louisehourcade Chapter 297 The sky is the chessboard, and all living beings are the chess pieces.
Chapter 297 The sky is the chessboard, and all living beings are the chess pieces.
The Tower of Babel, the throne at the top.
Fang Qingxue witnessed everything that happened at the trench mine.
Her expression remained aloof, but her eyes, as deep as a frozen pool, were now rippled with an unprecedented intensity.
In particular, Jian Wuchen's final, earth-shattering four sword strikes that killed Imhotep and his companions.
"In the blink of an eye, sword energy traverses a hundred meters, ignoring space, precisely targeting the enemy... This is... this is the perfect fusion of mental power and swordsmanship!"
"This is no longer just a simple martial art. This is the embryonic form of the 'Tao'!"
Fang Qingxue murmured to herself. Born into a mysterious martial arts family, her perspective far surpassed that of Olaf and his ilk. She could clearly see that Jian Wuchen's strength had transcended the realm of "skill" and begun to touch upon the level of "rules."
"This Jian Wuchen... is definitely a hidden pawn that Master planted long ago. His strength is probably already on par with Ares and Aiolia."
Fang Qingxue's heart was filled with turbulent waves.
She originally thought that as the manager of "Sky Dome Martial Humanity", she had already come into contact with people in Mr.'s core circle.
But now it seems that I am nothing more than a "housekeeper" who stands in the open and is responsible for managing miscellaneous tasks.
In the shadows, the master also cultivated terrifying beings like Jian Wuchen, who were responsible for "enforcing the law."
An idea gradually became clear in her mind.
"The Divine Chef's Palace controls 'wealth,' holding the lifeline of resources for all cultivators."
"Kunlun Taoist Academy controls the 'law' and monopolizes all channels for teaching advanced techniques."
"And the Sky Dome Martial Alliance that I manage is a 'companion,' meaning both a partner and an opponent. It provides a platform for everyone to grow rapidly through competition and battles."
"Ultimately, all of this is for the sake of 'the earth,' to protect this land beneath our feet and fight against those threats from other dimensions."
Wealth, law, companion, and land!
These four elements, which are hailed as the four essentials of cultivation in ancient Taoist texts, have been recreated in the real world by the Master with such grand vision!
He is not training a few, or even hundreds, strong individuals.
He is driving the overall evolution of a civilization!
Once Fang Qingxue understood this, she felt a chill rise from the bottom of her heart and instantly spread throughout her body.
This is a feeling of insignificance and awe that arises when facing unimaginable, magnificent wisdom.
The gentleman's plan is too grand.
So much so that all her previous knowledge and pride seemed utterly insignificant in the face of this game of chess.
"So this is what real chess is all about."
"Using heaven and earth as the chessboard, and all living beings as the chess pieces..."
Fang Qingxue leaned back on the throne, closed her eyes, and felt her mind trembling.
For the first time, she felt confused about her place in the world.
In this grand game of chess, what role does one play as a piece?
Is he merely an administrator responsible for maintaining the game server?
No.
She is not reconciled.
She was of noble birth and exceptionally gifted; she possessed her own pride.
She didn't want to be just an observer.
She also wanted to become like Jian Wuchen, a core member who could truly wield the sword for her master!
for a long time.
Fang Qingxue opened her eyes.
Her gaze, once again, became firm.
She opened the Sky Dome Martial Alliance's management system and retrieved Jian Wuchen's information.
The information was very simple, consisting of only a code name and a series of astonishing battle records.
In just over ten days since joining the Sky Dome Martial Alliance, he, single-handedly, has killed more than three hundred C-level or higher creatures, twenty B-level creatures, and just now, the only B+ level mutated creature.
His merit points have accumulated to an astronomical number.
That's enough to exchange for almost all the top-tier resources in the Divine Chef's Hall and Kunlun Dao Academy.
But his exchange record was zero.
He hasn't changed anything.
"He doesn't need these things at all..." Fang Qingxue understood instantly.
Jian Wuchen is, in fact, the direct disciple of Master. The cultivation techniques he practices and the resources he possesses are likely far superior to those on the exchange lists of Kunlun and the Divine Chef Hall.
He came here for only one purpose.
That is, battle.
He honed his swordsmanship through endless battles and carnage.
"A pure seeker of the Way..."
A complex light flashed in Fang Qingxue's eyes.
There was admiration, but also a hint of a fighting spirit that refused to admit defeat.
She made a bold decision.
She wanted to go and meet this gentleman's "enforcer" in person.
Using her authority as the highest administrator of the Sky Dome Martial Alliance, she sent an unrejectable, highest-priority communication request to Jian Wuchen's personal terminal.
"I am Fang Qingxue."
I want to see you.
……
Deep in the trench mine.
Jian Wuchen was sitting cross-legged on a huge blue crystal, closing his eyes to regulate his breathing.
Those four earth-shattering sword strikes, though seemingly effortless, actually took a toll on his mental energy.
Just then, the Sky Dome Martial Alliance bracelet on his wrist trembled slightly.
A clear, cold female voice rang directly in his mind.
"I am Fang Qingxue."
I want to see you.
Jian Wuchen slowly opened his eyes.
Fang Qingxue?
Of course he knew this person. The highest-ranking administrator of the Sky Dome Martial Alliance, the one who always stayed at the top of the Tower of Babel, was said to be one of the most trusted women by the Master's side.
Why is she looking for me?
Jian Wuchen frowned slightly.
He doesn't like interacting with people.
Especially with women.
Yes, it will affect his sword-drawing speed.
He was preparing to refuse outright.
But then, Fang Qingxue's second sentence came through.
"I know a place where there are traces of Class A creatures."
"And there was more than one."
Jian Wuchen's words of refusal caught in his throat.
His eyes suddenly lit up!
Class A creature!
He's been in Atlantis for so long, and all he's killed are minor B-level and C-level characters. It's simply not enough to satisfy him.
He craved a stronger opponent!
I crave that thrill of honing my swordsmanship on the brink of life and death!
"Where?"
For the first time, Jian Wuchen's voice carried a hint of urgency.
"The Tower of Babel, top floor," Fang Qingxue's voice came. "Come here, I'll tell you in person."
"In exchange, I hope you can answer one question for me."
"What's the problem?"
"Sir... what kind of person is he, exactly?"
Fang Qingxue's voice carried a hint of curiosity and confusion that she herself was unaware of.
Jian Wuchen remained silent.
What kind of person are you, sir?
In his mind, he saw a young man lying in a rocking chair in a courtyard, drinking tea and listening to opera, seemingly a carefree and unassuming neighbor.
It also reveals that supreme being, who can create the world and overturn the universe in the blink of an eye.
He thought for a moment, and finally, slowly, uttered four words.
"You're someone I can't afford to mess with."