Lu Yin stared at the space in front of him. Were his eyes playing tricks on him? Those killing intents intertwined to form a monster?
Mu Shang also stared at the space in front of him. He had played this game many times before, but he had rarely played against eight Boundless Advanced sourceboxes. Each sourcebox had a different killing intent, but this time, they had actually combined into something that resembled a living creature. It had to be one of the sourceboxes that had led to this combination.
"White," Lu Yin said.
Lu Yin chose white, so Mu Shang naturally chose black.
"Choose your pieces. Let the game begin," Ancient Heavenly Master announced.
Everyone looked at the two players, but neither of them moved as they observed the space.
Qiuling couldn't help but stare at the space in front of her. She also wanted to observe carefully.
State Tutor Bu Tian, Grandmaster Deng Guo, and the other original array masters also stared at the space.
Only by clearly seeing the killing intent within would one have the confidence to enter. This was also a way to compare the abilities of both parties. Whoever entered first would face greater danger, but it also meant that the person who entered first was more confident.
Three full days passed, but neither Mu Shang nor Lu Yin moved. They were both observing the sourceboxes.
Lu Yin had never observed a game like this for so long, and this was his first time doing so.
Actually, if he really wanted to enter, he could have done so at the start of the game. With his power level, he could easily resist the sourceboxes' killing intents. However, this was a competition of lockbreaking, not battle prowess. If he relied on battle prowess to resist the sourceboxes' killing intents, then it would be meaningless to enter. Battle prowess could resist the sourceboxes' killing intents and even destroy them, but it wouldn't be enough to win this game.
Finally, on the fifth day, Mu Shang's hands, which had been behind his back, moved. His eyes were filled with confidence and caution as he raised his foot, about to step into the dangerous space that had long since been enveloped by the sourceboxes' killing intents. At the same time, Lu Yin moved as well.
Mu Shang stared at the space in front of him in shock. Lu Yin actually dared to enter?
It wasn't just Mu Shang; Gu Yan, Qiuling, and even State Tutor Bu Tian were all shocked. This stable space in front of them was not simple at all. Even with their abilities, they could only see some clues and have some confidence in entering. Aside from the original array masters, no one else could see anything.
Even though there was only one level of difference between Jie Yuan Array Masters and Origin Array Heavenly Masters, the difference was like heaven and earth.
Grandmaster Deng Guo and the other Jiayuan array masters were at a loss. If they were allowed to play chess, they would have to wait at least a month before daring to attempt to enter. Lu Yin was also a Jiayuan array master. Even the most powerful Jiayuan array master was still a Jiayuan array master. If he was not an Jiayuan heavenly array master, how could he dare to try?
Only an Origin Array Master could see how dangerous and complicated this game was. The more powerful an Origin Array Master was, the more they would be able to understand. As for those who were not Origin Array Masters, even Lockbreakers would not be able to understand how difficult this game was, let alone outsiders.
They only knew that Lu Yin and Mu Shang had entered the game at the same time, which meant that they were equally matched.
"He's still one step too slow. Lu Xiaoxuan only followed Mu Shang after seeing him enter. He's not confident that he can enter. Just wait, he'll lose soon. Although it seems like he's equally matched with Mu Shang, he'll only experience despair once he enters the game. He can't understand the difference between an Origin Array Master and a Jiayuan array master," an old man said loudly. His name was Bai Hong, and he was a branch disciple of the Bai family of the Frigid Immortal Sect.
Beside him, a Lockbreaker respectfully asked, "Master Bai, is this game really that complicated?
Even Mu Shang had to watch it for five days before entering. "
Many people looked at Bai Hong.
At the very least, only a Jiayuan array master could understand this game. Even an Origin Array Master would have a hard time understanding it. The people around them were just watching for fun. If a Jiayuan array master could explain the game, things would be different. At the very least, they would be able to understand the situation.
As for asking an Origin Array Master to explain the game, they didn't even think about it.
Bai Hong looked around, and many people looked at him with reverence. It was clearly Mu Shang and Lu Yin who were playing, but he felt like he was the main character. He unconsciously straightened his hunched back and coughed. "Stable Perimeter is an Origin Array Master's game, but most Origin Array Masters can't play it. Only Origin Array Masters can play it. The difficulty of the game varies according to the number of sourceboxes and the level of the set up. Most Origin Array Masters can set up Discerning Elementary or Perceptive Intermediate sourceboxes, and they can only set up one or two sourceboxes at most. As for Boundless Advanced sourceboxes, that's something that only people like us can play."
The people around him looked at him with even more reverence.
At this moment, within Stable Perimeter, Mu Shang and Lu Yin stood in their respective positions. They had found a position where they wouldn't be attacked by the sourceboxes. Being able to find this step meant that the game had truly begun.
There was no order in this game, and players could attack at any time as long as they could use the sourceboxes to destroy their opponent's pieces. The rules were simple, but the simpler they were, the more difficult they were.
"Have you really forgotten what happened in the past?"
Mu Shang asked Lu Yin.
Lu Yin replied, "I have. You can tell me more about it."
Mu Shang smiled. "Back then, you all called me Brother Mu."
Lu Yin's lips curled up. "Impossible."
Mu Shang laughed. "Lu Xiaoxuan used to love to smile, but not like you. He had a cheerful, relaxed, and sunny smile. It was very comfortable to be around him." He then frowned. "Unfortunately, the current you is disappointing."
