One skill point per second, I turn fireballs into forbidden spells.

Chapter 1172 Chess Records and Rebellion
After saying this, Lin Yi extended his hand and shook hands with Zeus.

At the summit of Mount Olympus, the abode of the gods, a place only the twelve Olympians were qualified to enter.

Today, Lin Yi was granted special privileges and, welcomed by the twelve main gods, entered the sacred palace.

The place where the gods reside has everything: a meeting place, a place for relaxation, and more.

The maidservant respectfully served fine wine and delicacies, arranging them in front of Lin Yi, before gracefully withdrawing.

At Zeus's signal, the twelve Olympian gods raised their goblets together.

"I heard you like playing chess and are quite good at it."

"Do you have any particular thoughts on this rule of black first, white later?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi was slightly taken aback for a moment before revealing a relaxed smile.

He truly hadn't expected Zeus to be so blunt.

Asking Lin Yi if he likes playing chess—is that a serious question about chess? Isn't that asking about something rebellious?

However, Lin Yi had anticipated that Zeus would bring up this topic for discussion, so he wasn't too surprised.

"Whether it's the rules on the chessboard or the laws of nature, there's a reason for everything. I wonder if Lord Zeus asked this question because he has some dissatisfaction with the rules on the chessboard?"

"I have some expertise in this area. If you have any complaints or find anything inappropriate, you can tell me. Maybe I can help you."

Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, Zeus's smile became even brighter.

Lin Yi could understand the meaning behind his words and did not refuse outright, which proved that there was something to discuss next.

"It's not a big deal, it's just that the rules on the chessboard are getting more and more boring. Black moves first, White responds later, and so on, restricting every move. Even the placement of the pieces is restricted. This makes the person playing White feel increasingly bored. What do you think, Brother Lin Yi?"

Judging from his appearance, Zeus was already tens of thousands of years old.

However, even at his advanced age, Zeus's heroic spirit was unmatched by any ordinary high god.

Even if Zeus's face is full of smiles at this moment, you cannot regard him as a kind and benevolent old man.

His speech revealed his extremely arrogant ambition.

Lin Yi nodded in agreement with these remarks.

That would be a reason for Zeus to rebel.

No matter what they do, they are restricted everywhere. Even the allocation of resources can only use what others have left over. Zeus, on the other hand, is not weak. Ten thousand years ago, he was even comparable to the Celestial King.

The current disparity in strength is entirely due to differences in social class and resource allocation.

The Celestial King, standing at the top of the pyramid, controlled all the best products.

Those that end up in Zeus's hands are the ones that are left over.

Of course, having a reason to rebel was not enough to gain Lin Yi's support.

“Lord Zeus, there’s nothing we can do about it. The rules of this chessboard have been set in stone since ancient times. Breaking them is no easy task, and there are simply too many obstacles to overcome.”

"Without sufficient evidence, the idea might be rejected as soon as it is put forward, and nipped in the bud."

The conversation between the two seemed to be about playing chess, but upon closer inspection, it was quite chilling.

The reason they made things so complicated is because they both knew the answer.

Once one side leaks the information, they can actually cover it up and say that what they said was the way of playing chess.

The Celestial King certainly didn't believe this, but he also had no direct evidence to prove that the two had ulterior motives.

Lin Yi's concerns were not unfounded. As the supreme ruler who controlled the Three Realms and Six Paths, Zeus understood the Immortal King's methods and shrewdness better than most people.

Lin Yi's concerns were not unfounded. Without thorough preparation and a meticulous plan, one was not qualified to challenge the rule of the Immortal King.

The Dark Rising Organization is the best example; it's no exaggeration to say they serve as a cautionary tale.

It was precisely because of the eagerness to push the process forward that the Dark Rising organization was suppressed.

Originally, if they had made more preparations without being exposed, the Dark Rising Organization might have been able to shake the foundation of the Immortal King.

After all, the gods' camp is not an impenetrable fortress; on the contrary, it is a disorganized mess.

Unfortunately, things have backfired.

Anxing's radical actions, on the contrary, made the Immortal King's rule even more stable.

"Rules are indeed difficult to break. These rules, which have been in place for thousands of years, are indeed unbreakable. However, the Three Realms and Six Paths are iterative. As long as most people feel that the rules are wrong, they will have to be changed over time, won't they?"

Public opinion is very important, and Zeus was right about that.

Lin Yi strongly agreed with this statement.

The Three Realms and Six Paths have never belonged to any one person, but to the billions of living beings in this vast world.

He, the Celestial King, can indeed establish his own rules that all beings in the Three Realms and Six Paths must abide by; that's probably all he can do.

"The rules of chess are basically fixed, and everyone follows them. However, I heard that before the destruction of the Nine Netherworld, the Nine Netherworld King had a unique way of playing chess."

"I've heard that his tactics were fearless, fierce, and brutal. He even left behind a chess manual, but unfortunately, no one knows where it is now."

"I've heard that if you master this technique, the black and white pieces can be switched during the game. Wouldn't that make it even more exciting?"

Ah.

Zeus was truly ambitious.

However, his thinking was indeed quite clear.

The reason why the gods are afraid of the demons is definitely not because they are fearless or because of their almost insane killing nature. There must be other unknown attributes.

Starting with the demons to shake the rule of the immortal king is indeed a good choice.

"Such a miraculous chess record exists? If the record isn't this good, wouldn't it be a laughing stock?"

To gain Lin Yi's support, Zeus would have to say more things to reassure Lin Yi.

Otherwise, why would Lin Yi support him?

At his own pace, Lin Yi only needs another ten years to raise his strength to a level that can overturn the existing order. At that time, Lin Yi will be able to solve all his troubles on his own.

“That’s for sure. Although I don’t know exactly what’s recorded in that chess manual, I’m certain that it’s far more powerful than I’ve described. We just need to spend some time figuring out its secrets to find the key to overturning traditional chess. What do you think?”

As Zeus spoke, he stood up and extended his hand to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi looked at Zeus's thin but powerful hand and grabbed it without much hesitation.

He knew perfectly well that this was definitely not a trap.

It's unlikely to be a way for the Celestial King to test his loyalty.

Clearly, the gods' camp is not an impenetrable fortress; otherwise, when Anxing caused chaos, the Desire Realm would not have had the chance to fall into his hands.

(End of this chapter)