Chapter 4093: Taiyi Golden Immortal Chess Match

In the Nine Star Immortal Realm, on the Jiuyuan Continent.

A swift, long river flowed, carrying a shimmering green flying boat downstream. On both banks, dense bamboo forests stretched as far as the eye could see.

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and the three Ximen brothers, including Ximen Zhi, sat around a blue tea table, sipping tea and discussing the Dao.

"During the Primordial Era, the Jiuyuan Continent was the territory of large Chaos Beast tribes. Later, Immortals and Chaos Beasts waged a great war, with battles erupting everywhere. Both sides suffered heavy casualties; it's said that several Dao Ancestors even fell. To this day, the Jiuyuan Continent still has many Chaos Beasts, with even Taiyi Golden Immortal-level Chaos Beasts appearing." Ximen Zhi said.

"Taiyi Golden Immortal-level Chaos Beasts are quite rare now, though Golden Immortal-level ones are more common. However, given Fellow Daoist Wang and Madam Wang's strength, Golden Immortal-level Chaos Beasts are nothing to worry about." Ximen Yong said with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist Ximen, you jest. Mutated Seven-Colored Chaos Beasts are still quite formidable." Wang Changsheng said humbly.

"That depends on what laws they've mastered. If they've only mastered ordinary laws, they're not to be feared. But mutated Chaos Beasts with special laws or weapons are indeed difficult to deal with. If we encounter a Chaos Beast that has mastered a Supreme Law, it would be a blessing if we could even escape. However, the Jiuyuan Continent is vast, so it's not easy to encounter such a Chaos Beast." Ximen Zhi said disapprovingly.

"Chaos Beasts that have mastered Supreme Laws are indeed rare, but they do exist. We still shouldn't underestimate them." Wang Ruyan's expression was grave.

They had encountered many Seven-Colored Chaos Beasts on their journey so far, but fortunately, not many mutated ones. The Jiuyuan Continent had large teleportation arrays that could shorten their travel time.

"Judging by the time, it won't be long before we reach Jiuyuan City. Using the teleportation array will save us a lot of time." Ximen Yong said with a smile, taking a sip of spirit tea.

"A Golden Immortal cultivator is approaching!" Wang Changsheng said, looking towards the southwest.

Ximen Zhi and his two brothers also looked towards the southwest. A yellow streak of light flew from a distance, stopping above the river in a flash, revealing a plump old man in a yellow robe, with a round face, small eyes, and a fair complexion.

"Yang Paopao, where are you off to?" Ximen Zhi asked casually.

"Two Taiyi Golden Immortals are playing a game of go, and juniors are allowed to observe. Many Golden Immortal cultivators are already heading there." After speaking, the old man in yellow robes transformed into a long yellow rainbow and soared away, flying into the distance.

"Taiyi Golden Immortals playing go, and juniors allowed to observe?" Ximen Yong was slightly startled, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Since juniors are allowed to observe, let's go and take a look!" Wang Changsheng suggested.

Ximen Zhi and his two brothers did not object. Wang Changsheng formed a hand seal, and the Azure Underworld Boat immediately glowed brightly, speeding off in pursuit.

Over a dozen Golden Immortal cultivators gathered in an open area. They gazed at the golden go board suspended high in the sky, silent and barely daring to breathe.

A ruddy-faced old man in green robes sat on the back of a massive azure ox. The old man was thin, his eyes sparkled with vigor, and his aura was as vast as a boundless sea. He was clearly a Taiyi Golden Immortal. A burly young man with sword-like brows and star-like eyes, dressed in a golden robe, stood respectfully beside him.

"Madam Xiao, it's been many years. Your go skills have declined." The old man in green robes said with a smile, raising his right hand. A black piece flew out and landed on the board. The white pieces seemed to be on the verge of defeat.

"Until the last moment, no one knows the outcome." A voluptuous young woman in a blue dress spoke. She stood atop a square beast carriage shimmering with blue light. With a flick of her sleeve, a white piece flew out and landed on the go board. A beautiful young girl in a white dress, with features as exquisite as a painting, stood solemnly to the side.

"How about this! If you lose, Little Friend Xiao will become Dual Cultivation Dao Companions with Yun Xin, how about that?" The old man in green robes joked.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, what if *you* lose?" the young woman in the blue dress said.

At this moment, Wang Changsheng and his four companions also arrived. He put away the Azure Underworld Boat and stood among the crowd to observe the Taiyi Golden Immortals' game of go. He wasn't interested in go; the white pieces were clearly on the verge of losing, merely clinging on.

"How about a Tier 3 Dao Pill?" The old man in green robes said with a smile.

