Chapter 502: The Hidden Card of the Go Spirit

"I know exactly why you're here, but unfortunately, I can't tell you anything."

The silver chess player's soul, now transformed into an ancient chess spirit, slowly uttered these words, which indeed enraged Xu Yang's team!

"If you can't meet our demands, why did you force me into this game? You also said that every game should have a corresponding wager, didn't you? Since I've broken your setup and destroyed your formation, you should pay the price!"

After Xu Yang finished speaking, Long Kun added, "That's right, we're not interested in your life. Tell us the truth we want to know, and you'll be free."

However, these words didn't seem to deter the chess spirit in front of them.

"Hahaha, Xu Yang, you are very powerful. Not only your strength but also your chess skills are not to be underestimated. Unfortunately, I cannot serve you, and you don't need to know why. Now, I'll give you another chance to choose: either leave this place or fight me to the death. But the outcome is probably already decided... This is my domain of chess; no one can leave here alive unless you truly wish to be a traitor!"

Xu Yang smirked coldly. "You want to judge me? I'm afraid you're not qualified for that!"

The next instant, Xu Yang was the first to unleash an incredibly powerful killing aura. As the sole heir to the complete lineage of the Asura God, the murderous flames unique to an Asura were truly formidable!

Boundless black energy instantly enveloped his physical body. At the same time, his teammates also entered battle stances.

Especially Shi Lingyun, the young woman, directly pulled out the Divine Heavenly Sound Artifact. With a gentle pluck of her jade-like fingers, a delightful melody resonated, providing a significant attribute boost to all four members of Xu Yang's team.

Little did they know, the moment the instrument sounded, the ancient chess spirit in front of them seemed to show a sign of fear for the first time.

"What! A possessor of the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart! I can't believe every member of your team has such extraordinary fortune!"

Long Kun chuckled. "You old geezer, if you're scared, surrender now while you still can. We have only one goal: to find out what truly happened in the Battle of Yunmengze ten thousand years ago! And where did that bloodstain on your head come from?"

The ancient chess spirit suddenly let out a hysterical roar, followed by an expression of immense pain that spread across its face, causing its soul form to involuntarily twist and distort.

At the same time, the crack on its head continued to expand, and the dense crimson glow grew increasingly grotesque...

"This is bad. It seems the power of this Blood Demon Curse changes with the emotional fluctuations of the cursed individual! The more agitated the cursed person's soul becomes, the faster the curse spreads."

Xu Yang quickly noticed that the cursed bloodstain, originally only the size of a fingernail, had already expanded to the size of a fist in just a short time, gradually staining the chess spirit's head a complete crimson.

"Damn it, we don't have much time left. If this Blood Demon Curse fully erupts and completely contaminates its entire soul, I doubt we'll ever be able to access the chess spirit's memories!"

As it turned out, Xu Yang's judgment was spot on. The greater the area covered by the crimson, the more damage it inflicted on the soul itself. Complete crimson transformation would mean the soul's demise!

In that case, the memories sealed within its soul from that year would also vanish into thin air...

The next moment, Xu Yang quickly soared into the air, his Asura Sword in hand, showing no intention of holding back his power. A fearsome sword light of slaughter burst forth, aimed directly at the ancient chess spirit's face!

Boom!

A deafening, violent energy explosion ripped through the air. The ancient chess spirit, shimmering with silver light, seemed not to have anticipated that Xu Yang would use such terrifying force right from the start.

"You claim not to want my life, yet any casual move from you can exert immense pressure on a peak Tribulation Transcender! Don't you even realize how powerful you are?"

The chess spirit seemed to start complaining, but then it suddenly shifted into a demon-like state, intentionally revealing a grotesque grimace as it furiously unleashed crimson aura towards Xu Yang's team!

And this aura was the core step in implanting this curse onto a target!

"It's this crimson aura, everyone spread out!"

At that critical moment, Shi Lingyun showed no sign of fear. Although the young woman lacked extensive experience and practical combat skills, having now received the perfect inheritance of the Divine Heavenly Sound and aided by her Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart, she displayed a breathtaking, master-level demeanor!

As soon as she spoke, Shi Lingyun's hands began a furious outpouring of energy. The beautiful melodies transformed into tangible sound blades, launching wildly towards the crimson aura. Every sound blade that struck the surface of the crimson aura was devoured into nothingness due to the special amplification effect of the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart.

"Wahahaha! She truly is a partner chosen by you, Boss! This young woman's talent is terrifyingly good; to be able to suppress this Blood Demon Curse with her own power is truly remarkable!"

Long Kun gave a thumbs-up, his face full of admiration.

Xu Yang also chuckled softly, unable to resist turning back to give Shi Lingyun, who was furiously unleashing her power, a thumbs-up.

It seemed that Xu Yang's gesture greatly encouraged and boosted the young woman's confidence, making her actions even more forceful...

"Damn it! It seems you truly don't take me, an ancient chess spirit, seriously. In that case, I'll show you what true control is!"

The next moment, without further ado, the ancient chess spirit slowly raised its right hand above its head, and an incredibly radiant silver staff suddenly appeared in its grasp.

It pointed suddenly at the endless clouds above its head, and terrifying magical fluctuations rippled outwards. A layer of incredibly translucent silver armor appeared on its soul form, which was clearly a perfect defense designed to block the sound blades!

"Hmph, do you think such methods can stop our attack? How ridiculous!"

Ling Yao, who had been quiet for a while, suddenly exerted her power. A massive Heavenly Sword aura materialized behind her, then slashed down with an incredibly fearsome sword light, directly targeting the silver light defense surrounding the ancient chess spirit!