After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

[After a while.]

"If you don't make a move soon, I'm leaving."

[The young man holding the folding fan spoke angrily.]

The other three also sensed something was wrong and stared at you warily.

Seeing that the group's spiritual energy was quite depleted, he exchanged a glance with Liu Guanzhi, then suddenly rushed towards the light barrier, a blood-red halberd flashing in his hand.

[The moment the halberd tip touched the light shield, you didn't even have time to exert any force.]

【Click~】

A crisp sound rang out, and dense cracks spread outwards from where the halberd tip pierced the skin.

The next moment, the entire light barrier shattered with a deafening roar, transforming into specks of starlight that merged into the stone gate.

[Immediately, the array's core in the center of the stone gate lit up, and five-colored spiritual light surged from the five grooves simultaneously, converging within it.]

[“Boom!”]

With a dull thud, the stone door slowly opened to both sides.

"We've been fooled. The strength of that light barrier has absolutely nothing to do with the spiritual energy we've channeled."

Seeing how easily you broke through the light barrier, the young man with the folding fan's face turned completely grim.

"Hehehe~ It's too late to know now."

You let out a strange laugh, and without the slightest hesitation, you flashed into the stone gate.

Liu Guanzhi, already poised to strike, followed closely behind and swept into the fray.

Seeing this, the other four were about to rush in when several attacks simultaneously struck them.

The man in black robes, the young man with the folding fan, and Situ Qing were all forced back by the shockwave. Only the young monk managed to steady himself and seized the opportunity to rush inside.

【"Buzz~!"】

Just then, a terrifying pressure suddenly descended, freezing him in place. He could only watch helplessly as three figures appeared out of nowhere and swept into the ruins.

Just as they were about to follow them inside, the stone door slowly closed again, and the pillar of light completely disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Damn it! We've been tricked. These guys are in cahoots."

The young man with the folding fan, his face ashen, stared into the depths of the Fallen Sun Valley, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

The others remained silent, their expressions varying.

Not only were the ruins stolen, but more importantly, the three people who appeared later used some unknown means to prevent them from even seeing each other's faces clearly.

[A humiliating disgrace!]

The independent cultivators who witnessed the entire event exchanged bewildered glances, unsure whether to laugh or cry.

[The ruins were seen, and these usually domineering sects gained nothing, but it seems they won't get any benefits either.]

【"Amitabha."】

Only the white-robed monk stood with his hands clasped together, his gaze deep and unfathomable as he looked towards the spot where the stone gate had vanished.

【...】

You hurry along the long corridor, the stone slabs beneath your feet displaying faint patterns.

With each step, a faint light flickers from the soles of your feet, then quickly fades, as if guiding your way or recording your footprints.

After a long while, a faint glimmer of light flickered on the horizon.

You quicken your pace and run towards the radiant light.

At the end of the passageway was a small stone chamber.

You step inside and find only a stone table with a half-finished chess game on it.

【"......"

Oh no, the worst thing is here. You can manage a few moves at Gomoku, but what about Go...?

Isn't this making things difficult for me, Lin Qingyu?

You squatted in front of the stone table, staring at the chessboard for the full time it takes to brew a cup of tea.

The black and white pieces are intertwined, densely packed on the board, making it impossible to tell which side has the advantage.

You reach out and tentatively pick up a white piece.

Just as you were about to place your piece, all the pieces on the board lit up simultaneously, and a beam of light shot out from the center of the board, condensing into a line of text in front of you:

Once a move is made, it cannot be taken back.

You paused for a moment, then silently placed the chess piece back.

What should I do? Where did Lao Liu go? I miss him so much...

You stood up, circled the stone table, and tried to use your clever mind to find some clues elsewhere.

A moment later, you sat back down at the chessboard, resting your chin on your hands, staring intently at the game.

"Once a move is made, there's no going back..."

Looking at the line of words floating in the air, your eyes lit up. Why can't you take back a move you didn't make?

[I'm angry!]

You raised your hand and drew the Broken Abyss Blade, unleashing a powerful strike that split Mount Hua.

【"boom!"】

The entire stone chamber shook, but you remained unmoved, preparing to unleash your second powerful strike.

【"etc!"】

A clear, cold female voice suddenly rang out in the stone chamber.

Above the chessboard, countless tiny sparks of light converged, slowly solidifying into a semi-transparent figure.

She was a woman dressed in white, with long hair that reached her waist. Her face was beautiful but she looked tired, as if she had just woken up from a long sleep.

She glanced down at the cracked stone table you'd cleaved, then at the gleaming, cold blade of sword in your hand, and her lips twitched.

"Young man, this is a test of your chess skills, not a test of your strength."

"They're all the same!"

[You rolled your eyes, raised your halberd, and prepared to bring it down again.]

【"etc!"】

The woman in white quickly spoke again.

"What exactly do you want?"

[It's truly a case of a scholar encountering a soldier—reasoning is useless. I should have set up more defensive formations within the ruins.]

[How could such a quiet and gentle girl be so rude?]

"I can't play chess!"

You brandished your halberd and spoke with an air of self-righteousness.

"Do you know how to set up a formation?"

The woman in white stiffened, and tentatively asked.

"I know a little bit!"

You puffed out your chest, a proud look on your face.

【"oh?"】

A flicker of surprise crossed the white-clad woman's eyes.

People who introduce themselves in this way are usually highly skilled individuals.

"Then... try to break this formation."

With a wave of her hand, the chessboard on the stone table instantly transformed into countless rays of light, which then slowly coalesced to form a small array.

You approached the array plate with a confident expression.

A moment later, the woman in white looked at you with a complicated expression.

She didn't realize that your "somewhat knowledgeable" meant literally—you really only knew a little bit.

Seeing you raise your halberd again, a flash of anger appeared in her eyes.

This junior is going too far.

Just as the woman in white was about to erupt in anger, a look of joy suddenly appeared on her face.

"Haha, junior, someone has already completed the trial."

Immediately, you feel the ground beneath your feet tremble.

The walls of the stone chamber began to move, the ground slowly sank, and the surrounding scenery changed rapidly.

Once the ground calmed down, you found yourself in the center of a magnificent hall.

[Liu Guanzhi and the others have all gathered.]

The woman in white hovered above the main hall, giving you a mocking glance before turning her gaze to Liu Guanzhi.

"Young friend, you have passed the test I set. You may now step forward to receive the inheritance."

【"My husband~"

Your aggrieved voice caused the woman in white to freeze abruptly.

【broken!】

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