed in a jet-black robe, her expressionless face, emerged from the dark passage. The cold, evil aura made the air seem thicker. Although her voice was childish, it exuded a maturity that was incomprehensible to ordinary people.

"Although winning a game with no suspense is meaningless, it was really embarrassing to lose last time. It's time for the Ke family to regain its dignity. At least... just as Xiao Rui hopes, let's start with the championship of the Three Lives Cup. This place... is where it all begins."

"........."

"Are all the outside helpers from your Ke family like this, talking non-stop?" Ji Hongying asked, widening her eyes as she tried to focus.

Even though I haven't reached my limit yet and still have a lot of strength left, this feeling of being powerless from head to toe is about to be crushed by the terrifying aura of the opponent, and my chess position is already close to the edge of exhaustion.

Ke Jiurui is not considered a strong fighter, and the decisive battle between the Ke family and the Ji family will definitely be decided in this match.

Ji Hongying silently took the white chess box. Her beautiful, ruby-like eyes seemed a little dim, but they were still as beautiful as ever.

As the Sansheng Cup neared its final stage, only one team remained in the viewing hall of Manyue Chess Academy.

Long, turquoise hair cascaded down to her waist, and the girl with starry eyes lifted a strand of green hair and wrapped it around her fingers.

Everything was pitch black before her eyes, but her mind was filled with stars. In that instant, Ji Yingting felt a strong sense of palpitation.

Hongying possessed... a beauty that she couldn't comprehend and could never afford. On the other side of the starry chessboard, Hongying's figure seemed to overlap with her own... The two of them were already very close.

"Why……"

Ji Yingting's eyes widened as she stood up from the sofa, the water lily-colored ribbon falling to the floor.

pity……

These eyes, which can only be widened to a crescent shape at most, will forever remain just slits.

"You... want to chase after me? You already possess what I lack, yet you're still not satisfied, Hongying!!!!!!!!!!"

Ji Yingting gritted her teeth and trembled slightly. Having watched Ji Hongying and Ji Heiyu's game of chess, this was the first time she had felt such a strange emotion.

Many times, I've dreamt of myself opening my eyes.

Hongying, on the other hand, clearly possessed the entire world with ease...

Whoosh! Ji Yingting flicked her sleeves and left her seat with a cold expression.

Ke Jiuman, Ji Heiyu and the like... she could clearly win, even more easily, even more fiercely, in a crushing manner.

Stepping out of the viewing hall, Ji Yingting's crescent-shaped eyes glanced downwards, appearing even more profound than before she went to Earth.

If her eyes were previously a crescent moon, they were purple starry eyes.

But... now it's like a half-crowned, mad moon, its light raging wildly!

"Hey, Hongying~~ Just lose without worry, your sister will avenge you~" Ji Yingting covered her mouth and chuckled, and lingering in her ear... seemed to be the cold laughter of a rabbit.

Chapter 479: Sunset Over the Divine Court [Third Update]

The Ji family versus the Ke family, round five!!!

Ji Hongying, a professional fourth-dan player, will face off against foreign aid Ke Jiuman.

As the game concluded, Ji Hongying's arm, which was holding the white chess piece, trembled violently, and her bright red, jewel-like eyes widened in disbelief.

Why……

She was so weak-willed; no matter how hard she tried, her mind and arms were already starting to give way.

White was relentlessly pressured by Black, finding itself in a much more conservative position than in the first game. Black was about to overtake White in points; such a serious disadvantage had already emerged in the middle game!

Ji Tuntao stared at the screen with a serious expression. Damn it!! If only we could win a game, then Hongying wouldn't have to face such a difficult situation alone.

"What's wrong? Don't you want to just fall asleep? A good night's sleep will completely restore your game~"

The young girl sighed softly. Her whole body was covered in a layer of sticky ink, and she looked like a deformed monster, extremely ferocious.

"What a pity, has it run out of steam? Did it burn out during the game against the black fish? Well then, let it end here."

The black chess pieces, coated in ink, stirred up gusts of wind like cannonballs.

This seemingly young girl... Ke Jiuman, through her game against Feng Shen, it's not hard to see that her endgame skills even surpass those of current title-holding professional Go players...

The renowned Go master, Zhu Jiuyue, is known for his precision!

...........

Little Chess Saint Zhu Jiuyue, the ninth sister of the Zhu family, is the youngest active title holder and an aloof girl with long silver hair.

Three years ago, Zhu Jiuyue defeated the genius male Go player, Ji Yingting's senior brother, professional 9-dan An Yuelun, 3-0 in the Little Go Saint title match.

It is worth mentioning that all three games were won by half a point.

Looking into her cold, robotic eyes, An Yuelun even considered giving up Go. It wasn't that she didn't want to win more, but winning by half a point would be enough...

It's like they're toying with themselves! In reality, the pressure on professional Go players when they're caught up in the endgame is unimaginable for ordinary people.

Ji Hongying gritted her teeth. No matter what... this game must not drag on to the endgame.

Ke Jiuman made a mistake in the middle game of his match against Fengshen. Although he lost, he shocked all the professional Go players who watched the game in the endgame.

and so……

Now is the only time, right here, right now, to win in the middle game!!!

Ji Hongying raised her right hand, which was holding the white chess piece, above her head, into the air. Her eyes, filled with utter determination, held a different emotion than before.

>......

"Little Red Tassel, Little Red Tassel..."

"Ok?"

"Is the bird really that beautiful? Why are you staring at it?"

Those were memories she had long lost. The girl with short red hair stood silently under the tree, gazing blankly at the little bird flapping its wings.

The figure beside me was somewhat blurry; I could only make out a head of long green hair. Was that my sister? My former sister?

A petite, beautiful girl with eyes that could not be opened.

Even though they were the same age, her bluish-green hair was much longer than his.

My sister is right. Why did I keep staring at the bird? It wasn't beautiful or pretty at all; only its crimson feathers were shimmering.