Go: Is the portable old man the nine-time champion?

Chapter 273 Let's celebrate!
"We won! Yay!"

Seeing the two commentators bowing goodbye on TV, Mr. Ke jumped up! He was so excited he almost burst through the ceiling.

In the middle of this game, Coach Ke thought Yi Zheng was finished and believed the match would have to go to a third and decisive game.

However, Yun Linglei made a miscalculation, or rather, he never even considered it.

There was no way around it; the diagram that Elder Ke conceived was simply too far-fetched, falling into a blind spot that humans were unwilling to even attempt to calculate. It was perfectly normal that Yun Linglei didn't see it.

In just one move and a split second, the entire situation changed dramatically.

"This is Go! Let's celebrate!"

Mr. Ke felt that it was time to celebrate, since this could be considered as adding a buff.

The sense of ceremony must be maximized—think of a Kamen Rider form that wasn't celebrated and consecrated, which ended up as a comedic character who always gets beaten up.

"Who was the strongest in the Heisei era? Six kicks that crushed Emperor Takashi!"

Giving Yi Zheng a version buff is better than making him a version discarded character.

Tokyo, the Kuroki residence.

Ryuji Kuroki's fingertips trembled slightly as they hovered above the mouse.

A fixed pop-up window appears on the computer screen: "Your bet is correct! Virtual coins +5000000!"

However, the correct betting prompts are far less eye-catching than the text.

Yi Zheng 2:0 Yun Linglei.

Looking at the interface that popped up on the computer, Kuroki Ryuji still couldn't calm down for a long time.

Yi Zheng won!

"He won! He really won!"

Winning the first game does not guarantee final victory. The probability of coming back from a 1-0 deficit to win 2-1 in three games is at least 30-40%, if not 50%.

But the moment Yi Zheng won 2-0 meant that he had truly stood among the top ranks of Chinese Go.

Of those who hold this title, only seven are from China.

Above all that is the highest Go master!

Yi Zheng's name has been officially placed at the top of the pyramid of China's "Seven Great Title Holders" in Go, just one step away from "Go Saint" Jiang Mobai!
"I can't give up easily! I can't give up easily! I'm still young! Given enough time, I'll catch up one day! Age is my biggest advantage!"

Ryuji Kuroki couldn't help but cheer himself up in his heart, thinking that youth was his greatest asset!

I am not yet thirteen years old, and I still have plenty of time to learn.

The difference seems huge now, but if I'm 23 and Yi Zheng is 27 in ten years, things might be different.

"Strive, strive, and strive again!"

Ryuji Kuroki couldn't help but encourage himself, reminding himself that he couldn't give up easily and that he would catch up one day.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but abandon the classic theme song of the Go anime to motivate himself. Isn't that how the male protagonist in the anime chases after the second male lead?
Keep it up! Keep trying!
Kuroki Teruto's feelings were complicated at this moment, and he couldn't help but smile bitterly while holding his phone.

He was just joking when he said he wanted to meet Yi Zheng next year as the Honinbo Kisei, but judging from the current situation, it doesn't seem impossible.

"It's really scary."

This is Teruto Kuroki's assessment.

Jiang Mobai: "You're getting more and more formidable, moving like the wind and attacking like fire. I really look forward to playing against you!"
This will be the best game of my Go Saint Tournament! Only by defeating stronger opponents can I continuously enhance the prestige of my Go Saint title! Thinking of this, Jiang Mobai couldn't help but post a status update on social media.

"Only by defeating stronger opponents can I elevate the 'value' of my Go Saint title to a higher level!"

The throne is forged with the blood of the strongest! That's the true value of a Go master!

Ethan, far away in America, felt incredibly annoyed as his phone kept popping up with messages. Why wasn't there any software specifically designed to block keywords?
I didn't want to see this name at all, but as soon as I turned on my phone, those two Chinese pinyin characters immediately caught my eye.

The phrase "Yi Zheng" has become a viral sensation, dominating the push notifications of various Go apps. As long as you pay even a little attention to Go, you'll immediately be bombarded with these notifications.

"Shut up!"

Ethan slammed his phone down on the coffee table as he watched the news flooding his screen. The violent vibration caused the iced Americano next to him to splash onto the table.

"It's just a domestic tournament? It's a whole level below my Copa America title!"

It's just a title, there's still a long way to go compared to my actual abilities!
In the internet age, any hot and important information can always be spread across the country in a short time.

Many people were quite surprised by the result of the match, and many felt that Yun Linglei's loss was somewhat predictable.

However, the 2-0 victory was indeed unexpected for many.

After all, Yun Linglei's ability to fight until the very last moment has always been a popular meme, but starting today, that meme has been debunked.

Yi Zheng is the first person to break this curse!
What kind of curses and records will he break in the future?
He is now the youngest recipient of the title.

What’s next?

The youngest Go master?

The youngest world champion?

Chess fans around the world are increasingly eager to see how far Yi Zheng, now that he has won the title, can go and how many miracles he can create.
Where would you rank among the seven title holders in the third stage of the round-robin tournament?

And whether he can win the title of Chess Saint, which represents the highest honor in Chinese Go!
Yi Zheng was sitting on the special press conference platform, looking at the reporters below.

Although the chess academy absolutely does not want the players to be disturbed during the competition, they are happy to allow reporters to interview them after the competition.

After all, the media is a double-edged sword; used well, it can increase one's popularity, but used poorly, it can lead to utter ruin.

Yun Linglei could have attended, but he declined. He had already guessed how the media would poke at him, such as whether he had a mental breakdown or when he would retire.

There will be no shortage of all sorts of hurtful and destructive remarks, so there's absolutely no need to engage with them.

Instead of facing the media, it's better to sign autographs for the fans who are eagerly waiting. At least they can comfort themselves by saying that it's okay, there will be another time, and they will always support you.

In the crowd of people signing autographs, Yun Linglei's pen suddenly stopped because a girl blinked and said: Yi Zheng is so young! Once he wins the Chess Saint title, won't you be able to 'reclaim' the title?

Upon hearing this, Yun Linglei instantly lost his composure. Damn it, I knew I shouldn't have come out to sign autographs for you guys.

However, Yun Linglei couldn't help but think that if Yi Zheng won the title of Chess Saint, then he would indeed directly fill the vacancy...

He considers himself a diviner.

He becomes the Go Saint = I keep my title – this is a double win!

Thinking of this, Yun Linglei couldn't help but shake his head.

Jiang Mobai, it's not that I don't value our years of friendship and don't support you, it's just that Yi Zheng is my dearest friend, my brother!

If I don't support him, who will?
PS: Please give me monthly tickets, brothers.
(End of this chapter)