Who knew the facts would be so unexpected?
The chess game, which no one had solved for thirty years and was famous throughout the Jianghu, was actually solved by Fahai!
Such a feat brought great glory to Shaolin!
Kongxing said with a joyful face, "Fahai is exceptionally intelligent. This time, breaking the Zhenlong Chess Game has added glory to my Shaolin!"
"The name of my Shaolin will surely resound throughout the world once again!"
Just as everyone was rejoicing, a monk hesitated repeatedly before finally speaking.
"But... Fahai's identity has not yet been revealed."
"No one in the Jianghu knows that he is a Shaolin Disciple."
Hearing this, Taixu and the others immediately fell into deep thought.
Fahai's origins had not yet been revealed to the world.
Initially, they wanted to use this opportunity to temper Fahai, which is why they endured and did not reveal his Shaolin background.
If his identity were announced now, it would lose the meaning of training him.
But if it remained hidden, they wouldn't be able to use it to enhance Shaolin's prestige.
Taixu and The Four Divine Monks found it difficult to decide for a time.
Just as everyone was hesitating, a monk suddenly rushed into the Great Hero Hall in a panic to report.
"This is bad!"
"Abbot, something big has happened!"
"What exactly happened? Why are you so flustered?"
Taixu frowned, his tone tinged with displeasure.
The monk said breathlessly, "Abbot, the matter is urgent!"
"After Senior Brother Fahai went down the mountain, he successively killed people and even wiped out the entire Qingcheng Sect."
"On Wuliang Mountain, he also severely injured the Wudang Sect Leader Song Yuanqiao and insulted Wudang and Zhang Sanfeng."
"Now the situation is serious, Wudang has issued a Demon Slaying Order, summoning heroes from all over the world to deal with Fahai!"
"What?"
The Great Hero Hall erupted in an uproar, the monks looked at each other, their expressions shocked, almost not daring to believe their ears.
Was what they heard true?
Was this really Fahai's doing?
Several highly respected old monks almost dropped their prayer beads, their faces full of disbelief.
Not only were they surprised by Fahai's actions, but they were also shocked that the seemingly invincible Wudang dared to make a move.
Wudang dared to lay hands on their Shaolin people?!
Fahai was their hope, on whom they placed great expectations!
If anything went wrong because of Wudang, they would never let it go!
Taixu was even more furious.
Fahai broke the Zhenlong Chess Game, bringing glory to Shaolin;
Entering the Grandmaster realm at fifteen, unprecedented;
Displaying the demeanor of a Prodigy at a young age, with astonishing Aptitude, truly a heaven-blessed genius;
He was destined to become the pillar of Shaolin in the future!
He had finally gained such a gifted Disciple; how could he allow others to ruin him?!
Since Wudang had provoked them, then they shouldn't blame Shaolin for taking action!
Taixu gave an order, summoning The Four Divine Monks.
"Kongxing, Kong Jian, Kong Wen, Kong Zhi!"
The four immediately responded.
"At your service!"
Taixu's eyes were cold and sharp as knives.
"You will immediately descend the mountain and personally convey the old monk's wishes."
"How can people of my Shaolin be touched by you at will?"
Fahai once again shook the Jianghu!
Whether it was solving the Zhenlong Chess Game or his identity as a young Grandmaster, both were unprecedented.
Even more shocking was his combat power—defeating two Grandmasters working together while in the Early Stage of the Grandmaster realm;
Slaying Grandmasters as easily as cutting melons and vegetables;
With a single move, he severely injured Song Yuanqiao, leaving him utterly defenseless.
Any one of these achievements could cause a sensation in the Martial Forest.
And when all these feats were concentrated on one person, after being brewed over time, they had already stirred up a monstrous wave!
The entire Jianghu was boiling because of him!
As time passed, Fahai's deeds spread wider and wider in the Jianghu.
Almost everyone who walked the Jianghu had heard of this name.
For no other reason than that Fahai's actions were truly too shocking.
Just his act of causing Wudang to summon heroes from all over the Martial Forest to collectively condemn him.
Was enough to shake the entire Martial Forest!
The Demon Slaying Order personally issued by Wudang had a momentum far beyond what Zuo Lengchan could achieve.
The two were not on the same level at all!
Wudang is one of the top Schools in the Martial Forest, a major power on par with Shaolin in the first tier of the Jianghu, with peerless experts guarding it from behind.
