Chapter 859: Those Who Tamper with Fate, Die!

Chapter 859: Chapter 859: Those Who Tamper with Fate, Die!

Over the Sea of Mist, an infinite number of golden lightning bolts erupted from the heavens. These violent golden lightning bolts seemed to possess an awe-inspiring power. From the distant stars, countless starlight beams were drawn down, transforming into golden mystical lightning that struck all around the Sea of Mist.

Standing high in the sky, the Zixiao Master looked slightly astonished at the endless star power transforming into golden lightning.

Bolts of golden lightning shot past him, each carrying an air of violent energy.

The Zixiao Master reached out his right hand and caught a bolt of golden lightning.

The moment the golden lightning landed in his palm, its violent power instantly shattered his right hand. However, as the Zixiao Master frowned, his shattered right hand quickly regenerated, simultaneously absorbing the golden lightning into his body.

"Such violent celestial golden lightning!" the Zixiao Master exclaimed.

Meanwhile, he looked down at the man directly below who was drawing out the endless celestial golden lightning—Zhong Shan!

"The Great Saint King of Dazheng? Such profound skill in chess. The Nine-Tailed Sky Fox was known as the greatest sage of the Feng Tomb Domain. After tens of thousands of years, a game of 'Heavenly Calamity' shocks the heavens and earth. Who would have thought that a game designed by the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox, who racked his brains to set up this unparalleled endgame, would be stalemated by a man less than a thousand years old? It even looks like he might solve it," the Zixiao Master mused, frowning.

Below, Zhong Shan continued to direct the Chimei Chess Sage in making moves amidst the endless celestial golden lightning. Each move induced a sense of horror among the onlookers.

Watching the violent impacts across the sea, almost all ordinary cultivators felt a shiver down their spines.

Was this really a chess game? It seemed more like a game of life and death.

A single misstep and the endless celestial golden lightning could surge onto the island. And if it did, how many could survive?

Zhong Shan was doing his utmost to solve the game.

In the underworld, Nangong Sheng was also straining his mind to solve the true Heavenly Calamity Chessboard.

Nangong Sheng's hair was disheveled, and his eyes were filled with seriousness. The starry sky above his head was incredibly bright, though not as exaggerated as the celestial golden lightning descending in the Yang realm.

A vast aura emanated from the Heaven-Observing Pavilion, attracting many powerful figures from Dazheng.

Mud Buddha, Wang Ku, Yi Yan, and others landed beside Zhong Shan.

"Sacred King, what is happening?" Yi Yan asked, frowning.

"Nangong Sheng is engaging in a game with a world-shaking endgame. Mud Buddha, set up a grand formation to disrupt the heavenly mechanisms and eliminate all anomalies," Zhong Shan ordered.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Mud Buddha replied, then swiftly retreated to carry out the command.

"Wang Ku, scout the surroundings. Do not let anyone interfere. Apprehend anyone attracted by the anomalies," Zhong Shan continued.

"Understood!" Wang Ku responded.

"Sacred King, what is this?" Yi Yan asked, frowning.

"Perhaps I am about to uncover a great secret," Zhong Shan said calmly.

Nangong Sheng's pace in the game was rapid, as if he had fully immersed himself in the chess realm. The calmness he had shown against the Chimei Chess Sage was now completely gone, indicating that the one who set up the true Heavenly Calamity Chessboard possessed terrifying chess skills that defied the heavens.

This continued for a day and a night. After a day and a night, black energy began to envelop Nangong Sheng's face, as if shrouded in a sinister aura.

Staring at the chessboard, Nangong Sheng could no longer make a move. He held a black piece but did not place it, continuing to stare at the board for another day and night. The black energy around him grew thicker, enveloping him completely.

After another day and night without blinking, Nangong Sheng suddenly blinked, then closed his eyes and sat down cross-legged.

With bated breath, everyone watched as the black island continued to rise.

No one was allowed to disturb Zhong Shan!

As the piece was placed, even the Chimei Chess Sage was drenched in cold sweat. The move was made, and the black island emerged.

"Boom!"

Amid everyone's horror, the celestial golden lightning bolts exploded with a deafening roar.

"Aaah!"

A person with weak nerves screamed in terror. However, instead of crashing down on the crowd, the celestial golden lightning bolts reversed direction at a terrifying speed, shooting back up into the sky, heading straight for the distant stars.

"Boom!"

The terrifying beam of light shot up too quickly, reaching the infinite heights in an instant. The Zixiao Master, caught off guard, was engulfed by the endless golden lightning bolts.

The Zixiao Master's projection, which could withstand a single celestial golden lightning bolt, was now faced with billions. His projection was obliterated in an instant.

Ten breaths later, the Zixiao Master's projection reformed from the purple lightning. This time, he appeared much more disheveled, glaring hatefully at the sky before looking down.

Below, the chess game had been broken. It had truly been solved.

From the depths of the sea, two towering columns, each ten thousand feet high, rose up. At the center of the columns, nine different colors radiated, resembling the entrance to the holy land Zhong Shan had once seen in the Small Thousand World.

"The Ancient Immortal's secret realm has opened!" the Chimei Chess Sage exclaimed.

With that, the Chimei Chess Sage stepped into the colossal entrance.

"Zhong Shan, my fortune has come! Let's go inside!" the Nine-Tailed Princess exclaimed excitedly.

Su Afo naturally followed suit.

In an instant, they rushed into the Ancient Immortal's secret realm. On the island, countless powerful figures, seeing the massive entrance, needed no further prompting and dove in one after another, entering the Ancient Immortal's secret realm.

Upon entering, Zhong Shan's brows furrowed. This place was indeed similar to the 'Longevity Realm' and the 'Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss'.

However, this world was extremely eerie, with a blood rain pouring from the sky. Torrential and endless, the blood rain emanated a sorrowful melody, resembling the scene of a Saint's fall.

What kind of world was this?

Entering the Ancient Immortal's secret realm, Zhong Shan grabbed the Nine-Tailed Princess and swiftly retreated to a distant spot, away from everyone's sight to carefully observe this world.

Indeed, it seemed to mimic the scene of a Saint's fall. But it was merely an imitation, as Zhong Shan's shadow body in the underworld did not witness the phenomena of heaven and earth mourning.

"What kind of Ancient Immortal creates such a filthy environment?" the Nine-Tailed Princess remarked.

At that moment, Zhong Shan's expression changed because he suddenly heard a voice. A voice filled with despair and boundless grandeur.

It was 'Qi Luck'. Due to the little Qi Luck Zhong Shan possessed, he could hear this ethereal voice.

"Those who tamper with fate shall die! Die die die die die die die~~~~~~"

The seven 'dies' that followed were filled with infinite despair.