[Xiao Lei is awesome! I apologize for saying he was afraid of Liu before! ]

[After watching today's game, although he was no match for Queen Zhao Tian in the celebrity match, it seems he still has some skills! ]

[This doesn’t include Rui Zhao from the celebrity match! It’s obvious that the queen has a library of flying knives! In terms of hard power, Xiao Lei is definitely better! ]

[In fact, judging from his performance today, where he suppressed Young Master Liu throughout the entire process and then made the final decision, it is not an exaggeration to say that his hard power is already the best in the world, right?! ]

[Indeed, the last straight line calculation is really amazing, right? ]

[I think almost all commercial AIs are somewhat unclear in their judgment here. It's a pity that Xiao Lei was able to calculate all the changes at that time! I can't help but admit it! ]

[In fact, in terms of talent, everyone in the chess world agrees that Xiao Lei is better than Liu Shixian, and his level of hard work is also very good, so King Shangqi has always had high hopes for this most proud student of his! ]

[This is because the unexpected failure in the 2023 Chess Saint Tournament seemed to have affected his mentality, causing him to be unstable for a long time. I think he should have kicked Master Liu off the throne two years ago, so how could he have won the title of the best in history! ]

[Ah... Indeed! ]

[If we look at the performance in the Miao Family Bailing Cup and say that Xiao Lei is not inferior to Liu Shixian at all, it may be a bit far-fetched. After today's game, I really feel like there has been a generational change! ]

[This year, Master Liu won four World Championships and one Asian Games men's individual gold medal. He was blocked by the top three in China one by one. It can be said that his heyday is clearly showing signs of passing! ]

[The era when a young master Liu could make the entire Chinese chess world panic is gone forever! ]

[Um, why are you guys still discussing Go?! I only have two questions in my mind right now!]

[1. Why did my Xiao Zhao call him "the best chess player in the world"? ]

[Only won one game out of the last six encounters? ! ]

[2. Who is the classmate "Li Jingzhe" that Xiao Zhao mentioned in the live broadcast today? ]

[This name sounds like a girl's, right? It should be a girl, right?! ]

[This must be a woman, right? ! ! ! ]

……

Well……

As expected, everyone also felt that... we have finally made it!

At the same time, in Dajing City, China, the Chinese Go Association.

Although there was a little "noise", Shang Chaotian had to say that he was in a good mood as he looked at the screen full of comments floating across the official live broadcast room.

His students were able to come up with judgments that surpassed AI at a critical moment in the semi-finals of the LIG Cup, and defeated the biggest nemesis of Chinese Go in recent years in one fell swoop. This naturally made Shang Chaotian, who has been dealing with various public opinions recently, very happy.

At the very least, the reputation of Chinese men's Go that "they cannot beat Young Master Liu in public, and cannot beat Queen Zhao at home" has been half clarified - otherwise, if Rui Zhao really wanted to stop Liu Shixian from winning the championship in the final, they would be scolded as the "Gallic Go Association".

But the other half...

I’m afraid it’s still difficult to clarify!

Shang Chaotian sighed slightly in his heart, then shook his head.

In fact, from his personal point of view, he has no bias at all in the final between his two "post-05" rising stars competing for the championship.

He is a man of few words - on one side is his most proud student, on the other side is a great contributor to Chinese Go. He is happy no matter who wins, and sad no matter who loses.

However, for many Western media, this is probably not the case at all...

...Oh, forget it!
Don’t think too much about it for now!
The ending of today’s game was really exciting, let’s savor it first!

Thinking of this, Shang Chaotian put all his worries behind him, then picked up the tablet again, activated the AI, and began to carefully fiddle with the changes in the last moments of this famous game...

...

...

"what……

"Sure enough, that move is unstoppable!"

Twenty minutes later, in the chess game room of Kunchi Resort, Kyoto, South Korea.

As the review came to an end, Liu Shixian couldn't help but sigh when he saw the key point:

"I thought about it later and decided that it might be better to jump in here. On the one hand, it can break the white chess piece, and on the other hand, it can take care of the white chess piece on the upper left!

"Even though I'll suffer heavy losses if you attack me later, at least I can still finish it this way."

"……Um."

Xiao Lei Jiudan tried hard to control the joy on his face and said in a calm tone:
"In fact, it was only after you blocked my hand that I finally made up my mind to settle everything and forcefully kill you, Dalong - your stomach tastes terrible."

"There's nothing I can do! I'm behind in points, so I have to fight hard if I want to win!
"Unfortunately, I hadn't noticed your intention at that time, and ended up waiting for you to make a mistake just like I did last time during the Miao Family Bailing Cup. As a result...