And Zuo Lengchan? He was just a Sect Leader of the Mount Song Sect.
What he could control was merely the Mount Song Sect itself and a few small affiliated Schools.
How could he be compared to Wudang?
If Zuo Lengchan's Demon Slaying Order was only a minor obstacle for Fahai.
Then Wudang's Demon Slaying Order meant a monstrous storm!
For a time, countless experts in the Martial Forest responded, and various Schools successively took action, vowing to jointly eliminate the Demon Monk Fahai.
In Liyang, Shangyin Academy stood majestically.
This was the most respected academy in Northern Liang, a place dreamed of by many noble children and descendants of princes and marquises.
It was also a sacred place in the hearts of scholars across the land.
Time and again, talented individuals emerged from here, strategizing and influencing regional situations.
Huang Longshi, who monopolized the top three ranks, gained fame here.
Deep within Shangyin Academy, surrounded by green bamboo, lay a tranquil lake.
Named Dayi Lake.
On the surface of the lake, a small boat floated gently with the waves.
The lake water was clear and emerald, like a heavenly mirror.
On the small boat sat a woman.
Her appearance was ordinary, but she exuded an awe-inspiring aura.
Especially her eyes, bright as stars, as if they could see through all phenomena in the world.
With a delicate hand, she picked up a chess piece and placed it on the board, making a crisp "snap" sound.
Opposite her sat a young man in brocade clothes, frowning in thought.
After a moment, he shook his head helplessly, pushed the board, and conceded defeat.
The overall situation was decided, and there was no way to reverse it.
"Indeed, she is the top-ranked on the rouge list's sub-ranking, unrivaled on the nineteen-Dao board."
"This Your Highness is truly convinced."
"The County Princess's chess skills are extraordinary, I humbly admit defeat. No wonder she has the elegant title 'Xu Shi Qie Shi San'."
This talented woman, ranked first on the rouge list's sub-ranking, studied the Dao of strategy under Han Guzi. Her surname was Xu, and her given name was Weixiong.
Her name carried no hint of gentleness.
She was the second daughter of Xu Xiao, the only non-imperial King in Liyang.
The Second County Princess of Northern Liang.
Intelligent and exceptional from a young age, her sword skills were remarkable, her poetry even more astonishing, and she possessed both strategic acumen and brilliant talent.
Such a woman was rare in the world.
Unfortunately, her appearance was plain.
Her opponent was the son of Li Yang Emperor Zhao Li.
Xu Weixiong gently put down the chess piece in her hand.
The Prince's praise did not cause her expression to waver in the slightest.
As if nothing in the world could disturb her state of mind.
She remained composed and tranquil as water.
"The Zhenlong Chess Game reappeared in the world, unsolved for thirty years."
"It's just a pity that County Princess Xu is still studying under Chancellor Han and has not yet reached Perfection. Otherwise, this game would surely have been broken."
Xu Weixiong nodded slightly. If that dullard hadn't finished his studies, she would have definitely gone to Wuliang Mountain herself.
For her, the secrets behind the Zhenlong Chess Game were not important.
She merely wanted to find someone to play a game with.
As a recognized ten-dan national master, there were very few opponents worthy of her interest.
The small boat docked. Attendants were already waiting on the shore. Seeing them return, they bowed respectfully: "Your Highness, County Princess Xu."
"What is it?"
"An urgent report, the Zhenlong Chess Game has been solved."
Upon hearing this, the Prince raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise on his face. "The Zhenlong Chess Game has actually been solved, who possesses such ability?"
Over the past thirty years, countless experts across the land had tried to solve this game, all without success. Those who loved the Dao of chess were not just after fame, but more for the joy of black and white intertwined, of deduction and breaking the deadlock. At this moment, even Xu Weixiong was moved.
She subtly raised her eyebrows, and a hint of interest appeared in her eyes.
The Zhenlong Chess Game remained unbroken for thirty years, showing its high difficulty. She had also studied it. In her early years, her chess skill was insufficient, and she couldn't comprehend it. Now she was a nine-dan chess player, and had long surpassed this realm, with some calling her a ten-dan national master.
She was also known as "Xu Thirteen."
Because whenever she made a move, it often astonished people like a three-dan master's brilliant move, a stroke of genius that amazed all quarters.