"Hmph, you think a mere Tier 3 Dao Pill is enough as a betrothal gift? Yue'er isn't that cheap. Besides, after fully comprehending laws, the enhancement from Dao Pills is minimal. How about a set of high-grade Immortal Artifacts?" the young woman in the blue dress said.

"A set of high-grade Immortal Artifacts!" Wang Changsheng was secretly astonished. It seemed these two Taiyi Golden Immortals were no ordinary individuals, betting a set of high-grade Immortal Artifacts.

"Alright, it's a deal." The old man in green robes agreed. With a flick of his sleeve, a black piece flew out and landed on the go board. His face was full of smugness; the white pieces had no more moves.

"Madam Xiao, you've lost." The old man in green robes stroked his beard lightly and said with a smile.

The young woman in the blue dress furrowed her brows. With a flick of her sleeve, the go board shattered into pieces, turning into dust.

The old man in green robes was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. "You destroyed the board, so you've still lost."

"With the board gone, the game naturally doesn't count. How can there be a winner or loser?" The young woman in the blue dress said dismissively.

"Haha, you're still the same as before. During the last Immortal Fall Tribulation, you single-handedly annihilated an Eight-Colored Chaos Beast at the Taiyi Golden Immortal level. So many years have passed, I wonder how much your strength has improved." The old man in green robes laughed heartily and said.

Wang Changsheng and the others were filled with shock. To single-handedly kill an Eight-Colored Chaos Beast at the Taiyi Golden Immortal level—just how powerful were this person's divine abilities!

"Let's not talk about the past. Everyone has their glorious moments; it's better to focus on the present. You probably don't know this, but Fellow Daoist Jia has fallen. Back then, he was able to contend equally with a Taiyi Golden Immortal-level mutated Eight-Colored Chaos Beast without falling into a disadvantage." the young woman in the blue dress said.

The old man in green robes' expression slightly changed. He asked in surprise, "Who killed him?"

"He encountered an Eight-Colored Chaos Beast that had mastered a Supreme Law and perished on the spot. Many of our fellow Daoists who fought alongside us back then are no longer here. Some died at the hands of Chaos Beasts, some at the hands of enemies, and others perished while seeking treasures in the Primordial Battlefield. Fewer and fewer fellow Daoists are participating in the Jiuyuan Dao Discussion. This time, only you and I have come. Oh, and how is Madam Wu lately? Nothing happened to her, did it? She's a diviner; she should be able to sense some omens." The young woman in the blue dress asked curiously.

"Jiuyuan Dao Discussion!" A thoughtful expression appeared on Wang Changsheng's face. Judging by their words, the Jiuyuan Dao Discussion was a gathering hosted by Taiyi Golden Immortals, with Taiyi Golden Immortals as participants.

"No, she's fine. I heard she went to the Immortal Fall Valley in the Primordial Battlefield to seek treasures and returned alive. The younger generation surpasses the older one. Little Friend Xiao must have cultivated to become a peak True Spirit, hasn't she? Her vital energy and blood are very vigorous!" The old man in green robes' gaze fell upon the young girl in the white dress.

"Your junior has also cultivated into a True Spirit. I say, let them represent us and have a friendly spar to determine who's superior!" the young woman in the blue dress suggested.

Just as the old man in green robes was about to reply, a burly old man in a red robe stepped forward and said cautiously, "Two seniors, there's a team of Seven-Colored Chaos Beasts led by a Golden Immortal Great Perfection attacking Jiuyuan City! Could you please lend a hand and resolve Jiuyuan City's predicament?"

"Golden Immortal-level Seven-Colored Chaos Beasts attacking Jiuyuan City?" The old man in green robes' gaze shifted. He said, "How about this: Let them go and eliminate these Chaos Beasts. Whoever kills the most Chaos Beasts wins. This way, it helps resolve Jiuyuan City's predicament and also decides the victor."

"No problem. Yue'er, go eliminate those Chaos Beasts." The young woman in the blue dress instructed.

The young girl in the white dress assented. A pair of white feathered wings grew from her back. With a gentle flap, she transformed into a gust of cold wind and vanished.

"Yun Xin, you go too!" The old man in green robes instructed.

Nangong Yunxin assented and transformed into a golden streak of light, soaring away.

The old man in green robes looked towards Wang Changsheng and the others, and said, "You all go too! Return after dealing with the Chaos Beasts, and we will personally expound on the Dao. As for how much you gain, that's up to you."

Wang Changsheng and the others were slightly taken aback, but agreed and left one after another.

"Madam Xiao, let's play another game!" The old man in green robes conjured a shimmering silver go board, which flew into mid-air.

"Alright, let's play. I'll make the first move." The young woman in the blue dress flicked her sleeve, and a white piece flew out, landing on the go board.