242: "Put yourself in a do-or-die situation and you'll survive," and it's broken just like that?

"Shh, keep your voice down. If you upset Prince Duan, you'll be turned back into a placenta by this time next year."

"Holy crap, brother, the way you talk about death is so refined and unconventional."

Su Xinghe couldn't understand for a moment why Duan Zhengchun was doing this.

Looking at Duan Zhengchun's calm expression, he felt very helpless.

He had thought Duan Zhengchun could truly give him a surprise, but as it turned out, there was only shock and no joy.

Su Xinghe shook his head and sighed helplessly, no longer trying to persuade him. He placed a stone directly, wiping out a large section of Duan Zhengchun's pieces.

Seeing Su Xinghe's move, a smile appeared at the corner of Duan Zhengchun's mouth.

As expected, it was just as he had anticipated. This way, he would have more opportunities to set his layout.

As long as this stone was placed, the Zhenlong Chess Game would be considered solved.

Anyone who understood Go could easily beat Su Xinghe now.

Duan Zhengchun didn't even hesitate and placed his stone directly.

Su Xinghe, who was full of confidence at first, saw his expression turn solemn as more stones were placed, until finally, his face was filled with shock.

When Duan Zhengchun placed the final stone, Su Xinghe was completely stunned.

Because he discovered that he had actually lost; he couldn't think of a way to break the situation even after racking his brains.

The Zhenlong Chess Game was solved just like that.

Silence. A deathly silence filled the scene as everyone looked at Duan Zhengchun with expressions as if they had seen a ghost.

No one expected that Duan Zhengchun would actually solve the Zhenlong Chess Game.

What was clearly a certain-death situation just now had actually been resolved by Duan Zhengchun's masterful, almost divine maneuvers.

Moreover, he had found the key to breaking the deadlock and solved the Zhenlong Chess Game in one fell swoop.

This Zhenlong Chess Game, which had been set for over ten years, was actually solved by Duan Zhengchun in such a manner today.

"Holy crap, what am I seeing? The Zhenlong Chess Game is solved?"

"It was solved just like that?"

"I admit, I was short-sighted. I didn't expect there to be such a variation."

"To be able to turn defeat into victory in that situation is truly unexpected."

"Wonderful, wonderful, truly wonderful. I didn't expect Prince Duan to actually solve the chess game." Xiao Se couldn't help but clap in admiration.

"Finding life in a death trap—so that was the key to breaking the game."

"Only by putting oneself in a death trap and fighting to the finish can one win a slim chance of survival."

"Compared to Prince Duan, I am inferior." Hua Manlou couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"As expected of Prince Duan, he has never spoken empty words."

"He only says such things because he truly has the strength." Lu Xiaofeng was so excited he almost plucked out his mustache.

They appeared even more excited than Duan Zhengchun himself.

"So impressive. I didn't expect that not only is his strength great, but his chess skills are also so superb."

"Moreover, he is so handsome. Why is my heart racing when I look at him right now?"

At this moment, Wanwan's gaze toward Duan Zhengchun became burning hot.

Shi Feixuan's gaze toward Duan Zhengchun became complicated. Previously, her Master wanted her to go to the Kingdom to find a way to build a good relationship with Duan Zhengchun.

If necessary, she could use some extraordinary means.

In her eyes, Duan Zhengchun was originally just a lustful profligate prince, and she was very reluctant to carry out this mission.

However, Master's orders were hard to disobey, so she could only follow instructions.

Moreover, she didn't want Duan Zhengchun to commit more killings.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she arrived here, she had offended Duan Zhengchun.

Looking at it now, Duan Zhengchun's previous behavior was completely intentional.

What should she do now? Apologize? But she was a girl; if she took the initiative to apologize, what would others think?

When Zhang Wuji saw that Duan Zhengchun had really solved the Zhenlong Chess Game, his face instantly turned dark.

He had just mocked Duan Zhengchun for being arrogant, and now the man had solved the Zhenlong Chess Game. This slap to the face was loud—no, it should be said his face had been slapped to pieces.

Duan Zhengchun not only proved with facts that he wasn't boasting, but Zhang Wuji had also lost an arm because of it.

"Ah... Duan Zhengchun, why? Why did I have to meet you?"

"Why? Ever since I met you, nothing has gone smoothly for me. Why? Could it be that you are my nemesis?"

"No, I refuse to accept this! I refuse! Just you wait, I will definitely repay today's humiliation a hundredfold in the future."

Fury surged in Zhang Wuji's heart. He gave Duan Zhengchun a vicious look and turned to leave directly.

Eldest Martial Brother was in a state of shock and didn't notice Zhang Wuji's departure.

The other Disciples of the Sect didn't notice either.

They were all shocked by Duan Zhengchun.

"Su Xinghe admires your chess skills, Prince. The Zhenlong Chess Game is solved. Please enter the cave, Prince." Su Xinghe stood up excitedly and bowed to Duan Zhengchun.

Duan Zhengchun nodded. The reason he came to the appointment to solve the Zhenlong Chess Game wasn't for Wuyazi's Legacy. With his current strength, why would he need Wuyazi's Legacy?

He came here for the Seven Treasures Ring and to take a nominal position as the Sect Head of the Xiaoyao School.

Since Ding Chunqiu was already dead, it could be considered that Wuyazi's last wish was fulfilled.

He was aiming for those female Disciples of the Lingjiu Palace. He clearly remembered that there were beauties in the Nine Heavens and Nine Departments of Lingjiu Palace.

Especially Wu Xingyun's four personal maidservants—Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju. Each was a rare beauty, and they were obedient and loyal.

In the original story, only that fool Xu Zhu wouldn't know how to enjoy it. Otherwise, with these four maidservants around, they could definitely let you enjoy the ultimate bliss of having multiple wives.

"Holy crap, what did I hear? Su Xinghe actually spoke?"

"Wasn't Mr. Su a mute? Deaf and mute, how did he suddenly start talking?"

"I get it, Mr. Su has been feigning deafness and muteness all along. But why would he do that?"

Hearing the discussions of the people around him, Su Xinghe wore a bitter smile.

"To be honest, this old man's years of feigning deafness and muteness were also out of necessity."

"It was only to avoid an enemy. Once that enemy knew I was faking, then not just me, but even my Master would be in danger."

"Therefore, I have feigned deafness and muteness all these years. If I have offended anyone, I ask my fellow comrades of the Martial Forest for forgiveness."

Now, everyone finally understood why Su Xinghe feigned deafness and muteness; it was indeed to avoid an enemy.

"After today, there is no need for you to feign deafness and muteness anymore. Ding Chunqiu has already been killed by this Prince at the foot of the mountain."

"Not a trace of his bones remains. So, you don't have to worry about the threat of Ding Chunqiu ever again." Duan Zhengchun looked at Su Xinghe with a smile.

Su Xinghe looked at Duan Zhengchun in total shock. He didn't expect that before he even said it, Duan Zhengchun already knew who his enemy was.

Moreover, he happened to encounter and kill Ding Chunqiu at the foot of the mountain.

"Prince Duan, is what you said true?" Su Xinghe's voice began to tremble with excitement as he spoke.

"For such a trivial matter, this Prince would not deign to lie to you."

"Alright, I'll leave things here to you. I'm going in to take a look."

After Duan Zhengchun finished speaking, he walked directly toward a stone wall. Looking at the stone wall before him, he raised his hand and pressed it lightly against the wall.

*Boom...*

The stone wall shattered with a loud bang, revealing a cave behind it.