Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 999: Chapter 999: One Man Against All (1st Update)

Xue An’s opponent was taken aback when he heard this.

Lost?

What lost?

Clearly, I was the one about to lose, okay?

This chess master, notorious for his sleazy playing style, was filled with sorrow and indignation. He had never imagined there could be someone in the world whose style of chess was even more despicable than his, to the point of making one’s skin crawl.

That coquettish positioning, the amusing setups, all drove the chess master to an almost blood-vomiting frenzy.

He had even prepared himself to sacrifice pieces and concede defeat.

And at this moment, Xue An was saying he’s lost?

Just then, a burst of exclamations erupted from the audience.

”My God, is this the true strength of Lord Jing?”

Because at this moment, the match between Zhuge Xuanqing and Jing Tianrui had reached a fever pitch.

The black and white pieces on the board twisted and fought like dragons and serpents, one moment Zhuge Xuanqing having the upper hand, but the next, forced into a corner by Jing Tianrui.

The rapidly changing situation caused continuous gasps from the audience.

But gradually, it became clear to the keen observer that Zhuge Xuanqing was slowly falling behind, although her strategy remained sharp, her moves still piercing.

Yet, faced with Jing Tianrui’s setup, she appeared slightly out of her depth, increasingly flustered and ostensibly reduced to merely parrying.

”Miss Zhuge is in more peril than fortune now!” someone lamented, shaking their head.

”It seems that Jing Tianrui indeed received guidance from the Chess Saint, because the layout and moves vaguely carry the Chess Saint’s grace!”

All of the foreign chess masters had their hearts in their throats at this point, for in their eyes, Zhuge Xuanqing was the war goddess who could hold back the chess master Tian Zhao; if she fell, the situation would be irretrievably dire.

However, the path of chess doesn’t divert for anyone’s will—slightly lesser strength means defeat, no two ways about it.

As time went on, the disadvantage on Zhuge Xuanqing’s side became increasingly evident, while Jing Tianrui’s onslaught grew fiercer.

By this point, even laypeople could see that Zhuge Xuanqing was headed for defeat.

At that moment,

Gong Changyue dropped his pieces in defeat, ”I concede!”

Although Xue An had given him a Jade Slip inscribed with many ancient chess strategies, a few days were simply not enough to make any qualitative leap in his strength.

In fact, his earlier victory over Di Yuanlong had already been quite lucky. With his ability, lasting this long was an achievement so his defeat was not unexpected.

But this meant that only Xue An and Zhuge Xuanqing, the two foreign chess masters, remained in the competition.

The situation had become extremely grim.

But before the crowd had time to react,

Jing Tianrui smirked and said, ”Miss Zhuge, it seems your chess skill still falls a notch below mine!”

With that, he made his move.

This move instantly strengthened his entire position and dealt a deathblow to Zhuge Xuanqing.

In an instant, silence fell over the crowd like death.

Everyone’s gaze turned toward the figure of the petite girl in black.

For a good half cup of tea’s time, Zhuge Xuanqing made no move, only silently watching the board.

Finally, she stood up quietly and stated calmly, ”I lost.”

The audience first went silent, then erupted into commotion.

”So it’s a loss in the end? Is there no one who can stand against the chess master Tian Zhao?” a foreign chess master said with a face full of despair.

”If even Miss Zhuge has been defeated, unless Zhuge Banzang takes the field, no one will be able to stop Jing Tianrui from being crowned champion of this event again!” someone murmured with a sigh.

Jing Tianrui wore a smug smile, ready to deliver some graceful remarks.

Zhuge Xuanqing turned resolutely and began to walk away from the stage.

Although she appeared calm, the paleness of her face and the tears shimmering behind the veil of her black hair betrayed her frustration.

But what could frustration accomplish?

A loss is a loss, and the only thing to do was to come back in three years!

Everyone in the arena watched with respect as the young girl gracefully descended from the chess platform. Despite her loss, she had earned the admiration of countless people with her own strength.

Many chess masters from the outer regions shook their heads and sighed, preparing to leave.

In their eyes, the competition was effectively over.

What was left to do, stay and celebrate Tian Zhao’s defense of the championship?

But just then,

A voice filled with grief and despair cried out, ”Please, don’t use this strategy against me anymore. I admit defeat!”

Everyone instinctively looked up upon hearing this.

The chess master playing against Xue An had a look of utter dejection on his face, having conceded the game.

The crowd was silent at first, then the atmosphere turned somewhat peculiar.

”That’s right, there’s still an outer region chess master up there!” someone exclaimed excitedly.

But most people remained silent,

For they had no hope for what was to come.

Zhuge Xuanqing’s eyes momentarily brightened, then dimmed again.

Seven competitors remained on the stage, and apart from Xue An, all were Tian Zhao’s chess players.

Unless Xue An could defy the heavens, nothing would change the overall situation.

Indeed.

After a brief moment of shock, Jing Tianrui let out a sinister laugh.

”I almost forgot about you. So what, you think winning this game changes anything? Hah, let me tell you, that’s pure fantasy.”

With that, Jing Tianrui gesticulated smugly at the center of the stage, ”See? The field is filled with my people! How do you plan to fight me?”

His taunting words echoed throughout the arena.

Many chess masters from the outer regions couldn’t help but clench their fists.

Anguish was apparent in many eyes,

Yet given the circumstances, they had no choice but to hang their heads in resignation.

They too understood that Jing Tianrui spoke the truth.

Even if it were a war of attrition, Jing Tianrui’s players could exhaust Xue An to death.

Zhuge Xuanqing sighed softly and continued walking down the stage.

But just at that moment,

Xue An looked at the self-satisfied Jing Tianrui with an almost mocking smile, ”According to you, I’m destined to lose?”

”Of course! Xue An, if you admit defeat now, I can grant you some dignity, otherwise... hmpf!” Jing Tianrui stood with his hands behind his back, full of arrogance.

Xue An shook his head with a soft chuckle, ”That sounds somewhat appealing, but since when can dignity given by someone else really be called dignity?”

”You...” Jing Tianrui was taken aback and about to speak.

Xue An waved him off and said indifferently, ”I have a little problem, and that is, I have never learned to admit defeat!”

Then Xue An gestured to everyone on the chess platform, ”Since you think having more people is enough to win against me, then today... I will take on all of you by myself!”

These words were met with utter silence across the arena.

Zhuge Xuanqing, who was already halfway down the stage, suddenly turned around, her face full of disbelief as she gazed at Xue An.

At that moment, Xue An smiled lightly, ”Come at me together, I’m short on time!”