HLnovel Chapter 295 Transforming Chess into a Realm
Chapter 295 Transforming Chess into a Realm
Chapter 295 Transforming Chess into a Realm
Ye Ru's words made Chen Tianjian and Zhao Mingcheng frown and turn their gazes towards him:
"what is the problem?"
The pageboy's gaze also held a hint of surprise:
"Do you know what it is?"
"Well, you just need to tell Xiu Hanlin that I know the answer to the question he's asking. If he doesn't need any clarification, then I'll take my leave."
Ye Ru bowed to the pageboy and said in a deep voice, his expression unusually solemn, as if it were the real Ye Ru.
"Okay, please wait."
The pageboy glanced at Ye Ru, then closed the door and went to report to the Four Mirrors and Three Brightnesses Hall.
"Chief Ye, what do you know? What is this scholar Xiu thinking about?"
Zhao Mingcheng couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, you two have never met before, what do you know?"
Chen Tianjian frowned and said.
"I was just guessing, and it seems I guessed right. Generally speaking, people with such eccentric personalities have one thing in common: they like to get stuck on trivial details. I said this because I was considering this common problem among such people. You forgot, didn't the old scholar Chen Sijun also have a special fondness for the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art?"
Ye Ru smiled, then put his hands behind his back and said softly.
Upon hearing this, both of them had a sudden realization.
creak
At that moment, the gate opened, and the page boy came out again:
"You three, please come in."
Ye Ru and his two companions entered the Hall of Four Mirrors and Three Illuminations. As soon as they entered, a rich aura of talent washed over them, accompanied by the scent of incense, which brought them great joy.
After turning two or three paths, Ye Ru and the others arrived at the outside of a relatively secluded house.
Inside the house, the sound of chess pieces being placed could be heard, accompanied by a sigh.
"This is Mr. Xiu's residence."
The pageboy gestured with his hand and said:
"Please come in."
Ye Ru and the other two nodded, and then, led by Zhao Mingcheng, went inside.
Inside, only an old man sat on a futon. Beside him was a pot of tea and a chessboard. Xiu Hanlin was deep in thought about the moves on the chessboard, completely ignoring Ye Ru and the other two.
"Mr. Xiu."
A hint of embarrassment appeared on Zhao Mingcheng's face. He then coughed lightly, clasped his hands in greeting, and asked.
"So, Lord Zhao Mingcheng, you know how to solve this incomplete game?"
After seeing Zhao Mingcheng, Mr. Xiu waved and said with a smile.
"I don't know."
Zhao Mingcheng rolled his eyes and looked at Ye Ru.
"Chief Ye, this is your matter now."
"You can solve this puzzle? You're just a mere student? Saying that would be a grave offense."
Xiu Hanlin raised his eyelids and looked at Ye Ru. When he discovered that Ye Ru's robes were those of a student, a hint of disdain appeared on his face without leaving a trace.
"There is no crime of attacking the mind. Although this game is difficult, there is still a way to solve it."
Ye Ru was not angry. Instead, he said softly, "There is always a way to resolve any incomplete game."
"You probably don't know the origin of this chess endgame. This game is called Dragon Break, and it is one of the thirty-six types of chess endgames. Among these thirty-six chess endgames, it ranks thirtieth. It can be said that it has stumped many famous chess masters. Yet you say you can do it? Isn't this a crime against your conscience?"
Xiu Hanlin smiled contemptuously, a mocking expression on his face.
"May I try?"
Ye Rudao.
"You don't come here unless you have a reason. You can try, but you have to tell me why you're here."
Xiu Hanlin narrowed his eyes slightly and said.
"I have a favor to ask: could you please add me to the list of candidates for the imperial examination?"
Ye Ru pondered for a moment, then spoke.
"Adding an exam spot? Perhaps it's possible for others, but I've never set such a precedent here. Even if the three prime ministers—the military prime minister, the civil prime minister, the left prime minister, and the minister of the left—came here, it wouldn't work. If I'm not mistaken, it must be Lord Chen Tianjian."
Xiu Hanlin sneered, looked at Chen Tianjian, and then asked.
"That's right, Your Excellency."
Chen Tianjian cupped his hands in greeting and said:
"This child is very important to our Yanhuang Kingdom, so we beg Elder Xiu to make an exception and add one more spot for him."
"Without rules, there can be no order. If I set a precedent for this person, how can I explain it to the Holy Academy? You say you can solve this unsolved puzzle, then let me see if you are worth me setting such a precedent."
Xiu Hanlin frowned and looked at Ye Ru, saying.
"Is this true?"
Ye Ru asked.
"really."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru turned around, looked at the chessboard, held a piece in his hand, and began to think carefully about the game.
"Ye Ru, I've heard of these thirty-six incomplete chess pieces. Once a move is made, there's no going back. He will lead you into the Yi Xing Formation. If you lose, you might not be able to get out."
Chen Tianjian glanced at Xiu Hanlin, then quickly reminded him.
"Don't worry, we can at least beat him by one move."
Ye Ru chuckled lightly, his smile carrying an air of nonchalance, as if this unfinished game was no match for him at all.
"Once a move is made, there's no going back. No matter what happens next, I won't save you, nor can I. Besides, the Yi Xing Formation is very powerful. Once we lose, you'll be trapped in it forever."
Xiu Hanlin looked at Ye Ru holding a chess piece and gave him a deep reminder.
"Don't worry, we'll start here."
Ye Ru spotted a good spot on the chessboard and placed his black piece there.
call out!
At that moment, a beam of light suddenly shot out from the chessboard and enveloped Ye Ru.
The latter did not resist at all and let him take her away.
boom!
With a muffled thud, a projection appeared on the chessboard, and on the projection was none other than Ye Ru.
"This kid does have some guts, but I wonder if his talent is proportional to his courage."
Xiu Hanlin stroked his beard and murmured.
"Ye Ru actually went in. Isn't this ridiculous? Although he is well-read, I have never seen him use his chess skills before. Once he is trapped in this game, unless a half-saint comes to solve it, he will not be able to break through it at all."
Chen Tianjian's expression also changed, and he said to Zhao Mingcheng.
"Then it's definitely over."
Zhao Mingcheng looked at Ye Ru, a hint of worry flashing across his face as well.
As the three watched Ye Ru, he found himself in the chessboard. Above him, the horizontal and vertical lines of the chessboard formed an extremely vast scene, covered with large dragons, mountains, and rivers, making it look like a real battlefield.
"Is this the inside of the chessboard?"
Ye Ru squinted at the large dragon with its eyes tightly closed, gasped, and muttered to himself.
This kind of transformation of chess into a state of mastery is something that only a chess master who has reached a certain level can possibly achieve in a game against another player. Moreover, this kind of game must be so difficult to resolve that it eventually becomes an endgame before there is a chance of enlightenment and transformation of chess into a state of mastery, and then the game can continue in that state.
After staring blankly for a moment, Ye Ru said in a low voice:
"It seems we have no choice but to give it a try, but we don't know if those in charge will get lost in it."