Lu Yin smiled. "It looks like you're not confident in beating me, so you're actually provoking me with words."
Mu Shang shook his head. "It's been a few decades since we last met, and I really want to chat with that Lu Xiaoxuan. Unfortunately, you're not him." He suddenly reached out with a finger, causing the sourceboxes' killing intent to flow beside him. The moment Mu Shang touched them, the sourceboxes' killing intent seemed to awaken and frantically spread out. Mu Shang continuously moved, guiding the sourceboxes' killing intent in the direction he wanted.
Gu Yan and the others all had solemn expressions as they moved. This was the beginning of the game.
They all looked at Lu Yin, wondering if he could handle it.
Stable Square was a very time-consuming game, and a single game could take years or even decades. It was rumored that the longest game had taken over a thousand years.
But at the same time, the game could also end very quickly. For example, if Lu Yin could not control the sourceboxes' killing intent, then the game would end. This meant that there was a huge gap between the two sides.
"Those who can use Boundless Advanced sourceboxes are usually Lockbreakers who are at least Realm Origin Formation Masters. Those who can use four Boundless Advanced sourceboxes are Origin Celestial Masters." Bai Hong was still speaking when she suddenly exclaimed, "He moved! Celestial Master Mu moved!"
Bai Hong was interrupted, but she did not get angry. Instead, she abruptly looked at the game. She had been so focused on showing off that she had forgotten that they were still playing.
Inside the game, Mu Shang guided the sourceboxes' killing intent in the direction he wanted. However, even he could not completely control this unknown sourcebox's killing intent. If ten of Lu Yin's white stars were destroyed, three of Mu Shang's black stars would be destroyed as well. There was no other way.
There was no other way.
This game depended on one's understanding and control of the sourcebox's killing intent, as well as luck.
Lu Yin saw Mu Shang move, so he followed suit. With Celestial Master Qiuling's lockbreaking experience, he was completely capable of competing with Mu Shang.
No one had expected Lu Yin to be able to guide the sourcebox's killing intent.
A Realm Origin Formation Master should not be able to do this, and even if they could, they would need to observe for at least a month. Even the most powerful Realm Origin Formation Master would need to observe for at least half a month. How could Lu Yin move now?
Grandmaster Deng Guo was confused. They were both Realm Origin Formation Masters, so why was the difference so great?
He still could not understand!
As the two made their moves, the game came to life as the sourcebox's killing intent stirred wildly. If these two were not the ones playing, others would have thought that they were just randomly making moves. Both sides' star energy was constantly being depleted.
Celestial Master Gu Yan was shocked. Mu Shang's ability to do this was within his expectations, but how could Lu Xiaoxuan do it?
That should not be the case. Even if he recovered Lu Xiaoxuan's memories, he might not be able to compete with Mu Shang in lockbreaking.
Celestial Master Qiuling was shocked, as Lu Yin's performance had exceeded her expectations. It was as if her worldview had been flipped upside down. If she was the one playing against Mu Shang, this would be the most she could do.
Skymender Imperial Tutor gave Lu Yin a deep look. This person was becoming more and more unfathomable.
Looking at his history, there were many things that others could not see through.
They were the ones who were the most shocked, while the others were not as shocked. All they knew was that Lu Yin and Mu Shang were evenly matched in the game.
It was clearly not a battle, but the onlookers felt as if there was an intense battle going on.
"Master Bai, what's going on?
Can you explain it to us? "someone asked.
Many people looked at Bai Hong for help.
Bai Hong was speechless. Explain my ass! He did not understand. "What's there to not understand? Lu Xiaoxuan is being suppressed."
The onlookers blinked in confusion and looked back at the game. Both players were clearly moving, and their star energy consumption was about the same. How could they be suppressed?
Bai Hong confidently said, "Look, Lu Xiaoxuan is sweating. Where's Celestial Master Mu?"
Just as he finished speaking, Mu Shang's clothes were torn apart by the sourcebox's danger. He took a step back in shock. "I didn't expect you to be able to fight evenly with me. Have you been hiding your strength all this time?"
He could not understand; a Realyuan Formation Master should not be able to hide his strength no matter how much he tried. How had Lu Xiaoxuan managed to fool him?
On the other side, Lu Yin had avoided the sourcebox's danger. This was the benefit of having a high power level. They had actually been evenly matched just now, and if they had been at the same level, Lu Yin would have been affected by the sourcebox's danger as well. However, he had managed to avoid it because of his higher power level. To the onlookers, Mu Shang was in a worse state than Lu Yin, and Lu Yin was even more composed.
Many people looked at Bai Hong with strange expressions. Wasn't Lu Xiaoxuan being suppressed?
Wasn't Lu Yin sweating?
Even Celestial Master Mu had been beaten up.
Bai Hong pursed her lips. "Celestial Master Mu, you're willing to go so far just to help a junior. Admirable."
The onlookers were speechless. How could this be forcefully explained?
Celestial Master Qiuling took a few steps forward and stared at Lu Yin. Strange, why did his actions give her a familiar feeling?
Why did it feel so familiar to her, and why did it feel like this was something she should do?
Every time this kid made a move, it felt as if he was speaking from the bottom of her heart. If she had been in the game, she would have done the same.
On the other side, Mu Shang's expression turned ugly. This person was actually hiding his strength in front of him. No wonder he dared to play chess.