"This time I'm the one who made the mistake!" Liu Shixian said with emotion, and then began to pack up his chess equipment:
“…There’s nothing more to talk about after this!
"When you jumped with move 171 and pushed with move 177, if I turned back to resurrect the big dragon, then you would surround the middle of the belly or cut off three white pieces. It was obvious that I didn't have enough points and couldn't finish the game.

"Congratulations to Lei Qi Jiudan! The final calculation was very beautiful!"

"Ah, thank you!
"Liu Jiudan, your experience is also very worth learning from! I also felt that I had no advantage in this game and was about to lose again!"

Seeing that the other party began to collect the chess pieces, Lei Qi followed decisively and responded appropriately.

Facing an opponent like Liu Shixian, the young Chinese leader naturally did not want to be at a disadvantage - whether on the field or outside the field.

The chess sets were quickly put away, and Liu Shixian immediately stood up and said his final goodbye to his younger junior in a calm tone.

"Well then, Lei Qi, ninth dan, see you in the battle of the strongest chess players!
"Although you are indeed getting stronger now, I'm afraid you are not yet used to the extra second system, right?"

"not necessarily."

Lei Qi's answer was brief and powerful:
"It's because I haven't played it before. Maybe I'm more adaptable to it?"

"...Okay then. I'll be waiting for you then."

The world's number one smiled a slightly tired smile, and finally added:

"Oh, and besides...

"Please give her a good look for me when you have time. I also look forward to playing against her again."

"TA?"

Regarding this nickname, the Chinese chess master, who was just about to respond to his opponent, subconsciously asked back.

"Why are you pretending to be confused?"

Liu Shixian smiled and said:
"It's the person you like."

"……what?!"

Lei Qi was startled when he heard this, and then immediately panicked. He was completely different from the calm and cold look he had when he struck the enemy with a sword at the last moment of the game.

"no!
"I, I, I...I don't like her!
"I just always regarded her as a strong rival and paid more attention to her. I didn't have any thoughts in that regard at all!"

"Oh, is it?"

Seeing his opponent's expression, Master Liu, who seemed to be in low spirits during the LIG Cup, rarely showed a little joy:
“But I didn’t say who it was.”

"me……"

Upon hearing this, Lei Qi was speechless.

Even though he had heard this old joke a long time ago, only when it really happened to him did he realize how true and powerful it was.

However, Liu Shixian did not bother with the innocent junior any more and directly stood up and left the game room, leaving Xiao Lei standing there in confusion, not knowing how to react.

...Eh?
I, why did I think of her!
I really just... subconsciously felt...

But I have always regarded her as my "enemy"!
Lei Qi, who should have been the winner, was now at a loss.

Uh no! No!

I was misled by Liu Shixian!!
He even said, "I look forward to playing against her again!" She is the only top female chess player!

I would think that she is normal, normal! No problem!
Keep calm, keep calm! Just do what you need to do... uh...

What was I thinking about doing?! Oh yeah!
I was going to tell Rui Zhao the news that I had successfully made it to the finals, so I had finally fulfilled that promise... No!

Does this kind of thing need to be specifically mentioned? ! ! !
Xiao Lei Jiudan hurriedly dismissed the thought in his mind and immediately began to reflect on himself!
Lei Qi, what are you thinking about? Tomorrow is the first game of the finals!
She is even more terrifying than Liu Shixian when she carries a knife! Haven't you always wanted to defeat her head-on and become the undisputed number one in the world? !

Why are you still thinking about something else at this time? !

After calming down for a while, the Chinese leader, who had just successfully met his old rival in the finals, finally put aside his distracting thoughts and began to walk outside the game room, ready to be interviewed.

By the way, I retrieved my phone and sent a WeChat message to Rui Zhao - er, that's right.

Although it would be too hypocritical to go look for him specifically, after all, he gave me encouragement before the game, so I have to show some appreciation.

Yes! This is very normal interpersonal communication!

Absolutely no other meaning!!

Just as Xiao Lei Jiudan retrieved his phone and turned it on, taking a deep breath and preparing to write a WeChat message to his nemesis, a WeChat message of congratulations from his senior brother Cai Shuang first caught his eye:
[Lei Qi, congratulations on defeating Liu Shixian and entering the finals. You have secured the LIG Cup championship for our China! You are truly worthy of being the recognized leader of our China! ]

[I believe that with today's victory in slaying the dragon at this critical moment, you and Liu Shixian will really be able to reverse the offensive and defensive situation in the future! ]

[Also, please tell me when it’s convenient. I need to talk to you about something—it’s about Rui Zhao’s flying knife.]

[We have a conjecture that should be helpful to you in the finals.] (End of this chapter)

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